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This course focuses on principles and skills related to interviewing and observation as well as related legal, ethical, and cultural issues. Students gain practice in conducting interviews, making behavioral observations, collecting and interpreting data during an interview, and developing written reports of findings. In addition to the course materials listed by the university bookstore, this course also requires that students have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.

This course examines several different aspects of the law related to mental health issues. Laws and court decisions that affect the practice of psychology—such as the Tarasoff ruling, mandated reporting, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)—are addressed, as are the many areas of law that constitute forensic psychological practice, including civil matters (such as personal injury and civil competency issues) and criminal matters (such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and death penalty issues).

This course examines psychological aspects of addictions involving alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal substances. Current research in the field of dependency and addiction is explored. Topics include diagnosis, models of treatment, treatment planning, use of group and family treatment plans, and efficacy of treatment. Strategies to promote change, including the transtheoretical model of behavior change, are discussed.

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.

The focus of this course is on the various aspects of the juvenile justice system and the population that it serves. As such, a thorough understanding of normal juvenile development is provided as a backdrop in which to better apply current juvenile justice codes and case law. The changing landscape of the juvenile justice field based on current research with its population will be covered.

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 provides students with an overview of the areas covered by a broad definition of forensic psychology. In doing so, this course introduces the basic tenets of forensic psychology and the criminal justice system. Topics of study include criminal profiling, police psychology, psychology in the criminal courts, correctional psychology, and others. Assignments focus on providing the student with a broad basic knowledge of the forensic psychology field.

This course is an overview of what is commonly referred to as abnormal psychology; however, what constitutes normalcy is considered from multiple perspectives. Students explore the application of diagnostic criteria in various mental health work settings, such as schools, rehabilitation facilities, community agencies, and private practices. Environmental and biological factors contributing to behavioral disorders are considered using the scholar-practitioner model. Techniques are reviewed for the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and developmental disorders, as well as for psychophysiological and psychosocial problems. Multicultural factors that complicate diagnosis are reviewed.

This course aims to help the student better understand how to be an astute consumer of forensic psychology research. Basic principles of statistics, such as reliability and validity, are covered. However, this course places emphasis on teaching the student how to critically read forensic psychology research and how best to apply research results to forensic clinical settings.

This course covers the varied assessment techniques and instruments used in the forensic psychology arena. Some of the assessment areas covered include risk assessment, juvenile evaluations, lie detection, custody evaluations, and many of the psychological tests and instruments that are used in these assessments. The course will provide a solid foundation of the knowledge of forensic psychology techniques and assessment rather than specific skills in administering and interpreting psychological tests.

This course provides students with contemporary views and theories of maladaptive and criminal behavior. A broad conceptualization of criminal behavior, such as that which comes from the sociological and anthropological perspectives, is discussed. Theories and application of criminal profiling will be discussed. Additionally, more specific views of criminal behavior germane to groups such as psychopaths, serial offenders, and sexually violent predators will be addressed.

This course provides students with the contemporary knowledge needed to apply ethical practice and professional responsibilities while working as a forensic psychologist. The American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct as well as the American Psychology-Law Society’s Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology are mainstays in this course. Additionally, the various roles and responsibilities of a forensic psychologist are covered.

This course provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to evaluate and subsequently treat many different forensic populations. Various forensic populations such as sex offenders, substance abusers, victims of crime, and employee assistance to law enforcement personnel will be covered. The use of traditional forms of intervention, such as individual and group psychotherapy, as well as recent developments in intervention, such as restorative justice, will be addressed.

This course is designed to prepare students for their roles as counselors in prevention, intervention, and consultation endeavors with specific populations in specific settings. Using an action research model, students will prepare a blueprint for a prevention, intervention, or consultation project for a community, agency, or organization.

Fpsy 6512:(course Description) The Focus Of This Course Is On The Various Aspects Of The Juvenile Justice System And The Population That It Serves. As Such, A Thorough Understanding Of Normal Juvenile Development Is Provided As A Backdrop In Which To Better Apply Current Juvenile Justice Codes And Case Law. The Changing Landscape Of The Juvenile Justice Field Based On Current Research With Its Population Will Be Covered. Fpsy 6530:(course Description) This Course Is Directed At The Application Of Forensic Psychology To Various Community Settings. An Emphasis Is Placed On Working With Offenders Upon Re-entry To The Community And Offenders Who Receive Nonincarceration Community Placements. However, This Course Will Also Explore Less-common Applications Such As Restorative Justice And Community Crime Prevention.

Capstone Course or Field Experience

This course represents a study of conflict resolution within the broad social context. Topics include historical, socio-ecological, and theoretical frameworks that influence current views and practices related to conflict resolution; peace and conflict theory; political, religious, and economic conflicts, as well as and major peace movements; conflict resolution in practice; and ethical issues in conflict resolution. Topics are presented in a cultural context, including examination of cultural differences and cross-cultural and multicultural approaches for successful negotiation and mediation.

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. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and promote professional and academic excellence as they relate to practice in psychology and counseling.

This course introduces students to the mental health counseling profession. The history, philosophy, and theoretical foundations of the profession, and the scope of practice, credentialing, and other professional issues are explored. The course, which focuses on the student as a future mental health counselor, provides an overview of the mental health counseling program, the profession, and professional competencies.

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of professional counseling and the foundations of mental health counseling. The course addresses the following topics: history, philosophy, client and counselor advocacy with an emphasis on the counselor’s role as social change agent, cultural dynamics, consultation, and trends in professional and mental health counseling. The counseling profession’s ethical standards are also addressed with an emphasis on the American Counseling Association code of ethics and counselor ethical decision-making processes.

This course summarizes the history and explores the primary concepts of the major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy in current use. The empirical foundations of each theory are examined, and examples are supplied showing how each method is applied to clients. Limitations of each approach are also explored.

This course focuses on principles and skills related to interviewing and observation, as well as related legal, ethical, and cultural issues. Students gain practice in conducting interviews, making behavioral observations, collecting and interpreting data during an interview, and developing written reports of findings. Note: In addition to the course materials listed by the university bookstore, this course also requires that students have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.

