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*CPSY 501
Fundamentals Of Psychology II
Introductory course providing
a foundation for graduate work in counseling psychology; intended for
students with minimal previous coursework in psychology. The course
covers the basic concepts and methods of inquiry in biological,
cognitive, learning, and perceptual psychology.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours (not
applicable toward the degree).
*CPSY 503
Introduction To Counseling Individuals
The basic concepts
and skills of counseling individuals. Emphasis is on conditions for an
effective helping relationship, attending and interviewing skills, basic
theoretical assumptions, ethical principles, and professional
orientation.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3
semester hours.
*CPSY 504 Introduction To
Family Counseling
An introduction to theoretical systems and
to significant schools of family therapy. Theories covered include
structural, behavioral, analytic, strategic, and experiential. The course
uses role-playing and demonstrations to illustrate models of therapeutic
intervention and includes an introduction to marriage counseling.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
*CPSY 506 Life-Span Development: Child And
Adolescent Emphasis
Social, cultural, cognitive, and
biological influences through the life span, with an emphasis on children
and adolescents.
Prerequisite: CPSY 500
and 501 (may be taken concurrently).
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 507-508 Introduction To School Psychology I and
II
The history, systems, roles, and functions of school
psychologists. Readings in contemporary issues and historical events
provide the foundation for graduate preparation in school psychology.
Students observe the work of school psychologists and discuss the
profession in a seminar format.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour each.
*CPSY 509 Life-Span Development: Adult Emphasis
An
overview of human development from birth to death. Participants explore
general theoretical principles and study specific aspects of human
development: physical change and health, intelligence, play and leisure,
mastery and achievement, philosophy (including issues of morality and
values), self-concept and self-esteem, gender roles, and relationships
(including issues of friendship, intimacy, and family life).
Prerequisite: CPSY 500 and 501 (may be taken concurrently).
Credit: 3
semester hours.
CPSY 512 Theories Of
Counseling And Behavior Change With Children
Introduction to
the theories guiding mental health work with children in school and
clinical settings. The course reviews classical, operant, and social
learning theories. Participants explore the design and implementation of
contingency management programs, classroom management procedures, and
review of treatment procedures. Also considered are cognitive-systems,
client-centered, and psychoanalytic theories of child counseling.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503 and admission to
counseling psychology program.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 513 Theory And Philosophy Of
Counseling
An overview of major current and historic
counseling theories relevant to clinical mental health counseling.
Emphasis is on philosophical understanding of the self and the
profession. Application of theory is practiced in class.
Prerequisite: CPSY 500, 501, and 503 and admission to
counseling psychology program.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 514 Group Counseling With Children And
Adolescents
Instruction and practice in developing group
treatments for children and adolescents in clinical and school settings.
Students explore group dynamics, potential problems encountered when
running children¼s groups, and generalization and maintenance of
behavioral change. The course introduces curriculum for specific issues
including divorce, substance use, grief, and social skills.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503 and admission to
counseling psychology program.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 515 Group Counseling With
Adults
Introduction to the major schools of group therapy
and the common factors associated with positive outcomes. The course
covers group dynamics, obstacles to success in group therapy, group
consultation, and conflict mediation. Role-playing and demonstrations
illustrate principles of effective group leadership.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503 and admission to
counseling psychology program.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 517 The Exceptional Child In
Schools
Major categories of exceptionality in school-age
children: mental retardation, learning disabilities, behavior disorders,
emotional disturbances, visual impairment, health impairment, orthopedic
impairment, hearing impairment, and giftedness. Topics include
eligibility criteria and procedures; legal issues; evaluation methods;
and educational, psychological, and medical issues of intervention.
Prerequisite: CPSY 522.
Credit:
3 semester hours.
CPSY 520 Career
Counseling
Career development theories; career resources;
current career trends, concerns, and programs; and the facilitation of
life-style awareness, choice, and action. Emphasis is on developing a
broad life-style view of career and on practical application of
theoretical models.
Prerequisite: CPSY
503 and admission to counseling
psychology program.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 522
Diagnosis And Treatment Of Child And Adolescent Disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of psychopathological disorders of children and
adolescents. The course focuses on antisocial behavior, depression,
anxiety disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity, delinquency, and
general adjustment disorders.
Prerequisite: CPSY 512.
Credit: 4 semester hours.
CPSY 523 Diagnosis And Treatment Of Adult
Disorders I: Mental And Emotional Disorders
Introduction to
the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of adult emotional, behavioral,
and interpersonal disorders. Topics include adjustment; anxiety; and
affective, psychotic, and personality disorders.
Prerequisite: CPSY 513.
Credit:
3 semester hours.
