School of Behavioral Sciences

This course is designed as a survey of the major psychological theories of psychotherapy in current use, the application of each theory and the major figures in each. The focus of study is to explore the advanced application of the following therapeutic modalities: Psychoanalysis, Adlerian Psychotherapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Family Therapy, and Psychodrama.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Distinguish between the major theories of psychotherapy
• Identify the major figures that developed major theories
• Analyze case studies by applying major theories for analysis
• Assess interventions based on each theory
• Examine the strengths and limitations of a major theory
• Describe your personal counseling style and theoretical orientation
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course presents a history of psychology beginning with the early Greeks. The focus of study is of how philosophy combined with developments in natural science and experimental physiology form the major schools of psychological thought today.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through the interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Identify the roots of modern psychology and physiology
• Examine whether Titchener and Wundt should both be considered structuralists
• Analyze the roots of American psychology
• Describe the impact of Darwin on psychology
• Distinguish between the theory, therapy and profession of psychoanalysis
• Define the organizing principles of Gestalt psychology
• Distinguish between the varieties of behaviorism
• Analyze the sources of cognitive psychology
• Evaluate the diversification of applied psychology into new areas
• Integrate course concepts through the use of the internet
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course compares and contrasts the legal and ethical issues as they relate to the privileged relationship between therapist and client. The focus of study examines general legislation regarding licensing and the practice of psychology. This course also explores the area of domestic violence.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Examine the major issues related to sound and professional practice in human services
• Analyze positions on ethical and value issues
• Assess case vignettes and suggest clinical and ethical responses
• Examine local laws regulating the practice of psychology including issues of confidentiality and proper record keeping
• Summarize the statutory and case law regarding duty to inform (Tarasoff), child and elder abuse reporting, danger to self and involuntary confinement.
• Analyze the training, supervision, and state licensing requirements
• Compare and contrast the various means to resolve ethical conflicts
• Examine ethical applications to cross cultural and diversity issues
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides an advanced and integrated study of psychopathology, emphasizing the multiaxial system of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders. The course focuses on the assessment of differential diagnosis, etiology, prognosis and treatment of mental illness from psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic-existential, biological and sociocultural perspectives. Culture and human diversity as well as legal and ethical factors will be considered.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Summarize the different paradigms of abnormality
• Analyze the existing etiologic theories of psychopathology
• Explain the Multiaxial system of the DSM IV-TR
• Describe the symptomology associated with each diagnostic criteria of the DSM IV-TR
• Identify and integrate clinical observation and assessment skills for diagnostic interpretation
• Analyze psychotherapeutic interventions
• Summarize legal and ethical issues related to psychopathology
• Evaluate and analyze the impact of human diversity issues
• Analyze relevant journal articles
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Examine current research on the theory and treatment of mental illness
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics. The focus of study emphasizes the application and interpretation of statistical tests in conducting research at the graduate level. This course introduces inferential statistics and their application to research design. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches to the analysis of data are discussed.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze the concepts underlying appropriate use of various research methodologies
• Synthesize the concepts underlying appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics
• Explain the interpretation of results of research done within the profession
• Describe how to recognize the inappropriate or deceptive use of research methodology
• Compare/contrast the basic assumptions underlying various statistical operations
• Analyze statistical results
• Differentiate between the basic assumptions underlying various methodological approaches
• Summarize the consequences of using various methodological approaches
• Evaluate the appropriate and inappropriate application and interpretation of research methods and statistics
• Analyze a set of data using statistical software
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explores multicultural basis of behavior with an emphasis on social cognitions, social interaction processes and organizational dynamics. The focus of study aims to heighten perception and understanding of effective therapeutic practice including familiarity with the wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender issues, ageism, sexual orientation and disabilities. This course guides Learners to focus on ones culture of origin to increase awareness of ones own heritage and to increase ones appreciation of the impact of cultural diversity upon individuals.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through the interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze and explain your own cultural background
• Compare and contrast issues and practices relevant to helping people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Differentiate counseling practices appropriately, given issues of gender & ethnicity
• Analyze the cultural practices/events of a particular culture
• Identify patterns of racial and ethnic adaptation
• Analyze the global expansion of racism
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course summarizes the theory of human cognition and cognitive psychology. Issues to be presented include, but are not limited to, attention, imagery and memory, consciousness, schemata, cognitive maps, decision making and problem solving.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course outcomes
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze the cognitive basis of cognitive theory.
