Course Descriptions
Psychology Courses
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PYC 5000 Social Psychology
PYC 5000 Social Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Theory and research in individual and group social psychology. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 5011 Psychology of Trauma
PYC 5011 Psychology of Trauma
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a graduate level seminar. The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive theoretical understanding of the effect of psychological trauma at both the individual and societal levels. Students will become familiar with the nature and impact of a wide variety of traumatic experiences. This course will cover responses to trauma, trauma-related psychological disorders, resilience, sociocultural influences on trauma responses, crisis intervention, clinical interventions for trauma and PTSD, and the societal impact of trauma. We will discuss issues related to professionals in helping fields and advocacy for greater public awareness of trauma. This course will also explore careers in trauma psychology and prevention of violence. Through readings, case studies, and media featuring leading theorists, researchers, and clinicians, students will gain an understanding of the impact of trauma on individuals, and the intergenerational transmission of both trauma and resilience within families. This course will examine a range of traumatic experiences and their differential impacts across different racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation groups, as well as within other marginalized communities. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of cultural competence in working with trauma survivors across helping professions. This course will normally be offered every Winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 1000 (Minimum Grade of D, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 5020 Lifespan Development
PYC 5020 Lifespan Development
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on an in-depth study of developmental processes and learning principles throughout the lifespan. Theory and research relevant to social, emotional, intellectual and physical development are examined. Application of developmentally-based counseling strategies and interventions are explored and utilized. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 5030 Statistics
PYC 5030 Statistics
Credit Hours: 3
The course is designed to introduce students to some of the statistical methods available for the examination and analysis of the data relevant to the behavioral and health sciences. It is neither a "how to" course nor a course in math. Rather, it is aimed at an intermediate level of understanding which should make statistics and the reasoning behind their use understandable to the student. The course also requires the use of the computer software package SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 5040 Advanced Research
PYC 5040 Advanced Research
Credit Hours: 3
Advanced research design and methodology in psychology, focusing on appropriateness of methodology, including validity issues and practical applications. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6600 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently) OR
- PYC 5030 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 5230 Assessment Methods With Children
PYC 5230 Assessment Methods With Children
Credit Hours: 3
Psychological assessment principles and techniques used with infants, children and adolescents. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 5210 (Minimum Grade of B-, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- PYC 6710 (Minimum Grade of B-, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 5420 Principles and Issues: Child and Adolescent Development
PYC 5420 Principles and Issues: Child and Adolescent Development
Credit Hours: 3
Fundamental theories, principles of development and research trends as they apply to child and adolescent development. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 5700 Issues in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
PYC 5700 Issues in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Comprehensive survey of the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, including personnel psychology, organizational psychology and engineering psychology. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 5710 Psychometric Theory and Test Construction
PYC 5710 Psychometric Theory and Test Construction
Credit Hours: 3
In-depth exploration of psychometric theory, including primary focus on reliability, validity, utility theory and application of these to test construction. Scaling issues, selection, procedures models for combining test data, factor analysis. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 5700 (Minimum Grade of C, May be taken concurrently)
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PYC 5720 I/O Assessment II: Human Resources Assessment
PYC 5720 I/O Assessment II: Human Resources Assessment
Credit Hours: 3
Specialized examination of human resources assessment issues including theory and practice behind the use of human resources instruments in organizational systems, for organizational change and evaluation. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 5730 Ethical Issues in the Workplace
PYC 5730 Ethical Issues in the Workplace
Credit Hours: 3
Ethical principles which govern professional practice, especially in the industrial setting in the work environment. Interaction of motivation and morale of personnel with the pressure of ethical standards in industry and organizations. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 5740 Training and Development
PYC 5740 Training and Development
Credit Hours: 3
Systematic review and practicum in the training and development of employees. Application of learning theory and research to design and implementation of training programs. Needs assessment, goal setting and evaluation of training. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 5750 Leadership Models
PYC 5750 Leadership Models
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of theoretical approaches, empirical findings and applied practice pertaining to leadership in the workplace. Relationships between theoretical models and applied practice and between leadership process and the content of leadership behavior. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 5760 Multi-Cultural Issues in the Workplace
PYC 5760 Multi-Cultural Issues in the Workplace
Credit Hours: 3
Presentation and class exercises on principles of culture applied to work behavior in internationally diverse settings. Exploration of cross-cultural perceptions, attitudes, values and behavioral expectations to clarify interpersonal relations among people of different backgrounds and to enhance their productive performance. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 5790 Capstone Experience
PYC 5790 Capstone Experience
Credit Hours: 3
Integrative, independent-study and seminar experience relates theory, research and practice in industrial/organizational psychology. Guest speakers, student presentations integrate industrial/organizational psychology principles with practicum experience and career preparation. The final examination is the I/O master's program comprehensive exam which is administered in mid-April. This course is taken concurrently with PYC 5880, Practicum Experience. Both courses run for the entire second year of the program (and meet bi-monthly during both semesters). Students register for PYC 5790 in the fall and register for PYC 5880 in the winter. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 5880 Practicum Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PYC 5880 Practicum Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
A minimum of 250 hours of supervised practice of industrial/organizational psychology in the workplace. Emphasis on skills in assessment, interpersonal communication, decision-making, problem-solving, trouble-shooting and insight into organizational problems and needs. (Please see above for scheduling.) This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 5890 Practicum Experience
PYC 5890 Practicum Experience
Credit Hours: 0 TO 6
A minimum of 500 clock hours supervised practice in mental health agencies which employ fully-licensed psychologists. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.
