24.3 Course Descriptions
All courses listed will not necessarily be offered in any given year. Some courses are restricted to students in the Clinical Program.
46-501. Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology
The origin of modern psychology as a science and profession and the philosophy of science underlying psychology. (3 hours a week.)
46-503. Biological Bases of Behaviour
Basic brain/behaviour relationships are explored in the context of neuro-anatomical and neurotransmitter systems. Traditional theories of brain function are reviewed and current brain modelling techniques are introduced. Individual student presentations or projects based on reviews of specialized brain systems are required. (3 hours a week.)
46-505. Cognitive Bases of Behaviour
Systems and methodologies in areas such as attention, perception, learning, memory and thinking. (3 hours a week.)
46-512. Statistics for Graduate Study in Psychology
Topics covered: analysis of variance, including repeated measures and mixed designs (review); multiple regression, including vector coding and continuous variable interactions; exploratory factor analysis. Other topics may include: structural equation modeling, including confirmatory factor analysis, and logistic regression. Students will also learn how to use statistical software. (3 hours a week.)
46-514. Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
Review of research values and issues in clinical psychology; survey and evaluation of common research designs and strategies in psychopathology, personality, and psychotherapy. (Prerequisite: 46-512.) (3 hours a week.)
46-516. Applied Psychological Measurement
The basic principles of measurement and how they are applied in the construction and evaluation of surveys, tests, and scales will be covered. Also examined will be special problems characteristic of various approaches to measurement, such as the role of sampling in survey work. (Prerequisite: 46-512.) (3 hours a week.)
46-517. Qualitative Methods
An examination of theory, methods, and inference related to qualitative methodologies. Approaches to be covered include topics such as interviewing, case studies, ethnography, semiotics, narrative inquiry, discourse analysis, archival research, projective techniques, and hermeneutics. (3 hours a week.)
46-519. Research Project in Child Development I
An overview of resources and methods used in child development research and the development of a proposal for a research project. (3 hours a week.)
46-520. Research Project in Child Development II
An overview of statistical methods and computer programs utilized in child development research and the completion of the research project developed in 46-519. (3 hours a week.)
46-528. Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
Structure and function of the central nervous system. Selective study of neurosciences related to arousal, motivation, and cognition. (3 hours a week, combined laboratory and lectures.)
46-529. Structure and Function of the Brain
An in-depth study of selected neuro-anatomical and biochemical systems. (Prerequisites: 46-336, 46-337, or equivalent.) (2 lecture, 2 laboratory hours a week.)
46-530. Neuropathology and Neurological Diagnosis
A critical survey of research findings in neuropathology, emphasizing the diagnostic significance of such data. (Prerequisite: 46-529.) (3 hours a week.)
46-540. Developmental Psychopathology
Review and analysis of developmental theories and research describing normal and abnormal development as pathways to adult outcome. (3 hours a week.)
46-541. Cognitive Development
Review and comparison of major theoretical positions in cognitive development and a consideration of research generated from these theories. (3 hours a week.)
46-542. Emotion and Motivation in Human Development
An overview of contemporary theories of emotion and motivation with emphasis on various phases of the life span. (3 hours a week.)
46-543. Social Development
An examination of theories of the socialization process and research findings concerning social development in children. (3 hours a week.)
46-544. Language Development
A review of current theories and research in the area of children's language acquisition and use. (3 hours a week.)
46-546. Psychology of the Family
Review and analysis of theory and research examining the impact of family context on individual development. (3 hours a week.)
46-560. Experimental Social Psychology
Review of experimental and quasi experimental methodology and issues. Focuses on the critical examination of current published research in social psychology and on the design of research studies. (3 hours a week.)
46-563. Theories of Social Psychology
A critical analysis of theoretical approaches such as social cognition, social learning, group dynamics, symbolic interaction, social constructionism, and postmodernism. (3 hours a week.)
46-566. Program Evaluation
An examination of theory, research, and analytical methods appropriate to the planning, design, implementation, and utilization of program evaluation in education, social, business and other organizational settings. (3 hours a week.)
46-572. Personality and Individual Differences
Survey of historical and theoretical perspectives, recent developments, and empirical contributions in the field. General topics include issues of personality measurement, structure, consistency, genetic vs. environmental antecedents, and the impact of personality variables on social, occupational, psychological, and physical well-being. (3 hours a week.)