• Explain the concepts and theoretical framework for cognitive psychology
• Describe the critical research findings of contemporary studies on cognition
• Compare and contrast the different views of mental processes and the acquisition of knowledge
• Formulate a theory of cognition substantiating your views and biases with the current research
• Compare and contrast the differences and similarities of different theories
• Examine current research in the field
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explores the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and biologic actions of psychopharmacological agents which are currently in use, as well as to the indications for prescribing the agents, the side effects which may occur, and the clinical considerations for the psychologist in referring the patient for medication evaluation. The course also serves as a foundation for further study for those who plan to practice psychology in the event that psychologists are granted prescription privileges.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Summarize the psychopharmacological interventions currently used for the anxiety disorders
• Explain the psychopharmacological interventions currently used for the anxiety disorders
• Describe the process of diagnosing schizophrenia and its subtypes
• Compare and contrast the various impulse control disorders and the current thought as regards pharmacological treatment of those disorders
• Describe personality disorders and discuss the rationale for using psychopharmacological intervention in those disorders
• Differentiate between medications and medical conditions which simulate psychiatric disorders
• Explain the basic principles of diagnosis and treatment
• Analyze the biological basis of psychopharmacology, including neurotransmitters
• Describe the three clusters of personality disorders along with the natural history, epidemiology, and genetics of the disorders as a preliminary knowledge base leading to an understanding of the psychopharmacologic treatment of specific personality disorders
• Summarize the issues implicit in treating the following special populations: children, adolescents, the elderly, and women of childbearing and lactating capacity. In addition to the above special populations, consider the recovering individual whose need for psychopharmacologic intervention may come into conflict with recovery issues
• Compare and contrast the action of cyclic antidepressants
• Describe the antidepressant classes, prescribing techniques and side effects of the SSRI's, novel antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants and MAO inhibitors
• Explain the specific biologic effects, clinical uses, food and drug interactions, and other side effects of the MAO inhibitors
• Analyze the clinical uses and biologic effects of Lithium and the various side effects of lithium therapy
• Describe the actions of the benzodiazepines and its side effects as well as prescribing techniques involved in deciding to use long versus short half-life benzodiazepines
• Demonstrate a familiarity with the actions, uses, indications and biologic effects, side effects and prescribing techniques of the following: Zolpidem, Buspirone, nonbarbiturate sedatives and hypnotics, barbiturates, antihistamines, clonidine, beta-blockers, and melatonin
• Summarize the history and clinical uses, the biologic effects and techniques for prescribing the antipsychotics
• Describe the side effects of antipsychotic therapy, specifically: dystonic reactions, akinesia, akathesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, as well as the non-neurologic side effects, tardive dyskinesia
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

Explains how the organism behaves from a physiological perspective, including neural functions, effects of drugs, sensory motor systems, biological rhythms, attention and motivation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze the fundamental concepts of physiological psychology
• Evaluate the importance of research and knowledge in physiological psychology
• Synthesize the findings of physiological psychology with other aspects of psychology
• Compare psychological activities and conditions to their underlying physiological psychological bases
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course introduces the use of intelligence testing and objective personality testing. Learners will learn the basics of administering, scoring, and interpreting these tests. There is an administrative fee if you wish to borrow the tests from the University Bookstore.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Discriminate between the WAIS III, WRAT III and Bender Gestalt test administration, scoring and interpretation
• Compare and contrast the relationship between intelligence and achievement tests
• Assess and summarize appropriate recommendations to clients based upon test results
• Create a psychological assessment report
• Analyze the ethical issues involved in testing
• Synthesize psychological test information, behavioral observations, and psychosocial history into a comprehensive test report
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course is designed for those Learners who have completed the majority of both didactic and skill based training in the degree program. Placement of Learners is in settings comprised of the following: Practioners who are clearly committed to training; Supervision of Learners provide with an adequate number of appropriate professionals; and the setting itself provides a wide range of training and educational experiences through applications of empirically supported intervention procedures. The focus of study will include assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, families, and groups. This practicum class is the first of two that Learners may take wherein Learners are responsible for finding their own outside supervised clinical experience. The focus of this course provides Learners with an opportunity to engage in on-going therapeutic practice with an emphasis on case management and therapeutic integration as the cases develop over time.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Create and maintain an on-going counseling relationship
• Apply appropriate diagnostic and assessment procedures in counseling sessions
• Examine counseling techniques for adults, individuals, groups, or within a family system across cultures.
• Identify the concepts of supervision and self-assessment
• Integrate a theoretical orientation in assessing cases
• Analyze appropriate record keeping in therapy
• Create a working relationship with staff and personnel, fellow clinicians, and supervisors.
• Compare and contrast professional evaluations and feedback
• Describe and discuss professional and ethical behavior
• Analyze counseling experience through the use of a personal journal
• List and describe supervision hours
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course is designed for those who have completed Practicum I. This course is a continuation of the skills learned in Practicum I and is designed for those Learners who have completed the majority of both didactic and skill based training in the degree program. Placement of Learners is in settings comprised of the following: Practioners who are clearly committed to training; Supervision of Learners is provided with an adequate number of appropriate professionals; and the setting itself provides a wide range of training and educational experiences through applications of empirically supported intervention procedures. The focus of study is to enhance the Learner’s skill development and to provide additional skill training on a variety of topics in the same or a different setting. Learners are responsible for finding there outside supervised experience. The course provides Learners with an opportunity to engage in on-going therapeutic practice within the designated therapeutic setting.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Create and maintain an on-going counseling relationship.
• Apply appropriate diagnostic and assessment procedures in counseling sessions
• Examine counseling techniques for adults, individuals, groups, or within a family system
• Identify the concepts of supervision and self-assessment
• Integrate a theoretical orientation in assessing cases
• Analyze appropriate record keeping in therapy
• Create a working relationship with staff and personnel, fellow clinicians and supervisors
• Compare and contrast professional evaluations and feedback
• Examine professional and ethical behavior
• Analyze counseling experience through the use of a personal journal
• List and describe supervision hours
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course is designed for those Learners who have completed all academic requirements for the PsyD program and who wish to participate in a pre-doctoral internship for one year (1500 hours). The Internship provides continued structured clinical training experience under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Psychologist beyond the Practicum.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Create and maintain an on-going counseling relationship
• Apply appropriate diagnostic and assessment procedures in counseling sessions
• Utilize counseling techniques for adults, individuals, groups, or within a family system across cultures.
