RPSY 608 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Problems and theories of the person in the social context, includ ing person perception, interpersonal relations, role formation and differentiation, attitude formation, maintenance and change. Re quired: Psy.D., Ph .D. RPSY 610 DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (2) An assessment of the cognitive and affective meanings which children and adolescents attribute to religious concepts, practices and experiences, and their changes in meaning during the course of individual development. The biblical perspective of religious development is also examined. May also be taken for integration credit. Elective. RPSY 611 RESEARCH IN RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR (2) A survey of the research literature on religious behavior. Repre sentative empirical studies dealing with several dimensions and correlates of religious behavior will be exanlined. May also be taken for integration credit. Elective . RPSY 618 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH I: COMMUNITY SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES (3) A study of systems theory with a focus on communities, schools, health agencies , governmental human service agencies, churches and families. Provides a conceptual basis for under standing the interactions among individuals and systems . Prac tical applications include knowing how to enter systems and maximizing available resources for clients, particularly those
This course provides an overview of theory , research and roles of psychologists in the dissemination of psychological knowledge into the health care system. Areas of focus include concerns of the family physician for which referral might be made , adjustment to physical disabilities, coping with chronic illness, stages of adjust ment by individuals and their families to death and dying, preven tive-educative and motivational issues in medical treatment. Pre requisites: RPSY 542, RPSY 607, RPLB 605 and/or RPLB 635 recommended. Elective . RPSY 632 RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY (2) Consideration of research approaches to studying the process and outcomes of psychotherapy. Special emphasis is placed on measurement of process and outcomes, design and execution of research and status of psychotherapy research to date . Students are actively involved in reviewing and evaluating psychotherapy research in selected areas . Prerequisite: RPSY 601. Elective. RPSY 633 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3) A survey of the development, dynamics and classification of the psychological disorders from a psychoanalytic point of view. Special attention is given to the neuroses and to the operations of ego defense mechanisms . Elective. RPSY 641 MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT I: INTELLECT (3) The first in a sequence of courses directed toward competence in administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests. The course involves a survey of basic concepts and principles of psychological measurement, including factors influencing valid ity and reliability. Emphasis is placed on the Stanford-Binet and Wechsler scales and assessment of intellectual functioning. Cost of materials required is approximately $150. Required for Psy.D ., Ph .D. RPSY 642 MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT II: PERSONALITY (3) Clinical interpretation of Wechsler scales with an introduction to learning disabilities and neuropsychological screening. Use of objective personality instruments with emphasis upon the MMPI. Introduction to more structured projective instruments such as the TAT and Sentence Completion. Prerequisite: RPSY 641. Cost of materials required for this course is approximately $150. Re quired. for Psy.D. , Ph.D . RPSY 643 MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT III: PROJECTIVES (3) An introduction to the use of projective techniques in personality assessment with special emphasis on the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Rorschach using Exner's Comprehen sive System. Prerequisites: RPSY 642. Required for Psy .D. RPSY 644 MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT IV: ADVANCED PROJECTIVES (3) Advanced interpretation of the Rorschach including special issues such as forensic evaluations, child and adolescent person ality assessment , assessment of thought disorder. Other basic projective instruments such as the TAT, CAT and Sentence Completion tests are also covered. Prerequisite: RPSY 643. Elective .
who are disadvantaged or handicapped. Elective. RPSY 619 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH II: PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL/PREVENTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY MODELS (3)
The course focuses on the development of psychoeducational approaches aimed at prevention of emotional difficulties or early secondary intervention of difficulties. Interventions suitable at strategic developmental phases or critical situations. The student will be asked to develop a seminar or workshop, deliver it to a suitable population and evaluate its effectiveness. Elective . RPSY 620 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH III: CONSULTATION METHODS (3) Theory and practice of the consultative relationship. Each student would be expected to develop a consultative relationship within a school, church, agency, mental health center or hospital over the course of the semester . Elective . RPSY 621 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH IV: NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION METHODS (3) Theory and application of program evaluation methods . Students will be expected to cooperate in a group project in an actual needs assessment or program evaluation in a clinic, hospital , school, church or other agency setting. Elective. RPSY 622 ATTITUDES, VALUES AND BELIEFS (2) The psychological nature of attitudes, values and beliefs as they relate to socialization, conformity, belief systems and social influence. Special emphasis is given to values in therapy and the therapist as values purveyor. Elective. RPSY 625 CROSS-CULTURAL ISSUES IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) A consideration of the impact of social and cultural factors upon the utilization and dynamics of mental health services. Focuses on developing the student's sensitivity to the cultural dynamics involved in the therapeutic process . Elective. RPSY 631 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (2 or 3)
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