Psychology (PSYC) Course Descriptions

• PSYC 1313 General Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  An introductory course dealing with the major content areas in psychology. Topics may include heredity and environment, emotions and motivation, perception, learning, personality, and intelligence. This course may be taken to meet Smith College requirements and as an elective by non-psychology majors. It is required for psychology majors.

• PSYC 2181 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 2301 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

  Prerequisite: MATH 1305 or higher

  The course provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, correlation, probability, and regression-with applications in behavioral sciences. (Offered also as SOCI 2301.)

• PSYC 2302 Introduction to Christian Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course will review the similarities/differences among Christian Counseling, Biblical Counseling, and Pastoral Counseling theories. The philosophical bases of the major counseling theories as well as the need to replace those philosophies with a Christian worldview will be discussed. The student will review their personal worldview in light of scripture. The student will develop a spiritual development/discipline plan and report on their progress each week.

• PSYC 2323 Crisis Intervention: Stress Management and Trauma

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is a survey of crisis intervention theories, assessments, and models. Stress management techniques that can be generally applied to all levels of stress will be discussed.

• PSYC 2324 Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This class will provide a survey of the tools and methods to assess addicted personalities. Contemporary use of legal and illegal addictive drugs will be surveyed and how addiction destroys relationships will be covered. Common co-morbid diagnoses will be discussed and the extra difficulty for treatment of these clients. This class will survey treatment methods for addiction.

• PSYC 2325 Dating and Intimate Relationships

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This is an introductory course understanding close relationships. It will cover the research on relationships from dating through family formation. This course will survey the scientific research about how people are attracted to each other and the processes of establishing and maintaining a dating relationship. The effects of cohabiting will be examined and its relationship on children. How this intimacy develops into a healthy marital relationship and how the stresses of marriage can threaten this intimacy is covered. The causes of divorce and the special challenges of single-parenting and intimacy are addressed.

• PSYC 2330 Human Sexuality

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This is an introductory course about human sexuality. It will survey a variety of topics from biological to psychological to social aspects of human sexuality. This course will provide a scientific understanding of the historical, biological, psychological and social/cultural influences on human sexuality and its expression. Information about human sexuality across the lifespan will be included. This course provides information about sexual identity, orientation, and how changing sexual attitudes are influencing the culture. This course also provides information about the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Information about the biological and psychological causes of sexual dysfunction and their treatments will also be covered.

• PSYC 2340 Health Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Health Psychology is an introductory course dealing with the major content areas of health psychology. Topics include: an overview of the field of health psychology, major body systems, important theoretical models for explaining, promoting, and changing health behaviors, and moderators for stress and coping. The psychosocial aspects of pain, coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions will also be introduced. (Offered also as KINE 2340.)

• PSYC 2364 Abnormal Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  A study of normal and abnormal psychological functioning, psychological disorders, behavioral disorders, psychosomatic illnesses, and substance abuses. May be taken by non-psychology majors as an elective. Recommended for majors in nursing, education, and areas which deal with problems of persons.

• PSYC 2381 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 3305 Psychology of Personality

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  This course reviews the major theories of personality as they relate to explanations of human behavior, mental processes, and development. Issues of formal theory development and evaluation of formal theories are addressed. May be used as an advanced elective by psychology majors.

• PSYC 3313 Human Growth and Development

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  An upper level psychology elective, this course is designed to emphasize the continuity of human development throughout the life span. The interrelationships among physical, cognitive and psychosocial development will be emphasized.

• PSYC 3315 Group Dynamics and Processes

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course focuses on the assessment and understanding of the interactions of families. How the dynamics of the family produces positive and negative interactions will be analyzed. In particular systems theories applied to family interactions will be covered.

• PSYC 3316 Case Management: Intervention, Recovery and Relapse Prevention

  Prerequisite(s): None

  An introduction to interviewing, assessing, and treating addicted clients. Understanding the family and environmental influences on addicted behavior will be studied. Note taking, reporting, and institutional requirements of the counselor will be covered. Maintaining recovery and relapse prevention techniques will be surveyed.

• PSYC 3317 Suicide: Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Recovery

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course will provide a survey of the most likely reasons people commit suicide. Students will examine the DSM 5 for the most common diagnoses that tend to commit suicide. Understanding the different models that assess for suicide and evaluating their effectiveness will examined. Suicide intervention counseling techniques will be studied and practiced. Copycat suicides, including the increase of suicides in states that have assisted suicide laws, will be covered. Interventions for schools and businesses that have had a suicide will be explained. Support groups for family members who have lost a loved one to suicide will be covered.

