Ph.D. Program Courses

Psychological Evaluation and Assessment

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Required:
E212A Psychopathology & Psychodiagnosis I
E212B Psychopathology & Psychodiagnosis II
E261 Adult Cognitive Assessment
E262 Objective Personality Inventories
E263 Projective Techniques
E264 Integrated Test Batteries

Electives:
E216A Clinic Seminar in Assessment
E216B Clinic Practicum in Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Electives:
E301 Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment
E302 Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment I: Halstead-Reitan
E303 Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment II: Benton-Iowa & Brief Batteries
E304 Differential Diagnosis in Neuropsychology

Forensic Assessment

Electives:
E311 Forensic Assessment I

Clinical Foundations and Clinical Field Experience

Required:
F201 Ethics in Clinical Psychology
F204 Clinical Interviewing
F213 Clinic Practicum 2A
F214 Clinic Practicum 2B
F215 Clinic Practicum 2C
F221 Practicum 3A
F222 Practicum 3B
F223 Practicum 3C
F300 Internship

Electives:
F216 Clinic Practicum 2D
F224 Practicum 3D
F231 Practicum 4A
F232 Practicum 4B
F233 Practicum 4C
F234 Practicum 4D
F250 Practicum Elective
F250 Practicum Elective: Psychoeducational Groups
F250 Practicum Elective: Marketing Clinical Services

Psychotherapy Theory and Process

Required:
P200A Introduction to Psychotherapy
P203A Psychodynamic Psychotherapy I
P253A Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy I
P255A Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychotherapy

Electives:
P203B Psychodynamic Psychotherapy II: Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy
P203C Psychodynamic Psychotherapy III
P253B Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy II
P253C Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy III
P254B Geropsychology I: Applied Gerontology
P254C Geropsychology II: Applied Gerontology
P255B Psychological Disorders of Childhood
P255D Child Assessment
P256A Family Therapy I: Family Systems Theory
P256B Family Therapy II: Couples Therapy
P256C Family Therapy III: Therapy of the Whole Family
P311 Health Psychology I
P312 Health Psychology II
P313 Health Psychology III
P320 Group Psychotherapy

Research Courses

Required:
R201 Research Methods
R202 Statistics I
R203 Statistics II
R310 Dissertation Research
R330 Research Group

Electives:
R301 Multivariate Statistics
R302 Alternative Methodologies
R315 Research Practicum

Special Courses

Required:
S201 Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology I
S202 Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology II
Electives:
S410 Independent Study
S420 Special Topic Seminar

Forensic Psychology

Electives:
S431 Advanced Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professional Practice of Psychology
S432 Forensic Psychology I
S433 Forensic Psychology II
S434 Advanced Forensic Psychology Seminar

Psychological Theory

Required:
T300A Cultural Differences: Cross-Cultural Issues in Psychology
T301A Psychological Science I: History and Systems
T301B Psychological Science I: Child & Adolescent Development
T301C Psychological Science I: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior I
T302A Psychological Science II: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior II
T302B Psychological Science II: Biological Bases of Behavior I: Neuropsychology
T303A Psychological Science III: Adult Development & Aging
T303B Psychological Science III: Biological Bases of Behavior II: Psychopharmacology
T303C Psychological Science III: Social Psychology

Electives:
T300B Cultural Differences: Special Topics
T306 Clinical Neurology

Psychological Evaluation and Assessment

E212A Psychopathology & Psychodiagnosis I
This course introduces students to the multiaxial diagnostic system of the DSM-IV. The emphasis is on understanding, identifying, and accurately diagnosing adult Axis I disorders. Descriptive psychopathology is complemented by readings on current research, theory, and treatment.
3 units, required. back to top

E212B Psychopathology & Psychodiagnosis II
This course, a continuation of E212A, focuses on infancy, childhood, and adolescence, as well as Axis II disorders. Integration of the DSM-IV multiaxial system with social, genetic, biological, and cultural factors is examined.
2 units, required. Prerequisite: E212A. back to top

E216A Clinic Seminar in Assessment
This course is designed to train students in the interpretation of psychological tests, primarily the MMPI-2 and Rorschach, with clients in the PGSP Clinic. PGSP clients are tested routinely and students in this course are trained to provide feedback to the student therapist or client as determined by the therapist's supervisor.
2 units, elective. Prerequisite: E264. back to top