46-575. Psychology of Women
A survey of psychological research and theoretical approaches to the study of women past and present. The course will focus on one topic within the field in considerable detail (e.g., violence against women, women and “mental health”), or will cover feminist research and theory in psychology more generally, using a number of topics as exemplars. (3 hours a week.)
46-580. Psychopathology
Survey of issues, diagnostic categories, etiological perspectives, and research in psychopathology. Emphasis is on adult psychopathology, but the course includes an introduction to childhood disorders. (3 hours a week.)
46-581. Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology
Ethics and standards of psychological practice and research are reviewed. Legislation, privileged communication, confidentiality, informed consent, private practice, patient rights and sexism are among the topics discussed. (3 hours a week.)
46-582. Clinical Assessment I
Assessment of mental status and intelligence; evaluation of the clinical utility and psychometric properties of standardized intelligence tests. Focus is on assessment of older adolescents and adults. Students practice administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests, and develop basic report writing skills. (Limited to Clinical Program students.) (3 seminar, 3 laboratory/practicum hours a week.)
46-583. Clinical Assessment II
Assessment of personality and psychopathology; evaluation of the clinical utility and psychometric properties of major personality instruments. Focus is on assessment of older adolescents and adults. Students build on skills developed in 46-582 and practice administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests, case formulation, and report writing. (Prerequisite: 46-582.) (3 seminar, 3 laboratory/practicum hours a week.)
46-584. Introduction to Clinical Interviewing
The development and refinement of listening and interviewing skills specific to clinical and counselling psychology. Topics to be covered include theory and research on the clinical interview and research on therapy process and outcome. Students will participate in extensive role-playing and discussion. Observation of filmed and role-played clinical interviews. (3 hours a week.)
46-585. Clinical Practice
Provides opportunities for students to develop and discuss comprehensive clinical presentations based on case samples. Emphasis is on understanding how psychopathology impacts on the assessment process and on treatment selection. (Prerequisite: 46-584.) (3 hours a week.)
46-586. Behavioural Pharmacology
A review and comparison of the major pharmacological agents utilized clinically to affect changes in human behaviour. (3 hours a week.)
46-587. Sexual Attitudes and Professional Practice
A one- or two-day workshop involving films and small group discussions on topics concerning human sexuality. Sexual issues will be covered in the context of professional practice and ethical responsibilities. (A 1 credit course.)
46-588. Multicultural Issues in Clinical Practice
Ethnicity and culture in both psychotherapy/counselling and clinical assessment will be covered, and topics will include theory, practice, ethics, fairness, culture, and globalization.(3 hours a week.)
46-602. Selective Readings in Psychology
(3 hours a week.)
46-604. Special Projects in Psychological Research
(3 hours a week.)
46-606. Seminar
(3 hours a week.)
46-630. Advanced Clinical Seminar
A team-taught seminar comprised of modules covering topics in clinical psychology. These topics include, but are not limited to, forensic psychology, child custody and access, clinical health psychology, consultation, program evaluation, private practice, geriatric clinical psychology, and suicide. (3 hours a week.)
46-640. Child-Clinical Neuropsychology (Theory and Research)
A survey of the literature dealing with brain-behaviour relationships in children. Topics emphasized include the following: the effect of brain dysfunction on perception, learning, memory, language and thinking; learning disabilities; mental subnormality. (Prerequisites: 46-336 and 46-337, or equivalent.) (3 hours a week.)
46-641. Child-Clinical Neuropsychology (Assessment)
An examination of neuropsychological tests currently in use for the assessment of brain-behaviour relationships in children. Topics emphasized include the following: strategies and techniques of assessment; rationales underlying the use of various measures; modes of interpretation; approaches to habilitation and rehabilitation. (Limited to Clinical Program students.) (Prerequisites: 46-336 and 46-337, or equivalent.) (3 hours a week.)
46-642. Adult Clinical Neuropsychology (Theory and Research)
A survey of the literature dealing with brain-behaviour relationships in adults. Topics emphasized include the following: the effect of brain dysfunction on perception, learning, and thinking, memory disorders; personality disorders associated with cerebral dysfunction. (Prerequisites: 46-336 and 46-337, or equivalent.) (3 hours a week.)