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PYC 5900 Research: Special Projects
PYC 5900 Research: Special Projects
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Independent study, directed research or professional experience arranged with instructor to meet specific academic needs.
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PYC 5990 Master's Thesis
PYC 5990 Master's Thesis
Credit Hours: 0 TO 6
Original research on a topic of significant academic and/or professional interest.
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PYC 6030 Child Psychopathology
PYC 6030 Child Psychopathology
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth analysis of children with learning and behavior difficulties. Theories of causation, assessment strategies, alternative intervention techniques and classroom management approaches. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 6040 Learning and Memory
PYC 6040 Learning and Memory
Credit Hours: 3
Theories and models of human learning and memory and affective bases of behavior. Applications in psychopathology, cognition and normal behavior. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6120 Counseling for the School Psychologist
PYC 6120 Counseling for the School Psychologist
Credit Hours: 3
Overview of theories of counseling, emphasizing reflective listening skills. Includes cognitive behavioral counseling for groups, & crisis intervention. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6150 Consultation I
PYC 6150 Consultation I
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the process of consultation, the skills required and the uses of consultation in schools. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6155 School Psychology Assessment and Interventions 1B
PYC 6155 School Psychology Assessment and Interventions 1B
Credit Hours: 3
This is the second course in a four part series on assessment and intervention for school psychology graduate students and is an extension of Assessment I. It is meant to be a complement to the more dynamic assessment style taught in Assessment II. The focus for this course is on expanding the understanding of the historical role of traditional assessment, of the ability-achievement discrepancy model, of eligibility for special education services, and the overall link between assessment and intervention. While the previous course explored aspects of cognitive assessment, this course emphasizes assessment of academic achievement. Adaptive and Social/Emotional Behavior assessment, interpretation, and report writing continue to be a central focus of the course as well. Ultimately the students will have a more fully developed foundation in the traditional model, which can then be contrasted with the more progressive problem solving model, so that the students are well versed in both, and better able to meet the demands in the schools. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6160 School Psychology Consultation II
PYC 6160 School Psychology Consultation II
Credit Hours: 3
Advanced theory & practice in consultation. Emphasis on system-level techniques for developing and sustaining home, community, and school collaboration. Includes study of prevention programs for promoting student academic success. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6150 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6200 School Psychology Assessment and Interventions I
PYC 6200 School Psychology Assessment and Interventions I
Credit Hours: 3
Traditional assessment procedures for cognitive, academic, and personality functioning of school-age children, and the interpretation of results. Standards of testing are also addressed. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6201 Field Experience I
PYC 6201 Field Experience I
Credit Hours: 1
On site observation of school psychology and schools as systems. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6210 School Psychology Assessment and Interventions II
PYC 6210 School Psychology Assessment and Interventions II
Credit Hours: 3
Low-inference assessment methods for academic and social problems in the school setting, and appropriate intervention design. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6211 Field Experiences II
PYC 6211 Field Experiences II
Credit Hours: 1
On site observation of school psychology and schools as systems. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Corequisites:
- PYC 6210
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PYC 6220 School Psychology Assessment and Intervention III
PYC 6220 School Psychology Assessment and Intervention III
Credit Hours: 3
Identification and evaluation of learners who significantly deviate from the norm mentally, physically & behaviorally. Preschool evaluation & functional assessment included. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 6221 Field Experiences III
PYC 6221 Field Experiences III
Credit Hours: 1
On site observation of school psychology and schools as systems. Designed as a continuation of PYC 6210 and 6211 and reflects field hours and supervision completed in the spring/summer months. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 6230 School Psychology Practicum I
PYC 6230 School Psychology Practicum I
Credit Hours: 3