This course provides students with an overview of the different types of tests used in clinical, educational, and organizational settings. It includes a comprehensive examination of psychometric properties used to develop and evaluate these instruments. Topics include normative sampling and standardization, reliability and validity, test score interpretation, and test development. The course also addresses ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues including cultural bias and fairness. Professional standards for testing provide a foundation for the course.

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 is an overview of what is commonly referred to as abnormal psychology; however, what constitutes normalcy is considered from multiple perspectives. Specifically, this is an applied course where students explore the application of diagnostic criteria in various mental health work settings such as schools, rehabilitation facilities, community agencies, and private practices. Environmental and biological factors contributing to behavioral disorders are considered, using the scholar-practitioner model. Techniques are reviewed for the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and developmental disorders, as well as for psychophysiological and psychosocial problems. Multicultural factors that complicate diagnosis are reviewed.

This course examines major career development theories, assumptions, and implications for practice. Career information programs and systems in terms of their application to personnel assessment, counseling, development, and placement are reviewed. Focus is placed on the implications of individual differences in culture-, gender-, and age-related issues. Students obtain a theoretical and practical basis for supporting individuals in vocation selection and career development.

This course introduces students to evaluation research and provides students with a foundation in the design of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to counseling research and evaluation. 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. Other topics include the history and theory underlying program evaluation, approaches to evaluation, procedures and techniques for entering a group for which one would provide evaluation services, and techniques used to perform the evaluation, strategies for getting gatekeepers to be invested in the development of the research and in the outcomes, demonstration of program effectives, and dissemination of results to stakeholders. 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.

This course introduces students to theoretical perspectives and techniques, classical schools of thought, and recent developments in marriage and family therapy. Culture, gender, and ethnicity factors in family development are explored. Theoretical frameworks in marriage and family therapy, including psychosocial, psychodynamic, transgenerational, strategic, cognitive-behavioral, and social constructionist models, are reviewed and compared. The roles of culture, spirituality, and values in understanding families are explored.

This course prepares students to work with groups in various settings. It examines group theory, process, and dynamics. Using relevant literature, multimedia resources, and a scholar-practitioner model, students develop an understanding of culturally and contextually relevant group practice, group leaders’ roles and responsibilities, the relevance and purpose of group work, and strategies for using groups to foster social change. Students also participate in a group experience in their community.

This course examines psychological aspects of addictions involving alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal substances. Current research in the field of dependency and addiction is explored. Topics include diagnosis, models of treatment, treatment planning, use of group and family treatment plans, and efficacy of treatment. Strategies to promote change, including the transtheoretical model of behavior change, are discussed.

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 provide students with an understanding of the systemic impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on marriages, couples, families, and households. Students are exposed to the knowledge, skills, and practices specific to crisis counseling, including theories of crisis intervention; models for working with children and adolescents; working with victims of violence and their abusers; assessing and intervening with suicidal clients; and issues of health-related, school, and mental health crises. Students will critically analyze research and learn methods for applying research findings to crisis intervention. Legal and ethical issues related to crisis counseling are explored.

The focus of this course is on experiential learning, which is an essential component of applied professional training. Students complete a supervised practicum experience at an approved site with a minimum of 100 hours, allowing them to develop their counseling skills and professional knowledge while under supervision. Students communicate their learning at the site with their colleagues and instructor in the practicum course and gain additional knowledge regarding clinical practice by interacting with their colleagues and instructor. There is an offline requirement of a triadic supervision teleconference once a week with the practicum instructor or another university supervisor. (Prerequisite: Approval of the field experience coordinator.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

The focus of this course is on the internship, which provides students with supervised clinical instruction. This course is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to be counselors. Students are required to complete a total of 900 hours in their internship. Under clinical supervision, students will perform a variety of counseling activities, including but not limited to individual and group counseling, record-keeping, report writing, and administering referrals. Students also will complete weekly assignments and attend weekly group supervision teleconferences to further develop their clinical and professional skills. (Prerequisite: COUN 6671 and approval of field experience coordinator.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

This Course Is A Continuation Of Coun 6682a Internship I And Focuses On The Refinement Of Clinical And Professional Skills. Students Are Required To Continue Working To Complete Their 900 Hours Of Clinical Instruction During The Second Term Of Internship. Under Clinical Supervision, Students Will Continue To Perform A Variety Of Counseling Activities Including But Not Limited To Individual And Group Counseling, Record-keeping, Report Writing, And Administering Referrals. Students Also Will Complete Weekly Assignments And Attend Weekly Group Supervision Teleconferences To Further Refine Their Clinical And Professional Skills. (prerequisite: Coun 6682a.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

This course provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to evaluate and subsequently treat many different forensic populations. Various forensic populations such as sex offenders, substance abusers, victims of crime, and employee assistance to law enforcement personnel will be covered. The use of traditional forms of intervention, such as individual and group psychotherapy, as well as recent developments in intervention, such as restorative justice, will be addressed.

The focus of this course is on the various aspects of the juvenile justice system and the population that it serves. As such, a thorough understanding of normal juvenile development is provided as a backdrop in which to better apply current juvenile justice codes and case law. The changing landscape of the juvenile justice field based on current research with its population will be covered.

This course examines several different aspects of the law related to mental health issues. Laws and court decisions that affect the practice of psychology—such as the Tarasoff ruling, mandated reporting, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)—are addressed, as are the many areas of law that constitute forensic psychological practice, including civil matters (such as personal injury and civil competency issues) and criminal matters (such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and death penalty issues).

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 is designed to prepare students for their roles as counselors in prevention, intervention, and consultation endeavors with specific populations in specific settings. Using an action research model, students will prepare a blueprint for a prevention, intervention, or consultation project for a community, agency, or organization.

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 introduces students to the mental health counseling profession. The history, philosophy, and theoretical foundations of the profession, and the scope of practice, credentialing, and other professional issues are explored. The course, which focuses on the student as a future mental health counselor, provides an overview of the mental health counseling program, the profession, and professional competencies.

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. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and promote professional and academic excellence as they relate to practice in psychology and counseling.

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 prepares students to work with groups in various settings. It examines group theory, process, and dynamics. Using relevant literature, multimedia resources, and a scholar-practitioner model, students develop an understanding of culturally and contextually relevant group practice, group leaders’ roles and responsibilities, the relevance and purpose of group work, and strategies for using groups to foster social change. Students also participate in a group experience in their community.

