PSY-PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology & Child Development Department
PSY 103 Pairing and Marriage (4)
Functional approach to
contemporary dating and pairing patterns with emphasis on developing
communication during the early developmental stage of the paired relationships.
4 lectures.
PSY 104 Effective Study Techniques (3) (CR/NC)
Provides adequate
instruction and practice in specific study skills such as note-taking,
time-planning, memory, concentration, reading, test taking, self monitoring,
and use of personal resources. Credit/No Credit grading only. 2 lectures, 1
activity.
PSY 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1–4)
Individual investigation,
research, study or survey of selected problems in consultation and with prior
approval of instructor. Written report required. Total credit limited to 4
units. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202 and consent of department head.
PSY 201 General Psychology (4) GE D4
Introduction to the
psychological study of human beings. Applications and research in area such as
psychobiology, perception, learning, motivation, consciousness, memory and
cognition, personality, emotion, development, psychological assessment, social
behavior, psychopathology and psychotherapy. A student may enroll for credit in
either PSY 201 or PSY 202, but not both. 4 lectures.
PSY 202 General Psychology (4) GE D4
Introduction to the
psychological study of human beings. Applications and research in area such as psychobiology,
perception, learning, motivation, consciousness, memory and cognition,
personality, emotion, development, psychological assessment, social behavior,
psychopathology and psychotherapy. A student may enroll for credit in either
PSY 201 or PSY 202, but not both. 3 lectures, 1 recitation.
PSY 204 Tutor Training and Certification (2) (CR/NC)
Group study/tutorial
certification program. Prepares students for certification with the College
Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutor program. Emphasis on effective
group study/tutorial strategies and techniques, communication skills,
multicultural issues and disability awareness. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1
lecture, 1 activity.
PSY 205 Human Sexuality (3) (CR/NC)
Understanding development
of personal sexuality. Sexual identity, biological aspects of sexuality,
homosexuality, intimate relationships, communication, sexually transmitted
diseases, sexual dysfunction, family planning, abortion. Emphasis on
maintaining psychological and physical wellness. Credit/No Credit grading only.
3 lectures.
PSY 212 Interpersonal Communication (4) (Also listed
as SCOM 212)
Introduction to the
interaction process in two-person (dyadic) communication settings. Emphasis on
the functions of varying messages in the initiation, development, maintenance
and termination of personal and professional relationships. 4 lectures.
PSY 251 Laboratory in Group Activities (1–3) (CR/NC)
Skills and techniques of
solving problems in large and small groups. Conducting and reporting meetings.
Analyses of leadership dynamics in campus organizations. Credit/No Credit
grading only. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1–3 activities.
PSY 252 Social Psychology (4)
How attitudes, beliefs, and
behavior are affected by the social situation. Gender roles, prejudice,
aggression, altruism, attitudes and persuasion, liking and loving, and group
behavior. Use of social psychology to understand diversity issues, reduce
racism and sexism and international conflict, improve relationships, and communicate
persuasively. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 254 Family Psychology (4)
Examination of methodology,
theory, and domains of family psychology with emphasis on family behavior as
related to clinical, public policy, diversity, and professional issues. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 256 Developmental Psychology (4)
Introduction to the
scientific study of development with emphasis on the lifespan, from infancy to
old age. Basic research and concepts in understanding social, emotional,
cognitive, contextual, and diversity influences on development. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 301 Psychology of Personal Development (4)
Application of
developmental psychology to self awareness. Includes communication skills, self
modification skills and examination of life goals and values. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 302 Behavior in Organizations (4)
Characteristics of
functioning organizations and their effects on individuals. Psychological
issues relevant to the maintenance of the organization. Motivation, leadership,
group phenomena, communication, decision-making, attitudes, personnel selection
and organizational change. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 303 Family Interaction (4)
Examination of the family
ecosystem and how it creates reality. Emphasis on how the practitioner can
recognize the cues present in patterned behavior in family interaction that
produce a family’s distinctive style or family type. Normal processes are
studied in order to understand how dysfunctional patterns are introduced and
reinforced. Focus on the internal dimension rather than the effect of external
influences. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202, CD 203 or PSY 254.