Closely supervised practice in consultation, individual evaluation, assessment and intervention design with school age children. Minimum of 300 hours. Occurs during Fall semester and corresponds with September through December of the public school calendar. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6240 School Psychology Practicum II
PYC 6240 School Psychology Practicum II
Credit Hours: 3
Closely supervised practice in consultation, individual evaluation, assessment and intervention design with school age children. Minimum of 300 hours. Occurs during winter semester and corresponds with January through April of the public school calendar. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6230 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6245 School Psychology Practicum III
PYC 6245 School Psychology Practicum III
Credit Hours: 2
Closely supervised practice in consultation, individual evaluation, assessment and intervention design with school age children. Occurs during summer semester and corresponds with May through June of the public school calendar. This course is designed to be taken in sequence following the School Psychology Practicum courses in Fall and Winter. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6230 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently) AND
- PYC 6240 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6250 School Psychology Internship I
PYC 6250 School Psychology Internship I
Credit Hours: 3
Academic year on-the-job experience in a school supervised by a school psychologist with further supervision by the university. Broad range of assessment, consultation and counseling experiences are emphasized. Internship I occurs in the Fall term and corresponds with August through December of public schools calendar. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6245 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6260 School Psychology Internship II
PYC 6260 School Psychology Internship II
Credit Hours: 3
Academic year on-the-job experience in a school supervised by a school psychologist with further supervision by the university. Broad range of assessment, consultation and counseling experiences are emphasized. Internship II occurs in the Winter term and corresponds with January through April of public schools calendar. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6250 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6270 School Psychology Internship III
PYC 6270 School Psychology Internship III
Credit Hours: 1
Academic year on-the-job experience in a school supervised by a school psychologist with further supervision by the university. Broad range of assessment, consultation and counseling experiences are emphasized. Internship III occurs in Summer Session I, and corresponds with May through June of the public school calendar. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6260 (Minimum Grade of B, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6300 Psychological Services in Schools
PYC 6300 Psychological Services in Schools
Credit Hours: 3
The roles and functions of the psychologist in the schools. Educational and psychological assessment, consultation, ethical standards, problems and issues. Status of field. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6330 Legal and Ethical Issues for the School Psychologist
PYC 6330 Legal and Ethical Issues for the School Psychologist
Credit Hours: 3
Covers the ethical standards and legal regulation in school psychology and special education. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6340 Research and Writing for the School Psychologist
PYC 6340 Research and Writing for the School Psychologist
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on single-subject research design to identify and evaluate evidence-based practices that addresses psychoeducational problems in the school setting. Topics include single-subject experimental designs, graphing data, evaluating of data, and using effective writing strategies to disseminate research findings. This course is designed to provide practitioners and researchers with a framework for designing, implementing, and evaluating research methods in such a way to demonstrate a functional relationship between their practices and behavioral change. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 6400 Applied Behavior Analysis
PYC 6400 Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Provides intensive introduction and practice in applied behavior analysis procedures and their use in developing individual and classroom intervention strategies. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6410 Applied Behavior Analysis II
PYC 6410 Applied Behavior Analysis II
Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of the of applied behavior analytical techniques initiated in PYC 6400: ABA I. This course builds upon foundational knowledge of ABA and provides a more in-depth examination of ABA principles including the study of verbal behavior, precision teaching, incidental teaching, motivating/establishing operations, evocative/abative effects, and augmentative communication devices. Social, ethical, legal, and other issues involved in behavior change will also be covered. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6490 Specialist Project
PYC 6490 Specialist Project
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Students should consult the department for requirements and format.