46-643. Adult Clinical Neuropsychology Assessment)
An examination of neuropsychological test batteries currently in use for the assessment of brain-behaviour relationships in adults. Topics emphasized include the following: strategies and techniques of assessment; rationales underlying the use of various measures; modes of interpretation; approaches to rehabilitation. (Limited to Clinical Program students.) (Prerequisite: 46-642.) (3 hours a week.)
46-644. Neuropsychology of Learning Disabilities
An examination of neuropsychological approaches to the understanding, assessment and treatment of reading, spelling, arithmetic and social learning disabilities in children and adults. (Prerequisites: 46-336 and 46-337, or equivalent.) (3 hours a week.)
46-645. Neuropsychological Aspects of Rehabilitation
A study of the literature and the methods currently employed in the treatment of brain-injured adults. Topics to be stressed include epidemiology and societal impact, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and both the theories and practices of rehabilitation. (3 hours a week.)
46-646. Developmental Pediatrics
An examination of neurological, genetic, and other medical/developmental issues in infancy and early childhood. (3 hours a week.)
46-648. Neuropsychology of Aging
A survey of the literature dealing with brain-behaviour relationships across the older adult life span. Emphasis is given to the understanding and assessment of normal and dysfunctional aspects of cognitive and affective development in adulthood and aging. (3 hours a week.)
46-649. Psychology of Addictive Behaviours
This course will demonstrate the value of a psychology of addiction to understanding and treating a variety of social problems linked to addiction with emphasis on alcohol misuse. The course examines psychological approaches to understanding the origins of addictive behaviours and their psychological treatment. In-class presentations of research proposals will provide students with the opportunity to apply their understanding of behavioural science methodology and theories to the problem of addictive behaviour. (3 hours a week.)
46-650. Advanced Child Psychopathology
A survey of the literature dealing with child psychopathology. Current theory and research and their implications for clinical practice. (3 hours a week.)
46-651. Survey of Child Psychotherapies
Introduction to psychotherapy with children with an emphasis on fundamental principles and empirical foundations of effective psychotherapy. Several treatment approaches are studied. (Prerequisite: 46-650.) (3 hours a week.)
46-652. Child-Clinical Assessment I
Investigation of the construction, selection, evaluation and use of ability tests. Practicum in assessment of children's intelligence and achievement. (Limited to Clinical Program students.) (Prerequisite: 46-582 or consent of instructor.) (2 lecture hours a week, plus laboratory and practicum.)
46-653. Child-Clinical Assessment II
Investigation of the construction, selection, evaluation, and use of tests designed for the assessment of children's personality and behaviour. Practicum in administration, interpretation, and communication of results of comprehensive test batteries. (Limited to Clinical Program students.) (Prerequisites: 46-583 and 46-652.) (2 lecture hours a week, plus laboratory and practicum.)
46-654. Adolescent Psychopathology
A survey of the literature dealing with adolescent psychopathology. Emphasis is given to current theory and research and their implications for intervention and prevention. (3 hours a week.)
46-657. Issues in Cultural Diversity
An examination of issues associated with the negotiation of individual and intergroup relations in a culturally pluralist society, from an explicitly intercultural psychological perspective that focuses primarily upon the social processes occurring when members of different cultural groups interact with one another. Groups considered include, but are not restricted to, those based on ethnicity, gender, and class. Issues to be covered include the search for universals of social behaviour, the determinants, characteristics, and consequences of acculturative stress, and cultural value differences in the definition of self, inter-personal, and inter-group relations. (3 hours a week.)
46-660. Community Psychology
An overview of the field of community psychology, with emphasis on societal and cultural approaches to community well being, social problems, and effecting social change. Issues in theory, research, and practice in community psychology will be presented and discussed.(3 hours a week.)
46-661. Industrial Psychology
This course covers topics of individual and group differences as related to work, job analysis and evaluation, personnel selection (including employment testing and interviewing), performance appraisal, training and development, environment and safety. The course examines theories, research, and case studies of real-world problems. (3 hours a week.)
46-662. Health Psychology
An overview of health psychology, with emphasis on contributions made by psychology to the areas of health promotion, prevention and treatment of illness, modification of unhealthy behaviours, and improvement of health delivery. Application of the biopsychological model to health-related research and practice will be examined. (3 hours a week.)
46-665. Organizational Psychology
The social psychology of behaviour in organizations. Topics include models for conceptualizing organizations and identifying problems and methods for analyzing and solving problems in areas such as motivation, leadership, satisfaction and communication. (3 hours a week.)