• Identify the concepts of supervision and self-assessment
• Integrate a theoretical orientation in assessing cases
• Apply appropriate record keeping in therapy
• Create a working relationship with staff and personnel, fellow clinicians, and supervisors
• Compare and contrast professional evaluations and feedback
• Apply professional and ethical behavior
• Analyze counseling experience through the use of a personal journal
• Tabulate supervision hours
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course prepares the doctoral learner for the development of a final project. It is the first of three courses to accomplish the final project. A review is given to research design, modes of observation, and techniques of analysis, the social and ethical context of research, and the uses of research. The main focus of study for this course is placed on the delineation of a problem in the field of psychology and a plan for conducting a literature review of the subject that will lead to its resolution. The course will integrate and demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the degree course work and will include an emphasis on the statement of the problem, the purpose, the scope of the study and a literature review in respect to the proposed problem. The project is intended to make a significant contribution to the field and/or the Learner's discipline. The grade for the course is either a Satisfactory or an Unsatisfactory grade only.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Distinguish between 'textbook knowledge' and 'real world' application
• Identify real world problems and areas for intervention
• Analyze the constraints and limitations of interventions and change
• Identify a specific problem or a potential problem or an area for analysis and intervention
• Formulate research questions
• Assess the literature in addressing those questions
• Create a collection of qualitative data in the literature review of a topic
• Analyze current research
• Synthesize the concepts underlying the appropriate use of descriptive statistics
• Create a written project of scholarly research findings
• Integrate and synthesize knowledge from different fields
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course is a continuation of PSY 9997. It is the second of three courses to accomplish the final project. The course integrates and demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the degree course work and includes an emphasis on the statement of the problem, the purpose, the scope of the study and a literature review in respect to the proposed problem. The project is intended to make a significant contribution to the field and/or the Learner's discipline. The grade for the course is either a Satisfactory or an Unsatisfactory grade only.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Distinguish between 'textbook knowledge' and 'real world' application
• Identify real world problems and areas for intervention
• Analyze the constraints and limitations of interventions and change
• Identify a specific problem or potential problem area or area for analysis and intervention
• Formulate research questions
• Assess the literature in addressing those questions
• Create a collection of qualitative data in the literature review of a subject
• Analyze current research
• Synthesize the concepts underlying appropriate use of descriptive statistics
• Create a written project of scholarly research findings
• Integrate and synthesize knowledge from different fields
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course is a continuation of PSY 9998. It is the final course to accomplish the final project. The main focus of study is placed on the delineation of a problem in the field of psychology and a plan for conducting a literature review of the subject that will lead to its resolution. The course integrates and demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the degree in which the doctoral project manuscript is completed. It consists of an introduction, statement of the problem, methods of analysis, findings, conclusions and suggestions for future research. At the completion of the final project, the Learner presents his/her research methods, findings and solutions to the problem in a written document and defends their project to their Project Chair and Committee in an Oral Defense. The project is intended to make a significant contribution to the field and/or the Learner's discipline. The grade for the course is either a Satisfactory or an Unsatisfactory grade only.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Distinguish between 'textbook knowledge' and 'real world' application.
• Identify real world problems and areas for intervention
• Analyze the constraints and limitations of interventions and change
• Identify a specific problem or potential problem area or area for analysis and intervention
• Formulate research questions
• Assess the literature in addressing those questions
• Create a collection of qualitative data in the literature review of a subject
• Analyze current research
• Synthesize the concepts underlying appropriate use of descriptive statistics
• Create a written project of scholarly research findings
• Integrate and synthesize knowledge from different fields
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Create an oral defense of dissertation of scholarly research findings
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course is the first part of a two-part course that provides an overview of the foundations and applications of sport psychology and examines human behavior in sport and exercise settings. Applied Sport Psychology I examines personality, motivation, competition, group & team dynamics and communication. This course explores the basic concepts and principles of Sport Psychology and how they can be applied to counseling, teaching, coaching, and fitness instruction. This course investigates the latest research and practice in sport and exercise psychology.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Integrate experiential and scientific knowledge
• Describe orientations to the field of sport psychology
• Explain major approaches to understanding personality
• Differentiate between the relationship between personality and behavior in sport and exercise
• Explain how cognitive strategies relate to athletic success
• Examine motivation and its components
• Compare and contrast theories of achievement motivation
• Analyze the nature of stress and anxiety
• Examine ways to regulate arousal, stress and anxiety
• Analyze competition and cooperation
• Examine psychological studies of competition and cooperation
• Explain how to balance competitive and cooperative efforts
• Explain how positive feedback and negative feedback influence behavior
• Analyze intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
• Explain how to create an effective team climate
• Analyze how a group becomes a team
• Explain how to maximize individual performance in team sports
• Analyze social cohesion
• Identify guidelines for building team cohesion
• Identify the four components of effective leadership
• Assess research investigating leadership in sport settings
• Analyze the communication process
• Identify the causes of breakdowns in communication
• Apply the use of compassionate communication to case scenarios
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course is the second part of a two-part course that provides an overview of the foundations and applications of Sport Psychology. Applied Sport Psychology The focus of study examines performance enhancement through psychological skills training, imaging and goal setting, enhancing health and well being that includes athletic injuries, addictive behavior and burnout. This course explores the basic concepts and principles of Sport Psychology and how they can be applied to counseling, teaching, coaching, and fitness instruction. This course investigates the latest research and practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 7100 Applied Sport Psychology I.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Develop a psychological skills training program
• Review somatic, cognitive and multimodal anxiety reduction techniques
• Identify coping strategies to deal with competitive stress
• Identify techniques to raise arousal for competition
• Identify how effective imagery is in enhancing sport performance
