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2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin 
    
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2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Courses

 

Psychology
  

  • CPS 740 - Case Conference Seminar I


    3 credit(s)
    This third-year seminar sequence is designed for intensive clinical supervision in small groups. Students provide case presentations via written reports and case material in audio and audiovisual formats. The purpose of the seminar is the monitoring and development of student clinical competencies and special proficiencies. This is a companion course to CPS 751  - CPS 752 . Certain sections of the course are designated as child sections. Students in these sections perform their field training at child, adolescent, and/or family sites; the leader of this seminar has special expertise in the assessment and treatment of these populations.
    Prerequisite(s): Students in designated child sections must be matriculated into the Child and Adolescent proficiency track or have permission from the instructor.


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  • CPS 741 - Case Conference Seminar II


    3 credit(s)
    This third-year seminar sequence is designed for intensive clinical supervision in small groups. Students provide case presentations via written reports and case material in audio and audiovisual formats. The purpose of the seminar is the monitoring and development of student clinical competencies and special proficiencies. This is a companion course to CPS 751  - CPS 752 . Certain sections of the course are designated as child sections. Students in these sections perform their field training at child, adolescent, and/or family sites; the leader of this seminar has special expertise in the assessment and treatment of these populations.
    Prerequisite(s): CPS 740 . Students in designated child sections must be matriculated into the Child and Adolescent proficiency track or have permission from the instructor.


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  • CPS 750 - Integrating Clinical Theory, Practice and Supervision


    3 credit(s)
    Clinical case studies for which students have the major responsibilities, treatment design, goal setting, and intervention are presented and discussed.  The fundamentals and pragmatics of clinical supervision in a variety of field settings are also undertaken with the expectation that students develop supervisory skills. 
    Prerequisite(s): Third-year class standing or permission of program director.


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  • CPS 800 - Advanced Seminar in Systems Theory and Family Therapy


    3 credit(s)
    Models of family therapy have been replacing individual therapy as the primary treatment method in many agencies and clinical institutions. This seminar explores and compares contemporary family therapy techniques and illustrates how they may be applied to many clinical problems. Theoretical understanding is also emphasized. There may be times when certain sections of this course are designated as child sections. In addition to covering the preceding material, focus is on common issues of treatment when children and adolescents are part of family treatment.
    Prerequisite(s): CPS 611 . Second-year status in program or permission from instructor. Students in child section must be matriculated in the Child and Adolescent proficiency track or have permission from the instructor.


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  • CPS 830 - Foundations of Behavior Change


    3 credit(s)
    Using a small-group seminar format, this course explores the foundations of change, whether brought about by psychodynamic treatment, strategy therapy, or behavioral therapies. The impact of communication and communication models are examined in attempting to determine the nature of change underlying all treatment models as well as spontaneous behavior change.
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced graduate standing and permission of program director.


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  • CPS 849 - Professional Seminar: Diversity


    3 credit(s)
    This course addresses ethnicity, race, gender, class, age, ability, sexual orientation, and oppression as they impact mental health and the provision of mental health services. Topics include psychosocial sources of prejudice; psychotherapy as reflective of cultural values; gender, racial, and ethnic socialization; and self-reflection on one’s own background as it influences clinical transactions. This course explores a variety of cultures and populations and discusses issues relevant to the provision of psychological services to members of these groups. Certain sections of this course are designated as child sections. In addition to covering the preceding material, focus is on issues of diversity when working with children and adolescents and their families.
    Prerequisite(s): Second-year status in program or permission from instructor. Students in child section must be matriculated in the Child and Adolescent proficiency track or have permission from the instructor.


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  • CPS 850 - Professional Seminar: Ethics


    3 credit(s)
    Professional, ethical, and legal issues related to the practices of clinical psychology and to the psychologist as clinician, consultant, educator, and researcher are critically examined. Issues include control, privacy, privilege, confidentiality and the duty to warn, informed consent, patients’ rights, malpractice, the patient-therapist relationship, policing the profession and those prominent in psychological assessment, working with children, group psychotherapy, and marital therapy. Certain sections of this course are designated as child sections. In addition to covering the preceding material, focus is on special ethical and legal issues when working with children and adolescents and their families.
    Prerequisite(s): Third-year status in program or permission from instructor. Students in child section must be matriculated in the Child and Adolescent proficiency track or have permission from the instructor.


