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RSPY 501 - Introduction to Psychotherapy Credits 1-2 An introduction to the theory and techniques of psychotherapy. Includes an emphasis on the relationship between models of psychopathology and psychotherapy, an overview of various approaches to psychotherapy, and a discussion of foundational therapeutic techniques. Notes: Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 502 - Advanced Statistics Credits 3 Concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and interpretation of clinical and research data. Lecture and laboratory descriptive and inferential statistics. Major topics include correlation, multiple regression, tests of significance and analysis of variance. Instruction assumes undergraduate background in statistics. Notes: Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. This graduate level course may be taken by senior psychology majors with consent of the departmental chair obtained through a permission request form from the Psychology Department (see PSYC 420). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 506 - Program Evaluation and Consultation Credits 3 This course will provide an overview of the processes involved in program evaluation and consultation. The competency of consultation will be defined, and application of consultation processes across organizational settings will be explored. Specific focus will be given to the process of consultation separate from that which occurs within the clinical therapeutic/assessment context. For the purpose of this course, program evaluation is understood as an application of the consultation competency. Specific foci will include an examination of the types of evaluations, methodology involved, outcomes, and communication of findings. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 515 - Introduction to Psychopathology Credits 3 This course provides a comprehensive study of the current Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This includes training in diagnosis, and the various psychopathological processes covered in the DSM, as well as honing diagnostic ability and familiarizing students with a range of psychopathology. Notes: Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 530 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits 2 An overview of the history of psychology and classical systems in psychology. The class also considers issues in the philosophy of science relevant to psychological systems, research, theory, and practice. Notes: Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. This graduate level course may be taken by senior psychology majors with consent of the departmental chair obtained through a permission request form from the Psychology Department (see PSYC 440). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
RSPY 561 - History of Psychoanalytic Thought Credits 2 This course will provide an overview of psychoanalytic theory in order to provide students a foundation for understanding contemporary relational psychodynamic therapies. The course will review Freud's drive/ structure model and its developments in Ego Psychology as the historical backdrop for understanding the relational/structure model that emerged in the 1930s and 40s. the course will focus on two theoretical lines that developed out of classical psychoanalysis within the relational/structure model: interpersonal and object relations theories, and attachment theory. the course will trace the development of both of these lines of thought with special attention being given to contemporary relational psychoanalysis and attachment-based psychoanalytic therapy. Clinical applications of the various theories will be discussed throughout the course. Notes: Required of Ph.D., Psy.D. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 601 - Research Design Credits 3 Covers the design and analysis of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. Basic principles of sampling, measurement, design validity, reliability, multivariate analysis, and research ethics are presented. The role of research as it pertains to evidence based practice in clinical psychology and in the integration of psychology and theology are explored. Lecture/Lab Hours: A 0-credit lab component is required for Ph.D. students. Notes: Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: RSPY 502. Restrictions: Must be a Major in Clinical Psychology (RSDR) or a Major in Clinical Psychology (RSDP); and Rosemead Sch of Psychology; Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 603 - Cognitive-Affective Aspects of Behavior Credits 2-3 Presents an overview of cognition and emotion in relation to human functioning. All topics will be covered from the perspective of recent empirical research in the areas of cognitive and affective neuroscience, and will include an integration of cognitive processes with emotional functioning and regulation. Topics include, but are not limited to the social and affective influences on perception, attention, memory, and vision as well as complex cognitive skills such as language, reasoning, and problem solving. Application to clinical practice is discussed when appropriate. Notes: Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 605 - Psychology of Religion Credits 2-3 A survey of the psychology of religion research emphasizing both content and methodological issues. Topics covered include religiosity and mental health, measures of religiosity, religious development, correlates of religiosity and psychological aspects of conversion and other religious experiences. Notes: Elective. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level. RSPY 607 - Biological Aspects of Behavior Credits 3 Examines the anatomy and function of the nervous system with special emphasis on brain neurotransmitters and hormones, reproductive behavior, sensory and motor functions, brain development and change, language, arousal and sleep, emotion, and emotional and neurological disorders. Current research methods pertaining to the above topics are included in the course materials. Notes: Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
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