• Develop a program of imagery training
• Analyze how expectations affect performance and behavior
• Explain the theory of self-efficacy and various aspects of coaching efficacy
• Explain how you would assess and build self-confidence
• Explain major types of goals and goal-setting systems
• Examine how concentration relates to performance
• Illustrate how to improve attentional focus
• Discuss the effects of exercise on psychological well-being
• Describe the relationship between exercise and mood states
• Recommend guidelines for improving exercise adherence
• Identify strategies for increasing exercise adherence
• Demonstrate the role of psychological factors in athletic and exercise injuries
• Discuss the prevalence of substance abuse in sport
• Describe the treatment and prevention of burnout
• Explain the importance of studying the psychology of the young athlete
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explores the ethical issues surrounding sports and includes as a focus of study an examination of good sportsmanship, fair play and cheating, performance-enhancing drugs, a review of gender equity and identity in modern-day sports, animal rights in sports, violence in sports and the negative aspects in competitive youth sports.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Differentiate between sportsmanship, fairplay and cheating
• Analyze the ethical decisions made in participation of sports
• Discuss the role of parental involvement in youth sports
• Identify the role of physical educator in the development of character
• Integrate cognitive and behavioral techniques related to substance abuse by athletes
• Analyze the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports
• Evaluate issues of gender equity and gender identity in sports
• Investigate sexualization of athletes
• Examine violence in sports
• Prepare a literature research related to a selected topic pertaining to sports psychology
• Examine aggression in sports
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of coaching strategies, methods and techniques that are critical for anyone working with an athlete or a team. This course reviews the latest sports science research and the hands-on experience and best practices of highly experienced coaches.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction in the class discussion forum
• Design a coaching philosophy
• Analyze major objectives of sports
• Analyze objectives for coaching
• Discriminate between coaching styles and their affect on athletes
• Assess code of ethics
• Analyze character and sportsmanship
• Distinguish maturation, culture, gender, physical and mental abilities
• Identify ways to motivate athletes
• Illustrate positive discipline
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explores the improvement of performance through mental strategies such as visualization, meditation, hypnosis, autogenic training, biofeedback and progressive relaxation.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Describe how to increase self-awareness of arousal states
• Identify coping strategies to deal with competitive stress
• Describe on-site relaxation tips to reduce anxiety
• Identify techniques to raise arousal for competition
• Examine the process of psychological self-regulation
• Explain the problems of implementing a psychological skills training program
• Describe the use of imagery
• Describe the benefits of self-confidence
• Explain how you would assess self-confidence
• Describe strategies for building self-confidence
• Identify common problems in goal setting and how to overcome them
• Illustrate steps to maximizing goal effectiveness
• Differentiate between concentration and performance
• Apply how to practice sport psychology
• Assess attentional focus improvement
• Analyze psychological skills content in movies
• Summarize a content analysis on media sports coverage
• Examine the phenomenon of choking
• Explain overtraining and burnout
• Assess eating disorders and substance abuse in sports
• Analyze articles on mental techniques in sports
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides an overall perspective of the research process as it relates to physical activity. This course investigates descriptive, quantitative (experimental and quasi experimental) and qualitative research methods as they pertain to the field of individual and team sports and physical activity in order to evaluate data and reach valid conclusions. This course explores the development and definition of a research problem culminating in a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Assess problems in sports psychology
• Analyze scholarly research articles
• Demonstrate knowledge of research using American Psychological Association style
• Formulate an analysis of descriptive data
• Identify and summarize the differences between groups
• Explain relationships between or among variables
• Interpret statistical data and summaries typically presented in research reports
• Assess the influence of culture, ethnicity, class, and gender in the research process
• Analyze ethical issues inherent in psychological research
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course focuses on physiological, psychological, and social cultural variables associated with sexual identity, sexual behavior, and sexual disorders. Using a biopsychosocial perspective, this course considers human sexual behavior as an interaction of physiological, psychological and sociocultural processes.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Examine psychosocial orientations to the study of human sexuality
• Summarize historical/religious roots of the gender-role legacy
• Describe human sexual anatomy and physiology
• Examine sexuality and the life cycle
• Analyze the nature and origin of sexual difficulties
• Explain the basics of sex therapy for middle age and older adults
• Synthesize the PLISSIT model of sex therapy
• Compare and contrast chronic illnesses and disabilities that affect sexual functioning
• Summarize sexually transmitted diseases and effective methods of prevention
• Compare and contrast atypical sexual behavior
• Analyze sexual victimization
• Integrate course concepts to relevant journal articles
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This advanced course in marriage and family systems prepares learners to conduct psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families from a family systems approach that utilizes a depth or awareness model to change behavior. Learners explore general principles of family functioning and learn specific applications of systems theory and therapy through the analysis of case material and case reports.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze couples using the System's Theory Model
• Develop treatment plans and strategies based upon a thorough assessment of the client system
• Analyze the individual therapist’s strengths and limitations in dealing with the client system
• Examine diverse techniques to develop rapport and overcome resistance in client systems
• Create boundaries and realign structures in couples and families
• Assess levels of emotional ambiguity in homosexual couples
• Analyze and apply major techniques for treating aggressive and/or violent couples
• Evaluate ethical concerns in treating families and couples
• Analyze current trends in marital and family therapy
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

Assesses the nature and use of psychological tests and methodologies to assess intelligence, personality, and mental and behavioral disorders. Surveys widely used tests and how tests are constructed, administered and scored.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Assess the ethical issues involved in testing
• Evaluate relevant statistical concepts, reliability, validity, and item analysis
• Describe and summarize intelligence tests
• Compare and contrast aptitude, achievement, educational, and vocational tests
• Explain the nature of clinical testing including neuropsychological and behavioral tests
• Analyze and differentiate between objective and projective personality tests
• Compare and contrast psychological testing from psychological assessment
• Explain the use of computerized methods of test administration and interpretation
• Describe the use of bias in psychological testing
• Analyze current research on test and measurements
