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College of Graduate and Professional Studies Course descriptionsCollege of Graduate andProfessional StudiesnOn-CrediT WOrKShOPS and FieLd PLaCeMenTSPSY 9000 Child abuse assessment, reporting, andTreatment 0This workshop covers the following topics: recognizing andassessing physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect; legaldefinitions of child abuse; legal reporting requirements and process;crisis intervention for the victim, families, and abusers;cross-cultural concerns; counter-transference issues; andcommunity resources. It meets the requirement of AB141 for sevenhours of training for MFT licensure and must be taken prior to thebeginning of field placement. Prerequisite: PSy 5635.PSY 9001 diversity awareness 0In this workshop, students engage in activities and discussionsdesigned to increase awareness of diversity issues on the personal,social, professional, and systems levels. It is intended to be taken inthe first course of study and is a prerequisite to PSy5620. It isintended to be taken in the first quarter of program. Must becompleted prior to enrollment in PSy 5620 and PSy 5249 or PSy5260 Field Practicum.PSY 9007 School-Based Counseling ProgramWorkshop 0This workshop is taken prior to a student’s beginning a school basedpracticum. Students will be oriented to the organization anddynamics of working in school based setting. The politics ofworkings with children and adolescents in the schools will beaddressed including the legal and ethical issues inherent in theschools. Training will be conducted regarding consultation with theschool personnel and parents. Information regarding assessmentand treatment planning in the school system will be conducted.Introduction into the specialized record keeping and procedures ofthe school based program will be implemented.PSY 9008 aging and Long-Term Care Workshop 0This course offers an overview of mental health issues for olderadults. Differential diagnosis of dementia from depression alongwith the impact of retirement, altered family roles, decline in socialand economic status, and increased disability. The psy chological,social, and financial aspects of long-term care are discussed.Psychodynamic treatment strategies focus on maxi mizing qualityof life and functional capacity for the elderly client, and facilitatingcollaboration with family, medical personnel, and caregivers. Thiscourse satisfies the BBS requirement for persons who begangraduate studies on or after January 1, 2004 to complete a minimumof ten hours of coursework in aging and long-term care forCalifornia licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist.Recommended in Phase III.PSY 9010 issues with hiV and aidS 0This course covers the current medical, psychosocial, and mentalhealth needs of clients living with HIv/AIDS, as well as familymembers, intimate partners, and caretakers. Specific concernsaddressed include working with chemically addicted clients,cultural diversity issues including racial and sexual minority clients,legal issues, self-of-therapist issues, and effective models for servicedelivery and care. Family dynamics that impede or supporttreatment compliance are included. This course satisfies the BBSrequirement for Marriage and Family therapists to complete acourse at least seven hours in length that covers the characteristicsand methods of assessment and treatment of people living with HIvand AIDS.PSY 9075 Personal Psychotherapy 0Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their personaldevelopment and knowledge of self and to become sensitive to theimpact that they have on those around them. Consequently, andconsistent with the BBS guidelines for MFT and PCC training, thereis a non-credit requirement for at minimum of 50 hours of personal(individual, couple, family, or group) psychotherapy. Studentsregister in the quarter they will complete the requirement or later.Further guidelines are available at the College of Graduate andProfessional Studies office.PSY 9090 Master’s Written examination 0Comprehensive written examination covering material of Phase Ito be taken during the first or second quarter of filed working PhaseII. Further guidelines are available in the Graduate Psychologyoffice. The written examination must be passed before advancingto Phase III of the program. Prerequisites: PSy 5154, PSy 5304, PSy5404, PSy 5620, PSy 5434, PSy 5250 or PSy 5261.PSY 9091 Master’s Oral examination 0Comprehensive oral examination covering material in all phases ofthe program to be taken in Phase III during the fifth or sixth quarterof practicum. Further guidelines available in the College of Graduateand Professional Studies office.PSY 9100 Professional development: Post-Master’sPreparation 0This meeting formalizes the preparation of paperwork that must beprocessed as students complete field placement and change fromtrainee to intern upon graduation. This meeting allows students toreflect upon and bring closure to their graduate experience as theyprepare for their futures as practitioners.SOMaTiC PSYChOLOGY [SPC] CoursesSPC 5000 introduction to Somatic PsychologyProgram 0This is a required, no-cost, no-credit course for all students enteringthe Somatic Psychology program. Taken during the student’s firstquarter, this course will orient students to program standards andprocedures and provide other information that students will needto complete their program.SPC 5004–06 Group Process a–C 2/2/2Using traditional, holistic, and somatic group therapy techniques,students examine and work with their own and others’ feelings,motivations, and patterns of communication and behavior in agroup context. Through class participation, students experience andlearn group theory and group facilitation skills. This class must betaken in three consecutive quarters.156 College of Graduate and Professional Studies JOHN F. KENNEDy UNIvERSITy