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This course focuses on the historical and philosophical roots of psychology and counseling. Topics include structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, psychoanalysis, gestalt, and existentialism, as well as contemporary perspectives including evolutionary psychology, positive psychology, postmodernism, and feminist psychology. Themes of diversity and multiculturalism in psychology and counseling are highlighted within each of the perspectives.

This course is an advanced level overview of the core areas, topics, and concepts in psychology, through a consideration of related contemporary issues. Major topics include biological bases of behavior, learning and memory, cognition, motivation, lifespan development, theories of personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, and social psychology. Students learn and practice critical-reading and analysis skills through reviews of journal articles and media publications, focusing specifically on distinguishing facts and opinions, identifying bias in writing, and understanding the importance of data and evidence. Students use this knowledge in the analysis and composition of scientific writing. Themes of diversity are highlighted throughout the course.

This course provides the theoretical foundation for organizational inquiry leading to a deeper understanding of how organizations function. Topics include change management; organizational culture, behavior, and development; group dynamics; and systems-level thinking. Applications include the identification of organizational development opportunities based on an analysis of an organization.

This course explores the implications of the changing nature of organizations including the emergence of international and virtual organizations in a global economy. It addresses the unique opportunities and challenges for organizations including for-profit, non-profit, government, international, and virtual organizations. Applications include the utilization of knowledge and skills acquired during the program in a specific type of organization.

This course introduces students to the major theories of personality and personality assessment approaches. Research that supports various theories is presented. Basic concepts and principles of the various schools of thought are discussed. Major topics include psychoanalytic, biological, behaviorist, learning, social-cognitive, trait and skill, humanistic, and existential aspects of personality, as well as individual, cultural, and gender differences in personality. Themes of diversity are highlighted throughout the course.

This course reviews the structure and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems and explores the impact of neurobiology, endocrinology, and physiology on human behavior. Major topics include brain functioning, including exploration of neural conduction, effects of neurotransmitters, sensory systems, and mechanisms of attention, memory, perception, and language. Issues related to neuroplasticity, lateralization, and regeneration are addressed.

This course, illuminated by cognitive neuroscience, examines various domains of cognitive psychology including how information is acquired (i.e., basic learning processes, perception, and attention); fundamental issues of memory and representations of knowledge; language and understanding; thinking (e.g., reasoning, problem-solving, expertise and creativity, and judgment and decision-making); and emotions. The course begins with an overview of the history of the field and approaches used to study the mind; it continues with an examination of the fundamentals of cognition. Additionally, it explores individual and cultural differences across domains.

In this course, you will use the lens of social psychology to examine both social cognitions and social behavior—nearly all phenomena that pertain to the individual in society. You will explore the topics of perceptions, attitudes, relationships and attraction, the motivation to help others, prejudice and aggression, conformity and obedience, group behavior, and the influence of culture, and consider how knowledge of these topics can be used to effect positive social change. Your application of what you learn in this course culminates in a Final Project in which you develop a plan for using social psychology research to address a significant social problem. Moreover, your learning in this course will extend to your personal and professional life, and truly enable you to effect positive social change as a scholar-practitioner committed to doing so.

This course introduces students to the nature of scientific discovery and explanation as it applies to the social sciences and to psychology in particular. Topics include the etiology and epistemology of science, the relationship between philosophy and science, the nature of scientific explanation, and the understandings of the progress of science (the paradigm). Philosophical movements that influence research and research priorities are reviewed, including positivism, constructivism, and other post-modern research paradigms, including feminist, race, and gay/lesbian psychologies.

This course provides students with a thorough analysis of basic descriptive and inferential statistical methods commonly used in the social sciences and the skills with which to write, analyze, and critique social science research. Methods include computation and analysis of frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and statistical hypothesis testing. Statistical tests (and underlying assumptions) include z-score, single-sample, independent-samples and related-samples t tests, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and chi-square tests. This course includes an introduction to and use of the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

This Course Reviews And Expands On Statistical Techniques Mastered In Statistics 1; T-test, Correlation Analysis, Anova, And Chi-square Are Briefly Reviewed. Topics Include Understanding Underlying Assumptions And Applications Of Factorial, Repeated Measures (within Groups), And Mixed Design Anova, Multiple Regression, And Logistic Regression. Students Learn Applications Necessary For Completing Doctoral Dissertations And Learn To Critically Read And Write About Psychological Research. All Analyses Involve The Use Of The Software Statistical Package For The Social Sciences (spss). (prerequisite: Psyc 6305.)

This course focuses on the use of both qualitative and quantitative research designs in psychological research. The course begins with a broad discussion of paradigms that guide qualitative and quantitative research traditions, including logical positivism, post-positivism, pragmatism, and constructivism. A number of methods common to each tradition are reviewed, and mixed-method approaches are explored in depth, including strategies for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data, as well as how both methods can be incorporated at all stages of the research project. Emphasis is on how to design a mixed-method research project that could serve as the foundation for dissertation work. (Prerequisites: PSYC 6305, 6310, 8310.)