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides an overview of brief therapy roots and demonstrates techniques common to all brief therapy models. Since in the current field of mental health, there is a rising demand for the utilization of effective short-term therapy, the focus of study for this course is on client problem resolution as the solution to the psychological complaint, consistent with current requirements of managed health care providers. Audio or videotape assignments may be required.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Differentiate between the fundamentals of brief therapy and cognitive therapy
• Examine and describe the constructs of brief therapy
• Analyze a brief therapy approach and compare it to other theoretical models
• Describe and identify techniques from a brief therapy model
• Analyze clients responses to the interventions selected
• Assess the concepts of deframing and reframing
• Evaluate concepts of brief therapy
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides an overview of social psychology. Specifically, the focus of this course explores how others affect our perception, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This course examines current research as well as historical social psychological concepts, and identifies how social psychological constructs impact the world.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze how we think and interact with others
• Compare and contrast major theorists and the concepts of social perception and social cognition
• Synthesize the development of attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination
• Analyze intimate relationships
• Describe the concepts of social influence, interpersonal conflict, and pro-social behavior
• Identify and assess the determinants of aggression
• Examine the nature and function of groups and social behavior
• Compare and contrast the relationship between social psychology and the environment, health , the law and politics
• Examine the principles of social psychology
• Analyze some of the major contemporary research trends in social psychology
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course summarizes hypnosis theory. The focus of study includes techniques for induction, suggestion, post-hypnotic suggestion, self-hypnosis, and the practical uses and limitations of hypnosis.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Evaluate the myths and misconceptions of hypnosis
• Analyze the theories of hypnosis
• Examine hypnotic susceptibility of subjects
• Analyze the prominent general characteristics of the trance phenomena
• Describe environmental and physical variables in trance work
• Compare and contrast suggestion structures and style
• Evaluate a pattern of hypnotic communication
• Summarize the hazards of hypnosis and ethical guidelines
• Create an induction for the treatment of a specific problem
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course compares and contrasts theoretical and clinical and research issues surrounding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The focus of the study includes an exploration of associated disorders including DSM-IV classification, etiology, psychotherapeutic interventions and pharmacological treatment.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Explain the clinical definition of PTSD
• Describe the symptomology associated with trauma
• Differentiate between trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder
• Assess for concurrent DSM-IV diagnosis
• Compare and contrast the critical viewpoint of different theories
• Illustrate early intervention and crisis strategies
• Describe and apply treatment modalities of healing
• Integrate the legal and ethical impacts of trauma work
• Apply cultural diversity to diagnosis and treatment
• Analyze case studies involving victims of trauma
• Integrate multi-faceted treatment issues to clinical examples
• Illustrate the neurobiology of trauma
• Assess the current work in the trauma and traumatic stress
• Apply current research in trauma and associated clinical syndromes
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course focuses on how successful managers and employees apply human concepts to resolve problems and issues. These processes include exploring personality and group dynamics that affect attitudes and behaviors.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self explaining course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Summarize industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology
• Explain the research methods used in I/O psychology
• Examine reasons for cross-cultural interest in I/O psychology
• Define the relative advantages and disadvantages of laboratory experiments, quasi-experiments, questionnaires and observations
• Evaluate I/O concepts used in recruitment, selection, training, and appraisal of employees
• Analyze an organization according to organizational theories
• Explain how leaders influence groups and individuals to achieve organizational goals
• Compare and contrast theories of job satisfaction
• Interpret measurements of job satisfaction and employment conditions
• Evaluate motivation theories
• Create methods of studying and improving organizational communication
• Describe the latest behavioral research on union/management relations
• Analyze psychological approaches to accident reduction
• Identify major fields of I/O psychology
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course recommends a step-by-step approach to developing an effective consulting practice in mental health. The focus of study includes training and organizational settings.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and express course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Compare and contrast various consultation models
• Discuss the nature of organizations
• Analyze the ethical and professional issues
• Create a consultant interview
• Evaluate and analyze the major roles performed by a consultant
• Compare and contrast the models used in various settings
• Examine concepts of consultation practice
• Analyze the role and experience of the consultant and consultee
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explores multiple causes of stress and related psychopathologies. The focus of study emphasizes the emotional and physiological manifestation of differential diagnostic symptoms.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Examine the cause and affect of mind-body-environment
• Compare and contrast the psychological, behavioral and physical signs of stress
• Analyze the relationship between stress and disease
• Integrate differential diagnosis of stress related disorders
• Differentiate between legal, ethical and cultural issues of treatment
• Analyze therapeutic interventions
• Assess appropriateness and contraindication of use of therapeutic interventions
• Compare and contrast potential treatment approaches for a person suffering from a specific disorder
• Analyze relevant research on stress management and psychopathology
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explains the history and theories of violent behavior. The focus of study examines treatment strategies to prevent violence in the home, school, community and workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Compare and contrast the major theories of the etiology of violence
• Examine theories of elder, child, intimate partner, ritualistic abuse
• Identify and describe the various treatment strategies
• Examine treatment and prevention strategies
• Create a theoretical orientation to the concept of violence
• Implement a treatment and prevention strategies
• Analyze the current laws on domestic abuse reporting for your state
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course compares and contrasts the use of Jungian Theory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in therapy and business and educational consulting.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze contemporary type theory and its relationship to early Jungian type theory
• Identify tools for the administration and scoring of the MBTI
• Analyze the results of the MBTI
• Examine the results of the MBTI and type theory in a therapeutic setting
• Compare and contrast the results of the MBTI and type theory in psychological evaluation
• Explain the results of the MBTI and type theory in business and educational evaluations and/or presentations.