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of professional counseling and the foundations of mental health counseling. The course addresses the following topics: history, philosophy, client and counselor advocacy with an emphasis on the counselor’s role as social change agent, cultural dynamics, consultation, and trends in professional and mental health counseling. The counseling profession’s ethical standards are also addressed with an emphasis on the American Counseling Association code of ethics and counselor ethical decision-making processes.

This course focuses on principles and skills related to interviewing and observation, as well as related legal, ethical, and cultural issues. Students gain practice in conducting interviews, making behavioral observations, collecting and interpreting data during an interview, and developing written reports of findings. Note: In addition to the course materials listed by the university bookstore, this course also requires that students have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.

This course introduces students to evaluation research and provides students with a foundation in the design of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to counseling research and evaluation. 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. Other topics include the history and theory underlying program evaluation, approaches to evaluation, procedures and techniques for entering a group for which one would provide evaluation services, and techniques used to perform the evaluation, strategies for getting gatekeepers to be invested in the development of the research and in the outcomes, demonstration of program effectives, and dissemination of results to stakeholders. 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.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the systemic impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on marriages, couples, families, and households. Students are exposed to the knowledge, skills, and practices specific to crisis counseling, including theories of crisis intervention; models for working with children and adolescents; working with victims of violence and their abusers; assessing and intervening with suicidal clients; and issues of health-related, school, and mental health crises. Students will critically analyze research and learn methods for applying research findings to crisis intervention. Legal and ethical issues related to crisis counseling are explored.

This course provides students with an overview of the different types of tests used in clinical, educational, and organizational settings. It includes a comprehensive examination of psychometric properties used to develop and evaluate these instruments. Topics include normative sampling and standardization, reliability and validity, test score interpretation, and test development. The course also addresses ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues including cultural bias and fairness. Professional standards for testing provide a foundation for the course.

The focus of this course is on experiential learning, which is an essential component of applied professional training. Students complete a supervised practicum experience at an approved site with a minimum of 100 hours, allowing them to develop their counseling skills and professional knowledge while under supervision. Students communicate their learning at the site with their colleagues and instructor in the practicum course and gain additional knowledge regarding clinical practice by interacting with their colleagues and instructor. There is an offline requirement of a triadic supervision teleconference once a week with the practicum instructor or another university supervisor. (Prerequisite: Approval of the field experience coordinator.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

The focus of this course is on the internship, which provides students with supervised clinical instruction. This course is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to be counselors. Students are required to complete a total of 900 hours in their internship. Under clinical supervision, students will perform a variety of counseling activities, including but not limited to individual and group counseling, record-keeping, report writing, and administering referrals. Students also will complete weekly assignments and attend weekly group supervision teleconferences to further develop their clinical and professional skills. (Prerequisite: COUN 6671 and approval of field experience coordinator.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

This Course Is A Continuation Of Coun 6682a Internship I And Focuses On The Refinement Of Clinical And Professional Skills. Students Are Required To Continue Working To Complete Their 900 Hours Of Clinical Instruction During The Second Term Of Internship. Under Clinical Supervision, Students Will Continue To Perform A Variety Of Counseling Activities Including But Not Limited To Individual And Group Counseling, Record-keeping, Report Writing, And Administering Referrals. Students Also Will Complete Weekly Assignments And Attend Weekly Group Supervision Teleconferences To Further Refine Their Clinical And Professional Skills. (prerequisite: Coun 6682a.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

This course is an overview of what is commonly referred to as abnormal psychology; however, what constitutes normalcy is considered from multiple perspectives. Specifically, this is an applied course where students explore the application of diagnostic criteria in various mental health work settings such as schools, rehabilitation facilities, community agencies, and private practices. Environmental and biological factors contributing to behavioral disorders are considered, using the scholar-practitioner model. Techniques are reviewed for the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and developmental disorders, as well as for psychophysiological and psychosocial problems. Multicultural factors that complicate diagnosis are reviewed.

This course summarizes the history and explores the primary concepts of the major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy in current use. The empirical foundations of each theory are examined, and examples are supplied showing how each method is applied to clients. Limitations of each approach are also explored.

This course introduces students to theoretical perspectives and techniques, classical schools of thought, and recent developments in marriage and family therapy. Culture, gender, and ethnicity factors in family development are explored. Theoretical frameworks in marriage and family therapy, including psychosocial, psychodynamic, transgenerational, strategic, cognitive-behavioral, and social constructionist models, are reviewed and compared. The roles of culture, spirituality, and values in understanding families are explored.

This course examines psychological aspects of addictions involving alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal substances. Current research in the field of dependency and addiction is explored. Topics include diagnosis, models of treatment, treatment planning, use of group and family treatment plans, and efficacy of treatment. Strategies to promote change, including the transtheoretical model of behavior change, are discussed.

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 examines major career development theories, assumptions, and implications for practice. Career information programs and systems in terms of their application to personnel assessment, counseling, development, and placement are reviewed. Focus is placed on the implications of individual differences in culture-, gender-, and age-related issues. Students obtain a theoretical and practical basis for supporting individuals in vocation selection and career development.

This course is designed to prepare students for their roles as counselors in prevention, intervention, and consultation endeavors with specific populations in specific settings. Using an action research model, students will prepare a blueprint for a prevention, intervention, or consultation project for a community, agency, or organization.

This course focuses on principles and skills related to interviewing and observation, as well as related legal, ethical, and cultural issues. Students gain practice in conducting interviews, making behavioral observations, collecting and interpreting data during an interview, and developing written reports of findings. In addition to the course materials listed by the university bookstore, this course also requires that students have access to a video-recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.

This course provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to evaluate and subsequently treat many different forensic populations. Various forensic populations such as sex offenders, substance abusers, victims of crime, and employee assistance to law enforcement personnel will be covered. The use of traditional forms of intervention, such as individual and group psychotherapy, as well as recent developments in intervention, such as restorative justice, will be addressed.