46-667. Organization Development
The organization development approach: the consultant and organizational change; consultation techniques (survey feedback, team building, experiential groups); participative management and leadership style. (3 hours a week.)
46-668. Personnel Selection
An investigation of the context within which assessment-based personnel decisions are made. Such decisions may include selection, transfer, promotion, assignment to special training, performance appraisal, and termination. Topics will address a variety of personnel decisions based on the assessment of performance or the prediction of future performance, the goals to be achieved through assessment and prediction, and the goals and processes in terms of constructs to be predicted or to be used as predictors. (3 hours a week)
46-670. Applied Social Psychology
A survey of theory and research in applied social psychology, with an emphasis on applied research methods. Topics will be chosen from substantive areas such as organizational, health and community psychology, and areas of application such as social change issues, business, education, environment and law. (3 hours a week.)
46-673. Cultural Psychology
A survey of the emerging and interdisciplinary field of cultural psychology, covering topics of the self, emotion, cognition, motivation, development, social relations, research methods, and other psychological constructs within the framework of meaning-making and the cultural embeddedness of identity. Similarities and distinctions will be examined between cultural psychology and cross-cultural psychology, multicultural psychology, psychological and cognitive anthropology, ethnopsychology, and folk psychology.(3 hours a week.)
46-674 Introduction to Psychotherapy
Comparative analysis of major contemporary models of psychotherapy with an emphasis on psychodynamic, behavioural, and experiential traditions. The practicum portion of the course focuses on the development of basic interviewing and therapeutic relationship skills. (Limited to Clinical Program students.) (3 seminar, 3 laboratory/practicum hours a week.)
THERAPY COURSES
Therapy courses consist of courses numbered 46-675 through 46-697 as listed below. Enrolment in the Clinical Program, 46-674, and consent of the instructor are prerequisites for all therapy courses.
Therapy courses are taught over two terms. Seminars involve readings, discussion, and presentations on the theory, relevant research, techniques, and processes that are specific to the therapeutic approach under consideration. Practica involve supervised experience appropriate to the therapeutic modality.
At least three different therapy course sequences will be offered in each academic year, but offerings will vary from year to year depending upon demand and the availability of qualified instructors.
All therapy courses consist of two seminar hours a week, plus two to four hours of practicum a week.
46-675. Child Psychotherapy I
A survey of approaches to psychotherapy with children, including supervised clinical work in psychotherapy with children and their families. (Prerequisite: 46-674.)
46-676. Child Psychotherapy II
An application of several models of psychotherapy with children and their families, including supervised clinical work. (Prerequisite: 46-654.)
46-677. Adolescent Clinical Interventions I
Examination of the theory, research, and practice of clinical interventions with adolescents with an emphasis on fundamental principles and empirical foundations of effective psychotherapy. Supervised practicum included.
46-678. Adolescent Clinical Interventions II
Continuation of 46-677.
46-679. Short Term and Crisis Intervention I
Theory and practice of time-limited psychotherapy and crisis intervention. Lectures, reviews of major dynamic schools and role playing. (Prerequisite: at least one two-term therapy course sequence.)
46-680. Short Term and Crisis Intervention II
Supervised practicum in time-limited psychotherapy and crisis intervention. Clinical Students will carry two therapy clients at any given time under supervision (Prerequisite: 46-679.)
46-681. Behaviour Therapy I
An examination of the theory, research, and practice of learning based behaviour change strategies. The emphasis will be on respondent and operant-based procedures, and will include social learning.
46-682. Behaviour Therapy II
Students will have the opportunity to apply behavioural techniques and change processes to selected clients. Emphasis will be placed on behavioural assessment and the systematic remediation of clinical problems through the application of respondent and operant techniques. (Prerequisite: 46-681.)
46-683. Systems Approaches to Psychotherapy I
46-684. Systems Approaches to Psychotherapy II
Continuation of 46-683.
46-685. Psychodynamic Therapy I
This course covers the theory, research, and intervention strategies used in current approaches to psychodynamic therapy (interpersonal, object relations, short-term dynamic). Students will participate in class discussions and supervised practica with one or more clients will be arranged.
46-686. Psychodynamic Therapy II
This is the second course of a two course sequence and will focus on seminar presentations and supervised practica. (Continuation of 46-685.)
46-687. Group Therapy I
An introduction to the theory and practice of group therapy. Supervised practica included.
