ROSEMEAD SCHOOL OF' PSYCHOLOGY
research and status of psychotherapy research to date. Students are actively involved in reviewing and evaluating psychotherapy research in selected areas. Prerequisite: SPY60 I. Elective. SPY 633 Advanced Seminar in Psychopathology (3) A survey of the development , dynam ics and classification of the psychologi cal disorders from a psychoanalytic point of view. Special attentions given to the neuroses and the operations of ego defense mechanisms. Elective. SPY 641 Measurement and Assessment I: Intellect (3) The first in a sequence of courses directed toward competence in admin istration, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests . The course involves a survey of basic concepts and principles of psychological measure ment, including factors influencing validity and reliability. Emphasis is placed on the Child and Adult Intelli gence scales as well as measures of achievement, adjustment, and adaptive behavior. Graduate student will administer test batteries to public school and clinic populations and also engage in diagnostic and report writ ing activities. Graduate students will also learn diagnostic criteria for handi capped children as well as their legal rights as set forth by Public Law 94-142. Cost of materials required is approxi mately $150. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. SPY 642 Measurement and Assessment II: Personality (3) Use of objective personality instru ments with emphasis upon the MMPI- 11 and MCMI-11. Introduction to more structured projective instruments such as the TAT and Sentence Completion. Prerequisite: SPY 641. Cost of materi als required for this course is approxi mately $150. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. SPY 643 Measurement and Assessment Ill: Projectives (Rorshach) (3) An introduction to the use of projec tive techniques in personality assess ment with special emphasis on the administration, scoring and interpre tation of the Rorshach using Exner's comprehensive System. Prerequisite: SPY642. Required of Psy.D. SPY 644 Measurement and Assessment IV: Advanced Projectives (Special Issues) (2) Advanced interpretation of the Ror shach including special issues as forensic evaluations, child and adoles cent personality assessment, assess ment of thought disorder. Other basic projective instruments such as
the TAT, CAT and Sentence Comple tion tests are also cove red. Prerequi site: SPY 643. El ec tive. SPY 645 Measurement and Assessment V: Neuropsychological (3) This course provides an Ol'eniewof the basic issues in neuropsychology, and. examines the key cognitive-psychologi cal ability areas that are assessed in a neuropsychological evaluation. Assess ment from a fl exible, h)11othesis--testing and clinical perspective is emphasized. Special attention will be given to brief neuropsychological screening proce dures which help to differentiate between organic and psychological dis- orders. Prerequisite SPY 607, 670 or 705. Elective. Required of Psy.D. with Family-Child emphasis. SPY 647 Advanced Assessment of the Clild (3) An advanced diagnostic course which focuses on the assessment and diagno sis of exceptional children as well as legal and advocacy issues required by the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Specific diagnostic populations include mentally retarded , learning disabled, emotionally disturbed and gifted children . Attention is also given to low incidence handicaps such as vision impaired, hearing impaired, multiple handicapped, etc. Prerequi sites: SPY 641 , 680 and completion of/or current enrollment in a child practicum. Required of Psy.D. with Family-Child emphasis. SPY 650 Family Psychology and Psychopathology (3) Emphasizes the construction of a con ceptual framework for system change as a foundation for clinical interven tion. Surveys major approaches to sys tems-orie nted family therapy and includes such related issues as the family life cycle, object relations inte gration , family pathology/ dysfunc tion, family assessment , ethnicity and
