2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

PSYC 6191, 6192, 6193, 6194 Counseling Practicum
Supervised laboratory experiences in individual and group counseling with emphasis upon methods and techniques.
Competence in counseling with varied types of human concerns is developed. All practicum students must be involved
in counseling activities and must exhibit skills in evaluation as well. This course meets on campus when the student is
involved in an off-campus practicum assignment.
PSYC 6301 Principles of Human Development
Intensive study and examination of literature and theory in developmental psychology as it relates to persons through
the lifespan from infancy through adulthood. Social and personality development, intellectual development, language
acquisition, and developmental expectations are emphasized. The unique concerns of the exceptional child are studied
as well as in-depth, case-study skill development. (Offered also as EPSY 6301.)
PSYC 6302 Measurement and Appraisal
Principles and techniques of psychological measurement are emphasized. Major instruments are surveyed, exclusive of
projective measures and individual intellectual measures. The knowledge and skills covered can apply in a variety of
settings; agencies, clinics, schools, and businesses. Uses and critical evaluation of achievement, aptitude, interest, and
non-projective personality tests are included, as are experiences in administering and scoring of tests, and ethical
standards for uses of tests. (Offered also as EPSY 6302.)
PSYC 6305 Individual Psychological Evaluation
Prerequisite: EPSY/PSYC 6302 or permission of instructor
Review of theory underlying individual ability tests; supervised practice in test administration, scoring, and
interpretation. Skills in report preparation are addressed. The Wechsler scales are emphasized. (Offered also as EPSY
6305 and EDSP 6305.)
PSYC 6306 Career Information and Career Counseling
Prerequisite: EPSY 6302
Methods and processes of collecting, organizing, evaluating, and interpreting educational, occupational, and personalsocial
information. Theories of career development are included as well as the counselor‘s role in career education.
Career interest inventories and other measures are reviewed with reference to their utility in career counseling.
PSYC 6308 Methods of Group Process
Prerequisite: PSYC 5323
This is a course in learning how to lead out-patient psychotherapy groups. Mock groups are conducted which allow
students opportunities to practice group leadership. Feedback is provided by classmates and the professor.(Offered also
as EPSY 6308.)
PSYC 6310 Clinical Psychopathology
Prerequisite: 24 graduate semester hours in psychology or permission of instructor
A course that examines the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic methods applicable to the major
psychological disorders. Emphasis is placed on being able to differentiate one disorder from the other.
PSYC 6311 Addictions and Compulsive Disorders
This course examines a variety of models for the etiology and treatment of addictions with an emphasis on the
biopsychosocial perspective. Students are encouraged to integrate empirically based intervention into Christian
counseling settings.
PSYC 6315 Christian Integration Seminar II
Prerequisites: PSYC 5315 and at least 21 hours completed since taking PSYC 5315 or permission of the instructor
This course is an advanced survey course in the field of Christian Counseling. Students will learn how to apply the
prominent theories that form the basis of Christian Counseling and develop a working knowledge of the special ethical
and cultural considerations unique to the Christian counselor.
PSYC 6320 Research Techniques and Procedures
A study of a spectrum of research methods related to psychological and educational research. The course is designed to
develop research knowledge and skills. Included are theory, techniques, designs, evaluation of research, and integration
of findings into professional decision-making. (Offered also as EDUC 6320 and EDAD 6310.)
PSYC 6324 Research Seminar
Prerequisite: PSYC 6320
The student conducts an approved research project and prepares a report of findings of sufficient quality to be
submitted for professional publication.
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