This course introduces students to basic skills related to cognitive and academic achievement testing. Students are presented with theoretical basis, skill sets, and examples, and learn to establish and maintain rapport in a testing situation; administer, record, and score specific measures of cognitive ability and academic achievement; interpret test results; and summarize results in a written report. The focus is on applied aspects of psychological testing. (Prerequisites: Matriculation into Counseling or Clinical professional psychology specializations, or M.S. in Mental Health Counseling students by permission; a grade of B or better in PSYC 8316 or in another graduate course in tests and measurements.)

This Course Explores The Application Of Evidence-based Psychotherapeutic Practice With Diverse Populations. Students Demonstrate Intervention Techniques Related To The Beginning, Middle, And Ending Phase Of Therapy, Focusing On A Stage-of-change Model And Universal Techniques. Students Are Required To Film And Submit Videos Of Mock Therapy Sessions; Therefore, A Digital Camcorder Is Necessary For This Course. Specific Attention Is Given To Brief Therapies And Crisis Intervention. (prerequisites: Psyc 8000, Psyc 8221, Psyc 8331, Psyc 8720, Or Psyc 8721.)

This course focuses on identifying and implementing empirically supported treatments and evidence-based practice within four primary theories of psychotherapy: psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and integrative psychotherapy. Students review the basic tenets of these theories by utilizing research literature. Students are required to evaluate the theories presented in this course as well as articulate and defend a personal theoretical orientation. Students also apply skills in case conceptualization and treatment planning from these four theoretical perspectives and they are required to demonstrate basic competence in at least two of the theoretical perspectives by submitting videos of simulated therapy sessions. (Prerequisites: PSYC 8342.)

This course introduces students to basic skills related to assessment of personality and social-emotional functioning. Students are presented with theoretical basis, skill sets, and examples, and learn to establish and maintain rapport in a testing situation; administer, record, and score specific measures of personality and social-emotional functioning; interpret test results; and summarize results in a written report. The focus is on applied aspects of psychological testing. (Prerequisites: Matriculation into Counseling or Clinical professional psychology specializations, or M.S. in Mental Health Counseling students by permission; a grade of B or better in PSYC 8316 or in another graduate course in tests and measurements.)

This course introduces students to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. It provides a foundation for academic and professional success as a scholar-practitioner and social change agent. Topics include the relation of mission and vision to professional goals; development of the program of study and Professional Development Plan; strategies for online success; introduction to the online library; and introduction to critical thinking, professional writing, and academic integrity. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and promote professional and academic excellence.

This course explores how to leverage people in organizations to achieve business success and how to leverage business strategy to foster individual growth. Topics include talent acquisition and retention, workforce and succession planning, organizational communication, leadership, and performance management. Applications include the preparation of a strategic talent management and development audit and the development of an overall talent management and development strategy.

This course explores methods for accelerating individual, group, and organizational performance through consulting, coaching, and change management. The course addresses topics such as organizational assessment; team development; strategic planning; group dynamics; power, politics, and influence; leadership; and conflict management. Applications include the assessment of an organization and the development of strategies to address identified needs for change

This course provides students with an overview of development through the lifespan, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging experiences. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive issues are covered, as well as the expected developmental milestones during each of these phases of development. The latest research in attachment theory, brain research, and aging is included, and themes of diversity issues related to developmental research are highlighted throughout the course.

This course provides an overview of physiological, psychological, and social aspects in the study of motivation and includes an exploration of historical and contemporary theories and perspectives. The course emphasizes both conceptual understanding of theories associated with motivation and their applications to personal, professional, and social issues. Major topics include physiological, learned, cognitive, and emotional aspects of motivation. Themes of diversity are threaded throughout the course.

This Course Focuses On Five Major Traditions Of Qualitative Research Methodology: Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Ethnography, Biography, And Case Study. In The Context Of Each Of The Traditions, Varying Approaches To Proposal Planning, Research Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Aspects Of Quality And Verification, Ethical And Legal Issues, And Interpretation And Presentation Of Results In The Narrative Report Are Examined. Emphasis Is On How To Design A Qualitative Research Project That Could Serve As The Foundation For Thesis Or Dissertation Work. (prerequisite: Psyc 6305 And Psyc 6310.)

This course provides students with a foundation in the design of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to psychological research. Students learn the strengths and limitations of each method and under what circumstances each approach would be the most appropriate research design. Students learn how to identify a topic for research, how to conduct a literature search, and the importance of scholarly writing. Students learn to write a research proposal, addressing the following key elements: researching, writing an introduction, stating a purpose for the study, identifying research questions and hypotheses, using theory, defining the significance of the study, and collecting and analyzing data. Students are exposed to legal and ethical issues associated with human subjects’ protection. (Prerequisite: PSYC 6305.)

