of various approaches to psychotherapy, and a discussion of foundational therapeutic techniques. Requi red of Psy.D, Ph.D.
models are also presented. The role of research in clinical psy chology and in the integration of psychology and theology are explored. A one-unit lab component is required for Ph.D. students. Prerequisite: RSPY 502 Required for Psy.D, Ph.D. Resea rch Desig n Lab ... .. .. ... ..... .... .. ....... ... ...... ......................... , This lab is a complement to RSPY 601 for PhD students. It focuses on the development of a specific research project in conjunction with the study of Research Design. Prerequisite: RSPY 502. Required for Ph.D. students on ly. Co-registration in RSPY 601 is required. Cogniti o n & Affec t ... ... .... ... .... .. .. .... ... ... ... .... ....... .... ... .. .. ... .. .... 3 Survey of contemporary psychological theories as they relate to cognit ive and affective processes. Informati on process- ing models of cognitive functioning and the interaction of cognition and affect are explored. Experimental and clinical approaches are ut ilized. Students may choose either this course, RSPY 603 or 604. Required of Psy.D, Ph.D. Learn ing, Cogn iti on & Affect ............................................... 3 Survey of empirically derived psychological principles as they relate to learning, cognitive and affective processes. Theory and research on operant and respondent condition ing, modeling, cognitive theories, and affective processes are discussed. The relationship of these principles to contempo rary cognitive and behavior therapies are examined. Students may choose either this course, RSPY 602 or 604. Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. Lea rn i ng & Mot ivat io n ...... .. .. .... ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .... ....... ... . 3 A survey of the processes, theories and research in learning and motivation. Emphasis on the specific content may vary from year to year. Students may choose either this course, RSPY 602 or 603. Required of Psy.D, Ph.D. Psych o logy of Re li gion .............................. .. .. .. ... ... .. .. .. .. .... 2- 3 A survey of the psychology of religion research emphasiz- ing both content and methodological issues. Topics covered include religiosity and mental health, measures of religiosity, religious development, correlates of religiosity and psycho logical aspects of conversion and other religious experiences. Elective. Deve lopmenta l Psychology ..... ... ... ... .. ....... ......................... 3 Concepts and processes involved in the understanding of the psychological development of the person throughout the lifespan. Major theoretical systems relevant to Developmental Psychology are examined with emphasis upon the study of cognitive, affective and psychomotor changes manifested in childhood and adolescence. Elective.
Advanced Statistics ................. ... ...... ... ...... .. ... .. ..... ... ... ........... 3 Concepts and techniques involved in the ana lysis and inter pretation of clinical and research data. Lecture and laboratory descriptive and inferential statistics. Major topics include cor relation 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. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Motivation .................................... ......... .... ... ... ... ..... ...... ... .. ... ... . 3 Physiological, psychological and social basis for motivation. Topics include drives, obesity, sexual motiva ti on, need for achievement and aggression. Elective. Sensation & Percept ion .......................... .... ... ... .. ........ ... .. ... ... 3 Theory and research regarding the process of sensation and perception and their relation to motivation and learning. Elective Introduction to Psychopat h o logy ....... ... ......... ... ...... ..... .... 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 psycho pathological processes covered in the DSM, as well as honing diagnostic ability and familiarizing students with a range of psychopathology. Required for Psy.D., Ph.D. History and Systems of Psych o logy .. ............... .. ...... ........ 3 An overview of the history of psychology and classical systems 1n psychology. The class also considers issues in the philosophy of science relevant to psychological systems, research, theory, and practice Required of Psy.D., Ph.D.
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Research Apprent icesh i p 11........... •..... ... ... ..... .•. .. •..•... .... .. , - 3 Supervised experience in planning, conducting and reporting psychological research. The specific nature of the research project will be determined by the student with his or her advisor Students will be required to submit a written review of literature and research proposal, conduct data gathering activities, analyze the data and submit a final report of the project in APA format. The required total of 4 units must be completed by the beginning of the first semester of the third year in the program. Research Design .. ..... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... .... ... .... .... .. .... ....... .. ... .. ... .... . 3 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. Definit ion and examples of qualitat ive research
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