CPSY 524 Diagnosis And
Treatment Of Adult Disorders II: Substance Abuse And Addictive
Disorders
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for
people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol or who have nonchemical
addictive disorders. Topics include use of collateral information; DSM-IV
diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and dependence disorders;
processes of referral; criteria for placement in different levels and
modalities of treatment; content and emphasis of different treatments;
documentation and confidentiality; procedures, standards, and issues.
Prerequisite: CPSY 523.
Credit:
3 semester hours.
*CPSY 530 Research
Methods And Statistics I
An introduction to research methods
with an emphasis on sampling, data collection, and measurement issues.
The course covers basic statistical concepts and tests: frequency
distribution, central tendency, measures of variability, correlation,
simple linear regression, normal distribution, z-test, t-test, analysis
of variance. Topics include elements of research design, hypothesis
testing, and the use of computers and software for data analysis.
Ontological, epistemological, ethical, social, and political issues in
research are addressed.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
*CPSY 531 Research Methods And Statistics II
Research design and data analysis, parametric and nonparametric tests.
Simple and complex designs, the general linear model, statistical power,
analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, multiple regression,
overview of multivariate analysis, chi-square, Wilcoxon, Kruskall-Wallis,
and Mann-Whitney U test. Measurement concepts are integrated throughout
the course.
Prerequisite: CPSY 530.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 532
Introduction To Assessment
Principles of psychological
assessment as employed in school, clinical, and applied settings.
Psychometric concepts such as validity, reliability, norms, and score
interpretation are addressed. The course surveys intelligence,
personality, career, interest, aptitude, and achievement tests and
reviews alternative methods of assessing competence and person-situation
interactions.
Prerequisite: CPSY 530 or
535.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
*CPSY 535 Research Methods In
Counseling
Foundations of psychological research. Students
are introduced to qualitative and quantitative research processes and
basic concepts, including the characteristics and criteria for valid
inference (statistical conclusion validity, internal and external
reliability, convergent validity). ontological, epistemological, ethical,
social, and political issues in research are addressed. In addition to
texts on methodology, students read and evaluate examples of published
research.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2
semester hours.
CPSY 537 Intellectual And
Academic Assessment I
The first in a two-course sequence on
the theory, techniques, and issues regarding intelligence and achievement
testing, including issues of cultural and linguistic diversity. Students
gain extensive training in the use of mainstream intelligence measures
such as the Wechsler Intelligence scales; the Stanford-Binet, Fourth
Edition; the Kaufman Assessment Battery for children; and the
Woodcock-Johnson measures. Students are also introduced to achievement
measures such as the Woodcock-Johnson.
Prerequisite: CPSY
534.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 538 Intellectual And Academic Assessment II
The broad range of approaches to assessing learning with traditional and
alternative techniques. Participants become skilled in evaluating
students with a variety of learning problems and in evaluating adaptive
behavior and learning environments. Particular attention is given to
working with learners of culturally and linguistically diverse
populations. The course focuses on the link between academic assessment
and educational planning or intervention.
Prerequisite: CPSY 537.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 539 Personality Assessment Of
Children
Theory, techniques, and contemporary issues
regarding personality assessment with children and adolescents. The
course focuses on a variety of assessment devices including play and
classroom observation, diagnostic interviewing, and collateral
information gathering. Intensive training with selected personality tests
includes practice administrations, test interpretation, and report
writing.
Prerequisite: CPSY 538.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 545
Drugs, The Brain, And Behavior
Psychopharmacology of alcohol
and drug abuse. Major drugs and classes of abused substances. Mechanisms
of action in the brain, patterns of physiological response in abuse,
addiction, and recovery. Impact on brain function, cognition, emotions,
behavior; social effects. Pharmacological adjuncts to detoxification and
treatment.
Prerequisite: Bachelor¼s degree in psychology or
CPSY 500, 501, or consent of
instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 546 Models Of Addiction And Recovery
Theories
of the nature, causes, course, and effects of addiction to alcohol and
drugs of abuse; conditions, processes, and patterns of recovery. Emphasis
on physiological, social learning, and interpersonal models and theories.
Natural history of onset, abuse, addiction, and recovery; effects of
intergenerational transmission, genetic predilection, developmental risk,
and sociocultural factors; effects on psychosocial development; impact of
culture and gender differences. implications for treatment.
Prerequisite: CPSY 545 (may be taken
concurrently).
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 547 Addictions Treatment: Procedures, Skills, And Case
Management
Emphasis on developing detailed understanding and
beginning skills in the use of specific strategies, procedures, and
interventions in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance abuse
and addictive disorders. Topics include multiple modes of assessment,
intervention (Johnson model), organization of comprehensive treatment
strategies, motivational interviewing and confrontation strategies,
contracting with clients, consultation, integration of medical and
psychosocial treatments, referral processes and standards, issues of
moderation versus abstinence, relapse prevention, and case management of
continuity of care. Documentation, record keeping and management,
confidentiality, ethical and legal issues.