PSY 305 Personality (4)
Personality theories and
research. Assessment, dynamics, and development of personality. Trait,
behavioral, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, psychoanalytic and
biological approaches. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 306 Adolescence (4) (Also listed as CD 306)
Psychological analysis of
the years from prepubescence to young adulthood. Current research on behavior
and development during adolescence with emphasis on physical, affective,
cognitive, sociocultural, historical, family, peer and school aspects of life
during the post-child, pre-adult years. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or
PSY 202, junior standing.
PSY 309 Psychology of Consciousness (4)
Characteristics and
functions of selected, qualitatively unique patterns of consciousness such as
hypnosis, meditation, dreaming, drug experiences and parapsychological
phenomena, with particular emphasis on adaptive and maladaptive expressions of
these states of consciousness. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 310 Psychology of Death (4)
Psychological aspects of
death, loss and grief, including scientific findings, person-culture
transactions and expressions in the arts and humanities. Personal exploration
and interdisciplinary application of psychology to issues such as death
anxiety, dying processes, funerals, immortality beliefs, suicide, and grieving.
4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202, or consent of instructor.
PSY 311 Environmental Psychology (4) GE D5
Interrelationship between
behavior and the built and natural environments. Evaluating and understanding
environments, environmental stress, and the human aspects of environmental
problems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Any two lower-division GE Area D courses;
PSY 201 or PSY 202 recommended; completion of Area A. Psychology and Child
Development majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
PSY 314 Psychology of Women (4)
The lives of women from a
psychological perspective. Topics include gender similarities and differences;
masculinity, femininity, and androgyny; women's mental and physical health;
female sexuality; women's roles in the workplace and the home; and harassment
and violence against women. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 315 Psychology of Men (4)
Central issues in male
psychology including stereotypes, gender differences, sex-roles and their
development, sex and role typing, male sexuality and models of masculinity.
Health, mental and emotional disorders of men, and aging. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 317 Psychology of Stress (4)
Examines the relationship
between stress and psychological and physical well-being. Research on the
psychological factors influencing stress as well as a description and critical
evaluation of methods of stress reduction. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or
PSY 202.
PSY 318 Psychology of Aging (4) GE D5
Psychological and
physiological aging in the context of the culture. Theories and research
relating to the issues of stability and both positive and negative changes in
perception, learning, memory, intelligence, personality, identity, motivation,
sexuality, family relationships, career. Disorders, institutionalization, death
and bereavement. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Any two lower-division GE Area D
courses; PSY 201 or PSY 202 recommended; completion of Area A. Psychology and
Child Development majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
PSY 319 Motivation and Emotion (4)
Examination of the
mechanistic and cognitive-based theories of motivation and emotion. Practical
applications of each theory covered in an attempt to understand certain
personal and societal behaviors. Research evaluating each theory and diversity
consideration. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 323 The Helping Relationship (4)
Basic skills and approaches
common to helping relationships with children, adults, and families. Examines
theoretical, empirical, and practical applications of helping. Differentiation
between professional, paraprofessional, and nonprofessional helping
relationships. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Junior standing,
cultural pluralism course, Psychology & Child Development majors only, or
consent of instructor.
PSY 325 Introduction to Positive Psychology (4)
Scientific study of the
enhancement of strengths and optimal functioning in humans. Basic research,
assessment and helping concepts in understanding optimal functioning within
diverse populations. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 329 Research Methods in Psychology (3)
Introduction to research
methods used in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Topics include the
logic and ethics of research; experimental, correlational, and survey
methodology; library search strategies; basic statistical procedures; and the
format of the research report. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or
PSY 202, STAT 217 or STAT 211, or consent of instructor.