approva l of th e in st ru ctor 11·hen an appropriate cl ient is una,·ail ab le to the student fo r lab requirements. SPY 663 Human Sexuality (3) An examinati on of the areas of human sexual fun cti oning, behavior, relation ships and feel ings. Issues of sexuality are di scussed wit hi n spiritual , psycho logica l, cu ltural aud medi ca l/ health perspecti ves with implications for clini cal treatment of sexual issues. Elective. SPY 670 Neuropsychology (3) Consideration of behal'ioral and intel lectual disorders of neurological origin. Clinical and experimental e1idence is considered as they relate to the major syndromes. Prerequisite: Phys iological Psychology. EitJ1er this course or SPY 607 or 705 is required of Psy.D., Ph.D. SPY 680 Prepracticum (3) Acondensed version of Prepracticum I & II for students 11ith significant previ ous graduate study in psychology. This course is design ed 10 facilitate the development of empathic listening, interpersonal skills and basic therapeu tic techniques through group interac tion and closely supervised on-campus practicum experiences. Required of advanced first year students to be taken concurrently 11i th SIP 500 Psychother apy and Religion. Fall. Fee: $55. SPY 681 Prepracticum I (1) The first of a two-course sequence designed to fa cili ta te the development of empathi c li stening, interpersonal skills and basic therapeutic techniques including an introduction to ethics. This first course emphasizes a small, interactive group format for the devel opment of skills. Interterm. Fee: $55. SPY 682 Prepracticum II (2) The second of a two-course sequence designed to facilitate the development of empathic listening, interpersonal skills and basic therapeutic tech niques. During this course, direct observation and videotaping of the student 's first clinical practicum in the University's counseling center are uti lized to provide a closely supervised introduction to the therapeutic process. Spring. Requirement: To be taken concurrently with SIP 500. Pre requisite: SPY 681. SPY 688 Practicum Supervision (0) Small group supervision coordinated by director of clinical training. This course is taken concurrently with all practica (SPY689 , 691-699). Required of Ph.D. , Psy.D.
SPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment (0) Students continuing a fall or spring practicum through Interterm or sum mer will register for this 0-unit course. Registration in a fall or spring practicum and SPY 688 is required. Prerequisite: SPY 691 and permission of tJ1e director of clinical training. SPY 691-696 Practicum 1-Vl (3) Supemsed clinical experiences includ ing diagnostic and therapeutic activi- ties with inpatient and outpatient clientele. Hospitals, private and public clinics, mental health organizations, schools and college counseling centers are utilized. Prerequisite : successful completion of SPY 680, or approval of tJ1e Professional Training Committee. Co-registration in SPY 688 required. Required for Ph.D. and Psy.D. SPY 697-699 Practicum Elective (1·3) For students desiring supemsed clinical experiences beyond the requirements for their degree. These are used as elective practica. Prerequisite: approval of the director of clinical training. Co registration in SPY 688 required. SPY 700 Clinical Case Conference (I) Small group supervision of ongoing psychological cases. Elective. SPY 701 College Teaching of Psychology (2) A seminar on teaching methods including the development of course objectives, outlines, lectures and eval uations. Major emphasis is placed on the examination of the various teach ing methods available to the teacher of psychology. Elective. SPY 702 Sodal Psychology: Interpersonal Processes (3) Focuses on the social psychology of interpersonal relationships with special emphasis on intimate rela tions. Prerequisite: a survey course (undergraduate or graduate) in social psychology and permission of the instructor. Either this course, SPY608 or SPY 625 required of Psy.D. , Ph.D. SPY 703 Orgcmation and Admiristration of Psychological Services 12) A seminar dealing with administrative issues such as personnel, finances, commu nity relations and supervision. Elective. SPY 704 Advanced Research Design (3) Acontinuation of SPY 601 for students interested in pursuing dissertation research. The course includes advanced study of univariate and multivariate analysis of variance, regression analysis, canonical and discriminant analysis and factor analysis. Required , Ph.D. only. Prerequisite: SPY601.
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religious influences. Elective. SPY 65 I Seminar in Psychodynamic Theory I (2)
An in-depth study of the process of therapy based on psychoanalytic developmental theory and giving spe cial attention to the concepts of trans ference, counter-transference and interpretation. This course is only available with the initiative and approval of the instructor when an appropriate client is unavailable to the student for lab requirements. SPY 65 I Seminar in Psychodynamic Theory II (2) Continuation of RSLB 651. This course is only available with the initiative and
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