46-688. Group Therapy II
This is the second course of a two course sequence and will include supervised practica.(Continuation of 46-687.)
46-690. Family Therapy I
This seminar is the first course in a two course sequence that covers the background theory, research, and therapeutic techniques of the major approaches to family therapy. Supervised practica will be arranged with families and/or couples. (Prerequisite: one previous therapy course and consent of the instructor.)
46-691. Family Therapy II
This seminar is the second course in a two course sequence that covers the background theory, research, and therapeutic techniques of the major approaches to family therapy. Course content will include ethnicity and family therapy. Supervised practica will be arranged with families and/or couples. (Continuation of 46-690.)
46-692. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy I
This first course of a two semester sequence is designed to provide a comprehensive and practical overview of cognitive-behavioural perspectives, assessment and treatment strategies, their application to common clinical problems, and their empirical validity. Supervised practica experience will be arranged.
46-693. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy II
This second course of a two semester sequence will focus on empirical validity and the application of cognitive-behaviour therapy to more complex problems. Supervised practica experience will be arranged. (Continuation of 46-692.)
46-694. Experiential Psychotherapy I
An introduction to humanistic/experiential psychotherapy (an introduction of the person-centered, gestalt, experiential, and existential perspectives), with an emphasis on developing one's talents in the nonspecific relationship factors central to all modes of psychotherapy. The humanistic/experiential approach emphasizes the development and use of therapist, as well as client, self-awareness, and is presented through didactic and experiential seminars. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor.) (4 hours a week.)
46-695. Experiential Psychotherapy II
Further development of the humanistic experiential approach to psychotherapy, with emphasis on its methods and on its application to particular syndromes, situations, and populations. Focus is placed on therapist understanding and experience of issues relevant to childhood abuse, spirituality, substance abuse, vicarious traumatization, gender, and race. (Prerequisite: 46-694.) (4 hours a week.)
46-696. Emotion Focused Therapy I
EFT is based on current emotion theory and experiential therapy theory and research emphasizing the central role of emotion in functioning and therapeutic change. This course covers the theory, research, and therapeutic techniques used in this treatment model. Students will participate in class discussions, role play exercises, and view videotapes of expert therapists. Supervised practica will begin the end of the first semester. (Prerequisite: one previous therapy course and consent of instructor.)
46-697. Emotion Focused Therapy II
This is the second course of a two course sequence. Special topics related to emotional processes in psychotherapy include the therapeutic relationship, problems with emotion regulation; empathy; emotional processing of trauma memories. Students will present seminars on relevant topics and supervised practica will be arranged. (Continuation of 46-696.)
46-698. Advanced Psychotherapy
Lectures, readings, and supervised clinical work in psychotherapy at an advanced and specialized level, with an emphasis on relating types of psychopathology and modes of psychotherapy. (Prerequisites: at least one two-term therapy course sequence and consent of the instructor.)
46-699. Supervised Therapy Practice
Under this course number, advanced clinical students are permitted to carry one or two therapy cases under the close supervision of a clinical faculty member or associate. (Students may register in 46-699 for more than one term.) (Prerequisite: 46-698.)
46-701. Clinical Assessment Practicum
Supervised experience in an approved clinical setting with a focus on the development of skills related to interviewing, use of clinical assessment instruments, case formulation, and report writing. (Prerequisites: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (500 hours minimum of supervised practicum.)
46-702. Clinical Practicum I
Supervised experience in an approved clinical setting with a focus on the development of basic clinical skills in preparation for practice and/or research. (Prerequisite: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (Up to 100 hours minimum of supervised practicum.)
46-703. Clinical Practicum II
Supervised experience in an approved clinical setting with a focus on the development of basic clinical skills in preparation for practice and/or research. (Prerequisite: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (Up to 100 hours minimum of supervised practicum.)
46-704. Predoctoral Clinical Internship I
A one-year, half-time internship in an approved clinical setting. (Prerequisites: completion of M.A. requirements and all required courses except 46-742 and 46-798, acceptance of dissertation proposal by time of application for internship, and with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (1000 hours of supervised internship.)
46-705. Predoctoral Clinical Internship II
A one-year, half-time internship in an approved clinical setting. (Prerequisites: completion of 46-704 and with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (1000 hours of supervised internship.)
