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Psychology Courses

PSY 502 Research Methods in Counseling (3)
Examines qualitative and quantitative research methods used in counseling and marriage and family therapy. Includes experimental and descriptive approaches, single and multiple subject designs, outcomes assessment, and program evaluation. (For MFCT and Counseling Concentration students only.)

PSY 506 Human Sexuality (1 or 3*)
Reviews theories of sexual development and treatment of sexual dysfunction from physiological, psychological, and family systems perspectives. ForMFCT students only. Prereqs.: 516,517. NCh.

PSY 507 Human Development (3)
Reviews developmental physiology, social-psychological factors in personality development, behavior patterns, and interactional capacity through life-cycle stages. Also EDUC 550.

PSY509 Psychological Testing (2)
Reviews theories and applications of commonly used psychological tests for family and individual assessment. For MFCT and Counseling concentration students only. Prereq.: PSY 512, 518. NCh.

PSY510 Applied Personality Theory (2)
Reviews application of select personality theories to the normal personality and problems that can develop. Focuses on non-clinical issues and problems. Covers some aspects of DSM. For counseling concentration students.

PSY511 Analysis of Family Crisis
Reviews various family crises and life cycle events, which marriage and family therapists encounter with families and couples.

PSY 512 Clinical Psychopathology* (3)
Reviews etiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of specific clinical disorders, their relevance to counseling, and dysfunctions within material and family relationships. Applies current DSM for marriage and family therapists. For MFCT and Counseling concentration students only. NCh

PSY513 Behavior Therapy (1 or 3*)
Principles of learning and conditioning and their application in changing maladaptive behavior.

PSY514 Career Development (3).
See EDUC 565

PSY515 Higher Education (2)
Reviews application of counseling skills to varying roles and functions of counselors in higher education setting. Prereqs.: PSY 516, 517.

PSY516 Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)
Reviews family systems, psychological and medical paradigms of counseling theories, and techniques associated with these theoretical orientations. For MFCT and Counseling concentration students only. NCh

PSY 517 Counseling Skills and Process (3)
Reviews phases and stages of the counseling process and the development of micro-counseling skills. Prereq.: PSY516 NCh.

PSY518 Family Therapy (3)
Reviews theories and techniques of family therapy from a family systems perspective and applies them to diverse family systems, populations, and cultural settings. For MFCT students only. Prereq.: Psy 516, 517. NCh

PSY519 Couples Therapy (2)
Reviews theories and techniques of couple therapy from a family systems perspective. Reviews developmental patterns and diverse types of couple relationships. For MFCT students only. Prereq.: PSY516, 517, 518. NCh.

PSY520 Counseling Adults (1 or 3)
Theories techniques, and strategies for counseling adults and the elderly.

PSY521 Child Therapy(2)
Reviews theories and techniques of child therapy. Includes practical applications, demonstrations, and case studies. For MFCT students only. Prereq.: PSY 516. PSY517 recommended.

PSY522 Group Counseling (3)
Reviews theories and techniques of group counseling and their applications for individual, family, and couple groups. Includes in-class group experience. Prereq.: PSY516, 517. NCh.

PSY 523 Cross Cultural Relationships (3)
Examines culture-specific and cultural-general content and skills, cultural miscommunications, ethnic identity issues, and majority-minority interpersonal relationships in professional settings. Explores cultural self-awareness, self-identity, and beliefs. NCh

PSY 527 Professionalism, Ethics, and Law in Counseling (2)
Reviews current professional issues, laws, legal systems, and ethical guidelines relevant to counseling and marriage and family therapists. Develops professional awareness and identify. For MFCT and Counseling concentration students only. NCh.

PSY528 Substance Abuse Counseling (2 or 3)
Reviews etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various types of substance abuse, including alcohol, prescription medications, and controlled substances. Addresses impact of substance use and abuse on individuals, families, couples, and special populations. NCh.

PSY530 Violence and Abuse in Family Systems (2)
Reviews historical, psychological, and family systems' perspectives on domestic violence, physical and sexual child abuse and neglect, and other patterns of familial violence. Examines diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies NCh.

PSY534 Psychopharmacology (2)
Examines the use of psychotropic medications in the treatment of various psychological disorders. Emphasizes psychotherapist's role and the interaction with psychotherapy. Prereqs.: PSY501 or 512; 516; 517.

PSY580 Supervised Fieldwork in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy 1 (3)
Approved placements in marriage and family therapy professional settings. Acquisition and application of advanced theories and techniques of marriage and family therapy. Requires a specific amount of supervised experience. For MFCT students only. Prereqs.: PSY 512, 516, 517, 527 and instructor approval. NCh.

PSY581 Supervised Fieldwork in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy II (3)
Continuation of 580 for MFCT students only. Prereqs.: PSY580 and instructor approval. NCh.

PSY582 Supervised Fieldwork in Counseling (3)
Approved placements in professional counseling settings. Counseling concentration students only. Prereqs.: PSY510 or 512; 516; 517; 527 and instructor approval.

PSY590 Selected Topics (1-3)
Selected topics in counseling and marriage and family therapy. May be repeated for different topics.

PSY594 Thesis (2)
Includes an original investigation conducted under the direction of a three member committee, Prereq.: approval of program chair, department, and Graduate Office. CRD/NCR only.

* PSY 595 Competency Exam: (0)
Verification of the student's competence in the subject matter of required courses.

PSY596 Graduate Seminar (2)
Culminating activity for MFCT and Counseling concentration students. Design and completion of topic in student's area of professional interest and expertise Prereqs.: PSY502 and Advanced Standing NCh