This course provides an introduction to the tools used by policymakers and policy analysts to evaluate the impact of social programs. Topics include selecting programs to evaluate, crafting program descriptions, identifying stakeholders and their interests, developing logic models, framing evaluation questions, applying utilization-focused evaluation techniques, using quantitative and qualitative tools to complete formative and summative evaluations, and providing evaluation reports and feedback to decision-makers. By the end of the course, each student will develop a program-evaluation design for a social program.

The course provides students with a comprehensive examination of the psychometric procedures used to develop and validate educational and psychological instruments. Using testing and assessment situated in a historical context, students gain a detailed understanding of the following aspects of test development: norms and the standardized sample, reliability, and validity. Specific techniques used to facilitate proper interpretation of test scores (such as percentiles, standard error of measurement, validity and reliability indices, and derived scores) are discussed, and the steps in test development are explored. Descriptive statistical procedures are briefly reviewed to facilitate the understanding of the quantitative aspects of psychological measurement. Professional standards for testing are reviewed and consulted at all phases of the course. The focus of the course is on psychometrics; however, students are provided an introduction to intelligence and personality tests. Ethical issues in testing, integration of testing in the overall assessment process, and cultural fairness and bias in testing are also explored

This Course Provides An Overview Of The Spectrum Of Psychotropic Medications And Their Use In The Treatment Of Mental And Behavioral Disorders. Topics Include The Role Of The Psychologist In Prescribing Medication And The Efficacy Of Combining Medication And Psychotherapy. The Focus Is On The Treatment Of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-compulsive Behavior, Schizophrenia, And Childhood Disorders; Other Psychological Disorders As Described In The Dsm-iv-tr Are Reviewed. (prerequisites: Coun 6720.)

This course is designed to increase students’ awareness and knowledge of, and skills related to, multicultural counseling and the delivery of psychological services. Students explore diversity and identity issues and discuss their impact on the therapeutic relationship. The application of traditional theoretical orientations and current multicultural theories to culturally diverse groups is addressed. Topics include race and ethnicity, sex and gender, sexual orientation, social class, and age and ability.

This course examines the origins of professional codes of ethics and standards of practice. Ethics and standards of practice are explored in depth. Topics include confidentiality, client-provider relationships, issues in assessment, ethical issues related to psychotherapy, ethics of research, and ethics involved in working with diverse populations. Additionally, students are introduced to forensic psychology and issues related to establishing a practice. The course also explores how cultural factors are addressed in various ethical codes and the implications for scholar-practitioners.

This Program Does Not Require A Thesis. However, Upon Consultation With An Advisor, You May Choose To Take Two 6-credit-hour Thesis Courses (psyc 6390 Thesis) Instead Of Psyc 6393 M.s. Psychology Capstone. The Thesis Option Extends The Program By At Least One Quarter.

In this course, learners improve their ability to navigate the virtual campus and become familiar with library, career center, and writing center resources. This course requires the articulation of a professional identity based on master’s-level training in psychology. Learners examine professional roles, organizations, specialization requirements, and codes of ethics in psychology. Learners choose a focused area of study within the field of psychology and identify the educational steps necessary to successfully complete the master’s degree in their chosen specialization. PSY5002 must be taken by master’s learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

In this course, learners explore lifespan development from infancy through adulthood, including human developmental processes and milestones. Learners evaluate theories and approaches to examining human development and use them to analyze human development processes as they relate to their area of discipline.

In This Course, Learners Analyze Multicultural Perspectives And Factors Such As Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, And Gender, And Their Influences On The Ethical Behavior Of Psychology Professionals. Learners Evaluate Multicultural Issues Within The Context Of Different Settings And Learn To Apply Ethical Reasoning Principles And Standards Within Their Profession. Prerequisite(s): Psy5002 Or Psy8002.

This course is an introduction to the general area of mental measurement. Learners examine measuring devices used in the fields of intelligence, interests, personality, and special aptitudes; study techniques for correctly interpreting test scores such as percentiles, standard errors of measurement, validity and reliability indices, and standard scores; and identify professional standards of test development and use. The course includes an analysis of the psychometric procedures used to develop and validate educational and psychological instruments and presents appropriate applications for each type of methodology. MS School Psychology learners must take this course during their second quarter, immediately following PSY5004.

This course focuses on applying parametric statistical procedures to psychological research and the strengths and limitations of conducting quantitative studies. Learners examine sampling issues, experimental design, and concerns of internal validity and study tests of difference between and among groups, and correlations. This course may involve the use of software in the analysis of data sets provided by the instructor. Prerequisite(s): PhD and MS Industrial/Organizational Psychology and MS Leadership Coaching Psychology learners must have completed PSY7610.

This course provides learners with the tools needed to critically read and evaluate research. Learners explore and develop research design skills, and gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. This course prepares learners to critically analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability, and other components of scientific research. Prerequisite(s): PhD and MS Industrial/Organizational Psychology and MS Leadership Coaching Psychology learners must have completed PSY7620.