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  • CPS 852 - Dissertation Seminar


    3 credit(s)
    This seminar helps students to initiate the dissertation process in a small-group format under the guidance of a faculty member as a seminar leader. This seminar seeks to help students choose a dissertation topic and provides students with an overview of all the steps that must be completed in the dissertation process. Certain sections of this course are designated as child sections. In addition to covering the preceding material, focus is on ethical and methodological considerations when conducting research with children and adolescents and their families.
    Prerequisite(s): Second-year status in program or permission from instructor. Students in child section must be matriculated in the Child and Adolescent proficiency track or have permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 523 - Health Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course will develop an awareness of how psychological principles and the knowledge and skills of psychologists can be applied to health-related issues. Course will include concepts of illness/ health/wellness/fitness, stress, behavioral medicine, and psychological principles as they apply to the etiology of, recovery from, and prevention of, illness and related health problems, as well as to the functioning of healthcare providers and systems.
    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in a psychology graduate program or permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 525 - Multicultural Issues in Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    A psychological analysis of the impact of race and ethnicity on the distribution of power, opportunity, and privilege. Emphasis will be placed on psychological theory regarding the relations between individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. The course will be structured to permit open discussion and critical reflection grounded on both personal experience and scholarly readings.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 530 - The Psychology of Career Development


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the theoretical and empirical issues related to personal satisfaction in the choice of work and career. Topics include developmental models of behavior; goal setting and the planning process; the assessment of values, interests, abilities, and personality characteristics; job analysis and job description; decision making; the development of self-esteem; and marketing strategies. Emphasis will be divided approximately equally among theoretical, empirical, and experiential aspects.
    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in a psychology graduate program or permission of instructor.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • PSY 535 - Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a comprehensive overview of industrial/organizational psychology and its practical application in the workplace. It covers the application of psychology, sociology, and management science to human behavior in the workplace. Major areas of emphasis include motivation, job attitudes, selection, training, and occupational health.
    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in a psychology graduate program or permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 553 - Clinical Child Developmental Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course relates traditional methods of child assessment and treatment to current topics in developmental psychology. Child psychopathology will be examined in terms of cognitive and social emotional growth. Topics include maternal/infant bonding, the development of moral judgment, Piaget’s theory of intellectual development, the growth of prosocial behaviors, the impact of long- and short-term separations on children, the value of play and fantasy, the effects of child abuse, and the role of the father in child rearing. In addition, recent changes in parental roles and maternal employment will be studied to assess their impact on the child and family.
    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in a psychology graduate program or permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 561 - Cognitive and Psychoeducational Assessment I


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual intelligence, achievement, processing, and psychoeducational assessment instruments, including the Wechsler Scales, achievement tests, and other well-established evaluation tools in the field. Integration of information and beginning report-writing skills are discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): Full-time status in School Psychology program or permission of program director.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • PSY 564 - Psychopathology


    3 credit(s)
    The psychological and/or organic determinants of the various forms of behavior disorders are studied. Emphasis is placed on various theoretical approaches to the disorders and on research that has attempted to test the validity of theoretical positions. Therapeutic interventions are discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): Full-time status in Clinical Practices or School Psychology program or permission of program director.


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  • PSY 565 - Cognitive and Psychoeducational Assessment II


    3 credit(s)
    This course is the second in a series providing an advanced examination of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual intelligence, achievement, and psychoeducational assessment instruments, including the Wechsler Scales, measures of adaptive behavior, functional behavioral analysis methods, and other well-established evaluation tools in the field. Integration of information and beginning report-writing skills are discussed.
    Prerequisite(s): Full-time status in School Psychology program or permission of program director.
    Laboratory fee.