• PSYC 3320 Introduction to Art Therapy

  Prerequisite(s): ART 1303 and ART 1313 and ART 1323 and ART 2394 and ART 3373 and PSYC 1313 and PSYC 2364 and PSYC 3305 and PSYC 3313

  This course is presented as a workshop, integrating theoretical learning with practice and experience. The course includes lectures, readings, and class discussions alongside personal experience and art groups. The practical aspects require an open minded approach and willingness to work creatively with different textiles as means to develop awareness of intra- and inter-personal processes.

• PSYC 3332 Life Transitions: Retirement and Relationships

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A study of the joys and stresses of post-retirement life. The financial and psychological stresses on the family taking care of aging parents will be covered. The frustration of dealing with declining mental and physical health and the high suicide rate of seniors will be reviewed. Intervention programs commonly used for later life challenges will be explored.

• PSYC 3381 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisites: None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 3410 Experimental Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313 and (PSYC 2301 or SOCI 2301)

  Experimental psychology is an applied research course for psychology majors. Basic research methods and terminology will be presented and practiced in the classroom and these principles then applied in a computer lab. Research design for experiments, correlational studies, and more complex research projects will be critically reviewed. Students will be expected to participate in the early stages of designing a quantitative research study to include a critical review of the literature, formulating testable hypotheses, choosing an appropriate research design and outlining the methods and analyses. Applied statistical analyses will be reviewed and then practiced with SPSS software in the lab.

• PSYC 3481 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included. Laboratory may or may not be included.

• PSYC 4181 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 4281 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 4310 History and Theoretical Systems in Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313 and at least 64 credit hrs

  This course surveys current systems of thought in psychology and reviews the major philosophical and historical underpinnings of the discipline. Relevant material from scientific research, including the biological and physical sciences, will be included.

• PSYC 4316 Child Psychopathology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  This course will focus on major forms of atypical development in childhood and adolescence. Course material will include disorders of behavior, disorders of emotion, developmental and learning problems, and problems related to mental health. Child and adolescent disorders will be discussed in terms of defining characteristics, associated features, possible causes, theoretical formulations, research evidence, and current approaches to intervention and prevention. The possible developmental course of each disorder will be presented to show how biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors interact with the child’s environment to determine the expression of atypical development.

• PSYC 4321 Integration of Psychology and Theology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course will evaluate the overlap of psychological counseling, Biblical knowledge and theology. The student will read and study contemporary psychologists who have written on the field of the integration of Bible, theology, faith development and psychology.

• PSYC 4322 Cognitive Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313 and at least 64 credit hours and (BASC 1414 or any BIOL science with Lab with a grade of ‘C’ or better)

  Cognitive psychology is the study of the mind, how we perceive the world, remember, reason, think, and learn. This course will present an overview of cognitive psychology, its findings, theories, and approach. Topics covered will include pattern recognition, attention, memory, imagery, concepts and categorization, and problem solving.

• PSYC 4323 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  Comprehensive and intensive study of major theoretical orientations in counseling and psychotherapy, stressing implications for research and practice. Includes experiences in micro-counseling and other simulations to develop counseling skills.

• PSYC 4324 Advanced Theory and Practice with Addiction and Substance Abuse

  Prerequisite(s): None

  The requirements for licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency counselor in the state of Texas will be covered. The professor will assign the student to interview or shadow an LCDC or equivalent and report on the work place challenges and rewards of the field. Theories covered in other Minor classes will be compared/contrasted based on what the student has learned from practical settings.

• PSYC 4326 Psychology of Dying, Bereavement, and Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  A course dealing with the process of dying and grief of the survivors. The psychological adjustments of the individual, family, and professional are examined. How to facilitate grief as well as therapeutic issues are discussed.

• PSYC 4328 Marriage and Family Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A survey of marriage counseling models with emphasis on the ones that have the strongest research efficacy. Students will also survey the major family counseling theories and the techniques used by those theories.

• PSYC 4329 Contemporary Issues in Christian Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course will survey ethical issues for Christian counselors. The requirements for licensure as a counselor will be covered. The differences between licensed and unlicensed Christian counselors and the limitations of practice will be covered. Legal requirements for all licensed and unlicensed will be surveyed. How to protect oneself from liability and how to evaluate one’s attitude to avoid judgment will be covered. How the American Counseling Association is infringing on the field of Christian counseling will be discussed and how that may impact one’s ability to practice in the future.

• PSYC 4330 Psychology of Learning

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  A course stressing the contributions of major learning theories to understanding behavior. Particular attention is paid to human learning and the applicability of learning theory to the educational process as well as to goal attainments. (Offered also as EDEC 4330 and EDUC 4330.)

• PSYC 4332 Social Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  Contemporary approaches to social behavior are considered. Cultural influences, prejudice, persuasion, conformity, attribution theories, and social cognitions are some of the topics addressed.