In this course, learners examine the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various forms of psychopathology throughout the lifespan. Learners review the etiology of psychopathology; examine theories and research of psychopathology; and explore current methods of psychological interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Learners also discuss the politics of mental disorders, emerging diagnoses, and ethical and multicultural issues associated with psychopathology.

Learners In This Course Study The Common Psychological Instruments (e.g., Psychological Tests, Checklists, And Rating Scales) Used To Assess Intelligence, Achievement, Vocational Interests, Adaptive And Neuropsychological Functioning, Addiction, And Personality Traits, And Their Uses In Professional Practice. In Particular, Learners Study Psychological Testing Instruments Appropriate For Their Level Of Training And Examine Effective Methods Of Making Referrals To Licensed Psychologists. Other Course Topics Include Ethical And Legal Considerations Of Testing And The Various Levels Of Qualifications Needed To Administer, Score, And Interpret Psychological Tests. For Ms Clinical Psychology And Ms Counseling Psychology Learners Only. Test Kits Are Required And Are Available For Rental At Psytestkits@capella.edu. Prerequisite(s): Psy7610, Psy-r6162. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

This course provides learners with an introduction to physiological psychology and associated topics, including genetics, functional neuroanatomy, and physiology. Learners explore brain functioning; sensory systems; attention, memory, perception, and language mechanisms; and effects of neurotransmitters on human behavior. Learners also focus on the relationship between brain functions and behavioral disorders and examine current physiological psychology research, ethics, and the implications of culture and diversity on field-related issues.

In this course, learners examine the foundational scientific theories and practices of evidence-based psychotherapy and the ways these theories and practices are applied in a clinical setting. Learners also consider the ethical and multicultural dimensions of psychotherapy and practice communicating in a professional manner.

Learners In This Course Explore And Practice The Foundational Skills Used To Apply Clinical Interventions, Including Establishing The Therapeutic Alliance, Conducting Clinical Interviews, Applying Psychotherapeutic Techniques, Planning Treatments, And Providing Feedback. Learners Also Examine Other Related Course Topics, Including Psychopathology Assessment And The Implications Of Cultural Competency And Ethics On Clinical Work. For Ms Clinical Psychology And Ms Counseling Psychology Only. Prerequisite(s): Psy6310 Or Psy8310.

This Is The First Course In A Sequence Of Two Required Practicum Courses During Which Learners Fulfill 600 Required Practicum Hours. Learners Receive Supervised Master’s-level Training In Psychological Testing, Interviewing, Assessment, Intervention, Consultation, And Applied Research In A Setting Chosen By The Learner. Learners Focus On Psychological Assessment Using The Dsm-iv-tr, Treatment Planning, Case Documentation, Working With Specific Clinical Populations, And Their Clinical Strengths And Limitations. For Ms Clinical Psychology And Ms Counseling Psychology Learners Only. Prerequisite(s): Ms Clinical Psychology Learners Must Have Completed Psy5002; Psy6230 Or Psy8230; Psy6310 Or Psy8310; Psy7210; Psy7543; Psy7610; Psy6210; Psy6312; Psy-r6161; Psy-r6162; Psy-r6163. Ms Counseling Psychology Learners Must Have Completed Psy5002; Psy6230 Or Psy8230; Psy7210; Psy7543; Psy7610; Psy6090; Psy6092; Psy6210; Psy-r6161; Psy-r6162; Psy-r6163. Approval Of Practicum Application. All Application Materials Must Be Received By The First Day Of The Quarter Preceding The Quarter Of The Proposed Start Date. Refer To The Current Manual For Further Details. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

This Is The Second Course In A Sequence Of Two Required Practicum Courses During Which Learners Fulfill 600 Required Practicum Hours. It Provides Continued Supervised Training In Professional Psychology With Particular Emphasis On Dsm-iv-tr Axis I Conditions And Supplements Learners’ Field Experience With An In-depth, Master’s-level Examination Of Various Psychopathological Conditions. For Ms Clinical Psychology And Ms Counseling Psychology Learners Only. Prerequisite(s): Ms Clinical Psychology Learners Must Have Completed Psy6312, Psy6391. Ms Counseling Psychology Learners Must Have Completed Psy6091, Psy6391. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

Learners in the MS in Psychology program enroll in this final capstone course after all requirements have been met for the master’s degree. Learners are expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge, scholarship, and research proficiencies in an identified field of psychology. For MS in Psychology learners only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required and elective course work. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

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Overviews clinical psychology and community psychology. Reviews methods of clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders. Presents the concepts of community psychology as they have developed from the fields of psychology, social work and public administration.

Studies the biological bases of human behavior, including in-depth treatment of nervous system anatomy and physiology, and the biological concepts underlying emotion, motivation, learning and memory.

Overviews the major theoretical approaches to personality development and research in the field.