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  • PSY 573 - Neuropsychopharmacology


    3 credit(s)
    Neuropsychopharmacology explores the molecular mechanisms of action of drugs that modify mood and behavior, such as the opiates, tranquilizers, and antidepressants. Emphasis is placed on the chemistry of the nerve cell and the techniques used to evaluate drug-induced changes in those cells. As time permits, the neurochemical basis for selected disease states, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and schizophrenia, will be discussed. It is recommended that participants in this class have previous knowledge of physiological psychology.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 576 - Evaluation Research in the Behavioral Sciences


    3 credit(s)
    A review of current issues and methods involved in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of information on the need for, the implementation of, and the impact of intervention efforts and program evaluation. Topics include program planning, program monitoring, impact assessment, and preparation of reports. Special emphasis will be placed on psychological measures of attitudes, achievement, personality, and behavior.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 581 - Advanced Research Methods


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a bridge between the relatively standardized experimental psychology course and the original research required for the thesis. Consideration is given to proposal preparation, pilot studies, selection of appropriate controls, instrumentation, design, ethical issues, computer analysis, interpretation of data, report preparation and presentation.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 582 - Research Methods: Design and Analysis


    3 credit(s)
    This course explores quantitative and qualitative research methods of particular interest to students anticipating careers involving the delivery of psychological services in schools and clinical settings. Students learn acceptable methods of research design and develop the ability to critically evaluate statistical and evaluation methodologies as well as professional publications.
    Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in a psychology graduate program or permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 583 - Introduction to School Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides school psychology students with a survey of the historical foundations, guidelines and standards, roles and functions, legal and ethical foundations, and contemporary issues in the field of school psychology. Contents include the evolution of school psychology with attention to the practice of school psychology within public education; the school psychologist’s relationship with other school personnel, parents, and referral sources; and the development of an understanding of the organization and structure of the schools and the role of the school psychologist.
    Prerequisite(s): Full-time status in the School Psychology program or permission of program director.


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  • PSY 633 - Introduction to Clinical Neurology

    Course Cross-listed with BIO 744  
    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the principles of the neurological examination and the major categories of neurologic disease. Topics will include disorders of mobility, pain, and other disorders of somatic sensation; disorders of the special senses; disorders of consciousness; derangements of intellect, language, and behavior due to focal and diffuse cerebral disease; anxiety and disorders of energy and mood; abnormalities of growth and development of the nervous system; and the neurology of aging.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 571 .


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  • PSY 650 - Consultation: Theory and Practice


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides an exploration of consultation theory and practice and will elucidate intervention on a macrosystems level in which consultation skills will be integrated into systems theory. Each participant will develop a conceptual understanding of effective consultation and its relevance to intervention. The relationship between client, consultee, and the organization are explored as critical variables that influence the implementation and outcomes of the consultation process. The course utilizes models from school consultation, group process, systems theory, family therapy, and organizational consultation as a framework for discussion.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.


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  • PSY 669 - Child Psychotherapy


    3 credit(s)
    A multidimensional study of treatment methods used with emotionally disturbed and learning-disabled children. The course covers the theoretical basis for treatment of children and prepares advanced graduate students for practicum experiences. Therapy process as well as different theoretical schools will be studied.
    Prerequisite(s): Full-time status in Clinical/School Psychology program or permission of program director.


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  • PSY 698 - Professional Seminar in Ethics and Practice I: Ethical Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy


    3 credit(s)
    This course is taken in conjunction with PSY 688  and is designed as a University-based pro-seminar to complement the supervision provided by the practicum site. With focus on the integration of ethics and the practice of counseling and psychotherapy, this course will include discussions of the ethical codes of the American Psychological Association, the Northamerican Association for Masters in Psychology, and the American Counseling Association.
    Corequisite(s): PSY 688 .


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  • PSY 699 - Professional Seminar in Ethics & Practice II: Integrating Ethical Issues, Case Formulation & Professional Issues


    3 credit(s)
    This course is taken in conjunction with PSY 689  and is designed as a University-based pro-seminar to complement the supervision provided by the practicum site. The emphasis of this seminar is on high-level integration of ethical issues, case formulation, identification of transference-countertransference issues, as well as other professional issues related to counseling and psychotherapy.
    Corequisite(s): PSY 688 .