PSY 330 Behavioral Effects of Psychoactive Drugs (4)
Pharmacokinetic,
pharmacodynamic and behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs. Social and
psychological issues related to drug use and misuse. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 333 Quantitative Research Methods for the
Behavioral
Sciences (3)
Thorough introduction to
the quantitative aspects of empirical research. Using SPSS statistical
software, students will learn how to choose, conduct, and interpret analyses of
research data from different behavioral science disciplines. 2 lectures, 1
activity. Prerequisite: PSY 329 or SOC 333, and STAT 217, or consent of
instructor.
PSY
339 Psychology of Religion (4)
Major psychological
perspectives on religion, faith, and religious experience. Objective and
subjective approaches to the study of religion as related to prayer, meditation,
social attitudes, behavior, mental health, mysticism, religious orientation,
and personal development. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 340 Biopsychology (4) GE B5
Relationship between
physiological and behavioral processes such as learning and memory, language,
sleep, and abnormal behavior. Information processing, biochemistry, and
structural organization at the cellular and nervous system levels. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 350 Teamwork (4)
Group dynamics applied to
teams. Topics include team development, basic team processes, conflict
management, decision making, leadership, problem solving, and the impacts of
diversity and culture on teams. Focus on effective use of teams in the
workplace. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 351 Group Dynamics (4)
Dynamics of small groups.
Topics include functions of groups, group structure, power, leadership,
intragroup conflict, personal space and territoriality, groups as agents of
societal and personal change. Demonstrations emphasizing experiential learning
in groups. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: PSY 252 or PSY 323.
PSY 352 Conflict Resolution: Violent and Nonviolent
(4) GE D5
Psychological, situational,
political, and cultural determinants of violence and nonviolence in
interpersonal, intergroup, and international conflict. Self-assessment of
conflict resolution attitudes, competencies, and behaviors. Negotiation,
mediation, and other approaches to conflict management. Educational and
structural approaches to violence prevention. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY
201/202, completion of GE Area A, and one course from Area D3. Psychology and
Child Development majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
PSY 359 Applied Psychology Research Methods (4)
Methods of testing
hypotheses and evaluating social interventions in real-world settings.
Interview, survey, correlation, field experimental, and quasi-experimental
methods. Program evaluation. Experience with data collection and computer
analysis. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PSY 329.
PSY 360 Applied Social Psychology (4)
Applications of social
psychology to education, business and industry, environmental problems,
interpersonal and intergroup relations, health and welfare, mass communication,
judicial systems, and politics. Analysis of social and organizational problems,
methods of intervention, and program evaluation. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: PSY
252.
PSY 366 Experimental Psychology (4)
Research methodology and
experimental design. Application of descriptive and inferential statistics to
data from various content areas including development, animal and human
learning, memory, cognition, and psychophysical processes. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: PSY 329, junior standing or consent of instructor.
PSY 370 Introduction to Clinical and Counseling
Psychology (4)
Introduction to the fields
of clinical and counseling psychology. History, education and training,
theories, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Introduction to diverse
settings, ethical principles, legal guidelines, credentialing and employment
opportunities. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Any two Psychology courses.
PSY 390 Career Planning (2) (CR/NC) (Also listed as
CD 390)
Individual career and
graduate school planning. Current employment issues for college graduates such
as career profiles, trends and work environments. Credit/No Credit grading
only. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or consent of
instructor.
PSY 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
(1–4)
Individual investigation,
research, study or survey of selected problems in consultation and with prior
approval of instructor. Written report required. Total credit limited to 4
units. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 401 Special Problems: Experiential Learning (2-4)
(CR/NC)
Supervised experience in
various community, governmental, educational, or research settings. Especially
designed for individuals in applied settings requiring additional hours or a
pre-fieldwork training experience. Applied psychological, developmental, or
educational experiences determined by participating institution, supervising
faculty member, and student. Cannot be substituted for PSY 448, PSY 449, PSY
453, or PSY 454. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 4
units. Prerequisite: Psychology major or gerontology minor, junior standing,
and consent of instructor.