• Evaluate Jung/MBTI knowledge and examine a new context
• Illustrate problem solving using the MBTI and Jung models
• Assess and compare personality types
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course investigates the various theoretical approaches to dream analysis including Jungian, Analytic, Freudian, Adlerian and Gestalt. The focus of study is on the exploration of the purpose and function of dreams in everyday life. The course covers all aspects of dream interpretation based on the various theoretical models.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Compare and contrast a variety of approaches to dream analysis
• Analyze major approaches to dream analysis
• Integrate and analyze sample dreams according to various theoretical perspectives
• Analyze opinions related to dream analysis techniques
• Create a dream diary and be able to describe and interpret these dreams
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explores all aspects in the process of loss and death. The focus of study includes attitudes towards death, historical and current, incorporated into theory and practice and the integration of conceptual knowledge within the human experience. The Learner will explore his or her community to identify and research referrals for future clients who have terminal illnesses or have experienced a death in their family.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Identify the community's resources for people dealing with terminal illnesses, death and the survivors.
• Compare and contrast task-based approaches for individuals and families coping with dying and death.
• Analyze the major aspects of dying and the grieving process.
• Assess how attitudes toward death have changed over time.
• Evaluate how current interest in death, dying and caring is affecting contemporary society.
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course explains dual diagnosis of the DSM-IV Mental Disorders and Substance Related Disorders. The focus of study is on the primary and secondary differential analysis, assessment, intervention and treatment. Previous graduate coursework in substance related disorders is recommended.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations.
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze the DSM IV classification of Psychiatric and Substance Related Disorders
• Compare and contrast Axis I and Axis II dual diagnosis symptomology
• Examine differential diagnosis criteria
• Analyze both primary and secondary classifications
• Examine assessment and intervention techniques
• Complete treatment plans for case management
• Analyze and apply family intervention strategies & relapse prevention modalities
• Analyze and integrate current research in the area of dual diagnosis
• Compare and contrast the legal and ethical issues related to dual disorders
• Identify cultural diversity to diagnosis and treatment
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course compares and contrasts the disruptive behavior disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The Learner will learn how to differentiate ADHD from other “look-alike” disorders and how to assess for and effectively treat ADHD.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Compare and contrast contemporary theories of the etiology
• Examine diagnostic issues
• Analyze the components of evaluation and diagnosis
• Differentiate between ADHD and other disorders
• Analyze current ADHD research
• Create a treatment plan for the diagnosis and treatment of an ADHD individual
• Analyze the various treatments of ADHD
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course analyzes Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy utilizing the traditional works of Aaron Beck, Donald Meichenbaum and other related theorists. Mindfulness -based Cognitive Therapies which includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy will be covered. The focus of this course is primarily on the Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Substance and Eating Disorders and Personality Disorders as applied to DSM-IV classifications.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze the fundamental concepts of Cognitive/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Analyze DSM IV diagnostic criteria for psychopathology
• Explain the theory of intervention and treatment
• Illustrate intervention techniques
• Describe interview techniques
• Formulate individualized treatment plans
• Assess behavioral plans
• Compare and contrast issues of culture and human diversity
• Integrate current research to the practice and application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Summarize legal/ethical issues, problems and contraindications of theory and technique
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course assesses the psychosocial challenges that accompany a chronic illness. The focus of study includes specific interventions that are explained which focus upon three interacting areas of the patient's life: the disease, the emotional response and the family's response. Clinical techniques as applied to chronic illness are discussed.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze common chronic illnesses
• Examine how chronic illness impacts patient and the family
• Differentiate between therapeutic techniques which are effective within the context of chronic illness
• Formulate critical thinking skills within the context of chronic illness
• Assess personal growth and continued life long learning
• Create a personalized plan from which to begin a health psychology practice
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course summarizes both the ingestive addictions (i.e., chemicals, food) and the process addictions (i.e. gambling, sex) through a thorough integration of the DSM IV Substance Related Disorders, other Axis I clinical syndromes and the Axis II Personality Disorders. Previous coursework in graduate substance abuse is strongly recommended.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Illustrate an understanding of the 5 Axes of the DSM IV
• Describe the interrelationships of Axis I and Axis II disorders
• Differentiate between addictive and compulsive behavior
• Summarize theories of addiction and compulsive behaviors
• Apply an understanding of assessment and treatment modalities
• Discuss pharmacological intervention
• Identify legal and ethical issues