This course examines several different aspects of the law related to mental health issues. Laws and court decisions that affect the practice of psychology, such as the Tarasoff ruling, mandated reporting, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are addressed, as are the many areas of law that constitute forensic psychological practice, including civil matters (such as personal injury and civil competency issues) and criminal matters (such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and death-penalty issues).

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

Study To Effectively Apply Consultation Skills To Improve Individual, Group, And Organizational Performance. Share Your Counseling Skills And Expertise As You Solve Problems And Make Recommendations In A Range Of Settings, Including Primary And Secondary Schools, Mental Health Agencies, Higher Education Institutions, Nonprofit Organizations, And Business And Industry. Completion Requirements For Students Who Are Licensed Professional Counselors Or Who Have Graduated From A Cacrep-accredited Or Cacrep-equivalent Master’s Program:* * 98 Total Quarter Credit Hours O Core Courses (46 Cr.) O Foundation Research Sequence (16 Cr.) O Specialization Courses (15 Cr.) O Practicum (3 Cr.) O Internship (6 Cr.) O Dissertation (12 Cr.) * Professional Development Plan And Program Of Study (included In Coun 8001) * Minimum 11 Quarters Enrollment * 20 Days Of Residency (one 4-day And Two 8-day Residencies)

This research course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in RSCH 8200C: Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis, and provides experience applying them. It provides students with more specialized knowledge and skills for designing quantitative research at the doctoral level, including understanding multivariate data analysis and applying more advanced statistical concepts. Students explore comprehensive quantitative research designs and suitable statistical tests, the importance of quality assurance, and ethical considerations and social social-change implications of conducting quantitative research and producing knowledge. This course approaches statistics from a problem-solving perspective with emphasis on selecting the appropriate research design and statistical tests for more complex research questions or problems. Students use statistical software to perform analyses and interpret and present results. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a quantitative research plan.

This research course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in RSCH 8300C: Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis and provides experience applying them. It provides students with more specialized knowledge and skills within each of the common qualitative traditions for designing qualitative research at the doctoral level. Students explore more complex qualitative research designs and analyses; multiple approaches to coding and organizing data; core components of a qualitative write up; the importance of quality assurance; and the ethical considerations and social change implications of conducting qualitative research and producing knowledge. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a qualitative research plan.

This research course builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in RSCH 8200C: Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis and 8300C: Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis. It provides students with more specialized knowledge and skills for designing mixed mixed-methods research at the doctoral level. Students gain an understanding of the types of mixed mixed-methods designs and how to select the most appropriate approach for the research question. The course emphasizes integrating quantitative and qualitative elements into true mixed-methods studies, practice in data analysis, and integration of qualitative and quantitative data within a research write-up. Reliability and validity in mixed mixed-methods approaches will be highlighted. Students will apply and synthesize their knowledge and skills by developing a truly mixed mixed-methods research plan that appropriately incorporates qualitative and quantitative elements.

This is an advanced supervised counseling experience designed to expand skill sets and level of ability through involvement in complex and diverse counseling situations. Students in this course will complete 100 clock hours in counseling, 40 of which must be in direct service to clients.

This is the first part of the supervised experience in a selected educational setting (clinical practice, research, or teaching). The 300-hour internship includes supervised experiences in most of the activities of a regularly employed professional in the setting.

This is second part of the supervised experience in a selected educational setting (clinical practice, research, or teaching). The 300-hour internship includes supervised experiences in most of the activities of a regularly employed professional in the setting.

This course sequence offers doctoral students the opportunity to integrate their program of study into an in-depth exploration of an interest area that includes the completion of a research study. Students complete the dissertation with the guidance of a chair and committee members, in a learning platform classroom in which weekly participation is required. Students work with a dissertation chair to write the prospectus, complete an approved proposal (the first three chapters of the dissertation), complete an application for Institutional Review Board approval, collect and analyze data, and complete the dissertation. During the final quarter, students prepare the dissertation for final review by the university and conclude with an oral defense of their dissertation. Once students register for COUN 9000, they are registered each term until successful completion of the dissertation, for a minimum of four terms.

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 provides students with an overview of the areas covered by a broad definition of forensic psychology. In doing so, this course introduces the basic tenets of forensic psychology and the criminal justice system. Topics of study include criminal profiling, police psychology, psychology in the criminal courts, correctional psychology, and others. Assignments focus on providing the student with a broad basic knowledge of the forensic psychology field.

This course is an overview of what is commonly referred to as abnormal psychology; however, what constitutes normalcy is considered from multiple perspectives. Students explore the application of diagnostic criteria in various mental health work settings, such as schools, rehabilitation facilities, community agencies, and private practices. Environmental and biological factors contributing to behavioral disorders are considered using the scholar-practitioner model. Techniques are reviewed for the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and developmental disorders, as well as for psychophysiological and psychosocial problems. Multicultural factors that complicate diagnosis are reviewed.

This course aims to help the student better understand how to be an astute consumer of forensic psychology research. Basic principles of statistics, such as reliability and validity, are covered. However, this course places emphasis on teaching the student how to critically read forensic psychology research and how best to apply research results to forensic clinical settings.

This course covers the varied assessment techniques and instruments used in the forensic psychology arena. Some of the assessment areas covered include risk assessment, juvenile evaluations, lie detection, custody evaluations, and many of the psychological tests and instruments that are used in these assessments. The course will provide a solid foundation of the knowledge of forensic psychology techniques and assessment rather than specific skills in administering and interpreting psychological tests.

This course provides students with contemporary views and theories of maladaptive and criminal behavior. A broad conceptualization of criminal behavior, such as that which comes from the sociological and anthropological perspectives, is discussed. Theories and application of criminal profiling will be discussed. Additionally, more specific views of criminal behavior germane to groups such as psychopaths, serial offenders, and sexually violent predators will be addressed.

This course provides students with the contemporary knowledge needed to apply ethical practice and professional responsibilities while working as a forensic psychologist. The American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct as well as the American Psychology-Law Society’s Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology are mainstays in this course. Additionally, the various roles and responsibilities of a forensic psychologist are covered.

This course provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to evaluate and subsequently treat many different forensic populations. Various forensic populations such as sex offenders, substance abusers, victims of crime, and employee assistance to law enforcement personnel will be covered. The use of traditional forms of intervention, such as individual and group psychotherapy, as well as recent developments in intervention, such as restorative justice, will be addressed.

