Courses
PSYC 510 Psychopathology (3)
Study of psychopathology using the DSM-IV, including etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in abnormal psychology.
PSYC 512 Systems of Counseling & Psychotherapy (3)
Major theories and interventions in counseling and psychotherapy.
PSYC 513 Family Systems Theory (1)
The family systems perspective and the application of various schools of family systems theory to counseling.
PSYC 515 Survey of Psychopharmacology (2)
Students gain an understanding of the role of pharmacology in the treatment of mental disorders, and become familiar with major classifications of psychotropic drugs and learn their modes of action.
PSYC 517 Lifespan Human Development (3)
Current theories and research in cognitive, physical, social and emotional development over the life span. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in child or lifespan development.
PSYC 518 Gender & Sexuality (3)
Issues relating to gender identity, gender differences, gender socialization and related topics. An overview of physiological, psychological, and social-cultural variables associated with sexual identity, sexual behavior, and sexual dysfunction. Includes assessment and treatment of sexual abuse and its consequences.
PSYC 520 Law & Ethics (2)
Law and ethics applicable to the professional practice of counseling and psychotherapy; scope of practice issues; mandated reporting laws including the assessment and reporting of child abuse.
PSYC 522 Cultural Diversity (2)
Cultural variations in lifestyle and values, and the relationship of cultural issues to treatment procedures.
PSYC 524 Substance Abuse and Dependency (1)
Meets the California licensure requirement for training in the detection and treatment of alcoholism and other chemical abuse and dependency.
PSYC 526 Domestic Violence and Abuse (1)
Meets the California licensure requirement for training in assessment, detection, and intervention of domestic violence and abuse.
PSYC 530 Diagnostic & Therapeutic Interviewing (3)
Knowledge and skills necessary for evaluations, diagnosis, preliminary case formulation, recommendations, and appropriate referrals. Communication skills are developed for effective therapeutic interactions.
PSYC 534 Group Therapy (2)
Examines group formats for therapeutic change.
PSYC 540 Principles & Techniques in Child Therapy (3)Issues related to the assessment and treatment of childhood disorders; various psychotherapeutic approaches to the treatment of children.
PSYC 541 Principles & Techniques in Adolescent Therapy (3)
Issues related to the assessment and treatment of adolescent disorders; various psychotherapeutic approaches to the treatment of adolescents.
PSYC 542 Principles & Techniques in Marital Therapy (3)
Marital relationships; various approaches to marital therapy; assessment and intervention; issues of divorce.
PSYC 543 Principles & Techniques in Family Therapy (3)
Family relationships; application of family therapy theory and techniques.
PSYC 550 Survey of Psychological Testing (3)
Introductory survey of assessment issues, acquainting students with techniques of assessment and an understanding of the use of testing and test results.
PSYC 561 Research Synthesis & Evaluation (3)
Research methodology, with a focus on developing skills in utilizing the professional literature. Emphasis will be given to helping students become knowledgeable consumers of research. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in statistics.
PSYC 582 Selected Topics (3)
Topics of current and particular interests or concern in counseling or clinical psychology. Students may enroll in more than one selected topics course.
PSYC 590 Independent Study (1-4)
Approved research in an area not covered by course work listed in the CLU Graduate Catalog.
PSYC 591 Counseling Practicum I (2)
Placement in the University's Marriage, Family and Child Counseling Center. Completion of PSYC 591, 592 & 593 constitutes a twelve month practicum. Hours applicable to licensing requirement. Practicum fee in addition to tuition. Prerequisites: PSYC 530 and consent of center director.
PSYC 592 Counseling Practicum II (2)
Placement in the University's Marriage, Family and Child Counseling Center. Completion of PSYC 591, 592 & 593 constitutes a twelve month practicum. ours applicable to licensing requirement. Practicum fee in addition to tuition. Prerequisite: PSYC 591.
PSYC 593 Counseling Practicum III (2)
Placement in the University's Marriage, Family and Child Counseling Center. Completion of PSYC 591, 592 & 593 constitutes a twelve month practicum. Hours applicable to licensing requirement. Practicum fee in addition to tuition. Prerequisite: PSYC 592.