| CLP6166:
Psychopathology | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MACP program or permission of instructor.
Description: The course includes a study of the models that have been developed to describe human adjustment and psychopathological problems. The course is designed further to provide both a knowledge base and a dynamic understanding of these behaviors in an individual's life.
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| CLP6441C:
Individual Intelligence Testing | 4 | Prerequisite: PCO 6317C and consent of the instructor
Description: This is an introduction to the theory, administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual tests of intelligence. The lab component will afford students practice in all facets of intelligence testing, under supervision.
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| CLP6445C:
Individual Personality Testing | 4 | Prerequisite: PCO 6317C and consent of the instructor
Description: This is an introduction to the diagnostic assessment of personality and personality dynamics, including objective and projective techniques. The lab component will afford students supervised practice in testing, interpretation, and report writing techniques.
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| CLP6459:
Principles of Sex Therapy | 3 | Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor
Description: This course will provide an orientation to the etiology of sexual dysfunctions and dissatisfactions. In addition, it will cover sex counseling research and cognitive and behavioral principles used in sex therapy.
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| DEP6055:
Human Development | 3 | Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Masters of Arts in General Psychology program or permission of instructor.
Description: The course will provide an in-depth survey of research pertaining to central issues of developmental change across the life span. Both classical and contemporary perspectives will be examined.
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| EXP6506:
Learning and Cognition | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MAGP program or permission of instructor
Description: The course is designed to acquaint students with current theoretical and empirical work in the area of human learning, cognition, and information processing. Topics include long-and short-term memory, semantics, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence.
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| PCO6051:
Counseling in Community Settings | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MACP program
Description: This course provides an overview of principles, theories, and practices of community intervention. Topics include an examination of programs and facilities for inpatient, outpatient, partial treatment, and aftercare. Both human services networks and principles and techniques of community needs assessments and program development will be discussed.
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| PCO6056:
Health Psychology | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MAGP program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course includes a general introduction to and survey of the field of health psychology. A biopsychosocial model is developed and contrasted with traditional medical models. The course explores the many ways in which social and psychological research contribute to an understanding of health and illness behavior.
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| PCO6248:
Theories of Group Counseling | 3 | Prerequisite: PCO 6317C, CLP 6166, PCO 6406C, PCO 6408C
Co-requisite: PCO 6248L
Description: This course explores theories and research on group psychotherapy. This course will cover the stages and dynamics of different kinds of groups including psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups. This course will cover techniques for how to provide process level interventions and practice group leadership skills. This course will also address professional and ethical issues in group counseling.
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| PCO6248L:
Group Counseling Laboratory | 1 | Prerequisite: PCO 6317C, CLP 6166, PCO 6406C, PCO 6408C
Co-requisite: PCO 6248
Description: This course addresses the experiential group process which involves participation by counseling students in an actual on-going group experience to develop an understanding of one’s functioning in relation to other people and to facilitate an awareness of self and interpersonal relationships.
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| PCO6271:
Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MACP program
Description: This course draws on an ecological perspective to examine issues of diversity in American society. During the course of the term we will focus on diversity as represented by racial/ethnic groups, gender, class and sexual orientation in American society. Particular attention will be paid to the relationships between members of these groups, mainstream society and psychological well being and effective helping relationships.
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| PCO6311:
Psychology of Substance Abuse and Addiction | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MACP program
Description: This course provides an overview of models of substance abuse and other addictive behavior. Based on these models, prevention (both primary and secondary) and treatment strategies will be discussed, including individual, group, family, and social intervention.
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| PCO6317C:
Individual Evaluation and Assessment | 4 | Prerequisite: PSY 6216 and admission to the MACP program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course introduces the principles and practices of individual evaluation and assessment within the context of psychological counseling. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic psychometric principles needed to evaluate a wide range of test instruments and assessment tools. The experiential component of the course will center on the development and refinement of observation and interviewing skills.
Course Fees: $15
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| PCO6406C:
Counseling Theories and Practice | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MACP Program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course is designed to create an understanding of (1) the assumptions, implications, and ethics related to the counseling process; (2) the theories and methods of learning for both individual and group counseling; and (3) the application of research to the counseling process. Students will engage in skill laboratory training that involves the development of basic communication and facilitating counseling skills.
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| PCO6408C:
Foundations of Mental Health Counseling | 3 | Prerequisite: PCO 6317C, CLP 6166, PCO 6406C and PCO 6407C, plus admission to the MACP program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course will further develop the students' understanding of and ability to work with clients throughout the counseling process. This involves case management from initial contact, through assessment, evaluation, and goal development to referral. Advanced counseling skills will be taught and assessed in a laboratory setting.
