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ment. Psychodynamic, humanistic, and
cognitive-behavioral models are emphasized;
some discussion of treatment implications
related to each therapy.
APPL 606 Basic Counseling Techniques
(3) Basic skills and techniques required for
conducting counseling sessions. Listening
skills, initial interviewing, taking case histories,
etc., are explored. Basically experiential
in nature with students practicing and evaluating
counseling styles and abilities, and
participating in varied classroom activities
such as mock counseling interviews. Lab
fee may be required.
APPL 607 Behavioral Medicine (3) An
examination of theory and practice in the
field of behavioral medicine, emphasizing
the role of mind-body interaction in physical
health and illness as well as approaches
to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
physical disease and psychophysiological
dysfunction. Topics include doctor-patient
communication, specific physical conditions,
modification of health behavior, and
coping strategies.
APPL 608 Applied Assessment
Procedures (3) An exploration ofcurrent
procedures employed in the evaluation of
behavior. Attention to the observation and
interpretation of behavioral information
and its relationship to choice ofassessment
procedures. Representative measures of
intelligence, achievement, aptitude, personality,
and psychological motor functioning
are reviewed. Lab fee may be required.
APPL 610 Psychopathology and
Diagnosis (3) Problems in the epidemiology,
diagnosis and treatment of behavior
disorders. Major attention is given to
changing applied and theoretical perspectives
in the light ofcontemporary research
methodologies and findings.
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APPL 612 Human Relations (3) An
examination of human interactions in work
settings that impact individual mental
health and organizational health and productivity.
Emphasis on preventing and
intervening to reduce stress, frustration,
conflict and violence, sexual harassment,
and other social problems in the workplace
by applying research in emotional intelligence,
personality, social perception, communication,
persuasion, and teamwork.
APPL 613 Human Development (3)
A survey of the biological, psychological,
and social changes that accompany the
developmental process. Includes a study of
the physical, intellectual, emotional, and
social development of the individual from
conception to death, with special emphasis
on adulthood.
APPL 614 Ethical, Historical, and Social
Foundations (3) Covers material for three
competency areas within the basic fields of
psychology that are considered essential at
the master's level. Primary focus is on the
basic theories, findings and their relevance
to fields ofapplied psychology. Topics covered
are: history and systems of psychology,
social psychology, and ethical concerns of
psychologists.
APPL 615 Cognitive and Psychological
Foundations (3) Covers material for three
competency areas within the basic fields of
psychology that are considered essential at
the master's level. Topics include biological
bases of behavior, learning theories, and
cognition.
APPL 616 Advance Treatment
Techniques (3) Acquaints students with
specialized skills and treatments beyond the
basic counseling techniques. Counseling
techniques and treatments needed for specific
populations and problem areas are
discussed. Marital counseling, family counseling,
sexual disorders, and crisis intervention
are some of the areas of focus. An