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PYC 6500 History and Systems of Psychology
PYC 6500 History and Systems of Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Philosophical and scientific background of modern psychology. Historical development of theories and ideas which affect the practice of psychotherapy. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 6510 Physiological Psychology
PYC 6510 Physiological Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Biological mechanisms underlying behavior, with special attention given to human behavioral disorders. Neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and the biological basis of psychophysiological disorders and psychopathology. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6540 Theories of Personality
PYC 6540 Theories of Personality
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of the major theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, behavioral and humanistic perspectives. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6550 Psychoanalytic Concepts
PYC 6550 Psychoanalytic Concepts
Credit Hours: 3
A basic, systematic introduction to key concepts in psychoanalytic theory and practice. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6600 Statistical Methods I
PYC 6600 Statistical Methods I
Credit Hours: 3
First course in the two-term sequence of advanced statistical methods in psychology. Linear models including analysis of variance (factorial and repeated measures), multiple regression, and analysis of covariance. Continuous and categorical dependent measures are covered. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6610 Statistical Methods II
PYC 6610 Statistical Methods II
Credit Hours: 3
The second course in the sequence of advanced statistical methods in psychology. Multivariate analyses including multiple regression, canonical correlations, discriminant function analyses, structural equation modeling and more. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6600 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6630 Research Seminar
PYC 6630 Research Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
The process of empirical research from developing conceptual models, proposal writing, to preparing research reports. The format of this course is that of a participant seminar. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6610 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6700 Psychological Assessment I
PYC 6700 Psychological Assessment I
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction of clinical assessment techniques and concepts of test construction, validity and reliability, emphasizing the administration, scoring and interpretation of commonly administered neuropsychological and personality assessment measures. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6710 Psychological Assessment II
PYC 6710 Psychological Assessment II
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the more projective diagnostic instruments used in a standard clinical battery of tests. Theory and rationale of the Projective Hypothesis underlying projective techniques presented through lectures, readings and discussion. Administration, scoring and principles guiding interpretation of the DAP, TAT and Rorschach. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6700 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6730 Assessment III Practicum
PYC 6730 Assessment III Practicum
Credit Hours: 0
An in-house practicum in assessment conducted at the University Psychology Clinic. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
Prerequisites:
- PYC 6710 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently) OR
- PYC 5210 (Minimum Grade of C, May not be taken concurrently)
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PYC 6740 Developmental Psychology
PYC 6740 Developmental Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
An intensive examination and integration of major theories in developmental psychology. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6770 Child Therapy
PYC 6770 Child Therapy
Credit Hours: 3
Training in the psychological treatment of children. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 6850 Psychopathology I
PYC 6850 Psychopathology I
Credit Hours: 3
Major syndromes in psychopathology: their etiology, symptoms, etc. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6860 Psychopathology II
PYC 6860 Psychopathology II
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of PYC 6850 with emphasis on personality disorders. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 6880 Principles of Psychotherapy
PYC 6880 Principles of Psychotherapy
Credit Hours: 3
Theoretical model and practical application of psychoanalytic methods. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6890 Theories of Psychotherapy
PYC 6890 Theories of Psychotherapy
Credit Hours: 3
The underlying theory, terminology and major approaches to psychotherapy. Explores theoretical and research foundations. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 6900 Group Psychotherapy
PYC 6900 Group Psychotherapy
Credit Hours: 3
A review of the major theoretical and practical approaches to group psychotherapy. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 6930 Ethics and Professional Issues
PYC 6930 Ethics and Professional Issues
Credit Hours: 3
Ethics and Professional Issues is a graduate level seminar for doctoral students in clinical psychology. The course provides an introduction to the major ethical and professional issues involved in the field of psychology and in the practice of clinical psychology at the doctoral level. Using a case study format, students are presented a framework for ethical and professional decision making, introduced to relevant standards of professional conduct, and participate in guided discussions of case examples. The course is designed to elicit active and thoughtful participation from class members in order to stimulate critical thinking, to assist the student in developing an integrated understanding of ethical and professional issues and their application to real world dilemmas. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 7500 Psychotherapy Practicum
PYC 7500 Psychotherapy Practicum
Credit Hours: 0 OR 3
A practicum at the Psychology Clinic of the University of Detroit Mercy. The focus is on the development of therapeutic skills. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.
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PYC 7520 Advanced Psychotherapy Practicum
PYC 7520 Advanced Psychotherapy Practicum
Credit Hours: 0
Students who have completed PYC 7500 may continue to see patients at the Psychology Clinic under supervision. Admission by permission of the instructor. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.
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PYC 7530 Clinical Practicum
PYC 7530 Clinical Practicum
Credit Hours: 0 TO 1
Approximately 500 hours of supervised clinical experience in an organized health care setting. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.
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PYC 7540 Clinical Internship
PYC 7540 Clinical Internship
Credit Hours: 0 OR 1
A 2,000-hour supervised year of clinical experience in an organized health care setting. The internship may be taken on a full-time basis for one year or on at least a 20-hour per week half-time basis for two years. This course is normally offered every fall, winter, and summer semester.