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| PCO6531:
Career and Lifestyle Assessment | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MACP program and PCO 6317C
Description: The goal of this course is to provide future counselors with the tools they will need in order to implement effective strategies for career assessment and career guidance. Theories and practices in career choice and development will be examined from the perspective of the assessment process. In addition to career planning, the focus of attention will extend to social and family goals, leisure interests, and other types of decision-making through the lifespan.
Course Fees: $15
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| PCO6869:
Ethical and Legal Issues in Mental Health Practice | 3 |
Description: The course will provide an orientation to the legal and ethical aspects of mental health counseling. Topics will include issues relevant to confidentiality, responsibilities of counselors, and professional certification and regulation.
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| PCO6939:
Counseling Seminar | 3 | Prerequisite: Established by the instructor
Description: This course is a specialty area seminar involving theory, research, and practice in one counseling methodology; for example, vocational counseling, marriage and family counseling, Gestalt therapy, or behavior therapy.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for a total of 9 credits.
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| PCO6943:
Internship | v. 1-9 | Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program
Description: This 900 hour practical experience course component of the counseling program will take place in a mental health facility or agency. Three hundred hours of this experience must be direct client contact.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated up to 9 credits.
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| PPE6466:
Advanced Personality Theories | 3 | Prerequisite: PPE 4004 or CLP 4143 plus admission to the MACP or MAGP program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course represents a survey of the major issues (e.g., cross-situational vs. situational specificity of behavior), "grand" theories (e.g., psychoanalytic), and experimental approaches (e.g., focus of control in personality) regarding personality theories and includes content that provides a knowledge base relevant to counseling.
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| PSB6031:
Advanced Biopsychology | 3 | Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Description: This graduate level course provides an in-depth exploration of the biological underpinnings of behavior. The course will cover current topics in neuroscience, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology, and behavioral medicine.
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| PSY6216:
Research and Program Evaluation | 3 | Prerequisite: PSY 3214 or an experimental psychology course plus admission to the MACP program or permission of instructor. Designed to enable the master's level practitioner to scientifically evaluate research involving human subjects; special emphasis placed on research strategies, methodologies, and ethics. Must be completed within the first 12 hours of MACP program course work.
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| PSY6217:
Research Design and Analysis | 4 | Prerequisite: PSY 3214 or an experimental psychology course plus admission to the MAGP program or permission of instructor. Further study of the design and analysis of psychological research. Emphasis is on issues concerning the choice of appropriate designs for implementation of research and statistics for analysis. Both experimental and correlational designs are explored. Introduction to the use of computerized statistical packages.
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| PSY6908:
Directed Individual Study | v. 1-3 | Prerequisite: Permission of the departmental chairperson
Description: This course may be repeated up to 12 credits under different topics.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated up to 12 credits.
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| PSY6910:
Supervised Research | 3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MAGP program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course involves intensive experience in design, implementation, analysis, and writing. A minimum of nine hours per week of research involvement under faculty supervision is required.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
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| PSY6931:
Special Topics | v. 1-3 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MACP or MAGP program
Description: This course will explore topics of current importance in psychology. Topics may be initiated by faculty and/or students in consultation with the department chairperson. No more than three hours may be counted as part of the MACP or MAGP programs.
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| PSY6932:
St:Seminar in Psychological Science | 3 | Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor
Description: This specialty course presents students with in-depth understanding in a specific area of expertise or interest. The course content may be oriented toward theory, research, and/or practical application of psychological skills.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated once for a total of 6 credit hours.
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| PSY6937:
Colloquium in Psychological Research | 1 | Prerequisite: Admission to the MAGP program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course represents an ongoing colloquium series, intended for graduate students in psychology, that involves the presentation and discussion of research initiatives by faculty and graduate students. The grading system is Pass/Fail.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for a total of 4 credits.
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| PSY6971:
Thesis A | 3 | Prerequisite: PSY 6217, PSY 6910
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| PSY6972:
Thesis B | v. 1-6 | Prerequisite: PSY 6971
Description: In this course students will complete directed independent research and writing under the advisement of their graduate advisor and committee. Students must complete at least 3 hours of Thesis B and will typically enroll in 3 credit hours of Thesis B during the Spring Semester of the 2nd year of the program. For students who do not complete their Thesis project after the minimum 3 credit hours of Thesis B, this course may be repeated in one hour increments for a total of six hours. Continual enrollment in Thesis B (summer exempted) is required until the Thesis project has been completed.
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| SOP6069:
Advanced Social Psychology | 3 | Prerequisite: SOP 3004 or equivalent, plus admission to the MAGP program or permission of the instructor
Description: This course involves an in-depth survey of the research literature of social psychology, with emphasis on individual behavior. Topics will include, but are not limited to, aggression, attraction, social perception, helping behavior, attribution, attitudes, applied social psychology, and communication.
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