Prerequisite: CPSY 523, 524, 545,
546.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 550 Clinical Work With Diverse
Populations
The development of counseling techniques for
working with clients who are diverse in culture, gender, sexual
orientation, or physical or mental ability. Focus is on helping students
become capable therapists in varied environments, including becoming
aware of their own beliefs.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 552 Clinical Work With Women
Current issues in the psychotherapeutic treatment of women. The course
focuses on the role of sociocultural and biological factors in disorders
prevalent among women. Attention is given to clinical skills specific to
women¼s concerns.
Prerequisite: CPSY
503.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 554 Women At Midlife
An overview of the
issues faced by the current generation of midlife women. General themes
of midlife, drawn from the literature on adult development, are
considered as a theoretical backdrop to recent research on midlife women.
Emphasis is on themes shown by recent research to be most significant to
midlife women today. Students are encouraged to explore how the material
applies to their personal or professional lives. Also listed as CORE 530.
Prerequisite:
None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 556 Gerontological Counseling: Issues In
Aging
Issues in aging including biological, social, and
cultural factors in adult development. Topics include retirement,
relationships, satisfaction, depression, and therapeutic strategies for
working with older adults.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 558
Brief Therapies
A survey of the history, techniques, and
future of brief therapies. The course examines criteria for selecting a
brief therapy appropriate for a client¼s presenting problem, personal
history, and diagnostic category.
Prerequisite: CPSY 512 or 513.
Credit: 2
semester hours.
CPSY 560 Couples
Therapy
Advanced techniques in couples counseling. Topics
include parenting, conflict resolution, spouse abuse, dual-career
marriages, substance abuse issues, intimacy-enhancing techniques, and an
introduction to divorce mediation and sex therapies. The course
emphasizes brief therapy techniques.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504 and 523.
Credit:
2 semester hours.
CPSY 562 Advanced Family
Counseling
Major issues in treating families experiencing
dysfunction. Topics include family violence, spouse abuse, physical and
sexual abuse, and neglect; drug and alcohol addiction in the family;
families with conduct-disordered and delinquent children; families and
chronic illness; multicultural, gender, and ethical issues; and research
on the effectiveness of family interventions. Emphasis is on selecting
effective strategies for assessment and intervention.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504.
Credit:
2 semester hours.
CPSY 563 Gestalt
Therapy
Didactic and experimental approaches to Gestalt
therapy. Participants develop self-awareness and learn basic counseling
skills used in the Gestalt method.
Prerequisite: CPSY
530 and CPSY 514 or 515.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 564
Advanced Group Counseling
Advanced skills in group
counseling. Students learn the nuances of group processes and the
specific approaches most useful for different diagnostic groups.
Prerequisite: CPSY 514 or 515 and CPSY 522 or 523.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 565 Human Sexuality And
Counseling
Recent research on sexual health issues of
importance to counselors. Issues include sexual health in childhood,
adolescence, adulthood, and aging; review of recent research on sexual
preference; common sexual dysfunction experienced by rape and incest
victims and modes of treatment.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 567
Health Psychology
The impact of psychological factors (such
as stress, coping styles, personality, and family environments) on health
and illness. The course examines psychological issues regarding
prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in areas such as
heart disease, cancer, eating disorders, obesity, and chronic pain.
Students also examine the role of psychological providers in health care
settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2
semester hours.
*CPSY 569 Clinical Work
With Religious Populations
Theory and techniques for the
mental health professional or cleric working with a religious population.
The course focuses on helping the practitioner develop an integrative
framework combining theories of consultation, psychotherapy, and models
of theology. Role-playing and demonstrations are used to teach clinical
techniques.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2
semester hours.
CPSY 570 School Counseling
Proseminar
Foundations of school counseling. Specific topics
include consultation; interviewing; developing counseling and guidance
programs; social and cultural foundations of counseling and guidance
programs in schools; and legal, ethical, and other professional issues.
Prerequisite: CPSY 512 and 522 and admission to school counseling concentration.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 571
Prevention In Educational Settings
Theory and application of
prevention programs in the schools. Students learn a variety of
prevention approaches targeted at the school, classroom, and individual
with the common goal of preventing adverse behavioral and psychological
outcomes in children and adolescents. Early detection and intervention,
mental health education, competence training, social system analysis and
modification, and stress reduction and coping approaches to prevention
programming and evaluation are covered.
