|
|
|
Psychology Courses
|
| Required Core Courses |
PSY 6502 Counseling Theories and Strategies | 3 Credits
This course explores the major psychotherapeutic models and theories in current use. The focus is on the application of techniques to a variety of clinical situations to improve, restore, or maintain healthy individual, couple, and family relationships. Emphasis is given to the development of those personal qualities that are intimately related to the counseling situation such as integrity, sensitivity, flexibility, insight, compassion, and personal presence.
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
|
PSY 6801 Therapeutic Boundaries | 3 Credits
This course addresses the legal and ethical dilemmas related to professional boundaries and dual relationships. Identification of boundary crossing and boundary violation in office practices and policies, personal disclosure, gift exchange and other potential boundary infringements, will be addressed. Dual relationships between therapist and client will focus on areas of sexual and non-sexual intimacy and other relationships where multiple roles may occur.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Define and identify boundary crossings and boundary violations
- Delineate dual relationships in psychotherapy
- Illustrate an understanding of sexual and non-sexually exploitive relationships
- Apply legal and ethical awareness through case analysis
- Devise treatment planning and record keeping practices in regard to boundary issues and dual relationships
- Demonstrate ethical and moral judgment
- Exemplify an awareness of when to seek supervision
- Demonstrate the ability to identify when it is clinically advisable to cross boundaries
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
- Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
- Identify potential dilemmas and decision making strategies
- Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
- Communicate an understanding of culture and human diversity in regard to boundary crossing
- Conduct and apply research in the current standards of practice concerning boundaries and dual relationships in psychotherapy
|
PSY 6506 Psychopathology | 3 Credits
This course provides an integrated course of study that trains in the diagnosis, assessment, prognosis and treatment of mental disorders. The focus of study is to build practical clinical skills in diagnosis, problem formulation, and crisis intervention. In addition to the DSM IV, the course examines psychopathology from a psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, and psychosocial perspective.
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 and the supportive research when such exists
- Explain the Multiaxial system of the DSM IV
- Illustrate the symptomology associated with each diagnostic criteria
- Formulate 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
- 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
|
PSY 6512 Group Psychology | 3 Credits
This course focuses on the basic issues and key concepts of group processes and the application of these concepts in a variety of group settings. The focus of study encourages the development of those personal qualities that are intimately related to the counseling situation such as integrity, sensitivity, flexibility, insight, compassion and personal presence. Attendance at a group or leadership of a group is required to provide experiential learning of group therapy and counseling principles as well.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Explain your theoretical orientation applied to group practice
- Compare and contrast the issues related to group leadership
- Identify and distinguish between the different types of groups
- Evaluate the ethical and professional aspects of group leadership
- Describe the group process issues for each phase in the evolution of a group
- Examine the task of a group leader including techniques, problem group members and transference issues
- Create a critique of the group process from the perspective of participant and/or leader
- Integrate course concepts in a proposal for a group you wish to lead
- Analyze how group leaders can effectively work with issues of cultural diversity in a group
- 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
|
PSY 7515 Social Psychology | 3 Credits
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
|
| Psychology Electives |
| General Psychology |
PSY 7550 Positive Psychology | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 6532 Family Systems Theory | 3 Credits
This course explores the history and development of family therapy. The focus of study provides an overview of the evolving viewpoints, perspectives, values, intervention techniques and goals of family therapy and includes clinical and research developments. The course content is to intended to create a personal awareness and learning experience for the Learners that encourages the development of the qualities of sensitivity, flexibility, insight and compassion.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Analyze a problem utilizing family systems
- Compare and contrast family therapy models
- Analyze a fictitious or real family system according to a chosen model
- Identify gender and cultural issues in family therapy
- Differentiate between theories of family therapy and apply one to a family experience
- Assess family dynamics by watching and critically evaluating a TV show or movie
- Summarize professional issues related to the practice of Family Therapists
- Analyze the dynamics of various ethnic groups
- Apply cognitive-behavioral models to family systems
- Apply psychoeducational models to a family experience
- Integrate concepts of the structural approach to a family experience
- Assess aspects of family therapy 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
|
PSY 7536 Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7700 Psychopharmacology | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7701 Physiological Psychology | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 6507 Human Sexuality | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 6505 Theories of Human Development and Functioning | 3 Credits
This course studies the maturational and behavioral forces that affect the individual through various phases of life. This course will include content on individual and family development across the lifespan. Specific emphasis will be given to developmentally appropriate and atypical transitions related to common concerns in therapy and explore how these theories affect the therapeutic relationship.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Analyze individual developmental theories and apply these to actual, simulated situations
- Examine various developmental theories such as Erikson, Freud and Kohlberg, etc.