• Apply cultural diversity to diagnosis and treatment
• Integrate theories of addiction within the family system
• Analyze case vignettes utilizing assigned text material
• Illustrate early intervention strategies for schooled and work place settings
• Evaluate current work in the addictive disorders
• Analyze and apply current research in addiction and compulsive behaviors
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics. The focus of study emphasizes the application and interpretation of statistical tests in conducting research at the graduate level. This course introduces inferential statistics and their application to research design. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches to the analysis of data are discussed.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze the concepts underlying appropriate use of various research methodologies
• Synthesize the concepts underlying appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics
• Explain the interpretation of results of research done within the profession
• Describe how to recognize the inappropriate or deceptive use of research methodology
• Compare/contrast the basic assumptions underlying various statistical operations
• Analyze statistical results
• Differentiate between the basic assumptions underlying various methodological approaches
• Summarize the consequences of using various methodological approaches
• Evaluate the appropriate and inappropriate application and interpretation of research methods and statistics
• Analyze a set of data using statistical software
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course provides an overview of the major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, and the primal religions in relation to human development. For each religion presented a thorough analysis of its origin, its vocabulary, its understanding of god(s), its sacred text (s), its main divisions, its houses of worship, its rituals, and its main teachings is presented. The focus of study is on the values each religion imparts to its participants and on how they encourage healthy human development.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Describe the various major religions their time and place of origin
• Compare and contrast houses of worship and distinguish the meaning of their main rituals and practices
• Analyze the major beliefs and teachings of each of the major religions and differentiate the various branches or paths that an individual may pursue
• Summarize the range of ideas of man’s human development and his relationship to the whole of reality as expressed through the major religions
• Differentiate between the major wisdom traditions of our world
• Evaluate the relationship of the religion of the culture into which one was born to those of other cultures and religions
• Analyze a religious service
• Describe tthe experience of attendance
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course examines the history, concepts and treatments of two major groups of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. The focus of study is on the cultural context in addition to the psychodynamic and family dynamics aspects of the disorder.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other learners
• Compare and contrast physiological, psychological and psycho-social aspects of eating problems
• Examine different treatment options
• Analyze the interactive aspects of treatment
• Create a journal with observations of eating behaviors, and conceptualize these observations.
• Summarize attitudes as it relates to eating through an interview process
• Examine research issues related to eating disorders
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

The course explores the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. The course will examine human behavior that is effective, valuable, and contributes positively to personal growth and global enrichment. Topics covered will include: historical overview of this field; theoretical approaches to personality growth and self-actualization; the biology of positive emotions; subjective well-being; peak performance; love and intimacy; mindfulness and creativity; altruism and health; interventions for enhanced wellness; job satisfaction and self-fulfillment in the workplace; religion, spirituality, and positive living.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze the historical development of positive psychology
• Examine explore the theoretical approach of Abraham Maslow
• Summarize the current understanding of the physiology of positive emotions
• Assess the predictors and factors which relate to subjective well-being
• Analyze the experience of flow and its role in peak performance
• Discriminate between factors related to job satisfaction or self-actualization in the workplace
• Integrate how aesthetics, creativity, and mindfulness are interrelated
• Describe interventions which enhance well-being
• Explain how altruism relates to mental and physical health
• Analyze how religion and spirituality can contribute to a sense of well-being and happiness, especially as people age.
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

The course explores the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. The course will examine human behavior that is effective, valuable, and contributes positively to personal growth and global enrichment. Positive Psychology has recently been established to promote the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. Although seeking to increase objective knowledge in this domain, the focus of study for this course is in applying such knowledge to help individuals, couples, and families to function more effectively and to provide interventions for their enhanced wellness, job satisfaction and self-fulfillment in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Identify individual and social factors that are linked to burnout in mental health practitioners
• Describe the Maslach Burnout Inventory and its usefulness in assessing and treating burnout
• Identify three methods for increasing resilience among mental health practioners including peer supervision, journaling, and mindfulness training
• Evaluate client assessments (children adolescents, and adults) based on established positive psychology constructs including subjective well-being, internal locus of control, resilience, and peak-experience.
