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Graduate School of Professional Psychologytion to issues of culture, power, and oppression. This class alsoprepares students for their clinical proficiency exam. Prerequisite:PSD 7135.PSD 7245 Contemporary Issues inProfessional _____________________________________________________________________Psychology 1This component of the third-year IPS examines the increasinglycomplex interplay of legal, ethical, social, and other concernsencountered in the practice of professional psychology. Issues ofdiversity are highlighted. Questions, concerns, and case examplesfrom year three practica experiences will be explored in depth.Microanalysis of case problems will be a central feature ofthis year’s seminar as students fine tune their clinical skills andinterests. Prerequisites: PSD 7146 and PSD 7147.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7250 Research Methods and Statistics II 3This course is designed to provide students with knowledge ofinferential statistics through two-way ANOVA and post hocanalysis with an introduction to selected multivariate techniques.Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding and appropriateuse of statistics including knowledge of assumptions and limitationsof specific techniques. Critical review of published empiricalliterature and critique of culturally appropriate analysis and interpretationis an integral part of the course. Students are introducedto the dissertation process and are guided to begin formulating adissertation research question. Prerequisite: PSD 7151.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7251 Qualitative Research: Critical Review 3Responding to the program’s mission of applied, socially relevant,and culturally congruent research, this course covers major qualitativeapproaches to research and data analysis and the developmentof critical thinking skills. Skills will be used to assess therelevance, appropriateness, and utility of various methods withregard to specific research questions, populations, and socialcontexts. Prerequisite: PSD 7250.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7252 Clinical Dissertation Proposal I 2This course is designed to begin the dissertation process,determine an area of interest, develop a review of the literature,determine an appropriate research design and choice of methodology(quantitative/qualitative), create a prospectus, and begin theprocess of developing a dissertation committee. Prerequisite: PSD7251.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7253A–B Clinical Dissertation Proposal II 2/1.5This course is designed to assist students in completing literaturereviews, obtain a dissertation committee, and develop an appropriatelydetailed methodology section for their projects. Separatequalitative and quantitative methodology sections are provided.Students who began in fall 2006 or prior take PSD 7253A for twounits. All others take PSD 7253B for 1.5 units. Prerequisite: PSD7252.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7254A–B Clinical Dissertation Proposal III 2/1.5This course designed to assist students in completing the dissertationproposal. Quantitative and qualitative sections will be offered.It is anticipated that by the end of this quarter, students will havesuccessfully defended their dissertation proposals. Students whobegan prior to fall 2006 take PSD 7254A for two units. All otherstake PSD 7254B for 1.5 units. Prerequisite: PSD 7253.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7302 Dissertation Completion 0–0.5Following successful oral defense of the dissertation proposal, eachstudent enrolls in PSD 7302 until completion of the dissertation.Students work independently under the direction of theirdissertation committees with assistance from research facultyuntil successful final defense of the dissertation project. Coursemay be repeated for credit three times. After three repetitions,students must continue to enroll in PSD 7302 to completion ofdissertation project. A maximum of 1.5 units will apply towardthe degree program. (Students who began prior to fall 2006 maketake PSD 7302 four times for credit.) Prerequisite: PSD 7253 andPSD 7254.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7309 Topics in Doctoral Psychology 1–3Various elective courses are taught according to student andfaculty interest. For example, lesbian, gay, and bisexual issuesin psychotherapy; multicultural consultation; and psychology oftrauma.PSD 7330 Case Management andClinical _____________________________________________________________________Interventions 0–3Review of psychological states and psychopathology issues forculturally diverse clients through a survey of literature and casepresentations.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7400 Internship 4.5–9Students will apply for approved internship sites anywhere in thecountry that are consistent with their individual interests, trainingneeds, and professional goals. Students will build competency inthe diverse clinical skills required of a professional psychologist.Students are required to complete either one full-time, yearlonginternship or two-half-time, yearlong internships completed overtwo years’ time.PSD 7601 Internship Application andInterview _____________________________________________________________________Process 0This is not a course of study but, rather, is required meetings withthe training office to inform students and answer questionsregarding the application and interview process for internshipsPSD _____________________________________________________________________7602 Summer Field Placement 0Summer field placement.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7604 Summer Internship Placement 0For half-time internship students who either need to finish hoursor attend early orientation.PSD _____________________________________________________________________7995 Independent Study 1–4Allows for individual study in a special interest area not offered asa regular course. To be arranged with consent of instructor andapproval of the program director.Graduate School ofProfessional PsychologyJohn F. Kennedy UniversityGraduate School of Professional Psychology 187