PSY 405 Abnormal Psychology (4)
Normal and abnormal
behavior in everyday life. Anxiety, somatoform, dissociative, mood, childhood,
personality, psychotic, cognitive, eating, and substance use disorders and
their treatment. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
PSY 410 History and Systems of Psychology (4)
Survey of the philosophical
and scientific roots of modern psychology, pioneer laboratories, systems, and
schools of psychology, the refining of experimental methods, and applications
of psychology in testing and psychological services. Examination of
contributions by women and minorities in psychology. 4 seminars. Prerequisite:
PSY 201 or PSY 202, PSY 305, PSY 458 or consent of instructor.
PSY 413 Parent-Child Relationships (4)
Application of major
theories to understanding of parent-child relations. Examination of primary
prevention strategies and programs. Review of current research and evaluation
of literature on parent-child interactions. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 256
or CD 209, junior standing.
PSY 419 Self and Identity (4)
Concepts, theories, and
research related to the development of the self across the lifespan.
Examination of the influence of temperament, culture, individuation,
self-esteem, self-awareness, roles and identity on maturity. 4 seminars.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202 and PSY 256 or consent of instructor.
PSY 420 Social and Emotional Development (4)
Analysis of the development
of social interaction and emotional processes across the lifespan. Research and
theories on such behaviors as attachment and love, empathy and altruism, competition
and aggression, peer relations and cooperation. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: PSY
256 or consent of instructor.
PSY 421 Cognitive Development (4)
Examination of significant
processes in the development of cognition across the lifespan. Theory and
research regarding Piagetian theory, information processing, problem solving,
creativity, and language development. Educational and counseling applications.
4 seminars. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202, PSY 307.
PSY 422 Lifespan Sexuality (4)
Sexual interest, activity,
and functioning from birth through the late adult years. Influence of sexual
roles, attitudes, and adaptation during the life span. Sexual practices in our
society. Therapies for enhancing a comfortable sexuality. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
PSY 201 or PSY 202, or PSY 205, and junior standing.
PSY 430 Sensation and Perception (4)
Principles of sensory
systems, psychophysics, attention and the perception of color, shape, movement,
space, and time. Survey of the development of perception through the lifespan.
4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202, and PSY 307.
PSY 432 Psychological Testing (4)
Theory and practice of
psychological measurement and testing. Principles of test construction,
administration, and interpretation. Survey of common testing domains such as
intelligence, scholastic aptitude and achievement, and personality. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202, junior standing.
PSY 444 The Atypical Infant (4) (Also listed as EDUC
444)
Exploration of issues
pertinent to the development of atypical infants. Relationship of theory and
research to intervention efforts with handicapped, developmentally delayed
infants, and other at-risk infants. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite:
Junior standing, PSY 256 or CD 209, and EDUC 440 or consent of instructor.
PSY 448, 449 Research Internship I, II (5) (5) (CR/NC)
Faculty-supervised
research experience on various topics in psychology. Student apprenticeship
with a department faculty member to conduct research. Responsibilities include
some or all of the following: collecting data, entering and/or analyzing data,
electronic literature search, report writing. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: PSY 329, PSY 333, Psychology major, junior standing, and consent
of instructor. Recommended: PSY 366.
PSY 450 Family Intervention (4)
Basic elements of marriage
and family therapy and crisis intervention. Emphasis on concepts, goals, and
techniques of various family therapy approaches and family crisis intervention.
4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 254, or graduate standing.
PSY 453, 454 Supervised Fieldwork I, II (5) (5) (CR/NC)
Supervised fieldwork
experience in various community, governmental, and educational settings.
Applied psychological, developmental, or educational experiences determined by
participating institution, supervising faculty member, and student. Credit/No
Credit grading only. Prerequisite: PSY 323, Psychology majors, junior standing,
and consent of instructor.