E216B Clinic Practicum in Assessment
This course is designed to give students actual experience in the interpretation of psychological tests, primarily the MMPI-2 and Rorschach, with clients in the PGSP Clinic. PGSP clients are tested routinely and students in this course are responsible for providing feedback to the student therapist or client as determined by the therapist's supervisor.
2 units, elective. (May be repeated for credit) Prerequisite: E216A. back to top

E261 Adult Cognitive Assessment
This course focuses on the WAIS-III and the Cognistat as measures of cognitive functioning in adults. Administration, scoring and interpretation of these instruments are covered both didactically and experientially.
1 unit, required. Prerequisite: E212B. back to top

E262 Objective Personality Inventories
This course provides an overview of the MMPI-2 in the assessment of psychopathology. Both empirical and content-based methods are covered. There is limited interpretation of actual clients' MMPI-2s.
2 units, required. Prerequisite: E212B. back to top

E263 Projective Techniques
This course provides an overview of the Rorschach using Exner's Comprehensive System in the assessment of psychopathology. The primary emphasis in this course is on learning the scoring system and the bases for interpretation of the Rorschach.
3 units, required. Prerequisite: E262. back to top

E264 Integrated Test Batteries
This course integrates cognitive, objective, and projective measures into a coherent description of the client. The primary focus in this course is on the actual interpretation of batteries of psychological tests, particularly as they impact treatment interventions and outcomes.
3 units, required. (May not be transferred; must be taken at PGSP) Prerequisite: E263. back to top

Neuropsychological Assessment

This sequence of courses is not required; it may be taken as electives. A detailed description of the Certificate Program in Neuropsychology appears elsewhere in the PGSP Catalog.

E301 Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment
Introduction to the (Boston) Process Approach in neuropsychological assessment. Includes use of Wechsler Intelligence Scales as neuropsychological instruments. Evaluation of attention, language, memory, reasoning, spatial & visual motor skills, and executive functions is included. Practical experience is an integral part of the course.

***T306 Clinical Neurology must be completed before E301 can be taken***

3 units, elective. Prerequisites: E212A, E212B, E261, E262, E263, E264, T302B, and T306. back to top

E302 Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment I: Halstead-Reitan
Use of the Halstead-Reitan Battery and associated procedures in the comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation of adults and children. Implications for treatment and rehabilitation. Practical experience is an integral part of the course.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: E301. back to top

E303 Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment II: Benton-Iowa & Brief Batteries
Review of Arthur Benton's approach and the Benton-Iowa Neuropsychological Battery. Use of brief but comprehensive neuropsychological batteries in the age of managed care. Practical experience is an integral part of the course.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: E302. back to top

E304 Differential Diagnosis in Neuropsychology
An advanced course integrating neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluation. Use of brief screening procedures. Formulation of batteries for specific clinical populations and problems. Implications for diagnosis and intervention are covered. Practical experience is an integral part of the course.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: E303. back to top

Forensic Assessment

This sequence of courses is not required; it may be taken as electives. A detailed description of the Certificate Program in Forensic Psychology appears elsewhere in the PGSP Catalog.

E311 Forensic Assessment I
Survey of the use of psychological assessment instruments in the forensic realm, with an emphasis upon objective approaches to formal assessment (e.g., MMPI-2).
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: E262, F201, S431, S432, S433. back to top

Clinical Foundations and Clinical Field Experience

F201 Ethics in Clinical Psychology
This course is an introduction to ethical, professional and legal standards of practice and research.

Ethics: This course examines a number of basic ethical and professional issues faced by the practicing clinical psychologist. The course has a number of objectives:

To provide the beginning student with an understanding of recent developments and changes in psychology as a profession, as well as an understanding of contemporary trends and changes in ethics, professional practice, liability, risk management, malpractice exposure, and ethical guidelines.
To develop an appreciation of the complexities of the basic ethical and legal issues that are a routine component of the general practice of clinical psychology (e.g., the actual clinical and legal issues that may be involved in cases of duty to warn, duty to protect, reporting obligations, exceptions to confidentiality, competence, etc.) Human diversity issues - ethnicity, gender, age difference, language differences - are highlighted in the areas of psychotherapy and assessment. The APA ethical standards concerning human diversity are addressed as well as the Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services to Diverse Populations.
3 units, required. (Must be taken at PGSP) back to top