This course covers the major roles that a forensic psychologist could have within the court system. Issues such as expert testimony, jury selection, eyewitness testimony, and consultation with attorneys will be covered. Additionally, practical skills such as documentation and report writing will be addressed.

The focus of this course is directed at the various roles a psychologist might have when working within a police department. Issues such as officer selection and training, stress management, critical incident stress debriefing, and upper-management consultation are mainstays of the police psychologist and will be covered. Additionally, less-well-known roles such as training in hostage negotiations and the selection of special operations officers (S.W.A.T., snipers, tactical commanders) will be reviewed.

Fpsy 6512:(course Description) The Focus Of This Course Is On The Various Aspects Of The Juvenile Justice System And The Population That It Serves. As Such, A Thorough Understanding Of Normal Juvenile Development Is Provided As A Backdrop In Which To Better Apply Current Juvenile Justice Codes And Case Law. The Changing Landscape Of The Juvenile Justice Field Based On Current Research With Its Population Will Be Covered. Fpsy 6530:(course Description) This Course Is Directed At The Application Of Forensic Psychology To Various Community Settings. An Emphasis Is Placed On Working With Offenders Upon Re-entry To The Community And Offenders Who Receive Nonincarceration Community Placements. However, This Course Will Also Explore Less-common Applications Such As Restorative Justice And Community Crime Prevention.

Capstone Course or Field Experience

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 introduces students to the mental health counseling profession. The history, philosophy, and theoretical foundations of the profession, and the scope of practice, credentialing, and other professional issues are explored. The course, which focuses on the student as a future mental health counselor, provides an overview of the mental health counseling program, the profession, and professional competencies.

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. Course assignments focus on practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and promote professional and academic excellence as they relate to practice in psychology and counseling.

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 prepares students to work with groups in various settings. It examines group theory, process, and dynamics. Using relevant literature, multimedia resources, and a scholar-practitioner model, students develop an understanding of culturally and contextually relevant group practice, group leaders’ roles and responsibilities, the relevance and purpose of group work, and strategies for using groups to foster social change. Students also participate in a group experience in their community.

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of professional counseling and the foundations of mental health counseling. The course addresses the following topics: history, philosophy, client and counselor advocacy with an emphasis on the counselor’s role as social change agent, cultural dynamics, consultation, and trends in professional and mental health counseling. The counseling profession’s ethical standards are also addressed with an emphasis on the American Counseling Association code of ethics and counselor ethical decision-making processes.

This course focuses on principles and skills related to interviewing and observation, as well as related legal, ethical, and cultural issues. Students gain practice in conducting interviews, making behavioral observations, collecting and interpreting data during an interview, and developing written reports of findings. Note: In addition to the course materials listed by the university bookstore, this course also requires that students have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.

This course introduces students to evaluation research and provides students with a foundation in the design of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to counseling research and evaluation. 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. Other topics include the history and theory underlying program evaluation, approaches to evaluation, procedures and techniques for entering a group for which one would provide evaluation services, and techniques used to perform the evaluation, strategies for getting gatekeepers to be invested in the development of the research and in the outcomes, demonstration of program effectives, and dissemination of results to stakeholders. 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.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the systemic impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on marriages, couples, families, and households. Students are exposed to the knowledge, skills, and practices specific to crisis counseling, including theories of crisis intervention; models for working with children and adolescents; working with victims of violence and their abusers; assessing and intervening with suicidal clients; and issues of health-related, school, and mental health crises. Students will critically analyze research and learn methods for applying research findings to crisis intervention. Legal and ethical issues related to crisis counseling are explored.

This course provides students with an overview of the different types of tests used in clinical, educational, and organizational settings. It includes a comprehensive examination of psychometric properties used to develop and evaluate these instruments. Topics include normative sampling and standardization, reliability and validity, test score interpretation, and test development. The course also addresses ethical, legal, and sociocultural issues including cultural bias and fairness. Professional standards for testing provide a foundation for the course.

The focus of this course is on experiential learning, which is an essential component of applied professional training. Students complete a supervised practicum experience at an approved site with a minimum of 100 hours, allowing them to develop their counseling skills and professional knowledge while under supervision. Students communicate their learning at the site with their colleagues and instructor in the practicum course and gain additional knowledge regarding clinical practice by interacting with their colleagues and instructor. There is an offline requirement of a triadic supervision teleconference once a week with the practicum instructor or another university supervisor. (Prerequisite: Approval of the field experience coordinator.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

The focus of this course is on the internship, which provides students with supervised clinical instruction. This course is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to be counselors. Students are required to complete a total of 900 hours in their internship. Under clinical supervision, students will perform a variety of counseling activities, including but not limited to individual and group counseling, record-keeping, report writing, and administering referrals. Students also will complete weekly assignments and attend weekly group supervision teleconferences to further develop their clinical and professional skills. (Prerequisite: COUN 6671 and approval of field experience coordinator.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

This Course Is A Continuation Of Coun 6682a Internship I And Focuses On The Refinement Of Clinical And Professional Skills. Students Are Required To Continue Working To Complete Their 900 Hours Of Clinical Instruction During The Second Term Of Internship. Under Clinical Supervision, Students Will Continue To Perform A Variety Of Counseling Activities Including But Not Limited To Individual And Group Counseling, Record-keeping, Report Writing, And Administering Referrals. Students Also Will Complete Weekly Assignments And Attend Weekly Group Supervision Teleconferences To Further Refine Their Clinical And Professional Skills. (prerequisite: Coun 6682a.) Note: Effective Dec. 1, 2009.

This course is an overview of what is commonly referred to as abnormal psychology; however, what constitutes normalcy is considered from multiple perspectives. Specifically, this is an applied course where students explore the application of diagnostic criteria in various mental health work settings such as schools, rehabilitation facilities, community agencies, and private practices. Environmental and biological factors contributing to behavioral disorders are considered, using the scholar-practitioner model. Techniques are reviewed for the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and developmental disorders, as well as for psychophysiological and psychosocial problems. Multicultural factors that complicate diagnosis are reviewed.