• Describe personality style which enhance growth and self actualization
• Synthesize multicultural counseling with positive psychology aims and goals
• Integrate early recollections as a tool in personal growth with clients
• Examine bibliotherapy and narrative therapy as tools for personal growth with clients
• Apply positive psychology concepts, such as gratitude and forgiveness, to couples and family therapy
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course examines general concepts relative to mental retardation and borderline intellectual functioning. This course provides an integrated program of study that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and counseling for persons with intellectual disability (ID) and Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) who are experiencing mental disorder. The focus of study is on building practical clinical skills which will increase the learner’s ability to deliver counseling services in an effective, socially appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical fashion to persons with mild intellectual impairment and borderline intellectual functioning.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Distinguish between the major theories of psychotherapy for the borderline adult
• Describe the symptoms associated with specific diagnoses in persons with mild mental retardation or borderline intellectual functioning
• Analyze case studies by applying major theories for analysis to the borderline adult
• Examine and develop an understanding of ethical and multi-cultural considerations in this population
• Assess diagnostic disorders of persons with intellectual impairment and psychiatric impairment
• Examine current research relative to counseling persons with mental retardation and borderline intellectual functioning
• Apply cognitive behavioral therapy to persons with intellectual impairment and psychiatric impairment
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course guides in the creation of a self-help book proposal, suitable for submission to a book publisher. The learner will become informed about the process of writing, publishing, and promoting a book.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self explaining course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Identify a topic suitable for a new self-help book
• Create an annotated table of contents for the proposed book
• Compose two to three sample chapters
• Examine publishers that correspond well with the proposed topic
• Integrate the above elements into a potentially saleable book proposal
• Analyze a marketing plan
• Prepare a market analysis explaining why the proposed book fills a unique niche and why it would be saleable
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course investigates work relationships and interpersonal conflict. The focus of study includes an exploration of personality traits and disorders and develops strategies for dealing with them.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Describe and assess workplace conflict
• Analyze the structure of conflict
• Formulate interventions to resolve workplace conflict
• Evaluate the dynamics of personality disorders in workplace conflict
• Synthesize concepts of reptilian logic and response in the analysis of workplace conflict
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course investigates the mind’s ability to influence physiological states and the mechanisms used to do so. There is a substantial body of research documenting the mind-body connection. The focus of study is on three areas of emerging research. The first is the relationship between various mind/mental states and the body’s immune system or psychoimmunology. The second area concerns the mind’s influence upon the nervous system or psychoneurology. The third area concerns the mind’s ability to create various disease-like states or psychogenic.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Examine and explain the principles of mind-body connection
• Compare and contrast the relationship between psychological states (the mind) and bodily function and/or behavior
• Analyze current research literature in the field of Behavioral Medicine
• Differentiate between various methods of assessing physiological status
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This course investigates the mind’s ability to influence physiological states and the mechanisms used to do so. There is a substantial body of research documenting the mind-body connection. The focus of study is on this emerging research that documents the body-mind connection. The course will include theories of how environment toxicities and abnormal physiological states can interact to produce both positive and negative mental, behavioral, and physical health states.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduce self and explain course expectations
• Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
• Analyze current research literature in the field of behavioral medicine
• Examine the biochemical imbalances that can effect behavior
• Analyze agents that can lead to intolerances and behavioral change
• Discriminate between toxins within the environment and their effects
• Analyze the structural abnormalities that can lead to abnormal behavior
• Examine the role that certain diseases can play in behavior
• Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

This exam is objective and measures basic competencies required to proceed in the PsyD program. The exam is taken following the completion of the first 6 core courses for the PsyD Degree and covers the following areas: advanced theories of psychotherapy, advanced psychopathology, and advanced ethical and professional issues. A grade of “Satisfactory” is required to proceed in the program. Learners are given three opportunities to pass the exam.

Learning Outcomes:

• Synthesize the major theories of psychotherapy
• Analyze the existing etiologic theories of psychopathology
• Evaluate legal and ethical issues related to psychopathology
• Analyze the impact of human diversity issues
• Apply the concepts of the Multiaxial system of the DSM IV-TR
• Evaluate the concepts underlying appropriate use of various research methodologies
• Examine local laws regulating the practice of psychology including issues of confidentiality
• Evaluate the major issues related to sound and professional practice in human services
• Examine the major issues related to sound and professional practice in human services
• Summarize the statutory and case law regarding duty to inform (Tarasoff), child and elder abuse reporting, danger to self and involuntary confinement.
• Evaluate ethical applications to cross cultural and diversity issues
• Analyze the training, supervision, and state licensing requirements
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

The Comprehensive Examination provides an opportunity to assess comprehensive academic competence in psychology. Preparing for and taking the examination encourages the integration of all facets of doctoral education completed during the first two years of the program. The examination is considered in evaluating Learners' readiness to take on the increased professional responsibilities of the practicum placements. Accordingly, a grade of "Satisfactory" is required to accept Practicum placements. The examination is offered prior to registration in Practicum. Learners are given three opportunities to pass the examination.

Learning Outcomes:

• Distinguish between the major theories of psychotherapy
• Identify the major figures that developed major theories
• Analyze the existing etiologic theories of psychopathology
• Identify and integrate clinical observation and assessment skills for diagnostic interpretation
• Analyze psychotherapeutic interventions
• Analyze legal and ethical issues related to psychopathology
• Evaluate and analyze the impact of human diversity issues
• Analyze the Multiaxial system of the DSM IV-TR
• Analyze the concepts underlying appropriate use of various research methodologies
• Examine the major issues related to sound and professional practice in human services
• Examine local laws regulating the practice of psychology including issues of confidentiality
• Summarize the statutory and case law regarding duty to inform (Tarasoff), child and elder abuse reporting, danger to self and involuntary confinement.
• Examine ethical applications to cross cultural and diversity issues
• Analyze the training, supervision, and state licensing requirements
• Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology