personality, including such theorists as Allport, Boss, Frankl , Gendlin, Laing , Maslow , May , Rogers and Van Kaam. Required. RPSY 552 PERSONALITY II (3) A consideration of the dynamic or analytic perspective on personality, including such theorists as Adler, Guntrip, Freud,
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. 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 examined. May also be taken for integration credit. 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 who are disadvantaged or handicapped . 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 su itable 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 . RPSY 631 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (2 or 3) 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
Horney, Jung and Sullivan. Required. RPSY 553 PERSONALITY III (3)
The course covers behavioral approaches to personality and psychopathology, including stimulus-response and social learn ing theories, the development of personality and the learned nature of psychopathology . Considers such theorists as Miller and Dollard, Wolpe, Skinner and others. RPSY 592 MARITAL/FAMILY INTERVENTION (3) This course focuses on the applied practices that have evolved from the major theories of systems change. It includes considera tion of a variety of treatment structures, including individual , concurrent, collaborative, conjoint, transgenerational and net work therapies. RPSY 601 RESEARCH DESIGN (3) Covers the logic of comparative experimentation and causal inference. Emphasis is placed on problem definition , hypothesis formation and design for drawing inference. Major emphasis is given to the concepts of partitioning variance and experimental and statistical control of variance. Analysis of variance models useful in clinical research will be emphasized. Consideration is also given to the contribution of the research process to the integration of psychology and theology. Prerequisite: RPSY 502. · Required. RPSY 603 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (3) An introduction to psychopathology as it relates to an understand ing of the basic interviewing process. An introduction to different models of intervention applied in professional psychology, with an emphasis upon interpersonal constructs and upon techniques which cut across various schools of thought. Required. RPSY 604 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (3) An advanced study of the principles of learning with varying emphases on classical, instrumental and cognitive processes. Attention will be given to current methodological research issues and empirical findings in learning. Required. RPSY 606 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Concepts and processes involved in the understanding of the psychological development of the person from infancy through adolescence. Major theoretical systems relevant to Developmen tal Psychology are examined with emphasis upon the study of cognitive, affective and psychomotor changes manifested in childhood and adolescence. Required. RPSY 607 PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES (3) An introduction to psychophysiological and neural mechanisms in their relation to mind-body processes, to the production of psychosomatic symptoms and diseases , and to origins of psycho pathology. Required. 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. 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
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