F204 Clinical Interviewing
This course is an introduction to the theoretical and applied components of conducting clinical interviews. Observations and applied exercises may include role-plays, videotaped interviews in the clinic, etc.
3 units, required. Prerequisite: F201. back to top

F213 Clinic Practicum 2A
This second-year placement consists of training as a therapist in the PGSP Kurt and Barbara Gronowski clinic. Students gain clinical skills by conducting intakes, counseling community clients, and participating in approximately four hours of supervision per week. The supervision focuses on student presentations, videotapes, and discussion of clinical casework. Relevant theory and research are discussed.
3 units, required. Prerequisites: E212A, E212B, F201, F204, S201, passing grade on the Clinical Comprehensive Examination. back to top

F214 Clinic Practicum 2B
This practicum is a continuation of F213.
3 units, required. Prerequisite: F213. back to top

F215 Clinic Practicum 2C
This course is a continuation of F214.
3 units, required. Prerequisite: F214. back to top

F216 Clinic Practicum 2D
This course is a continuation of F215 for second year students who wish to continue supervised therapist training in the PGSP clinic.
0 units, elective. Prerequisite: F215. back to top

F221 Practicum 3A
This advanced practicum experience requires direct field experience and a weekly two hour clinical case seminar.
5 units, required. (Must be taken in Fall Quarter of 3rd year) Prerequisite: F215. back to top

F222 Practicum 3B
This practicum is a continuation of F221.
5 units, required. (Must be taken in Winter Quarter of 3rd year) Prerequisite: F221. back to top

F223 Practicum 3C
This practicum is a continuation of F222.
5 units, required. (Must be taken in Spring Quarter of 3rd year) Prerequisite: F222. back to top

F224 Practicum 3D
This practicum is a continuation of the clinical portion (only) of Practicum 3.
0 units, elective. (May be taken in Summer Quarter before F221 or after F223) back to top

F231 Practicum 4A - F234 Practicum 4D: Psychoeducational Groups
Numerous studies demonstrate the effectiveness of psychoeducational and skill training interventions for stress symptoms and disorders. Students in this practicum will receive clinical training and experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of group-based psychoeducational and skills-based interventions designed to enhance positive coping and prevent and alleviate stress symptoms and stress-related disorders. A primary approach to these interventions will be based on the Inner Resources (IR) programs (Waelde, 2003, 2004, 2005), though students will have the option to develop and implement other approaches or to adapt the current work to new populations. In this practicum, students will have the opportunity to work with children and adults in hospital, clinic, and community-based settings. Second and 3rd year students will participate in this practicum in addition to their other practicum experience; 4th year students participate as advanced practicum students. Advanced students may be paid based on fees collected for the groups.

Registration information: Students register for "F250 Practicum Elective: Psychoeducational Groups" for 3 units total. Although students will participate in the practicum for a minimum of three quarters, they will be allowed to register for all units in a single quarter so they can have the appropriate number of units per quarter to receive financial aid. Fourth year students will register for a minimum of three quarters of advanced practicum (F231 Practicum 4A,4B,4C and F234 Practicum 4D). Alternatively, 4th year students can register for "F250 Practicum Elective: Psychoeducational Groups" if they need additional elective units. back to top

F231 Practicum 4A
0 units, elective. (May be taken in Fall Quarter of 4th or subsequent year) Prerequisite: F223. back to top

F232 Practicum 4B
0 units, elective. (May be taken in Winter Quarter of 4th or subsequent year) Prerequisite: F231. back to top

F233 Practicum 4C
0 units, elective. (May be taken in Spring Quarter of 4th or subsequent year) Prerequisite: F232. back to top

F234 Practicum 4D
0 units, elective. (May be taken in Summer Quarter before F231 or after F233) back to top

F250 Practicum Electives
If a 3rd year practicum placement requires a larger time commitment than PGSP requires, a cumulative maximum of three additional elective units may be applied toward practica to compensate for additional time spent at the site. These elective units are referred to as F250, and are taken in conjunction with a regular practicum (3A-3C) course. Each unit of Practicum 250 is equal to approximately five additional clinical placement hours per week for a quarter.
1-3 units, elective. back to top

F250 Practicum Elective: Psychoeducational Groups
Numerous studies demonstrate the effectiveness of psychoeducational and skill training interventions for stress symptoms and disorders. Students in this practicum will receive clinical training and experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of group-based psychoeducational and skills-based interventions designed to enhance positive coping and prevent and alleviate stress symptoms and stress-related disorders. A primary approach to these interventions will be based on the Inner Resources (IR) programs (Waelde, 2003, 2004, 2005), though students will have the option to develop and implement other approaches or to adapt the current work to new populations. In this practicum, students will have the opportunity to work with children and adults in hospital, clinic, and community-based settings. Second and 3rd year students will participate in this practicum in addition to their other practicum experience; 4th year students participate as advanced practicum students. Advanced students may be paid based on fees collected for the groups.

