Catalog 73 - National University

Course DescriptionsPSY 444: Wellness and Peak Performance(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)The role of wellness and peak performance in athleticperformance. Topics include fitness, physiology,weight management, stress management, personality,self-esteem, and motivation.PSY 445: Applied Sport Psychology(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Examination of the application of psychological theoriesand research to sports and exercise behaviors.Case studies from a variety of sports will beexplored to develop a set of psychological skills thatcan be applied across sports.PSY 446: Positive Psychology(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Historical development of positive psychology andits applications to the practice of wellness, health,and peak performance. Topics include self-esteem,relationship building, happiness, and mindfulness.PSY 448: History of Sport & Psychology(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Interrelated historical development of psychology,applied psychology, and sport psychology. Topicsinclude the role of the scientific method and appliedmethods in research and practice, the role of culturein sport and sport psychology, the history of sports,and current trends in sport and applied psychology.PSY 449: Group Dynamics in Sport(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Group dynamics in team sports and coaching relationships.Topics include the use of self in groups,leadership styles in the team setting, features of asuccessful group or team environment, and the roleof motivation in team sports.PSY 460: Introduction to Addictive Disorders(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)An overview of the nature of addictive disorders,including the various theories regarding etiology,development and psychopathology of such disorders.Also covers the etiology, diagnosis, assessmentand treatment of compulsive gambling and nicotineaddiction.PSY 480: Senior Project(Two-month, 4.5-unit course)(Prerequisite: Completion of all other core courses)Development of a major cumulative paper integratingwhat students have learned in the program withan applied area of student interest. Covers empiricalor theoretical study of specific topics in psychologywith an emphasis on independent and creativeactivity. Students meet in seminar format to presentwork in progress for discussion.PSY 485 Sport Psychology Sr. Project (two-monthcourse)(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, PSY 100 and at least 10courses completed in Major)A two-month course in applied sport and peak performancepsychology. An applied exploration ofhow the mind influences performance in sports,business, health, and wellness. Students will usereal-world experiences as a laboratory for understanding,developing, and advancing the principlesof applied sport psychology.PSY 491: Guided Study for Honors Students(Two-month, 4.5 quarter units)(Prerequisites: Completion of core courses with a GPA of3.75 or higher, and the approval of the Department)In this capstone course students will design aresearch project under the direction and supervisionof a faculty member. The research project willinclude data gathering, data analysis and interpretationof data and will be written in APA style and format.Grading is H, S, or U only.418PSY 623A: Clinical Assessment IPSY 623B: Clinical Assessment II(Prerequisite: PSY 623A)Explores the realm of mental illness from the perspectivesof etiology, diagnosis, classification andtreatment. Covers relevant contextual issues oftenconsidered to be related to etiology and treatment.These include neurobiology, culture, family anddevelopment. Also covers post-modern considerationsregarding pathology and treatment.These two courses introduce students to central featuresof psychotherapy and assessment, with a particularfocus on adult psychotherapy. Students areexpected to acquire and practice knowledge andskills related to development of a good therapeuticrelationship; assessment, including DSM diagnosesand case formulation; treatment planning whichlinks case formulation, theory, and clinical researchoutcomes to the methods and goals of psychotherapy;and the therapist’s role in promoting communication,insight, and behavior change within the therapeuticsetting.PSY 624: Assessment Techniques for MFTAcquaints students with the various informationgatheringtechniques used in clinical practice for thepurposes of diagnosis and treatment planning.Emphasizes building conceptual and practicalbridges between initial presenting symptoms, diagnosisand treatment planning.PSY 626: Human Sexuality in PsychotherapyAn exploration of human anatomy, physiology, sexualresponse cycle and the current theories and techniquesused to treat sexual dysfunction. Providesstudents an opportunity to develop skills with thesetechniques and confront personal biases. Coversissues such as lifestyle, gender choice, gender roles,stereotyping, religion, contraception, HIV, AIDS