- Distinguish between the various theories
- Analyze the complexities of the interactions between heredity and environment in development
- Compare and contrast various developmental theories into the various life stages
- Assess developmental events which may have an impact upon the lives of other individuals
- Synthesize the various life span issues
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmental theories and how they interrelate
- Synthesize knowledge of individual developmental analysis
- Analyze the effects of controversial issues related to life span development
- 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
|
| Pastoral Counseling |
PSY 6509 Psychology of Marriage and Family Systems | 3 Credits
This course covers assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies for individuals, couples, families, and children according to the systemic application of psychodynamic, humanistic, communication, experiential, and integrative models. This course examines couple and family relationship system and focuses on communication, structural, emotional and behavioral patterns and assessment of normal and dysfunctional patterns.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Analyze couples using the Intersystem Model
- Develop treatment plans and strategies based upon a thorough assessment of the client system
- Create appropriate change strategies to address individuals, families and couples
- Analyze the individual therapist’s strengths and limitations in dealing with the Client System
- Evaluate level of resistance in Client Systems
- Examine diverse techniques to develop rapport and overcome resistance in client systems
- Create boundaries and realign structures in couples and families
- Evaluate level of emotional intensity and create the appropriate level for dynamic therapeutic environment
- Develop sensitivity to process issues and utilize cognitions and emotions creatively in the therapeutic setting
- Discriminate between approaches for treating highly reactive and narcissistically wounded couples
- Integrate and apply systems techniques of reframing, embracing intimacy & conflict resolution
- Evaluate ethical and counter transference issues in treating the extramarital affair
- 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
|
PSY 6517 Psychology of Aging | 3 Credits
This course explores the biological and psychological changes that occur within the adult over time (intra-individual changes) and the extent to which these changes occur at different rates among different individuals (inter-individual differences). The focus of study also includes special topics related to aging and long-term care.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Compare and contrast genetic, non-genetic and physiological theories of aging
- Explain the relationship between various physiological changes and their functional
- Summarize factors that may contribute to accelerated sensory decline as individuals age
- Describe age-related changes in cognitive functioning and creative performance
- Compare and contrast alternative stage theories of adulthood and personality development
- Describe gender-related changes in sexuality that occur with aging
- Differentiate between myths/stereotypes and scientific evidence re: job performance and aging
- Describe the relationship between aging, stress and coping ability
- Analyze the physical and socioemotional needs of the terminally ill
- Evaluate a senior citizen by an interview
- Analyze current research on a contemporary issue related to the elderly
- 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
|
PSY 6532 Family Systems Theory | 3 Credits
This course explores the history and development of family therapy. The focus of study provides an overview of the evolving viewpoints, perspectives, values, intervention techniques and goals of family therapy and includes clinical and research developments. The course content is to intended to create a personal awareness and learning experience for the Learners that encourages the development of the qualities of sensitivity, flexibility, insight and compassion.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Analyze a problem utilizing family systems
- Compare and contrast family therapy models
- Analyze a fictitious or real family system according to a chosen model
- Identify gender and cultural issues in family therapy
- Differentiate between theories of family therapy and apply one to a family experience
- Assess family dynamics by watching and critically evaluating a TV show or movie
- Summarize professional issues related to the practice of Family Therapists
- Analyze the dynamics of various ethnic groups
- Apply cognitive-behavioral models to family systems
- Apply psychoeducational models to a family experience
- Integrate concepts of the structural approach to a family experience
- Assess aspects of family therapy 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
|
PSY 7533 Psychology of Death and Dying | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7541 Psychology of Religion | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 6507 Human Sexuality | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 6801 Therapeutic Boundaries | 3 Credits
This course addresses the legal and ethical dilemmas related to professional boundaries and dual relationships. Identification of boundary crossing and boundary violation in office practices and policies, personal disclosure, gift exchange and other potential boundary infringements, will be addressed. Dual relationships between therapist and client will focus on areas of sexual and non-sexual intimacy and other relationships where multiple roles may occur.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Define and identify boundary crossings and boundary violations
- Delineate dual relationships in psychotherapy
- Illustrate an understanding of sexual and non-sexually exploitive relationships
- Apply legal and ethical awareness through case analysis
- Devise treatment planning and record keeping practices in regard to boundary issues and dual relationships
- Demonstrate ethical and moral judgment
- Exemplify an awareness of when to seek supervision
- Demonstrate the ability to identify when it is clinically advisable to cross boundaries
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
- Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
- Identify potential dilemmas and decision making strategies
- Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
- Communicate an understanding of culture and human diversity in regard to boundary crossing
- Conduct and apply research in the current standards of practice concerning boundaries and dual relationships in psychotherapy
|
| Chemical Dependency & Compulsive Disorders |
PSY 6511 Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency | 3 Credits
This course reviews the current theories of the etiology of substance abuse, medical and legal aspects, personality factors, physiological and psychological effects of alcoholism and chemical dependency and explores the treatment methods and strategies from an individual and family systems perspective. Community resources, the referral process, and recognition of populations at risk are covered.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Examine the definitions of substance use, abuse and dependence