• PSYC 4334 Psychology of Religion

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313

  The insights of psychology as a science are used to inspect and evaluate the religious dimensions of life. How religion effects religious development, health, experience, and relationships in the church, family, and marriage will be covered. (Offered also as CHRI 4334.)

• PSYC 4340 Art Therapy with Children

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding and practical approaches to the assessment and treatment of infants, young children, and adolescents. Students will develop clinical skills in the areas of observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, treatment planning and referral to community resources. Students will be provided with hands-on experience in the use of art therapy techniques used in assessing and treating children. Students will become familiar with the documentation and the professional language used in communicating with agencies that provide children’s services. Cultural diversity will be included in discussions of children and adolescents and its impact on assessments and treatment planning.

• PSYC 4341 Pre-Professional Art Therapy Capstone Course

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3320 and PSYC 4340

  Supervised internship in the practice of art therapy counseling with individuals, groups and/or families. The internship seminar is designed to help students develop their techniques of practice in art therapy and counseling and their application of art therapy to various populations and settings, including ethical and legal issues of art therapy practice. Students complete internship hours at predetermined site(s) off campus, participate in seminars as scheduled, and individual supervision.

• PSYC 4342 Parenting and Family Systems

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A survey of parenting models/programs, with special emphasis placed upon challenges of adults to become effective parents. Modern family dynamics will be covered as well as family of origin parenting models. How the family functions as a system will be explored and how parenting stress can affect the entire family. Models of counseling intervention that address issues not amenable to the effects of parenting education will be covered. The student will analyze their own family of origin parenting system.

• PSYC 4353 Physiological Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313; at least 64 credit hours; (BASC 1414 or any BIOL science with Lab with a grade of ‘C’ or better)

  A study of the physiological bases of behavior, with emphasis on learning the relationships between the functioning of the brain and nervous system with observable behavior. Neurodevelopment, the effects of drugs, and the biological basis of psychopathology will be some of the topics covered.

• PSYC 4357 Methods and Strategies of Christian Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  In this course a different Christian mindfulness technique will be introduced and practiced each week. Biblical counseling techniques will be surveyed and practiced. The use of non-judgmental techniques and the importance of cognitive behavioral techniques to practice will be emphasized.

• PSYC 4360 Cultural Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1313 and at least 64 credit hours

  The course will introduce counseling relationships and processes. Included in the study are theories of multicultural counseling, dimensions of worldviews, racial/cultural identity development, counseling ethnic minorities, bicultural/biracial minorities, women, and sexual minorities. The main focus of the course will be gaining practical knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse clients in North America.

• PSYC 4381 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 4390 Psychology Capstone Course

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3410 and Senior standing

  This course is the culminating experience for the psychology major. Students will incorporate the essential core concepts of psychology into one of two domains. Domain I will focus on an in-depth original research project written according to American Psychological Association guidelines. Domain II will focus on an internship at an approved site.

• PSYC 5181 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 5281 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 5300 General Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  An introductory course dealing with the major content areas in psychology. Topics may include heredity and environment, emotions and motivation, perception, learning, personality, and intelligence. An examination of how introductory principles are applied in licensure programs is addressed. This course is taken by students fulfilling the leveling requirement for a master’s degree in psychology or counseling.

• PSYC 5301 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course provides an intermediate level introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, correlation, probability, and regression with applications in behavioral sciences. This course is taken by students fulfilling the leveling requirement for a Master’s degree in psychology or counseling.

• PSYC 5302 Abnormal Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A study of normal and abnormal psychological functioning, psychological disorders, psychosomatic illnesses, and substance abuses. May be taken by non-psychology majors as an elective. This course is taken by students fulfilling the leveling requirement for a Master’s degree in psychology or counseling.

• PSYC 5309 Ethics in School Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed to explore the ethical and legal guidelines pertinent to delivery of psychological services in a school setting. Planning and establishing a professional identity for career development; understanding legalities, ethics, and standards of practice for school psychology; and, working effectively with special populations and problems in school settings.

• PSYC 5310 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology and Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A seminar format will provide the student with opportunities to study ethical standards and applications in mental health fields.

• PSYC 5312 Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Theories

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is an introduction to the field of couples and family therapy. It will feature theory and practice in the treatment of dyadic relationships, marriages, and families (including families with children). Students will develop an understanding of the prominent theories, including emphasis on systems theories that form the basis of relevant therapy approaches. (Offered also as COUN 5312).

• PSYC 5313 Methods and Techniques in Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course will introduce the student to those nondirective counseling skills which communicate the qualities of empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard, and which facilitate building the foundation of the therapeutic working alliance. The course will include extensive skills-practice, role-playing, and videotaped exercises. Intake skills and additional counseling techniques will be introduced didactically and practiced in class. This course will also focus on development of other affective interventions that are evidence-based. Course is offered only in residential format. (Offered also as COUN 5313).