Registration information: Students register for "F250 Practicum Elective: Psychoeducational Groups" for 3 units total. Although students will participate in the practicum for a minimum of three quarters, they will be allowed to register for all units in a single quarter so they can have the appropriate number of units per quarter to receive financial aid. Fourth year students will register for a minimum of three quarters of advanced practicum (F231 Practicum 4A,4B,4C and F234 Practicum 4D). Alternatively, 4th year students can register for "F250 Practicum Elective: Psychoeducational Groups" if they need additional elective units.
1-3 units, elective. back to top

F250 Practicum Elective: Marketing Clinical Services
How do psychologists find diverse clients for their private or agency practice or research project? Is it possible to promote community well-being through community education activities and market our clinical services at the same time? How would a psychologist provide professional consultation to a community psychology clinic that wanted to expand and diversify its referral base? These questions will be addressed in this 3-quarter practicum series. In this practicum, students will design and conduct a marketing campaign intended to support the Kurt and Barbara Gronowski Psychology Clinic's referral development goals. Through readings and supervised practice, students will develop the essential skills that they need to develop referrals for private practice, agency clinical work, and research. The practicum experience will help students integrate knowledge and practice from the domains of community psychology, community education, marketing, and ethics, with special attention to the needs of diverse populations. The practicum experience is regarded as a consulting engagement, with the clinic as our client; hence, students develop skills in providing professional consultation. In the course of designing and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan with measurable outcomes, students will gain experience in needs assessment, community education, community networking, outreach to diverse populations, and marketing through media and internet channels. This type of practicum experience is an important part of students' professional preparation and can be reported on the APPIC Application for Psychology Internship in the category of "Outreach Programming." Registration information: Students register for "F250 Practicum Elective: Marketing Clinical Services" for 3 units total. Although students will participate in the practicum for a minimum of three quarters, they will be allowed to register for all units in a single quarter so they can have the appropriate number of units per quarter to receive financial aid.
1-3 units, elective. back to top

F300 Internship
Students must complete, within one or two years, an internship of a minimum of 2000 hours total at a rate of at least 18 hours per week. Internship experience must be in accordance with the terms of a contract involving PGSP, the student, and a PGSP-approved internship site. Full-time students register for 3 units (minimum of 36 hours per week) of internship credit per quarter; part-time students register for 1.5 units (minimum of 18 hours per week) of internship credit per quarter. Four consecutive 3-unit quarters may also be elected as appropriate. The internship provides the student with the opportunity to take substantial responsibility for fulfilling major applied professional functions under the guidance of a licensed psychologist in a multidisciplinary setting. An APA-accredited, APPIC, or CAPIC member internship or its approved equivalent is required. Application for internship can be made only after advancement to candidacy. In addition, the student's dissertation proposal must be formally approved before a student can submit internship rankings to APPIC or accept a CAPIC internship.
12 units, (2000 hours pre-doctoral) required, (not waivable). Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy, and approval by the Director of Clinical Training. back to top

Psychotherapy Theory and Process

All students must take four introductory psychotherapy courses: P200A, P203A, P253A, and P255A. Additional courses may be taken as electives. 12 units, required

P200A Introduction to Psychotherapy
This course is designed to help students 1) gain the skill and knowledge to create a cross-cutting, tailored treatment plan for each patient, 2) institute research-derived principles of psychotherapy, and 3) develop a theory and philosophy about psychotherapy. back to top

P203A Psychodynamic Psychotherapy I
This course provides an introduction to basic theoretical and clinical concepts used in the practice of psychodynamic psychotherapy, including transference, countertransference, resistance, defenses, neutrality, empathy, and the unconscious. Long- and short-term therapies are discussed. Close study of two contemporary psychodynamic approaches to psychotherapy is emphasized. The course includes demonstration of selected therapy techniques, discussion of case material, and a survey of relevant clinical research.
3 units, required. Prerequisite: E212A, E212B. back to top