Reviews models, processes and research in information processing; attention, short- and long-term memory, memory codes, visualization and imagery; forgetting, semantic organization, problem solving, decision-making, language, multilingualism, music cognition and cognitive development.

Mastering eLearning (Requirement for all Florida Tech University Online students. Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Composition and Rhetoric (Requirement: Passing grade on the placement test or COM 0110.)

Writing About Literature (Prerequisite: COM 1101)

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Practice in the technical and scientific writing style and format, including gathering and using data to prepare reports. Includes abstracts, reports, letters, technical descriptions, proposals and at least two oral presentations.

Business And Professional Writing (com) (prerequisite: Com 1102)

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

Associate of Arts in Accounting Major Code: 3550 Degree Awarded: Associate of Arts Delivery Mode(s): Online Location(s): University Alliance Admission Status: Undergraduate Age Restriction: Yes

The principles of managing projects and programs form the foundation of this course . From that foundation, the course explores the interdependence of all phases of project and program management from initial feasibility analysis and planning through impact evaluation after implementation between management and evaluation of programs and projects.

Virtually all organizations of substantial size and longevity measure their performance using metrics specific to their mission, business, industry sector, and strategic goals . Line management and executives use these metrics, and their advancement and compensation is often tied to desired changes in these metrics . This course explores the common metrics organizations use, the raw data used to track them, and the application of these metrics to evaluation and measurement, especially program and project impact evaluation . Topics include the Balanced Scorecard and similar rubrics.

This Advanced Seminar Addresses The Challenges Inherent In Creating Assessment Centers And Processes To Evaluate Individuals’ Readiness To Organizational Leadership Roles And To Designate Others As High Potential For Future Opportunities . The Course Explores Best Practices And Methods For Creating And Conducting Readiness Assessments, Reliability And Validity Of Assessment Processes, Ensuring The Assessment Process Advances Diversity Strategies And Avoids Adverse Impact, And Linking Assessment To Overall Human Resources Strategies . Prerequisites: Org 7400, Org 7410.

This course explores the challenges measurement and evaluation in organizational settings across diverse ethnic cultures, national boundaries, and organizational cultures . Building upon principles of fostering and celebrating diversity in workforces, the seminar explores how the context of evaluation methods compounds the challenges in measurement and evaluation across cultures . Prerequisite: ORG 8534.

This advanced graduate seminar explores theories of motivating adult performance in the workplace . The exploration includes theories and application of methods for leaders to influence and persuade others in ways that motivate and engage them in their work and their organization’s mission . Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of graduate work in organizational leadership, clinical or counseling psychology, or the equivalent

This advanced seminar examines enduring issues in business and professional ethics, in addition to the application of proven approaches to ethical professional practice and organizational operations to contemporary organizational environments and issues.

This advanced seminar addresses the challenges inherent in creating assessment centers and processes to evaluate individuals’ readiness to organizational leadership roles and to designate others as high potential for future opportunities. The course explores best practices and methods for creating and conducting readiness assessments, reliability and validity of assessment processes, ensuring the assessment process advances diversity strategies and avoids adverse impact, and linking assessment to overall human resources strategies.

This course explores the challenges measurement and evaluation in organizational settings across diverse ethnic cultures, national boundaries, and organizational cultures. Building upon principles of fostering and celebrating diversity in workforces, the seminar explores how the context of evaluation methods compounds the challenges in measurement and evaluation across cultures

This course provides an overview of the roles, relationships, and responsibilities of individuals in the various specialties in applied and professional psychology . Particular attention is given to identifying those specialties for which licensing is required/available, and the distinction between experimental/theoretical psychology and applied/ professional psychology .

This Course Explores The Major Theories Of Personality Including Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Biological, Cognitive, Trait-factor, And Humanistic/existential Approaches . Students Study Individual Theories And Compare And Contrast These Theoretical Positions In Terms Of Current Research . It Is Strongly Recommended That Students Take This Course Concurrently With Psy 5120 . Psy 5210 In Combination With Psy 5110 Comprise The Equivalent Of Psy 6501 . Psy 7500 Can Be Accepted As A Substitute For This Course .

In This Course, Students Explore The Relevance And Application Of Personality Theories To The Profession Of Psychology, Particularly Clinical Psychology And Other Mental Health Service Provider Specialties . It Is Strongly Recommended That Students Take This Course Concurrently With Psy 5110 . Psy 5210 In Combination With Psy 5110 Comprise The Equivalent Of Psy 6501 . Psy 7500 Can Be Accepted As A Substitute For This Course .

This course surveys the major theoretical perspectives on life span development from conception through late adulthood . Developmental processes related to physical, cognitive, moral, and emotional functions are reviewed as well as societal and cultural aspects of development .

This course includes reviews and study of contemporary literature involving the roles and impacts of relationships and situational variables in behavior and behavior change, particularly in therapeutic relationships .

