RSLB 702 - Principles & Practices in Case Supervision I A seminar in case supervision. Students are responsible for supervising the professional experiences of less advanced students. Prerequisite(s): Admission to doctoral studies. Note(s): This course or RSPY 713 is required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Unit(s): 2. RSLB 703 - Principles & Practices in Case Supervision II Continuation of RSLB 702. Prerequisite(s): RSLB 702. Note(s): Elective. Unit(s): 1 - 3. RSLB 705 - Brief Psychotherapies Models and approaches in brief interventions with special attention to crisis intervention. Theorists include Mann, Sifneos, Malan and This course will present a cognitive behavioral model of treatment for depression, anxiety, and the personality disorders. The theories of Aaron T. Beck, Donald Meichenbaum and Christine Padesky will be considered. Students will learn how to apply this approach with individuals and with couples. Prerequisite(s): RSPY 603. Note(s): Elective. Unit(s): 3. RSLB 715 - Current Psychotherapies This course focuses each time it is offered on a specific therapy not regularly included in Rosemead ΚΌ s curriculum. Teaching personnel are drawn from the professional community of active practitioners of the specific modality to be considered. Note(s): May be retaken for credit. Elective. Unit(s): 3. RSLB 717 - Gestalt Psychotherapy The focus of this course will present the theory and application of Gestalt therapy for use with individuals and groups. This therapy, created by Perls and developed by Zinker & Polster, focuses on personal growth and self-actualization. Note(s): Elective. Unit(s): 3. RSLB 718 - Advanced Gestalt This course is open to students who have completed RSLB 717 and focuses on the application of Gestalt therapy and techniques to group psychotherapy. Enrollment is limited. Note(s): Elective. Unit(s): 3. RSPY 501 - Introduction to Psychotherapy Davanloo. Note(s): Elective. Unit(s): 3. RSLB 707 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy 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. Note(s): Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Unit(s): 2. RSPY 502 - Advanced Statistics 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 and regression, tests of significance and introduction to analysis of variance. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches are covered. Instruction assumes undergraduate background in statistics. Note(s): 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). Unit(s): 3. RSPY 515 - Introduction to Psychopathology 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. Note(s): Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Unit(s): 3.
RSPY 530 - History & Systems of Psychology 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. Note(s): 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). Unit(s): 2 - 3. RSPY 561 - History of Psychoanalytic Thought 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. Note(s): Required of Ph.D., Psy.D. Unit(s): 2. RSPY 601 - Research Design Covers the design and analysis of experimental and non- experimental research. Basic principles of sampling, measurement, design validity, analysis, and research ethics are presented. Designs using multivariate approaches are also discussed. Definition and examples of qualitative research models are also presented. The role of research in clinical psychology and in the integration of psychology and theology are explored. A one-unit lab component is required for Ph.D. students. Prerequisite(s): RSPY 502. Note(s): Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Unit(s): 3. RSPY 603 - Cognitive-Affective Aspects of Behavior Presents an overview of cognition and emotion in relation to human functioning. All topics will be covered from the perspective of recent advances in cognitive neuroscience. Topics include, but are not limited to 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. Note(s): Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Unit(s): 3. RSPY 605 - Psychology of Religion 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. Note(s): Elective. Unit(s): 2 - 3. RSPY 607 - Biological Aspects of Behavior 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. Note(s): Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Unit(s): 3. RSPY 608 - Social Psychology Problems and theories of the person in the social context, including person perception, interpersonal relations, role formation and differentiation, attitude formation, maintenance and change. Note(s): Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Unit(s): 3.
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