P203B Psychodynamic Psychotherapy II
This course offers a systematic study of Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP). Research that provides evidence to support this manualized approach is critically reviewed. Problems in applying research knowledge to the practice of psychotherapy are examined. Other case formulation methods are contrasted with TLDP and the TDLP method is applied to work with clients.
3 units, elective. Prerequisites: P203A, E212A, E212B. back to top

P203C Psychodynamic Psychotherapy III
This course covers personality theory and clinical treatment from the perspective of ego psychology, (American) object relations theory, and self psychology. An overview of each of these three theories is presented. Therapeutic approaches (treatment) from each of the perspectives are given prominence. Research validating some aspects of ego psychology is reviewed; selected treatment outcome research is also covered.
3 units, elective. Prerequisites: P203A, E212A, E212B. back to top

P253A Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy I
This course examines the theory and practice of cognitive and behavioral approaches to psychotherapy. A variety of contemporary formulations in cognitive-behavioral therapy are compared with more traditional models. The course includes demonstration of selected therapy techniques, discussion of case material, and a survey of relevant clinical research.
3 units, required. Prerequisite: E212A, E212B. back to top

P253B Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy II
Building on P253A, this course focuses on integration of specific CBT clinical techniques to form a focused treatment approach, using anxiety disorders as a specific example, with attention to the application of CBT to diverse populations.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P253A. back to top

P253C Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy III
As an extension of P253B, this course continues to integrate theory with techniques of practice and research. This course extends the application of CBT to a broad range of clinical disorders (e.g., Axis II disorders, severe mental illness), populations (e.g., older adults, medical populations), and modalities.(e.g., psychoeducational groups), with attention to application of CBT to diverse populations.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P253B. back to top

P254B Geropsychology I: Applied Gerontology
This course provides a biosocial perspective on mental health issues in the adult years, with a special emphasis on late life. Topics include the epidemiology of mental disorders in late life, measurement techniques, the interrelationship of physical illness and emotional distress, the effectiveness of various approaches to counseling in late life, as well as the role of iatrogenics in the etiology of psychiatric disorders in middle and late life. Issues associated with diversity in culture / ethnicity and sexual orientation are addressed.
3 units, elective. Prerequisites: T303A, E212A, E212B. back to top

P254C Geropsychology II: Applied Gerontology
As an extension of P254B, this course continues to integrate theory with practice and research. The course is conducted as a case seminar with demonstrations of selected therapy techniques as well as student presentations and discussion of clinical casework with elderly clients.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P254B. back to top

P255A Introduction to Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapy
This course provides a survey of theory, research, and treatment approaches for children, adolescents and families, beginning with the earliest work in child psychoanalysis and extending to current developmental, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, structural, family systems, strategic, and culturally responsive approaches, with special attention to approaches that have been empirically validated. A range of psychotherapeutic modalities is reviewed, including individual, parent-child, group, and family work. In addition, school consultation, psychopharmacological interventions, parent training, crisis intervention, and ethical and diversity considerations are addressed. Current treatment approaches for children in adverse contexts (such as maltreatment and other traumatization) and for commonly occurring clinical disorders are examined. Finally, the literature concerning the effectiveness of child, adolescent and family treatments is reviewed.
3 units, required. Prerequisites: E212A, E212B. back to top

P255B Psychological Disorders of Childhood
This course provides an overview of the field of childhood psychopathology and considers recent theory and research on the etiology, assessment, and treatment of childhood disorders. Relevant developmental, biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, sociocultural, and family systems theories are considered for the various disorders discussed. DSM-IV as well as traditional classifications of childhood psychopathology are included. This course covers explorations of disorders such as autism, childhood schizophrenia, depression in childhood and adolescence, learning and attention disorders, conduct disorders and aggression, delinquency and substance abuse in adolescence, eating disorders, and ethical issues in the diagnosis and labeling of children.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: E212A, E212B. May be taken before, with, or after P255A. back to top

P255D Child Assessment
The major purpose of this course is to provide students with background and practical experience in diagnostic testing of children. This includes readings, observations, and discussion of diagnostic testing of selected subjects as well as practical testing experience. Human diversity issues in the assessment of children (language differences, ethnicity, SES) are addressed throughout the course. Written Assignments cover the areas of cognitive testing, visual/motor, and assessment of personality and emotional development
3 units, elective. Prerequisites: P255B or permission of instructor. back to top