This course is a study of the ethical and legal issues confronting the practicing psychologist . Topics related to clinical methodology, standards of practice, and inter-professional relations are explored . Students learn principles of ethical decision making, standards for human and animal use in research, and standards of care specified by state and federal laws . Emphasis is placed on exploration of the emotional impact that major ethical and legal dilemmas have on decision making . Students also master the current code of ethics of the American Psychological Association and other professional codes of ethics, such as the code of the American Association of Marriage andFamily Therapy or the code of the American Counseling Association . This course must be taken at University of the Rockies and may not be transferred from another institution . Cross-listed and equivalent with ORG/PSY 6520 .

This course is an overview of the psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, and existential/humanistic schools of psychology, as well as corresponding models of counseling and frequently used assessment and therapeutic techniques . The primary focus in the course is on the development of both skills and rationale in the application of intervention strategies to treatment and case management . Cross-listed and equivalent with ORG/PSY 6530 .

This Course Emphasizes Statistical Concepts Related To Distributions And Methods Most Appropriate To Data And Theories In Psychology . The Focus Is On A Quantitative Approach To The Concepts And Methods Of Statistical Inference . Topics Include Sampling, Frequency Distributions, Estimation, And Probability . Statistical Techniques In Analysis And Interpretation Of Experimental Data Include Estimation And Testing, Analysis Of Variance, Experimental Designs, Linear Regression, And Correlation . Various Statistical Models Are Discussed Including Analyses Of Variance, Covariance, And Multiple Regression; Non-parametric Statistics; Components Of Variance; And Designs And Analyses For Multifactor Experiments . Basic Research Design Issues Are Addressed, With A Focus On Selecting Data Analysis Techniques To Appropriately Address Research Questions . It Is Highly Recommended That This Course Be Taken Concurrently With Psy 5320 . Psy 5310 In Conjunction With Psy 5320 Comprise The Equivalent Of Psy 5400 .

This Is A Laboratory Course Where Students Apply The Concepts Covered In Psy 5310 To Various Psychological Problems And Real Life Situations . Data Collection, Analysis, And Interpretation Experiences Are Heavily Emphasized . Psy 5320 Is A Co-requisite Or Pre-requisite To This Course . It Is Highly Recommended That This Course Be Taken Concurrently With Psy 5310 . Psy 5310 In Conjunction With Psy 5320 Comprise The Equivalent Of Psy 5400 .

This course introduces students to the theoretical systems, methods of inquiry, and terminologies associated with the history of psychology . The course is grounded in a broad historical understanding that builds a framework for understanding the contemporary field of psychology . The focus is on the major systems of Associationism, Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Existential/ Humanistic . Equivalent to PSY 5500 .

This Course Is Designed To Provide The Student With A Foundation Of Human Physiology Including The Nervous, Hormonal, Reproductive, And Sensory Systems, And The Attendant Functions Of Digestion, Sleep, Learning And Memory, Emotion And Other Human Biological Functions . The Course Provides An Essential Knowledge Base For Most Other Offerings In The Field Of Psychology . Equivalent To Psy 5510 . Org 7510 Or Psy 7510 Accepted As Substitutes .

This course provides an introduction and overview of the principles and theories of social psychology . The course includes exploration of behavior in groups, group impacts on individual behavior and the ways in which organizational rules and norms impact behavior . Constructs of social psychology, including social influence, social thinking, and attitude formation are covered and related to sociological and psychological research . Equivalent to PSY 6521 .

This Course Provides A Systematic Review Of The Wide Range Of Cultures And Individual Differences And The Ways In Which Cultural Mores, Ethnocentrism, And Factors Such As Matters Of Race, Gender, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Customs And Cultures Impact Behavior Of The Individual Themselves And Of Those Around Them . Through This Course, Students Better Understand Themselves And Others, In Terms Of Perceptions And Behaviors . Cross-listed And Equivalent With Org/psy 6499 And Org/psy 6500

This course studies the science of the cognitive and affective bases of behavior . The course reviews the contributions of cognitive psychology and also studies the effect of emotion and motivation on behavior . Cognitive psychology emphasizes perception, attention, memory, reasoning, language, imagery, and problem solving . Affective psychology focuses on emotional arousal, motivation, attribution, and mood . Students are thoroughly acquainted with research and research methods in this area and also focus on how this information applies in clinical practice . Equivalent to PSY 6510 .

With Families . It Includes A Historical Perspective On Family Theory Development . The Focus Is On Obtaining Knowledge And Theory About The Nuclear Family In Traditional And Alternative Forms . Normal Family Patterns Of Interaction, Family Life Cycle, Family Of Origin, Family Subsystems, And Societal Influence Are Explored . Contemporary Issues And Outcome Research Literature Are Reviewed . This Course Serves As A Knowledge Base For Further Study Of Assessment, Treatment, And Intervention With Families . Equivalent To Psy 5600 . Org Or Psy 7600 Accepted As Substitutes

This course involves the study of the theory and practice of psychological measurement . The focus is on the process of measuring and differentiating variables of psychological interest . Students explore basic concepts of measurement and the principles of test construction . The course familiarizes the prospective professional psychologist with the common tests used in psychological and educational practice . These include intellectual, aptitude, and achievement tests; interest inventories; personality tests; and social measures . Equivalent with ORG/PSY 5100 .