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PYC 7650 Cognitive Therapy
PYC 7650 Cognitive Therapy
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to examine the basic tenets of cognitive therapy. Students develop a basic understanding of the cognitive theory of personality and its application in psychotherapy. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 7670 Human Neuropsychology
PYC 7670 Human Neuropsychology
Credit Hours: 3
Essential neuroscience foundations and clinical methods for the study of brain-behavior relationships. Test methods and approaches are surveyed and evaluated critically with reference to various clinical settings. This course is normally offered every winter semester.
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PYC 7690 Human Sexuality
PYC 7690 Human Sexuality
Credit Hours: 3
This course begins with biological, psychological and anthropological theories regarding sexuality. Varieties of human sexual states are explored across the life-span, including heterosexuality, homosexuality, marriage, solo sexuality, and celibacy. Deviations from the normal are discussed in the contexts of legal issues and clinical applications. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 7730 Supervision and Consultation
PYC 7730 Supervision and Consultation
Credit Hours: 3
Examination of models and methods of clinical supervision of individual and group psychotherapy. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 7750 Cultural Diversity
PYC 7750 Cultural Diversity
Credit Hours: 3
Exploration of contemporary perspectives on human differences and examination of the powerful influences of "cultural identity" on intrapsychic development and cognitive, affective, and psychosocial functioning. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 7950 Topics in Psychology
PYC 7950 Topics in Psychology
Credit Hours: 0 TO 3
An in-depth analysis of current topics in psychology. Topics will change yearly. This course is normally offered every fall and winter semester.
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PYC 7953 Psychopharmacology
PYC 7953 Psychopharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of brain and neuron functioning, chemical neural transmission, psychoactive substances and psychopharmacological medications, including their basic classification, indications, contraindications, and side-effects will be provided. The goal of this course is to introduce the doctoral students to the basic terminology and models of pharmacokinetics as they relate to clinical psychology and pharmacological treatment. This course is normally offered every fall semester.
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PYC 7954 Supervision and Consultation
PYC 7954 Supervision and Consultation
Credit Hours: 3
Among the roles served by doctoral level professional psychologists are those of supervisor and/or consultant. In the fields of health care and corporate administration, there has been a growing appreciation for the skills present in the Licensed Psychologist. These skills emanate from the psychologist's knowledge of human behavior, intrapsychic functioning, and group process. It is therefore essential to examine how one acquires these skills in supervision and applies them in the supervision of others, and in the role of consultant. Of special note is an understanding of the multicultural, gender related, and ethical and legal issues central to these areas, whether in clinical, organizational, or educational settings.
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PYC 7955 Psychology in the Hospital Setting
PYC 7955 Psychology in the Hospital Setting
Credit Hours: 3
This course is geared toward the graduate student in anticipation of his/her beginning or continued work in training placements, whether practicum or internship. It will offer instruction on the history of institutionalization for mental health treatment, the current structure and practices of the settings in which treatment is provided, the role(s) of the psychologist, and external factors which influence modern mental health treatment. This course is normally offered every summer semester.
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PYC 7956 Introduction to Clinical Practice
PYC 7956 Introduction to Clinical Practice
Credit Hours: 0
Required for first year doctoral students in clinical psychology, PYC 7956 provides students with an introduction to clinical practice through guided clinical experience, learning modules and peer discussion groups facilitated by the Clinic Director and Student Clinic Director. The course provides clinical and professional preparation for the Psychology Clinic practicum during the second and third years of doctoral study. This course introduces students to key domains of professional development in clinical psychology. These domains are 1.) knowledge of the scientific basis of psychological functioning and therapeutic interventions; 2.) clinical theory and technique in evaluation, crisis intervention and supervision/consultation; and 3.) self-awareness as a basis for professional and ethical conduct and for understanding individual difference and cultural diversity. Each domain is addressed in the professional activities and academic modules required for the two semester sequence.
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PYC 7980 Directed Studies
PYC 7980 Directed Studies
Credit Hours: 0 TO 6
Students who have completed all course and practicum requirements but who have not as yet passed their qualifying exam should register for this course every term until they achieve doctoral candidate status, i.e. by passing their qualifying examination.
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PYC 7990 Dissertation Research
PYC 7990 Dissertation Research
Credit Hours: 0 TO 9
Consult department for format.