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overview of treatments of major mental disorders
is presented. Prerequisites: APPL 605
and APPL 606 or equivalent. Lab foe may be
required.
APPL 619 Psychological Assessment (3)
Examines the rationale and validity of the
more popular intelligence tests, projective
measures, interest inventories, and personality
measures currently in use. Focus also
includes professional and ethical responsibilities
associated with the assessment
process, and provides familiarity with
administration and interpretation procedures.
Prerequisite: APPL 610 and either
APPL 608 or an undergraduate Tests and
Measurements course. Lab foe may be
required.
APPL 620 Introduction to Clinical
Neuropsychology (3) A survey of basic
clinical neuropsychology, focusing on the
psychometric foundations of different diagnoses
based on the clinical presentation of
human brain dysfunction. Discusses cognitive,
behavioral, emotional and social
symptoms of the major neuropsychological
disorders. Issues of assessment in impaired
populations are addressed, including the
provision of effective psychological services
to the neuropsychologically impaired individual.
APPL 621 Substance Abuse Counseling
(3) A review of current literature regarding
the prevalence, etiology, physiology, psychology,
risk factors, and social phenomena
associated with substance (including alcohol)
abuse and dependence. Emphasizes
contemporary and traditional trearment
methods employed by outpatient clinics
and inpatient units. Prerequisite: APPL
606.
APPL 622 Group Counseling (3) An
introduction into the theory and practice
of group psychotherapy, including consideration
of history and theory, as well as
practical considerations and clinical techniques.
Ethical considerations for therapists
who lead groups are discussed. An experiential
component may be incorporated into
the class periods. Prerequisite: APPL 606.
APPL 623 Career Counseling (3)
Introduces the primary theories that
explain how individuals make career
choices, and specific strategies the counselor
can use to help the client make
informed career choices. Students gain
exposure to specific instruments designed
to assist in career decisions. Prerequisite:
APPL 606. Lab foe may be required.
APPL 624 Psychology and the Law (3)
The application of the fundamental principles
of psychology to facets of the legal system,
including an overview of the field as
well as specialized topics such as competency,
commitment, psychology of juries,
and the psychology of evidence. Emphasis
on current newsworthy topics as well as
rapidly changing controversial issues and
ethical considerations.
APPL 625 Multicultural Counseling (3)
Explores the impact of social and cultural
norms on several groups in the population,
with emphasis on aging, ethnicity, gender
issues and psycho-sexual orientation.
Cultural differences and their impact on
the counseling relationship are examined.
Prerequisites: APPL 605 and APPL 606.
APPL 626 Family Therapy (3) Presents
an overview of various family therapy theories
and techniques including sysrems theory.
An integration of these techniques into
the therapy process with couples and families
will be explored. Special attention is
given to specific issues such as the impact
of gender and ethnicity on a family therapeutic
intervention. Sexual issues in a marriage/family
context are examined.
Prerequisite: APPL 606
APPL 629 Special Topics: Topics in
Counseling (3) The theoretical assumptions,
techniques, and effectiveness ofinterventions
associated with behavioral and
psychological problems of the aged, alco­
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