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Doctorate Degree Programs 261
PYD841
Advanced Psychopathology for Children and Adolescents (2 cr.)
This course examines the mental disorders that are typically first
diagnosed during infancy, childhood, or adolescence. The unique
manifestations of other mental disorders within the child and adolescent
population are studied. In addition to an evaluation of the prevention,
etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of these disorders, the
contributions of family, peers, the educational system, and the broader
culture are examined.
PYD842
Advanced Psychopathology for Early, Middle, and Late
Adulthood (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: PYD841
This course integrates contemporary theories and research associated
with major mental disorders with adult developmental challenges and the
transition to later years. The impact and interaction of mental disorders
and life events such as marriage and divorce, birth of children,
employment status, retirement, and major losses are examined. In
addition to an evaluation of the prevention, etiology, diagnosis,
prognosis, and treatment of these disorders, the influence of age-related
changes in cognitive and physical functioning and health on emotional
well-being is addressed.
PYD851
Psychological Theories and Interventions — Humanistic and
Existential (2 cr.)
The research, theoretical foundations, and methods of humanistic and
existential approaches are evaluated and applied to the practice of
counseling psychology.
PYD852
Psychological Theories and Interventions — Psychodynamic (2 cr.)
The theoretical foundations and methods of psychodynamic approaches
are evaluated and applied to the practice of counseling psychology.
PYD853
Psychological Theories and Interventions — Cognitive Behavioral
(2 cr.)
The theoretical foundations and methods of cognitive behavioral
approaches are evaluated and applied to the practice of counseling
psychology.
PYD854
Psychological Theories and Interventions — Common Factors
and Efficacy (2 cr.)
Prerequisites: PYD851, PYD852, and PYD853
The theoretical foundations of common factors and efficacy of
interventions are examined and applied to the practice of counseling
psychology.
PYD855
Group Therapy (2 cr.)
Prerequisites: PYD851, PYD852, PYD853, PYD854
Theories and research covered in group process and dynamics are
applied to the practice of group therapy. Multicultural and ethical issues
are evaluated. Group skills and techniques are developed and applied to
various types of groups comprised of different populations in various
settings.
PYD856
Couple and Family Therapy (2 cr.)
Prerequisites: PYD851, PYD852, PYD853, PYD854
Current research and clinical approaches to couple and family therapy are
the focus of this course. Appropriate couple and family therapy interventions
are identified, discussed, evaluated, and practiced. Cultural and ethical
issues in the practice of couple and family therapy are highlighted.
PYD857
Sex Therapy (2 cr.)
Prerequisites: PYD851, PYD852, PYD853, PYD854
Current research and clinical applications in the practice of sex therapy
are the focus of this course. The assessment of sexual concerns and
disorders of individuals and couples and the development of appropriate
interventions are addressed. The evaluation of various treatment models
in working with special populations is explored.
PYD858
Topics in Clinical Practice (1 or 2 cr.)
Prerequisites: PYD851, PYD852, PYD853, PYD854
Course on specialized topics provide work on recent and key
developments in the field.
PYD861
Personality Assessment (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: PYD813
This course explores the theories and concepts of personality
assessment and the instruments typically used to assess personality
traits and characteristics. Both objective and projective instruments are
examined. Topics include administering, scoring, interpreting, and
integrating personality test information with interview, collateral, and
background information and cultural features. Emphasis is placed on
incorporating personality test results into psychological reports and
communicating the results to colleagues, the client, and other interested
parties. Ethical issues associated with personality assessment are
examined.
PYD862
Cognitive Assessment (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: PYD813
The administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized individual
mental tests of cognition and memory are examined. These instruments
include current versions of standard intelligence and memory scales.
Clients’ culture and background on test results, incorporation of results
into psychological reports, and ethical issues are examined.
PYD863
Projective Personality Assessment (2 cr.)
Prerequisites: PYD861, PYD862
The focus of this course is on the administering and interpreting of
various personality assessment measures, including the Rorschach and
TAT. The empirical literature on projective testing is evaluated.