This course summarizes the history and explores the primary concepts of the major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy in current use. The empirical foundations of each theory are examined, and examples are supplied showing how each method is applied to clients. Limitations of each approach are also explored.

This course introduces students to theoretical perspectives and techniques, classical schools of thought, and recent developments in marriage and family therapy. Culture, gender, and ethnicity factors in family development are explored. Theoretical frameworks in marriage and family therapy, including psychosocial, psychodynamic, transgenerational, strategic, cognitive-behavioral, and social constructionist models, are reviewed and compared. The roles of culture, spirituality, and values in understanding families are explored.

This course examines psychological aspects of addictions involving alcohol, prescription medications, and illegal substances. Current research in the field of dependency and addiction is explored. Topics include diagnosis, models of treatment, treatment planning, use of group and family treatment plans, and efficacy of treatment. Strategies to promote change, including the transtheoretical model of behavior change, are discussed.

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 examines major career development theories, assumptions, and implications for practice. Career information programs and systems in terms of their application to personnel assessment, counseling, development, and placement are reviewed. Focus is placed on the implications of individual differences in culture-, gender-, and age-related issues. Students obtain a theoretical and practical basis for supporting individuals in vocation selection and career development.

This course is designed to prepare students for their roles as counselors in prevention, intervention, and consultation endeavors with specific populations in specific settings. Using an action research model, students will prepare a blueprint for a prevention, intervention, or consultation project for a community, agency, or organization.

This course provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to evaluate and subsequently treat many different forensic populations. Various forensic populations, such as sex offenders, substance abusers, victims of crime, and employee assistance to law enforcement personnel, will be covered. The use of traditional forms of intervention, such as individual and group psychotherapy, as well s recent developments in intervention, such as restorative justice, will be addressed.

The focus of this course is on the various aspects of the juvenile justice system and the population that it serves. As such, a thorough understanding of normal juvenile development is provided as a backdrop in which to better apply current juvenile justice codes and case law. The changing landscape of the juvenile justice field based on current research with its population will be covered.

This course represents a study of conflict resolution within the broad social context. Topics include historical, socio-ecological, and theoretical frameworks that influence current views and practices related to conflict resolution; peace and conflict theory; political, religious, and economic conflicts, as well as and major peace movements; conflict resolution in practice; and ethical issues in conflict resolution. Topics are presented in a cultural context, including examination of cultural differences and cross-cultural and multicultural approaches for successful negotiation and mediation.

This course examines several different aspects of the law related to mental health issues. Laws and court decisions that affect the practice of psychology—such as the Tarasoff ruling, mandated reporting, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)—are addressed, as are the many areas of law that constitute forensic psychological practice, including civil matters (such as personal injury and civil competency issues) and criminal matters (such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and death penalty issues).

This online course reinforces the clinical mental health counseling skills developed in COUN-R5930, including building therapeutic relationships, performing therapeutic assessments, and applying ethical and legal standards of practice. Learners continue to integrate mental health counseling theories and methods with clinical practice.

The first residential colloquium includes a preparatory online courseroom and a residency experience. Learners engage in preparatory online courseroom activities to prepare themselves for the residency experience and focus on developing clinical mental health counseling skills, including building therapeutic relationships, performing therapeutic assessments, and applying ethical and legal standards of practice. Learners then engage in a face-to-face residency experience that guides them as they integrate mental health counseling theories and methods with clinical practice.

This online course reinforces the advanced clinical mental health counseling skills developed in COUN-R5931, including building a range of therapeutic relationships, applying theory-based individual and group therapy techniques, and performing crisis assessments. Learners continue to integrate mental health counseling theories and methods with clinical practice.

The second residential colloquium includes a preparatory online courseroom and a residency experience. Learners engage in preparatory online courseroom activities to prepare themselves for the residency experience and focus on developing advanced clinical mental health counseling skills, including building a range of therapeutic relationships, applying theory-based individual and group therapy techniques, and performing crisis assessments. Learners then engage in a face-to-face residency experience that guides them as they integrate mental health counseling theories and methods with clinical practice. This residential colloquium provides 10 hours of group therapy experience

The clinical practicum is an online-directed, supervised field experience during which learners practice specific clinical skills, including interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a mental health counseling field setting. Learners use fundamental communication and interviewing principles and perform initial assessments with individuals, couples, and families. This course requires 100 hours of clinical field experience, no less than 40 hours of direct client contact, and no less than 12 hours of face-to-face contact with field supervisors.

This is the first course in a sequence of two clinical internship courses during which learners fulfill 600 total required contact hours. Learners must complete 240 hours of direct client contact and 24 hours of fact-to-face contact with field supervisors. The internship provides learners with specific clinical skills in interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a field setting relevant to the learner’s chosen field of counseling or therapy.

This is the second course in a sequence of two clinical internship courses during which learners fulfill 600 total required contact hours. Learners must complete 240 hours of direct client contact and 24 hours of face-to-face contact with field supervisors. The internship provides learners with specific clinical skills in interviewing, assessment, intervention, documentation, and consultation in a field setting relevant to the learner’s chosen field of counseling or therapy.

In this course, learners demonstrate proficiency in mental health counseling by applying learning from required and elective courses to complete an analysis of a mental health counseling organization or system or to propose a new application in the professional mental health counseling field.

Learners in this course review current theories, research, and methods of counseling and guidance of children. Topics include childhood abuse and trauma, the effect of family relationships on children, methods of parent education, school counseling issues, and specialized techniques for working with challenging children. COUN5241

This Course Presents Theories Of Human Development And Behavior Throughout The Lifecycle. Learners Examine Approaches For Researching Human Development, Including Personality And Moral Development Theory. Learners Also Focus On The Developing Person Using The Theoretical Lenses Of Disciplines Such As Psychology, Anthropology, And Biology. Must Be Taken By Master’s Learners In Their First Quarter. Learners May Only Earn Credit For Coun5003 Or Cst5003 Or Hs5002 Or Shb5003. Cannot Be Fulfilled By Transfer.

This Course Provides An Overview Of Graduate-level Approaches To Research Methodology. Learners Study Major Research Methodologies And Quantitative And Qualitative Approaches To Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, And Program Design. Learners May Only Earn Credit For Coun5006 Or Cst5006 Or Hs5006 Or Shb5006.

