Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
RSPY 682 - Pre-practicum II The second of a two-course sequence designed to facilitate the development of empathic listening, interpersonal skills and basic therapeutic techniques. During this course, direct observation and videotaping of the student’s first clinical practicum in the University’s counseling center are utilized to provide a closely supervised introduction to the therapeutic process. Prerequisite(s): RSPY 681. Corequisite(s): RSTP 500. Note(s): This course or RSPY 680 required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 2. RSPY 688 - Practicum Consultation This course is designed to provide peer and faculty consultation to students in their first practicum placements - school settings at which students provide educational/psychological assessments. Consultation groups consist of 6-8 students meeting weekly with a faculty member. Feedback is given about students’ assessments to promote knowledge and skills in ethics awareness, understanding of and synthesis of data, professional presentations in written and oral formats, awareness of cultural and diversity issues relevant to cases, adherence to evidence based assessment practices, and the students’ openness to feedback. Small group consultation coordinated by Director of Clinical Training. Corequisite(s): RSPY 689 or RSPY 691 or RSPY 692 or RSPY 693 or RSPY 694 or RSPY 695 or RSPY 696 or RSPY 697 or RSPY 698 or RSPY 699. Note(s): This course must be taken concurrently with all practica (RSPY 689, 691-699). Required of Ph.D., Psy.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. RSPY 689 - Practicum Continuous Enrollment Students continuing a Fall or Spring practicum through Interterm or Summer will register for this 0-credit course. Registration in a Fall or Spring practicum and RSPY 688 is required. Prerequisite(s): RSPY 691. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. RSPY 691 - Practicum I Supervised clinical experiences including diagnostic and therapeutic activities with inpatient and outpatient clientele. Hospitals, private and public clinics, mental health organizations and schools and college counseling centers are utilized. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RSPY 680 or 682. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): RSPY 691-694 required for Ph.D.; RSPY 691-696 required for Psy.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 692 - Practicum II Supervised clinical experiences including diagnostic and therapeutic activities with inpatient and outpatient clientele. Hospitals, private and public clinics, mental health organizations and schools and college counseling centers are utilized. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RSPY 680 or 682. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): RSPY 691-694 required for Ph.D.; RSPY 691-696 required for Psy.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 693 - Practicum III Supervised clinical experiences including diagnostic and therapeutic activities with inpatient and outpatient clientele. Hospitals, private and public clinics, mental health organizations and schools and college counseling centers are utilized. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RSPY 680 or 682. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): RSPY 691-694 required for Ph.D.; RSPY 691-696 required for Psy.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 694 - Practicum IV Supervised clinical experiences including diagnostic and therapeutic activities with inpatient and outpatient clientele. Hospitals, private and public clinics, mental health organizations and schools and college counseling centers are utilized. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RSPY 680 or 682. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): RSPY 691-694 required for Ph.D.; RSPY 691-696 required for Psy.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 695 - Practicum V Supervised clinical experiences including diagnostic and therapeutic activities with inpatient and outpatient clientele. Hospitals, private and public clinics, mental health organizations and schools and college counseling centers are utilized. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RSPY 680 or 682. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): RSPY 691-694 required for Ph.D.; RSPY 691-696 required for Psy.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 696 - Practicum VI Supervised clinical experiences including diagnostic and therapeutic activities with inpatient and outpatient clientele. Hospitals, private and public clinics, mental health organizations and schools and college counseling centers are utilized. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of RSPY 680 or 682. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): RSPY 691-694 required for Ph.D.; RSPY 691-696 required for Psy.D. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 3.
RSPY 697 - Practicum Elective For students desiring supervised clinical experiences beyond the practicum requirements for their degree. These are used as elective practica. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1–3. RSPY 698 - Practicum Elective For students desiring supervised clinical experiences beyond the practicum requirements for their degree. These are used as elective practica. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1–3. RSPY 699 - Practicum Elective For students desiring supervised clinical experiences beyond the practicum requirements for their degree. These are used as elective practica. Corequisite(s): RSPY 688. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1–3. RSPY 700 - Clinical Case Conference Small group supervision of ongoing psychological cases. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. RSPY 701 - College Teaching of Psychology A seminar on teaching methods including the development of course objectives, outlines, lectures and evaluations. Major emphasis is placed on the examination of the various teaching methods available to the teacher of psychology. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. RSPY 704 - Advanced Research Design A continuation of RSPY 601 for Ph.D. students. In this course major emphasis will be given to multiple regression analysis, including validity of assumptions, diagnostics, outliers, transformation of variables. We will also cover the multivariate techniques of canonical correlation, multiway frequency analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant analysis, logistic regression, principal components analysis, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Introduction will be given to structural equation models. Computer implementation and applications will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): RSPY 601. Note(s): Required for Ph.D. only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 708 - Structural Equation Modeling Introduction to models and methods for analysis of data hypothesized to be generated by unmeasured latent variables including latent variable analogues of traditional methods in multivariate analysis. Emphasis is given to measurement models such as confirmatory and higher-order factor analytic models and structural equation models, including path and simultaneous equation models. Parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, and other statistical issues are covered. Computer implementation and applications. Prerequisite(s): RSPY 704. Note(s): Required for Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 709 - Current Issues in Psychology Intensive focus is given to a selected topic of contemporary interest. Note(s): May be retaken for credit. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. RSPY 710 - Special Techniques in Clinical Practice Intensive consideration of a specific technique utilized in modern clinical practice and requiring specialized training. A single major technique will be the focus each time this course is offered. Note(s): May be retaken for credit. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. RSPY 711 - Seminar in Ethical and Professional Issues A study and discussion of the ethics of professional psychology with an emphasis on the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics, guidelines, and laws that govern the profession. Preparation for the Rosemead Comprehensive Exams, the Professional Qualifying Exam and the written portions of the licensing exam in the state of California is also given emphasis. The challenge to integrate a professional, Christian, and personal ethical code is discussed. Note(s): Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. RSPY 712 - Independent Study Individual work, directed reading or special problems in psychology. Such work must be done with the approval and supervision of a faculty professor of record. The student is expected to submit a detailed course proposal and a bibliography with an arranged course permission form available from the Registrar’s Office. Note(s): Required courses may not be taken through independent study. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. RSPY 713 - Principles and Practices in Clinical Supervision A course designed to give students training and practice in supervisory and consultation roles. Mutual supervision and case presentations are used to develop skills. This course is required of Ph.D. and Psy.D. Prerequisite(s): RSPY 691 - 692. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
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