P256A Family Therapy I: Family Systems Theory
This course is an introduction to family therapy and general systems theory. This course is devoted primarily to the assessment and treatment of couples and families. The course offers a broad perspective of systems theory by providing a historical overview of the development of differing therapeutic models, and how diverse families are served. Specific objectives include: (1) conceptualizing family interaction from a systems perspective, (2) becoming familiar with different kinds of family systems, (3) comparing how family therapy relates to other therapy approaches, (4) recognizing the similarities and differences between different models of family therapy, (5) recognizing diverse cultural structures that impact families and family therapy and (6) giving students an opportunity to research and present a topic of interest to them from within the field of family therapy.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: E212A, E212B. back to top

P256B Family Therapy II: Couples Therapy
This second course in the sequence focuses exclusively on the applications of the systemic approach to Couples Therapy. This course will provide an overview of theories, assessment methods, and treatment interventions used in couples therapy. Students will gain knowledge in the area of couples counseling through lectures, research-based readings, in-class discussions, in-class experiential exercises, and videotaped counseling role-plays.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P202. back to top

P256C Family Therapy III: Therapy of the Whole Family
As an extension of P256A and P256B, this course focuses exclusively on working with whole families, again emphasizing intervention and change. Students are provided with the opportunity to learn and apply various family therapy approaches and interventions through experiential in-class exercises, in-class discussions, and research-based readings.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P256B. back to top

P311 Health Psychology I
This course introduces general principles and content areas that serve as a foundation for the practicing clinical health psychologist, including roles/work settings, theoretical perspectives relevant to physical health and health behavior, basics of various disease states, the influence of behavior on disease onset and progression, and a range of clinical intervention techniques (e.g., diabetes/compliance, tobacco substance abuse/motivational interviewing, cardiovascular disease/exercise/life-style change, PNI/stress management, and behavioral pain management). The course aims to enhance students' abilities to read, understand, and critique research literature and to facilitate students' understanding of ethical and diversity issues related to health and behavior.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P253A. back to top

P312 Health Psychology II
This course builds upon Health Psychology I, introducing additional professional issues (working on teams, training), disease states/intervention approaches (e.g., obesity/exercise, cancer, HIV/AIDS, medical family therapy), and issues in health and behavior (e.g., medical basis for psychological symptoms, spirituality, somatization, sleep, pediatrics, women's health, death and dying). This course continues to emphasize critical review of the research literature and ethical and diversity issues related to health and behavior.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P311. back to top

P313 Health Psychology III
The 3rd part of the Health Psychology teaches students a broad-range of clinical skills in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine and provide them an opportunity to gain experience in their use, emphasizing application of these skills in a broad range of clinical settings and with patient populations diverse in presenting problems and ethnic/cultural backgrounds. The course covers a broad range of relaxation/self-regulation exercises, as well as multi/interdisciplinary team meetings, introducing Health Psychology to other disciplines, communicating with physicians, psychoeducational group therapy, problem-focused interviewing and intervention, motivational interviewing, and medical family therapy.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: P311 and P312. back to top

P320 Group Psychotherapy
This is a basic course in group processes, methods, and techniques. The course includes both theoretical and experiential components.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: E212A, E212B. back to top

Research Courses

R201 Research Methods
Course provides an overview of psychological research. Topics covered include research ethics, measurement issues, reliability, validity, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, single-case designs, specification of constructs, and sociocultural issues in research. Students learn to write APA style, produce posters for presenting at professional conferences, conduct literature reviews using electronic databases, evaluate current psychological research studies, and write a research proposal based on their research interests. Students also learn the basics of SPSS.
4 units, required. Prerequisite: U121 or equivalent. back to top

R202 Statistics I
This course covers basic descriptive statistics plus the fundamentals of statistical inference: elementary probability theory; discrete and continuous distributions; and the concepts of sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. These concepts are applied to tests and estimates of means and variances in one- and two-sample problems. One-way ANOVA, correlation/regression, nonparametric tests, and goodness-of-fit tests are also covered. Students conduct analyses using SPSS.
4 units, required. Prerequisite: R201. back to top

R203 Statistics II
This course applies inferential concepts to more complex designs: n-way between subjects ANOVA, repeated measures and mixed designs, unequal n's. Advanced multiple regression and analysis of covariance are also covered. Students are taught to use computer software to assist data analysis.
4 units, required. Prerequisite: R202. back to top