andphysical challenges.PSY 627: Legal and Ethical Issues for MFTAn examination of the professional laws and ethicspertaining to the practice psychotherapy and thecontent of these legal and ethical codes, the meaningof these tenets and the underlying principlesinvolved.PSY 628: Group TherapyA comprehensive study of the major approaches,techniques and interventions used in group psychotherapy.Also emphasizes dynamics of groupprocess including the types, stages and formation ofgroups.PSY 629A: Adult DevelopmentAn opportunity to examine major topics in adultdevelopment and aging as they relate to the practiceof psychotherapy. Includes developmental challengesand tasks unique to adult life, theories whichassist in understanding the adult experience, issuesrelated to work and career and the impact aging hason individuals and society.PSY 631A: Counseling Practicum IA focus on integrating and applying the full range oftheoretical models used in individual, couples andfamily psychotherapy. Students gain practical experiencewith both process and content issues throughin-class role playing and demonstrations and receiveboth instructor and peer feedback. Grading is S or Uonly.PSY 631B: Counseling Practicum II(Prerequisite: PSY 631A)A two-part field practicum in which students workas MFT trainees under the supervision of a licensedtherapist. Students also participate in an academicseminar at the University. Students select anapproved practicum site and accumulate 200 hoursof psychotherapy experience that includes 150 hoursof face-to-face work with clients during a six-monthperiod. Regular course work continues during thisperiod. The academic seminar meets two hours perweek and runs concurrently with onsite work.Seminar work focuses on professional and trainingissues, including process issues, case conceptualization,oral, written and videotaped presentations andintegration of relevant research. onsite psychotherapyand supervision hours can be used as partial fulfillmentof MFT licensing hours. Grading is H, S, orU only. This six-month seminar may meet in the lateafternoon outside of regular class hours.PSY 631C: Practicum for MFT Trainees II(4 quarter units)A field practicum where students work as MFTtrainees at an approved practicum site, under thesupervision of a licensed therapist who meets theNevada State Board of Examiners for MFT andAAMFT requirements for clinical supervisors.Students must also participate in an academic seminarat the University. They must complete 100 hoursof psychotherapy experience, which includes 75hours of face-to-face work with clients over a minimumof three months. The academic seminar meetsfor 12 two-hour sessions and runs concurrently withthe field work. Seminar work focuses on professionaland training issues, including case conceptualizationand oral, written, and /or videotaped presentationsand integration of relevant research. Grading ison a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This threemonthseminar may meet in the late afternoon outsideof regular class hours.PSY 631D: Practicum for MFT Trainees III(4 quarter units)A field practicum where students work as MFTtrainees at an approved practicum site, under thesupervision of a licensed therapist who meets theNevada State Board of Examiners for MFT andAAMFT requirements for clinical supervisors.Students must also participate in an academic seminarat the University. They must complete 100 hoursof psychotherapy experience, which includes 75hours of face-to-face work with clients over a minimumof three months. The academic seminar meetsfor 12 two-hour sessions and runs concurrently withthe field work. Seminar work focuses on professionaland training issues, including case conceptualizationand oral, written, and /or videotaped presentationsand integration of relevant research. Grading ison a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This threemonthseminar may meet in the late afternoon outsideof regular class hoursPSY 632A: Family TherapyPart one of a two part sequence. Part one of thesequence is designed to provide a comprehensivelook at the theories, strategies, techniques, problemsand critical issues involved in working with families.This course will provide an historical overviewand a focus on theoretical approaches to the treatmentof families. Teaching strategies for this coursewill include lectures, demonstrations, discussions,videotapes and role plays. Course is eligible for anIn Progress (IP) grade.PSY 632B: Couples Therapy(Prerequisite: PSY 632A)Part two of a two part sequence. Part two of thesequence is designed to provide a comprehensivelook at the theories, strategies, techniques, problemsand critical issues involved in working with couples.This course will provide a historical overview of themajor perspectives in the treatment of couples, a surveyof recent research on marriage and marital therapy,and a focus on major approaches to the treatmentof both married and unmarried couples.Teaching strategies for this course will include lec-