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Psychology and Human Development
  
  

Prosthetics and Orthotics
  
  

  • MSPO 501 - Gross Anatomy Laboratory


    2 credit(s)
    This laboratory course is taught in conjunction with MSPO 500 . Laboratory and discussion sessions involve human cadaver prosection in an effort to understand gross anatomical components and relationships of all systemic and skeletal systems. Surface palpation, self-paced computer software programs, and analysis of motion at each joint are included. Systems are reviewed based on Gross Anatomy lecture.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major. Corequisite(s): MSPO 500 .
    Laboratory fee.


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  • MSPO 502 - Kinesiology


    2 credit(s)
    Kinesiology is the study of human movement. This course presents a first-level integration of the mechanical/ anatomical/neurological bases of human movement. This subject matter is specifically developed for students in the health professions. An interdisciplinary approach is used, integrating materials from anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and neuroscience. Human movement is studied from the perspective of functional, kinematic, kinetic, and neurological descriptions of single-joint, complex-joint, and multijoint motions. In this regard, topics of gait, posture, and balance receive a special focus. Students work in groups for some course content.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major. Corequisite(s): MSPO 503 .


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  • MSPO 513 - Biomechanics


    2 credit(s)
    Biomechanics is a first-level introduction to the mechanical/ anatomical bases of human movement. The subject matter is specifically developed for students in the health professions. An interdisciplinary approach is used, integrating material from anatomy, physiology and physics (mechanics). Quantitative and qualitative biomechanical analyses of human movement are studied from the perspective of kinematic and kinetic descriptions of multisegment motion, joint and muscle mechanics, and tissue biomechanical properties.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major. Corequisite(s): MSPO 514 .


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  • MSPO 513T - Biomechanics


    2 credit(s)
    Biomechanics is a first-level introduction to the mechanical/ anatomical bases of human movement. The subject matter is specifically developed for students in the health professions. An interdisciplinary approach is used, integrating material from anatomy, physiology and physics (mechanics). Quantitative and qualitative biomechanical analyses of human movement are studied from the perspective of kinematic and kinetic descriptions of multisegment motion, joint and muscle mechanics, and tissue biomechanical properties.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major. Corequisite(s): MSPO 514T .


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  • MSPO 520 - Scientific Inquiry I


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the nature of research and the scientific process-the ability to locate and critically analyze published materials in the allied health field. Students also have the opportunity to define a problem, select a sampling, design the appropriate research model, and generate a research proposal outline or report that is scholarly and scientifically founded. Students gain an understanding of the methods of epidemiology used to gain sufficient knowledge of the natural characteristics and distribution of disease.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major.


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  • MSPO 520T - Scientific Inquiry I


    3 credit(s)

    This course provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the nature of research and the scientific process-the ability to locate and critically analyze published materials in the allied health field. Students also have the opportunity to define a problem, select a sampling, design the appropriate research model, and generate a research proposal outline or report that is scholarly and scientifically founded. Students gain an understanding of the methods of epidemiology used to gain sufficient knowledge of the natural characteristics and distribution of disease.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major.


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  • MSPO 550 - Integrated Internship I


    0 credit(s)
    This is the first of three integrated clinical experiences that take place in clinical environments supervised by an ABC-certified clinician. This experience helps students integrate didactic information with clinical-skills experiences. This course introduces basic clinical and technical skills to the student in the clinical environment and integrates all aspects of P&O learned in the first year of the program. Students participate in a clinical setting and have the ability to collaborate and assist a certified clinician with basic clinical and technical skills. Students are expected to demonstrate professional behaviors in all interactions with patients, clients, families, caregivers, and other health professionals.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major.
    Internship fee.


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  • MSPO 551 - Integrated Internship II


    0 credit(s)
    This is the second of three integrated clinical experiences that take place in clinical environments supervised by an ABC-certified clinician. This experience helps students integrate didactic information with clinical-skills experiences. The course introduces intermediate clinical and technical skills to students, who participate in a clinical setting and have the ability to collaborate and assist a certified clinician with basic clinical and technical skills. Students are expected to demonstrate professional behaviors in all interactions with patients, clients, families, caregivers, and other health professionals.
    Prerequisite(s): Prosthetics & orthotics major and MSPO 550 .
    Internship fee.


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