R301 Multivariate Statistics
This course is a conceptual introduction to multivariate statistics, including canonical correlation, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, the multivariate approach to repeated measures, principal component analysis and introductory factor analysis. Examples of each technique from the research literature are emphasized. The use of SPSS is taught for all techniques.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: R203 and proficiency with statistical software of comparable sophistication to SPSS. back to top

R302 Alternative Methodologies
Advanced training in two or more alternative methodologies for psychological research. Possible topics include grounded theory, content analysis, phenomenological analysis, field research, and action research. The particular methods emphasized are determined by the interests of the students enrolled. Field experience is an integral part of the course.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: R203. back to top

R310 Dissertation Research
A dissertation, dissertation abstract, and APA publication style manuscript prepared from the dissertation are degree requirements. The dissertation must present an independent and original piece of psychological research. No single research methodology is emphasized; all appropriate methodologies for scientific research in psychology are accepted. An oral defense of the dissertation proposal is required. Following advancement to candidacy, students must be enrolled in Dissertation Research each quarter until a successful final oral defense.
30 units, required. (After 30 units completed, must be taken for 3 units per quarter until successful final oral defense. Prerequisites: R203, 6 units of R330. back to top

R315 Research Practicum
This course is designed to give students additional "hands on" research experience. Students participate in an ongoing on-site or off-site project under faculty supervision.
2 units, elective. Prerequisites: R203 and permission of instructor. back to top

R330 Research Group
This one unit, six-quarter sequence provides supervised research training and exposure to the problems of conducting research, as a prelude to the dissertation process. Students work directly with a faculty member on a research project. Research groups are organized to allow maximum interaction with the faculty member and peers on a regular basis.
1 unit per quarter, required during 2nd and 3rd years (6 total units required). Prerequisites: R203 and instructor approval. May be taken for extra units with consent of instructor. May be taken without prerequisites only with the consent of the instructor. back to top

Special Courses

S201 Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology I
This course provides the entering student with a systematic examination of the issues confronting the clinical psychologist. Enrollment is required during Fall Quarter of the first year of study.
0 units, required. back to top

S202 Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology II
This course provides the advanced student with systematic preparation for the pre-doctoral internship. Enrollment is required during Spring and Fall Quarters prior to internship application.
0 units, required. back to top

S410 Independent Study
The student contracts with a PGSP faculty member or other advisor (approved by the Faculty Standards & Review Committee) for independent study or directed reading in a special area of interest not offered in the curriculum. The program of study may include workshops, fieldwork, projects, outside course work, and reading agreed upon with the faculty supervisor. No more than six units may be taken in any one subject area and a maximum of six units may be applied to graduation requirements. No more than four units of independent study may be registered for per quarter.
1-6 units, elective. back to top

S420 Special Topic Seminar
This course provides an opportunity for advanced study of topics of special interest to faculty and students. Recent examples of such topics include: Private Practice in the Era of Managed Care, The Suicidal Patient, and Traumatic Stress: Diagnosis and Treatment.
2 units, elective. back to top

Forensic Psychology

This sequence of courses is not required; it may be taken as electives. A detailed description of the Certificate Program in Forensic Psychology appears elsewhere in the PGSP Catalog.

S431 Advanced Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professional Practice of Psychology:
Special Focus on Forensic Psychology and Psychology and the Law.
This course reviews the APA ethical guidelines, along with the legal and statutory material for the effective practice of forensic psychology, and the interface between psychology and the law (e.g., competency to practice forensic psychology, guidelines for practice, confidentiality in forensic practice, informed consent issues, risk management, expert testimony, mandatory reporting, dangerousness, etc.).
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: S432 back to top

S432 Forensic Psychology I
Survey of the field of psychology and the law. Areas in clinical, social, and cognitive psychology are reviewed along with the fundamentals of legal and clinical forensic research. Topics include an introduction to the legal system, criminal and civil forensic assessment, family law, eyewitness identification and testimony, jury decision making, and expert testimony.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: No Prerequisite back to top

S433 Forensic Psychology II
Survey of advanced material in the field of forensic psychology with an emphasis on the practice of forensic assessment in the criminal court system. For example, testimony and evaluation regarding psycholegal issues such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk assessment are emphasized.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: S432 back to top

S434 Advanced Forensic Psychology Seminar
An elective course in forensic psychology. Possible topics include: child custody, testifying in court, advanced risk management and standards of care, death penalty mitigation, ABA benchbook and forensic psychology, screening for high risk occupations, multicultural issues in forensic practice, etc.
3 units, elective. Prerequisite: S432 back to top