Learners in this course examine the assessment process and the use of tests and measures in counseling. Learners also explore the evolution of assessment methods, testing strategies and interpretation, and fundamental measurement constructs.

Learners In This Course Examine Psychopathology Principles, Professional Literature, And Current Issues Associated With Assessing And Treating Mental Disorders. Learners Critically Evaluate Diagnostic Models, Methods, And Approaches Used In Diagnosing And Treating Individuals, Couples, And Families, Including The Dsm-iv-tr Multiaxial System. Learners Also Explore Diagnostic Issues Associated With Multicultural Populations. Prerequisite(s): Addiction Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5940 And Coun-r5940. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930.

In This Course, Learners Examine The Main Constructs Of Personality By Analyzing Person-centered, Trait, Behavioral, Psychodynamic, And Social-cognitive Personality Theories. Learners Also Study Biological, Social, And Cultural Influences On Personality And The Development Of Personality Throughout The Lifecycle. Learners May Earn Credit For Either Coun5214 Or Cst5214, But Not Both.

Learners in this course examine the evolution of professional counselor/therapist ethics and analyze the effect of ethics on education, psychotherapy, law, and institutional guidelines protecting human subjects in research. Learners also identify current ethical issues in the addiction counseling field and explore methods used to effectively address them.

This course is a review of the historical foundations and contextual dimensions of the mental health counseling profession. Learners analyze fundamental theories and models of mental health counseling and the ways the counselor’s values and biases influence counseling practice.

This course presents various theories of psychotherapy and their respective philosophical principles and assumptions. Learners evaluate the theoretical concepts and evidence-based practices of psychotherapy and examine appropriate application of theories and interventions to a diverse client population.

Learners In This Course Examine The Theoretical Components And Developmental Aspects Of Groups. Topics Include Types Of Groups, Group Dynamics And Processes, Group Leadership And Membership Roles, Ethical Awareness In Relation To Groups, And Crisis Management Within Groups. Prerequisite(s): Addiction Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5940 And Coun-r5940. Career Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5950 And Coun-r5950. Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930. School Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5910 And Coun-r5910.

This course helps learners identify aspects o f their history and personality that are relevant to professional clinical work. Learners examine methods of introspective work that facilitate the self-assessment process, including journaling, personal psychotherapy, self-expressive artwork, dream work, and specialized readings. The course emphasizes identifying personal strengths and limitations and the ways they may influence clinical effectiveness.

In this course, learners develop foundational career counseling knowledge and skills and engage in professional career counseling activities. Learners examine the major models of career development and the ways clients’ interests, aptitudes, lifestyle preferences, social interests, familial responsibilities, and life transitions may impact the career development process. Learners also discuss legal and ethical issues associated with career counseling practice.

This Course Is A Survey Of Theories, Research, And Concepts That Highlight The Importance Of Race, Culture, And Ethnicity In Individual And Group Experience. Learners Consider The Effects Of Gender, Social Class, Religion, And Disability On Experience And Evaluate The Role Of The Human Service And Educational Professional In Addressing The Multicultural Needs Of Clients And Colleagues In The Workforce. Learners Also Examine Cross-cultural Issues And Practice Applying A Variety Of Theoretical Approaches And Methodologies To Real-life Scenarios. Learners May Only Earn Credit For Coun5334 Or Cst5334 Or Hs5334 Or Shb5334.

In This Course, Learners Explore The Theories And Research That Guide The Treatment Of Addictive And Compulsive Behavior Disorders. Learners Analyze Traditional And Non-traditional Interventions As Applied To Inpatient, Outpatient, And Community-based Treatment For Individuals, Couples, Families, And Groups. Topics Include Assessment, Diagnosis, And Treatment Planning And Evaluation. Learners May Earn Credit For Either Coun5108 Or Cst5108, But Not Both. Prerequisite(s): Addiction Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5940 And Coun-r5940. Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930.

Learners in this course study sexuality within the broad context of human experience. Learners examine the sexual response cycle and psychosexual development and evaluate the functionality of sexual behavior in individuals, couples, and families. Learners also study health issues associated with sexuality, explore treatments for various sexual problems, and identify sexuality-related concerns of special and diverse populations.

This Course Presents Major Theories And Research Of Adolescent And Child Development. Learners Examine Biological And Psychosocial Development Factors And Evaluate The Influence Of Family, Community, Society, And Trauma On Development. Prerequisite(s): Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930.

Learners in this course study families as systems from theoretical, clinical, and research perspectives. The course emphasizes family development, transitions, assessment, and intervention. Learners also explore systems-oriented assessment models and strategies for initial interviews, hypothesis formulation, designing a strategy for intervention, and the process of termination.

Learners in this course critically analyze theory and research in adult development and behavior with an emphasis on contemporary research and application issues. In addition, learners study adult development from biological, psychological, social, and multicultural perspectives and apply principles of adult development to professional practice.

This course is a forum for examining the various forms of psychopathology, current methods of psychological assessment, research on psychodynamics, and existing treatment methods. Learners explore the politics of mental disorders, emerging diagnoses, and other contemporary issues.

This course presents various theories of psychotherapy and their respective philosophical principles and assumptions. Learners evaluate the theoretical concepts and evidence-based practices of psychotherapy and examine appropriate application of theories and interventions to a diverse client population.

In this course, learners develop foundational career counseling knowledge and skills and engage in professional career counseling activities. Learners examine the major models of career development and the ways clients’ interests, aptitudes, lifestyle preferences, social interests, familial responsibilities, and life transitions may impact the career development process. Learners also discuss legal and ethical issues associated with career counseling practice.

Learners in this course examine theories that guide the acquisition of knowledge within human services professions. Learners critically analyze and evaluate the methods used to develop social science theory as a precursor to examining and applying the scientific method. Learners also study theory derivation, the link between research methods and theory, and the ways scholar-practitioners apply the scientific method.

This course introduces learners to social science research, particularly in the context of human services. Learners focus on becoming educated consumers of research and examine major concepts and techniques of social science research, including problem formulation, identification of variables, literature review, research design, sampling, definition and measurement of study variables, instrument construction, and data collection and analysis. Learners also critically evaluate published research, apply research findings to professional practice, and practice designing research studies in their field of interest.