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 350 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. This clinical practicum is conducted in the Switzer Community Counseling Center.

This course focuses on the etiology and diagnosis of adult psychopathological disorders. Students develop skills in case conceptualization and addressing adult disorders, differential diagnosis and construction of a systematic treatment plan, emerging treatment revision, assessment of outcome, termination, and ethical issues in the treatment process. While placing treatment within a theoretical context, the real emphasis in this course is on treatment techniques aimed at symptom and problem reduction. Benefits and limitations of the diagnostic process are reviewed. This course must be taken at University of the Rockies and may not be transferred from another institution.

This course involves the study of the theory and practice of objective personality assessment. The course focuses on how objective personality assessment is used to provide information in educational, psychiatric, industrial, and medical practice. Primary emphasis is on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2nd Edition, and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory - 3rd Edition. Secondary emphasis is on the Personality Assessment Inventory and tests of normal personality functioning. In addition, the student gains familiarity with numerous scales and inventories used to measure functioning in educational, industrial, and psychiatric practice.

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission of instructor.

This course focuses on the etiology and diagnosis of child and adolescent psychopathological disorders. Students develop skills in addressing disorders of childhood and adolescence, as well as psychotherapeutic techniques to be employed with children and adolescents with a broad range of psychological problems from stress reactions to psychosis. Treatment modalities include group, family, and individual. The course includes an examination of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence with emphasis on diagnostic classification systems for children, major types of disturbances, assessment techniques, and etiology as related to constitutional, environmental, and familial factors. Benefits and limitations of the diagnostic process are reviewed. This course must be taken at University of the Rockies and may not be transferred from another institution.

This course involves the study of the theory and practice of intellectual assessment. The course focuses on how intellectual assessment is used to provide information in educational, psychiatric, industrial, and neurological practice. Primary emphasis is on the assessment instruments developed by David Wechsler, PhD. Secondary emphasis is on the Stanford-Binet and Kaufmann Assessment Battery for Children. The student also gains familiarity with numerous intelligence tests and achievement tests used in school and industrial settings and with tests used with non-traditional clients.

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission of instructor.

This course is a study of the history, theory, and practice of group counseling and psychotherapy. Several major contemporary models of group counseling are examined. Instructional methods include both didactic presentations and experiential methods. Students are afforded the opportunity to participate in a training group as a group member and as a leader. A strong emphasis is placed on ethical standards and self-assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses that affect group leadership.

This course demonstrates essential components that make up report writing commonly used in the field of mental health, including forensic/criminal/custody, school, traditional psychological, neuropsychological, industrial/organization, and other areas. Common structure of various types of reports will be considered, but with attention also given to more focused mental health venues. Common elements in report writing, integrating report writing, treatment plans and progress notes and summaries, evaluation of treatment outcomes, and documentation will be covered. Practice in writing reports will be a vital part of the course as well as review examples of well constructed reports. Finally, ethical issues of report writing will also be examined.

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission of instructor.

This course focuses on the sexual response cycle, sexual identity, and the treatment of sexual disorders in clinical practice. The primary emphasis is on the way in which a disturbance in the processes of the sexual response cycle (desire/excitement/orgasm/resolution) leads to sexual dysfunction. The student also becomes familiar with the paraphilias and gender identity disorders.

This course involves the study of the theory and practice of projective personality assessment and the way in which projective assessment is used to provide information in clinical practice. Primary emphasis is on the Comprehensive System for scoring and interpreting the Rorschach Ink Blot Test. In addition, the student gains familiarity with the Holtzman Inkblot Technique, the Thematic Apperception Test, and projective drawings

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission of instructor.

This course is focused on the skills necessary to successfully complete a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology and work as a licensed psychologist. This includes completing a dissertation, obtaining an internship, completing post-doctoral hours, securing state licensure and gaining professional employment. The student is prepared to become a positive representative of, and contributor to, the mental health professional community.

This course extends a student’s knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in complex behavioral sciences research. The goal is to provide the student with an educational experience that allows him or her to become an informed consumer of scholarly psychological research. The course also prepares the student to conduct advanced research. Topics include philosophy of science, advanced research methods, and analysis of variance.

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Com

Readings and exercises in this course emphasize design, analysis, and research concepts most appropriate to investigating intangibles and common data in psychological modeling. Techniques of methodological design related to observational, evaluative, systemic, psychohistorical, phenomenological, heuristic, mythic, and case methods are emphasized. Other course topics include data collection, reliability, validity, data summary and analysis, data reporting, influences on response rate, techniques of survey sampling (mail, questionnaire, and telephone surveys), and semi-structured interview schedules. Research issues of protection of human subjects, privacy, and confidentiality are also addressed. Students are supervised and share experiences gained while preparing to develop, administer, and analyze qualitative research projects. Emphasis is placed on the role that qualitative methodologies play in the world of research.

