2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

PSYC 6191, 6192, 6193, 6194 Counseling PracticumSupervised laboratory experiences in individual and group counseling with emphasisupon methods and techniques. Competence in counseling with varied types of humanconcerns is developed. All practicum students must be involved in counseling activitiesand must exhibit skills in evaluation as well. This course meets on campus when thestudent is involved in an off-campus practicum assignment.PSYC 6301 Principles of Human DevelopmentIntensive study and examination of literature and theory in developmental psychologyas it relates to persons through the lifespan from infancy through adulthood. Socialand personality development, intellectual development, language acquisition, anddevelopmental expectations are emphasized. The unique concerns of the exceptionalchild are studied as well as in-depth, case-study skill development. (Offered also asEPSY 6301.)PSYC 6302 Measurement and AppraisalPrinciples and techniques of psychological measurement are emphasized. Majorinstruments are surveyed, exclusive of projective measures and individual intellectualmeasures. 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 inadministering and scoring of tests, and ethical standards for uses of tests. (Offeredalso as EPSY 6302.)PSYC 6305 Individual Psychological EvaluationPrerequisite: EPSY/PSYC 6302 or permission of instructorReview of theory underlying individual ability tests; supervised practice in testadministration, scoring, and interpretation. Skills in report preparation are addressed.The Wechsler scales are emphasized. (Offered also as EPSY 6305 and EDSP 6305.)PSYC 6308 Methods of Group ProcessPrerequisite: PSYC 5323This is a course in learning how to lead out-patient psychotherapy groups. Mockgroups 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 PsychopathologyPrerequisite: 24 graduate semester hours in psychology or permission of instructorA course that examines the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeuticmethods applicable to the major psychological disorders. Emphasis is placed on beingable to differentiate one disorder from the other.PSYC 6311 Addictions and Compulsive DisordersThis course examines a variety of models for the etiology and treatment of addictionswith an emphasis on the biopsychosocial perspective. Students are encouraged tointegrate empirically based intervention into Christian counseling settings.PSYC 6315 Christian Integration Seminar IIPrerequisites: PSYC 5315 and at least 21 hours completed since taking PSYC 5315or permission of the instructorThis course is an advanced survey course in the field of Christian Counseling. Studentswill learn how to apply the prominent theories that form the basis of Christian Counselingand develop a working knowledge of the special ethical and cultural considerationsunique to the Christian counselor.340 / Courses