Learners in this course examine the research methods and designs human service professionals use to solve specific social problems. Topics include human subjects protection, measurement, development of instruments, data collection and management, and initial phases of data analysis. Learners also consider methodological adaptations when conducting research with vulnerable and diverse populations.

In this course, learners evaluate qualitative research methods and designs. Learners focus on developing the skills used to synthesize information related to qualitative research methodology and examine ethical issues associated with the qualitative research process

Learners in this course analyze the relevance and appropriateness of specific research methodologies in preparation for using them in the dissertation. The course emphasizes conceptualizing, planning, and designing a doctoral research proposal and includes topics such as planning and sampling; measurement; statistical and qualitative analytic models; results planning, analysis, and interpretation; and ethical considerations

Learners in this course examine families from a systems perspective and explore the dynamics and systems influencing family structures. Learners also identify the skills needed to work with diverse family groups and the challenges faced by human service professionals.

In this course, learners explore counseling professions and the increasing need to devise research-based methods of practice to better understand the role of the counselor in contemporary society. This course focuses on analysis and evaluation of contemporary issues that affect the counseling professions, such as ethical issues, compassion fatigue and burnout, the impaired professional, Internet counseling applications, and multiculturalism and diversity challenges.

Learners in this course study sexuality within the broad context of human experience. Learners examine the sexual response cycle and psychosexual development and evaluate the functionality of sexual behavior in individuals, couples, and families. Learners also study health issues associated with sexuality, explore treatments for various sexual problems, and identify sexuality-related concerns of special and diverse populations.

Learners In This Course Examine The Theoretical Components And Developmental Aspects Of Groups. Topics Include Types Of Groups, Group Dynamics And Processes, Group Leadership And Membership Roles, Ethical Awareness In Relation To Groups, And Crisis Management Within Groups. Prerequisite(s): Addiction Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5940 And Coun-r5940. Career Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5950 And Coun-r5950. Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930. School Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5910 And Coun-r5910.

Learners in this course investigate research on death and dying. Topics include the psychological stages of bereavement, the symptomatology of grief, death trajectory, hospice model of treatment, and techniques for coping with losses of all types, including death in the family. Learners explore case consultations with dying children and their parents that use drawing therapy and storytelling as a means to elicit psychological material. Learners may earn credit for either CST8745 or HS8745, but not both.

This Course Presents Major Theories And Research Of Adolescent And Child Development. Learners Examine Biological And Psychosocial Development Factors And Evaluate The Influence Of Family, Community, Society, And Trauma On Development. Prerequisite(s): Marriage And Family Therapy Learners Must Have Completed Coun5920 And Coun-r5920. Mental Health Counseling Learners Must Have Completed Coun5930 And Coun-r5930.

In this course, learners examine the dramatic increase in the population of older persons and the increase in attention to their mental and physical health. This course addresses mental health and aging as major psychosocial phenomena integrating biological, psychological, social, and environmental perspectives and factors. Learners explore research in these areas as a function of many aspects of modern society: family life, caregivers, community and institutional care, ethnic and sociocultural differences, and urbanization. Return to Table of Contents

In This Course, Learners Review Current Research And Trends Within The Compulsive And Addictive Behavior Treatment Field. Topics Include Developments In The Psychopharmacologic Treatment Of Compulsive And Addictive Behaviors; The Influences Of Ethics, Culture, And Managed Care On Treatment; The Use Of Internet Resources In The Field; And The Changing Role Of The Counselor. Learners May Only Earn Credit For Ces8764 Or Cst8764 Or Hs8764.

This course includes an overview of the comprehensive examination process, the university’s expectations of academic honesty and integrity, the three core themes of the examination, and the evaluation criteria. The courseroom mentor provides three questions addressing the core themes. Learners write answers to the comprehensive examination questions. Answers are evaluated by faculty readers using point-scale scoring rubrics. Upon passing the comprehensive examination, learners are eligible to enroll in the first dissertation course.

This course provides learners with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

Learners complete the required dissertation milestones and prepare their dissertation for publication.

This course examines business and professional ethics with an emphasis on their impact in organizational operations. Personal leadership attributes and characteristics and the role of leadership in guiding the organization and its culture toward successful outcomes receive special emphasis. Topics include the social response of organizations, leadership skills and practice, key relationships among organizational cultures, structuring organizational teams and workgroups and the role of leaders in creating, maintaining and changing cultures.

This course involves the advanced study of the theory and practice of psychological measurement. Students review the principles of statistical inference (univariate inferential statistics for comparisons of sample means and correlation, hypothesis testing, and statistical tests appropriate to one-way research designs) and psychological measurement (levels of measurement, research variables, validity and reliability of instruments and measurement procedures) as a basis for exploring the proper use of tests and measurements in psychological research. The course familiarizes the prospective professional psychologist with types of psychometric instruments commonly used in organizational psychology practice: intellectual, aptitude, and achievement tests; interest inventories; personality tests; and social measures. Students explore published research based on psychometric instruments and other measurement methodologies, and learn to critique and evaluate the published research.

This course provides students with knowledge of the various types of funding sources, including government agencies, private and community sources, grants and contracts as well as rules, guidelines and typical procedures applied to gaining and managing funding. The course also includes basic skill building in using social capital to develop funding sources and in grant proposal development. Interagency collaboration is emphasized.

Analyze and transform mental health treatment systems, cross cultural mental health systems, advocate for legislative change, integrate research into coherent and effective argument to analyze and transform mental health treatment systems. This course must be taken at University of the Rockies and may not be transferred from another institution.

This course covers the unique mental health service programming options for individuals representing special populations, including individuals with traumatic brain injury, mental retardation/developmental disabilities, co-occurring disorders, physical disabilities, individuals who are homeless, individuals in distressed communities, etc. The impact of family systems is also considered.

This advanced graduate seminar explores issues and models for leveraging human resources to execute business strategy. Topics include succession planning, leadership development models, workforce staffing models, compensation models, and training and development strategies. Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of graduate work in organizational leadership, clinical or counseling psychology, or the equivalent.

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 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