PSY 603 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND PSYCHO THERAPY (3) An introduction to psychopathology as it relates to an understanding of the basic interviewing process. An introduction to different models of intervention applied in professional psychology, with an emphasis upon interpersonal constructs and upon techniques which cut across various schools of thought. (Required.) PSY 610 DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (2) An assessment of the cognitive and affective meanings which children and adolescents attribute to religious concepts, practices, and experiences, and their changes in meaning during the course of individual development. The biblical perspective of religious development is also examined. May also be taken for integration credit as PTI 731. (Elective.) PSY 611 RESEARCH IN RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR (2) A survey of the research literature on religious behavior. Representative empirical studies dealing with several dimensions and correlates of religious behavior will be examined. May also be taken for integration credit as PTI 732. (Elective.) PSY 618 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH I: COMMUNITY SYSTEMS AND RE SOURCES (3) A study of systems theory with a focus on communities, schools, health agencies, governmental human service agencies, churches, and families. Pro vides a conceptual basis for understanding the interactions among individuals and systems. Practical applications include knowing how to enter systems and maximizing available resources for clients, particularly those who are disad vantaged or handicapped. (Elective.) PSY 619 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH II: PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL/ PREVENTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY MODELS (3) The course focuses on the development of psychoeducational approaches aimed at prevention of emotional difficulties or early secondary intervention of difficulties. Interventions suitable at strategic developmental phases or critical situations. The student will be asked to develop a seminar or workshop, deliver it to a suitable population, and evaluate its effectiveness. (Elective.) PSY 620 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH III: CONSULTATION METHODS (3) Theory and practice of the consultative relationship. Each student would be expected to develop a consultative relationship within a school, church, agency, mental health center, or hospital over the course of the semester. (Elective.)
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