Theory Courses

T300A Cultural Differences: Cross-Cultural Issues in Psychology
The goal of this course is to introduce cultural differences and issues pertaining to conducting research, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment with multicultural populations. We will cover theory, research, assessment, and interventions as they apply to race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, and variability related to differential abilities. The course will also address ethics, acculturation, ethnic identity, the impact of racism and discrimination, community interventions, policy, and the education and training of psychologists.
3 units, required. back to top

T300B Cultural Differences: Special Topics
Ethnic and cultural differences in human behavior are addressed. Selected topics examine psychological issues of ethnic minorities and other special interest groups. Recent topics have included: Gay Issues in Psychotherapy, Lesbian Issues in Psychotherapy, Bisexual Issues in Psychotherapy, Culture and Mental Health, and Directed Reading in Race Relations.
1 - 3 units, elective. back to top

T301A Psychological Science I: History and Systems
Historical developments in the scientific study of human and animal behavior are studied. The history of particular subject areas, such as biological, developmental, and social psychology, as well as general system movements in psychology in the 19th and 20th centuries are reviewed.
1 unit, required. back to top

T301B Psychological Science I: Child and Adolescent Development
Advanced study of psychological development from birth through adolescence. Psychodynamic, social learning, dialectic, and cognitive developmental theories provide the framework for examining cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development. Social and cultural influences that impact upon development are also addressed.
1.5 units, required. Prerequisite: U160 or equivalent. back to top

T301C Psychological Science I: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior I
This course examines cognitive-affective dynamics and the interdependent relations between thinking and feeling. In particular, this course considers how affective states influence a variety of cognitive processes, including attention, perceptual organization, memory (encoding, storage, and retrieval), and cognitive biases and heuristics that guide judgment, inference, decision making, and problem solving. Current theory and research are emphasized.
2.5 units, required. back to top

T302A Psychological Science II: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior II
This course directly extends T301C and considers the cognitive antecedents and underpinnings of affective states and experience. More specifically, the course examines how cognitive processes may contribute to the onset, maintenance, exacerbation, and regulation of affect. Current theory and research receive equal emphasis.
2.5 units, required. Prerequisite: T301C. back to top

T302B Psychological Science II: Biological Bases of Behavior I: Neuropsychology
Advanced study of the neurobiological bases of human behavior. Topics studied include: neuroanatomical structures and functions; neuronal bases of perception, motor function, language, memory, and emotion; hemispheric specialization. Biological correlates of psychiatric and neurological disorders are reviewed.
2.5 units, required. Prerequisite: U140 or equivalent. back to top

T303A Psychological Science III: Adult Development and Aging
Life-span developmental psychology provides the conceptual framework for examining the psychology of adulthood. Major theoretical approaches and current research are reviewed. Topics covered include the developmental tasks of adulthood, middle age, and old age; cognitive development and intellectual performance; personality consistency and change; social roles; and sociocultural influences on adult development.
1.5 units, required. Prerequisite: T301B back to top

T303B Psychological Science III: Biological Bases of Behavior II: Psychopharmacology
Examination of the basic aspects of psychopharmacology, including neurotransmitters and drug interactions. Areas explored include physiological and behavioral aspects of frequently prescribed psychotropics such as antidepressant, antianxiety, and antipsychotic medications. Emphasis on recognizing conditions under which clients should be referred to a physician for a medication evaluation, understanding the experience and side-effect (e.g., cognitive) problems clients have with their medications, helping clients with drug compliance, educating clients about interactions of their psychiatric medications with alcohol or illicit drugs, and understanding issues of dual diagnosis.
2.5 units, required. Prerequisites: U140 or equivalent, and T302B. back to top

T303C Psychological Science III: Social Psychology
Advanced study of interpersonal behavior including attitude formation, group
dynamics, person perception, and interpersonal attraction. Current theories and
research are evaluated.
2 unit, required. back to top

T306 Clinical Neurology
This course focuses on major neurological syndromes with an emphasis on differential diagnosis. Common or significant neurological conditions are presented to allow recognition of psychological manifestation of neurological disease and the converse. Other topics include the neurological examination, various syndromes and disorders, and neuropharmacology.
3 units, elective. Prerequisites: E212A, E212B, T302B, and T303B. back to top