The recent trend toward empirically -based treatments excludes other, more potent factors responsible for psychotherapy outcome. This course takes a critical look at “business as usual” in mental health, exposes its mythmakers, and translates the latest research findings on what really works in therapy into empirically supported principles for clinical practice. It emphasizes practical skill building over theory by teaching students how to use valid and reliable feedback from clients to deliver effective, efficient, and accountable care.

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Com

This is a required course which all clinical students must complete at University of the Rockies or through transfer credit. This course includes an examination of basic neurobiology, the brain, CNS, and biologic models of major psychiatric illness. Students examine in-depth the clinical uses, mechanisms of action, therapeutic efficacy, side effects, and other practical and clinical issues associated with psychotropic medications. These medications, designed to treat mental illness, include anti-depressants, mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety agents, and anti-psychotic medications. This course also examines the match between different clinical subgroups and various psychotropic medications, as well as the complex relationships between substance abusing or chemically dependent patients and psychopharmacologic treatments.

This Course Addresses The Basic Models And Theories Of Substance Abuse/chemical Dependency; Basic Psychopathology And Psychodynamics Of Substance Abuse/chemical Dependency; Assessment, Diagnosis, And Differential Diagnosis Of Substance Use Disorders (including Psychological Testing And Assessment With The Mmpi-2, Mac, Aui, Mast, And Others); And Treatment Models And Modalities For Substance Abusing And Chemically Dependent Clients

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Com

This Course Builds On The Foundation Covered In Psy 5310 And Psy 5320. The Focus Is On Multivariate Techniques Commonly Used In Psychological Research, Such As Factorial Analysis Of Variance, Analysis Of Covariance, Repeated Measures Analysis Of Variance, Multivariate Analysis Of Variance, Multiple Regression, Factor Analysis, Canonical Correlation, And Other Multivariate Techniques. The Emphasis Is Skillbuilding And Conceptual Understanding, With Exposure To A Variety Of Procedures, So Students Gain A Solid Understanding Of The Reasoning/ Logic Behind Statistical Procedures. Extensive Use Of Statistical Software Packages (e.g., Spss, R) Will Help Illustrate Techniques And Concepts. This Course Prepares Students To Analyze And Interpret Data Collected For The Dissertation

This course is designed as an interactive experience including a variety of exercises, group discussions, debates, and observations of supervision. The course prepares participants for a variety of therapy settings including private practice, agencies, and academia. The following critical areas of knowledge and skills are addressed: major models of supervision, development of a personal model of supervision, co-evolving therapist-client and supervisor’s relationships, issues in supervision, and ethical and legal considerations related to supervision. Students are also acquainted with best practices for consulting in agency settings

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Com

This course is designed to familiarize the student with language and terms used in neuroanatomy and physiological psychology. The course explores brain-behavior relationships that exist and are diagnostic in the practice of psychology. There is emphasis on the anatomy of the brain and the nervous system. The course also looks at several neurological conditions, including AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, and Multiple Sclerosis as well as the psychological and neurological impacts of these diseases.

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Com

A continuation of Clinical Practicum III, this course allows advanced students to obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of providing psychological services in the form of psychotherapy, psychological assessment, supervision, and consultation to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the supervision of licensed psychologists. With the approval of the Director of Clinical Training, students may do this Practicum in a setting other than the Switzer Community Counseling Center

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission

Students obtain direct clinical experience during 100 hours of participation in the provision of psychological services. Students provide clinical services in the form of psychotherapy and psychological assessment to a broad range of clients in collaboration with, and under the close supervision of, professional psychologists. Students write psychological intake and assessment reports as well as clinical progress notes. They also develop and implement treatment plans and present their work at case conferences. Students receive both individual and group supervision from licensed psychologists. Didactic training is included. Section subtitles listed in the course schedule reflect the topic of didactic training. Prerequisites: Completion of practicum application and permission

Students writing a dissertation must complete a total of 5 credits by registering for five consecutive terms of dissertation credit, one credit per term. Dissertations are written per the policies, practices and procedures in the Thesis and Dissertation Handbook. Clinical program students register for dissertation after they complete PSY 7620, Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

The Internship year provides students with an intensive clinical experience building upon coursework, Practicum experiences, and supervision skills obtained during the first three years of coursework. Through their own investigation and with the assistance of the Internship Director at University of the Rockies, students obtain approved Internship sites either locally or at a distance to provide them with an opportunity to exercise clinical skills in their area of specialization or in general psychotherapy. Students are immersed during the Internship experience in a clinical setting that allows them to work full time in the field of psychology and therefore prepares them for a career in psychology. Students may refer to the Internship Handbook for detailed information regarding Internship requirements. All Internships must meet APPIC requirements