PSY 456 Behavioral Disorders in Children (4)
Applications of
psychological principles to childhood behavioral disorders. Aggression,
delinquency, stress reactions, motivational, perceptual-attentional
deficiencies, psychoses, anxiety disorders, biological dysfunctions, and
retarded social and cognitive development. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or
PSY 202, junior standing.
PSY 457 Memory and Cognition (4)
Principles and theories of
memory and cognition including processes; models of perception, attention and
memory; concept formation; language; intelligence; problem-solving and decision
making; creativity; applications to areas such as law, artificial intelligence,
and education. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202, PSY 329 or consent
of instructor.
PSY 458 Learning (4)
Theoretical and
philosophical foundations of the experimental analysis of behavior. Principles
of classical and operant conditioning including aversive control of behavior
through punishment and avoidance learning and the theoretical basis for
behavior therapy techniques and applications of learning principles in
education and health settings. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202,
junior standing.
PSY 459 Lifespan Theories (4)
Comparative study of
theories that have been offered as explanations for lifespan development.
Controversial issues, evaluations and applications of theories. Emphasis on
biological, psychological, and social aspects of lifespan development. 4
seminars. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202, junior standing.
PSY 460 Child Abuse and Neglect (4)
Issues in child
maltreatment, including definitions and forms, causes, consequences,
assessment, reporting, treatment, and prevention. Possible links among
research, intervention, and public policy will be emphasized. 4 seminars.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202 and junior standing.
PSY 461 Senior Project Seminar (1) (CR/NC)
Discussion of occupational
and graduate school opportunities and of current issues in psychology for the
purpose of defining professional objectives and individual projects for PSY
462. Senior project progress reports with class critique. Psychology majors
only. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: PSY 329, PSY 453,
Graduation Writing Requirement.
PSY 462 Senior Project (3)
Design and completion of a
faculty-supervised project in psychology. The project must be presented in a
formal, written report. Minimum of 90 hours total time. Psychology majors only.
Prerequisite: PSY 461.
PSY 465 Cross-Cultural Issues in Psychology (4)
Psychological, cultural,
ecological and behavioral influences on human development in different cultural
settings. Focuses on from one to three different cultures outside the
PSY 470 Selected Advanced Topics (4)
Directed group study of
selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate
students. Class Schedule will list
topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 4 seminars. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
PSY 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience
in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest.
Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course
for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor
required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
PSY 494 Psychology of Technological Change (4)
Examines the impact of
technological change on the psychological and social characteristics of people
and organizations. Identifies personal, social and organizational factors which
provide obstacles and opportunities for technological change. Survey of methods
of reducing the negative impact of change. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or
PSY 202 and senior standing.
PSY 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)
Full-time work experience
in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest.
Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course
for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor
required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
PSY 500 Individual Study (1–6)
Advanced study planned and
completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only
to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work.
Enrollment by petition. Only 6 units may be applied to degree requirements.
Prerequisite: Consent of department head, graduate major advisor and
supervising faculty member.
PSY 504 Psychopharmacology (4)
Advanced course in
brain-behavior relationships. Neuropathology of brain disorders including the
neurochemical etiology and treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency.
4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
PSY 555 Counseling and Communication (4)
Overview of the counseling
profession, history, philosophy, theory, and ethics. Emphasis on developing
interviewing, assessment and communication skills. Required practicum. 3
seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 560; graduate standing or consent
of instructor.
PSY 556 Multicultural Counseling and Psychology (4)
Psychological, cultural,
and ecological analysis of the experiences and histories of various cultural
groups within the
PSY 558 Career Counseling (4)
Sources, methods and
techniques for gathering, evaluating and disseminating occupational,
technological and educational information through career counseling. 4
seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
PSY 560 Individual Therapy: Theory and Application
(4)
Counseling theories and
concepts applied to individuals. Develop skills in interviewing, assessment,
intervention selection, termination and crisis intervention. Ethics and law
included. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PSY 305 or consent of
instructor, graduate standing.
