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RPLB 710 EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPY (3) Study and practice of the therapeutic relationship and the process of therapy from a growth or actualization perspective, including the approaches of selected theorists such as Rogers, Gendlin, Perls and selected existential therapists. Prerequisites: RPSY 551 and permission of instructor. RPLB 711 ADLERIAN PSYCHOTHERAPY (3) The focus of this course is on the practice of psychotherapy based on the personality and family dynamics elaborated in Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology. Attention will also be given to more contemporary views of such Alderians as Dreikurs , Ansbacher and Ansbacher , Dinkmeyer , Mosak and others . Pre requisite: RPSY 552. RPLB 715 CURRENT PSYCHOTHERAPIES (3) This course focuses each time it is offered on a specific therapy not regularly included in Rosemead's curriculum, including such approaches as Transactional Analysis , Gestalt Therapy, Psycho drama , Rational-Emotive Therapy, Reality Therapy , and others. Teaching personnel are drawn from the professional community of active practitioners of the specific modality to be considered. Prerequisites: as determined by the individual instructor. THEOLOGY/BIBLICAL STUDIES This series of courses provides students with essential biblical and theological understanding prerequisite to effective integra tion of the disciplines of psychology and theology. RTHE 517 THEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL STUDIES I: HERMENEUTICS (3) A study of hermeneutical principles for sound interpretation of the Bible, including general rules and specialized principles for parables , types , prophecies and poetry. (Same as TBE 517). Required. RTHE 518 THEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL STUDIES II: MATTHEW AND ROMANS (4) An exposition of these two books , their backgrounds , themes, lines of thought through verses , chapters and sections , doctrinal significance, solutions to areas of difficulty and relevant practical application . (Same as TBE 506.) Required. Prerequisite: RTHE 517. RTHE 605 THEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL STUDIES III: THEOLOGY PROPER AND ANTHROPOLOGY (4) Prolegomena to systematic theology including its nature and method . The study of bibliology including revelation , inspira tion , canonicity and authority of the Scriptures. The doctrine of God. Required. Prerequisite: RTHE 5 I8 . RTHE 606 THEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL STUDIES IV: RECONCILIATION AND THE CHURCH (4) The study of salvation , its provision in the person and work of Christ and its application to man. The church, including its inception, nature and organization. The doctrine of future things. Required. Prerequisite: RTHE 605 . RTHE 625 THEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL STUDIES V: CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3) A study of Christian ethics in relation to divorce, abortion, homosexuality , euthanasia, situation ethics, environmental ecol ogy and human control of human beings . Required.
clarification, personality and adjustment factors, measurement of aptitudes and interests and decision-making skills. Special con sideration is given to assessment tools, informational aids and supportive community resources within the context of integrating vocational development with professional psychological prac tice. Prerequisites: RPSY 642 and permission of instructor. RPLB 671 MARITAL/FAMILY EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES I (3) A study of the literature and practice of marital and family therapy, with emphasis on diagnostic procedures and the applica tion of specific therapeutic techniques to dysfunction within the marital dyad. The first semester emphasizes diagnostic interview ing in a clinic setting where students carry responsibility for psychological assessment, interviewing, report-writing and ther apeutic recommendations in selected clients. Concurrent enroll ment in a practicum offering opportunities for experience with couples and/or families is required. Prerequisite: RPSY 642 and permission of instructor. RPLB 672 MARITAL/FAMILY EVALUATION AND INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES II (3) Continuation of RPLB 672. Major consideration will be given in the second semester to issues such as premarriage, communica tion, divorce and sexual dysfunction as aspects of marital ther apy. Concurrent enrollment in a practicum offering opportunities for experience with couples and/or families is required. Pre requisites: RPLB 671 and permission of instructor. RPLB 681 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY I (2 or 3) An advanced course in psychodynamic psychotherapy dealing with issues such as impairments of the therapeutic relationship, acting out, levels and timing of interpretations and psychotherapy with individuals suffering from disturbances in early object rela tionships. Prerequisites: RPLB 631, RPLB 632 and permission of instructor. RPLB 682 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY II (2 or 3) Continuation of RPLB 681 . Prerequisite: RPLB 681. RPLB 702 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN CASE SUPERVISION I (3) A seminar in case supervision. Students are responsible for super vising the professional experiences of less advanced students. Prerequisites: admission to doctoral studies and permission of instructor. RPLB 703 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN CASE SUPERVISION II (3) Continuation of RPLB 702. Prerequisites: RPLB 702 and permis sion of instructor. RPLB 705 BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPIES (3) Models and approaches in brief interventions with special atten tion to crisis intervention, emergency room work, as well as systems approaches (Watzlawick, Haley, M. Erickson). Pre requisite: permission of instructor. RPLB 709 THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (3) This course focuses exclusively on clinical approaches to assess ment and therapeutic intervention in relation to sexual dysfunc tion within the marital dyad. Prerequisites: RPLB 671 , RPSY 607, RPSY 663 and permission of instructor.
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