46-706. Predoctoral Clinical Internship III
A one-year, full-time internship in a CPA- and/or APA-accredited clinical setting. (Prerequisites: completion of M.A. requirements and all required courses except 46-742 and 46-798, acceptance of dissertation proposal by time of application for internship, and with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (2000 hours of supervised internship.)
46-707. Clinical Supervision
A review of the purposes, models, and ethics of clinical supervision. Under the supervision of faculty, students will gain experience supervising more junior students conducting clinical interviews, therapy, and/or assessment. This course will include didactic, discussion, and experiential components.
46-708. Advanced Clinical Assessment Practicum
Supervised experience in an approved clinical setting with a focus on the continued preparation for practice and/or research related to interviewing, use of clinical assessment instruments, case formulation, and report writing. (Prerequisites: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (100 hours minimum of supervised practicum.)
46-709. Advanced Clinical Practicum I
Supervised experience in an approved clinical setting with a focus on the continued preparation for practice and/or research. (Prerequisites: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (100 hours minimum of supervised practicum.)
46-710. Advanced Clinical Practicum II
Supervised experience in an approved clinical setting with a focus on the continued preparation for practice and/or research. (Prerequisites: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (100 hours minimum of supervised practicum.)
46-711. Supervised Field Work I
(250 hours of supervised practice.)
46-712. Supervised Field Work II
(250 hours of supervised practice.)
46-713. Half-time Clinical Practicum I
Half-time supervised experience in an approved setting with a focus on preparation for clinical research and/or practice. Experience may emphasize development of assessment or clinical intervention skills. (Prerequisite: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (500 hours of supervised practicum.)
46-714. Half-time Clinical Practicum II
Half-time supervised experience in an approved setting with a focus on preparation for clinical research and/or practice. Experience may emphasize development of assessment or clinical intervention skills. (Prerequisite: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (500 hours of supervised practicum.)
46-715. Psychological Services Centre Predoctoral Internship I
A one-term, half-time internship at the Psychological Services Centre. (Prerequisites: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (350 hours of supervised internship.)
46-716. Psychological Services Centre Predoctoral Internship II
A one-term, half-time internship at the Psychological Services Centre. (Prerequisites: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (350 hours of supervised internship.)
46-717. Psychological Services Centre Predoctoral Internship III
A one-term, half-time internship at the Psychological Services Centre. (Prerequisites: with the consent of the Director of Clinical Training and in accordance with guidelines established by the Clinical Training Committee.) (350 hours of supervised internship.)
46-721. Applied Social Psychology Practicum
Problem solving in work settings, applying methods of community psychology, organizational psychology, and other fields of applied psychology. Students consult and work directly with a group or organization on a project selected for value to the organization and to the student. (2 class hours biweekly over 2 terms; 100 practicum hours.)
46-722. Consulting and Intervention Skills in Applied Social Psychology
This course provides students with skills for intervention with groups and organizations in community and business settings. Students will receive hands-on practice through participation in and delivery of workshops. Three workshops will focus on core skills such as communications, problem solving, and small group process. Two workshops will be designed to meet participant interests (e.g., conflict management, negotiation, leadership, stress management.) (30 hours over 2 terms.)
46-731. Applied Social Doctoral Internship I
(250 hours of supervised internship.)
46-732. Applied Social Doctoral Internship II
(250 hours of supervised internship.)
46-733. Applied Social Doctoral Internship III
(250 hours of supervised internship.)
46-734. Applied Social Doctoral Internship IV
(250 hours of supervised internship.)
46-741. Comprehensive Examination
Preparation through independent study for the written Comprehensive Examination. Students may register in 46-741 for a maximum of three consecutive terms. (Prerequisite: completion of M.A. requirements.)
46-742. Clinical Proficiency Examinations
Preparation through independent study for written and oral Clinical Proficiency Examinations. Students may register in 46-742 for a maximum of three consecutive terms. (Prerequisites: 46-704 and 46-705, and completion of at least 75% of 46-706.)
46-743. Teaching and Learning in Psychology
General overview of university instruction in the context of a large introductory psychology course. Seminar time is divided between theoretical review/discussion (1 hour) and practical in-class application (2 hours). Topics include preparing a syllabus, performance evaluation, effective lecturing, facilitating discussions, problem situations, experiential work, collaborative and cooperative learning, problem-based learning, student diversity, ethics. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor.) (This is a non-credit course.)
46-797. M.A. Thesis Research
46-798. Doctoral Dissertation Research