- Illustrate an understanding of the interrelationship of addiction and codependency
- Analyze and interpret current theories of the etiology of the chemical addictions and process addictions
- Describe the physiological, psychological and societal effects of substance abuse
- Create an intervention and treatment plan
- Formulate and defend opinions about various controversial issues in the field of addiction
- Integrate application of theory to various cases
- Evaluate various treatment options
- Analyze and critique relevant professional journal articles
- Integrate current research on assessment, diagnosis and treatment to case management
- 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
|
PSY 6532 Family Systems Theory | 3 Credits
This course explores the history and development of family therapy. The focus of study provides an overview of the evolving viewpoints, perspectives, values, intervention techniques and goals of family therapy and includes clinical and research developments. The course content is to intended to create a personal awareness and learning experience for the Learners that encourages the development of the qualities of sensitivity, flexibility, insight and compassion.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Analyze a problem utilizing family systems
- Compare and contrast family therapy models
- Analyze a fictitious or real family system according to a chosen model
- Identify gender and cultural issues in family therapy
- Differentiate between theories of family therapy and apply one to a family experience
- Assess family dynamics by watching and critically evaluating a TV show or movie
- Summarize professional issues related to the practice of Family Therapists
- Analyze the dynamics of various ethnic groups
- Apply cognitive-behavioral models to family systems
- Apply psychoeducational models to a family experience
- Integrate concepts of the structural approach to a family experience
- Assess aspects of family therapy 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
|
PSY 7534 Dual Diagnosis | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7538 Advanced Psychology of Addiction and Compulsive Behaviors | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7542 Eating Disorders | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 6801 Therapeutic Boundaries | 3 Credits
This course addresses the legal and ethical dilemmas related to professional boundaries and dual relationships. Identification of boundary crossing and boundary violation in office practices and policies, personal disclosure, gift exchange and other potential boundary infringements, will be addressed. Dual relationships between therapist and client will focus on areas of sexual and non-sexual intimacy and other relationships where multiple roles may occur.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Define and identify boundary crossings and boundary violations
- Delineate dual relationships in psychotherapy
- Illustrate an understanding of sexual and non-sexually exploitive relationships
- Apply legal and ethical awareness through case analysis
- Devise treatment planning and record keeping practices in regard to boundary issues and dual relationships
- Demonstrate ethical and moral judgment
- Exemplify an awareness of when to seek supervision
- Demonstrate the ability to identify when it is clinically advisable to cross boundaries
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and incorporate emerging relevant technologies applicable to the field of psychology
- Analyze and evaluate information critically and effectively
- Identify potential dilemmas and decision making strategies
- Integrate course concepts through the use of internet resources
- Communicate an understanding of culture and human diversity in regard to boundary crossing
- Conduct and apply research in the current standards of practice concerning boundaries and dual relationships in psychotherapy
|
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
PSY 7521 Organizational Psychology | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7522 Consulting in Business, Education & Mental Health | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7529 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7536 Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7561 Interpersonal Conflict in the Workplace | 3 Credits
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
|
| Sport Psychology |
PSY 7100 Applied Sport Psychology I | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7101 Applied Sport Psychology II | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7110 Current Issues in Sport Psychology | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7115 Psychology of Coaching | 3 Credits
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
|
PSY 7120 Enhancing Performance: Preparation/Motivation | 3 Credits
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
|
| Thesis |
PSY 6899 Master's Thesis | 6 Credits
This course prepares the graduate learner for the development of a master's thesis. 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 yourself and share your objectives for the course
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Integrate and synthesize knowledge from different fields
- Distinguish between 'text book knowledge' and 'real world' application
- Examine real world problems and areas for intervention
- Identify a specific problem or potential problem area or area for analysis and intervention
- Differentiate between constraints and limitations to intervention and change
- Formulate testable research questions
- Create a valid and reliable method for addressing those questions
- Analyze a collection of qualitative or quantitative data
- Evaluate research utilizing research design methodology
- 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
|
| Externship |
PSY 8001 Externship | 6 Credits
This course is designed for those Learners who have completed all academic requirements for the MS program with the exception of the Master’s Thesis. In this course the learner will have the opportunity to gain first-hand, field experience in providing services in a non-clinical work setting (e.g., work or business environment, public service organization, or county or local government entity, etc.). The learner is responsible for arranging his/her externship and it is subject to approval by the Dean.
Learning Outcomes: - Introduce self and explain course expectations
- Synthesize course concepts through interaction and discussion with other Learners
- Identify and describe work duties performed
- Create and maintain an on-going work relationship
- Evaluate interactions, observations, and work related experiences in the externship placement
- Analyze appropriate record keeping in the work externship experience
- Analyze externship experience through the use of a personal journal
- Create a psychology work portfolio
- 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
|
| |
|