Prerequisite: CPSY
511 and 535.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 573 School-Based
Consultation
The theory and practice of consultation, which
is fundamental to the delivery of mental health services in schools. The
course covers models of behavioral and instructional consultation in
schools and with families. In-school observations facilitate students¼
understanding of consultation in schools. Emphasis is on identifying ways
to collaboratively assess and intervene in problematic behavioral and
instructional situations. Issues of cultural, linguistic, and
socioeconomic differences are addressed.
Prerequisite: CPSY 512.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 574 Advanced Consultation And Program
Evaluation
The application of consultation in schools and
other social service delivery systems. Topics include theoretical and
practical considerations for the use of mental health consultation,
advocacy consultation, process consultation, organization development,
and other approaches. The course explores the application of ethical
principles to consultation practice including careful consideration of
issues of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity. Students
develop strong consultation skills grounded in well-articulated
theory.
Prerequisite: CPSY 573 or consent
of instructor.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 575 Practicum In Classroom Instruction I
Introduction to practices of schooling and teaching. The course covers
foundations of education and curriculum. Classroom instruction is
complemented by a school practicum, which allows students to integrate
theory and practice through completion of observations and projects.
Prerequisite: Admission to school counseling concentration.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 576
Practicum In Classroom Instruction II
Expansion of students¼
knowledge of instructional planning, classroom management, and assessment
of learning. The course includes student teaching and preparation of a
work sample.
Prerequisite: CPSY 575.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 580
Preinternship Training In Counseling Techniques
Preparation
for internships. Students clarify their expectations of the counseling
role and focus attention on the importance of ethical judgment. They
develop skills in assessment, intake interviewing, report writing, and
planning and implementing counseling interventions. Lectures are
complemented by role-playing exercises among students and use of
videotape to assess students¼ counseling skills. Students receive
assistance in identifying appropriate internship placements.
Prerequisite: CPSY 522 or 523 and consent of adviser.
Credit: 3
semester hours.
CPSY 581 Prepracticum In
School Psychology
Preparation for the school psychology
practicum. Students clarify their expectations of the counseling role and
address legal and ethical issues in counseling. They develop skills in
intake assessment, report writing, and planning and implementing
counseling interventions. Lectures are complemented by role-playing
exercises among students and use of videotape to assess students¼
counseling skills. Students receive assistance in identifying appropriate
practicum placements.
Prerequisite: CPSY
522 and consent of adviser.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 582 Mental Health Internship: Emphasis
On Adult Psychopathology
An internship in a community
setting that serves clients in need of mental health intervention.
Participants engage in counseling and carry out related professional
responsibilities under supervision at the placement site. Students write
reports on their clients, prepare case histories, and submit audio and
video tapes of their counseling for supervisory review.
Prerequisite: CPSY 580.
Credit:
3 semester hours.
CPSY 583 Mental Health
Internship: Emphasis On Child And Family Problems
An
internship in a community setting that serves clients in need of mental
health intervention. Participants engage in counseling and carry out
related professional responsibilities under supervision at the placement
site. Students write reports on their clients, prepare case histories,
and submit audio and video tapes of their counseling for supervisory
review.
Prerequisite: CPSY 580.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 584
School Counseling Internship
School counseling placement and
a seminar with didactic presentations and casework analysis. Participants
develop skills in preventive and corrective techniques appropriate to
school settings. Included are strategies for improving teacher-student
and peer relationships and for helping teachers analyze their
instructional methods to facilitate appropriate student behavior.
Participants also explore approaches for working with families in the
school environment.
Prerequisite: CPSY
570.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
CPSY 585 Practicum In School Psychology
Didactic
class instruction, practicum placement, and clinical training. The course
covers the application of psychological therapies with children,
adolescents, and families, and presents a seminar reviewing research,
theory, and practice. Students present audio and video tapes of their
counseling for supervisory review.
Prerequisite: CPSY 581 and admission to school psychology
concentration.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
CPSY 586-587 Internship In School Psychology I and
II
Supervised experience as a school psychologist. Direct
weekly supervision is provided by a field-based licensed school
psychologist and indirect supervision by the course instructor. Interns
provide school psychology services in consultation, counseling,
assessment, intervention development, and program evaluation with K-12
students in special and regular educational settings. Regular seminar
meetings allow for group supervision and the examination of legal,
ethical, and professional issues. A comprehensive examination of school
psychology is included.
Prerequisite: All required school
psychology courses.
Credit: 8 semester hours.
CPSY 590 Topics In Counseling
Psychology
Special topics in counseling psychology. Students
should obtain a course description from the program office.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2-3 semester hours.
CPSY 595 Master's Thesis Research
Prerequisite: Consent of thesis committee chair.
Credit: Variable.
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