PSY 564 Ethics and the Law: MF Therapy (4)
Ethical, legal and case
management issues related to individual, child, family and group therapy.
Client rights and professional orientation to ethical standards and state
regulation of clinical practice. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 560, PSY
450 or consent of instructor.
PSY 565 Diagnosis and Treatment: Psychopathology (4)
Assessment of mental
status. Diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, treatment
planning, treatment case documentation and research applied to client
psychopathology. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 560, PSY 405,
or consent of instructor.
PSY 566 Group Therapy: Theory and Application (4)
Group therapy theory,
leadership and research applied to client assessment, screening, treatment selection,
evaluation and termination. Ethics, law included. 2 seminars, 2 activity.
Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 560, or consent of instructor.
PSY 568 Advanced Psychotherapies (4)
Theory and application of
advanced approaches in psychotherapy, including: cognitive-behavioral
therapies, psychodynamic therapies and humanistic/existential therapies. Class Schedule will list therapy
selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY
560, PSY 565 or consent of instructor.
PSY 569 Counseling Clinic Practicum (3) (CR/NC)
Applied experience and
instruction in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of
individuals, couples, families and children under direct supervision of faculty
in program clinic. Weekly meetings. Total credit limited to 12 units. Credit/No
Credit grading only. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 560, PSY 405, PSY 450, or consent
of instructor.
PSY 570 Selected Topics in Psychology and Human
Development (4)
Directed group study of
selected topics for advanced students. Open to graduate students and selected
seniors. Class Schedule will list
topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 3 seminars, 1 activity.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
PSY 571 Family Therapy:
Theory and Application (4)
Theory and application of
process, structural and systems approaches to family and couple therapy.
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of family and couple therapy
with required supervised activities. Ethics and law related to family therapy.
3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PSY 450, EDUC/PSY 555 or consent of
instructor.
PSY 572 Child and Adolescent Therapy: Theory and
Application (4)
Assessment, diagnosis,
treatment planning and therapeutic modalities appropriate for children and adolescents.
Seven hours of instruction in abuse and neglect of children with relevant
ethics and law. Effective parenting approaches and integration of family
treatment. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 560, PSY 566, PSY
405, PSY 456 or consent of instructor.
PSY 573 Field Experience: Counseling (6) (CR/NC)
Practical application of
guidance services and counseling in public schools, colleges and community
settings. Weekly seminars with university staff included. Total credit limited
to 12 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: PSY 569 and consent
of M.S. program committee.
PSY 574 Psychological Assessment (4)
Administration, scoring and
interpretation of psychological tests. Reliability and validity of
psychological measures. Ethical and cultural issues in testing. 4 seminars.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
PSY 575 Gender, Couple and Sexual Dysfunction Therapy
(4)
Antecedents to sex-role
identity, gender aware therapy, couple therapy, treatment of spousal abuse,
assessment, diagnosis, treatment of sexual dysfunction. 4 seminars.
Prerequisite: PSY 450 and PSY 560.
PSY 576 Traineeship: Marital and Family Counseling
(4) (CR/NC)
Supervised experience in
applied psychotherapeutic techniques, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
individual, marital, family and child relationship problems. Total credit
limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Weekly seminar with on-site
and university supervisors. Prerequisite: PSY 569 and consent of M.S. program
committee.
PSY 585 Research Methods for Counseling Psychology (4)
Research methods relevant
to practitioners in counseling psychology and human services. Develop the
ability to design, carry out and evaluate pertinent psychological research.
Basic understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics and the use of
computers in the analysis of data. 2 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
PSY 590 Research Applications in Psychology and Human
Services (4)
Application of research
techniques to problems in psychology and human services. Qualitative research
design and analysis, needs assessment and program evaluation. Emphasis on the
design of data collection instruments, data collection and analysis in an
applied research project. 2 seminars, 2 activities. Prerequisite: PSY 585.
PSY 599 Thesis (4)
Completion of a thesis
pertinent to the fields of psychology and human services. Prerequisite: PSY
590.