• PSYC 5314 Methods and Techniques in Christian Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed to introduce graduate students to basic techniques, methods, and theories behind the practice of Christian counseling and to integrate established psychotherapeutic techniques into the practice Christian counseling.

• PSYC 5315 Christian Integration Seminar I

  Prerequisite(s): None

  The purpose of this course is to help the student begin a path to effectively integrate their Christian faith with psychology and counseling. Theological backgrounds of counseling, major theories of Christian integration with counseling and the role of the Christian counselor in society will be examined. The student will formulate their own Christian integration perspective based on activities and readings in the course. This course is to be taken in the student’s first year in the MACC program.

• PSYC 5316 Child Psychopathology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course will focus on major forms of atypical development in childhood and adolescence. Course material will include disorders of behavior, disorders of emotion, developmental and learning problems, and problems related to mental health. Child and adolescent disorders will be discussed in terms of defining characteristics, associated features, possible causes, theoretical formulations, research evidence, and current approaches to intervention and prevention. The possible developmental course of each disorder will be presented to show how biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors interact with the child’s environment to determine the expression of atypical development.

• PSYC 5317 Christian Psychology and Counseling Theory

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Christian psychology and counseling is rooted in biblical revelation, and relevant Christian theological and philosophical, as well as the pastoral and spiritual formation practices of the Christian traditions. This class summarizes those influences, while engaging with contemporary psychology to develop a therapeutic framework that is grounded in a Christian worldview, as well as informed by the best contemporary research and theory. The history of Christian and modern psychology will be explored.

• PSYC 5318 Biblical & Theological Foundations for Psychology & Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This class explores the therapeutic value of the main teachings of the Christian faith, including the nature of God; the metanarrative of human life; the nature of human beings, including their created goodness, as well as the main aspects of human psychopathology; the role of Jesus Christ in the reparation of the human condition; the mental health value of the local church; redemptive differentiation and integration; and the Christian future as a source of hope. The application of these teachings in clinical work will be discussed.

• PSYC 5321 Form Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  The psychological form is a configuration of the whole human. Humans have developed many ways to view this form, including personality architecture, personality signature, the self representation, personal agent, character, narrative, and the imago Dei. The significance of each of these forms for clinical work will be explored from a Christian standpoint.

• PSYC 5322 Learned Bases of Behavior

  Prerequisite(s): None
  Corequisite(s): None

  This course examines the underlying dynamics that shape human behavior, including learning, thinking, memory, intelligence, motivation, and emotion. Consideration will also be given to how these processes are integrated in the personality.

• PSYC 5323 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Comprehensive and intensive study of major theoretical orientations in counseling and psychotherapy, stressing implications for research and practice. Includes experiences in micro-counseling and other simulations to develop counseling skills. This course is offered only in residential format. A minimum grade of B is required for this course. (Offered also as COUN 5323.)

• PSYC 5330 Psychology of Learning

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A course stressing the contributions of major learning theories to understanding behavior. Particular attention is paid to human learning and the applicability of learning theory to the educational process as well as to goal attainments.

• PSYC 5332 Social Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Contemporary approaches to social behavior are considered. Cultural influences, prejudice, persuasion, conformity, attribution theories, and social cognitions are some of the topics addressed.

• PSYC 5334 Psychology of Religion

  Prerequisite(s): None

  The insights of psychology as a science are used to inspect and evaluate the religious dimensions of life. How religion effects religious development, health, experience, and relationships in the church, family, and marriage will be covered.

• PSYC 5335 Christian Spiritual Formation for Therapists

  Prerequisite(s): None

  An investigation of the history, traditions, and process of spiritual formation. Emphasis is on the knowledge and practice of the spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, meditation, study, solitude, fasting, and so on. Consideration will be given to their application to Christian psychotherapy, counseling, and spiritual direction.

• PSYC 5336 Christian Spiritual Direction

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is an extensive study of the field of spiritual direction with attention given to various traditions, strategies, and methods for helping others to move Godward. Emphasis is given to the role of spiritual direction in Christian psychology and a distinctively Christian formational paradigm. Topics such as the strategic use of prayer, holy listening, watchfulness, conferencing, confession, and more are addressed. .

• PSYC 5340 Orientation and Consultation in School Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course addresses the history of school psychology as well as paradigms for service delivery. The varied roles of the specialist in school psychology are explored. Professional issues such as Praxis, licensure, and memberships in professional organizations are discussed. Following best practices as described by the National Association of School Psychologists, students will be exposed to various methods and techniques of consultation in the schools. Additionally, systemic intervention and crisis procedures will be addressed.

• PSYC 5342 Teaching in Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A study of pedagogical theories, styles, and strategies as they apply to college-level teaching of psychology. Students will explore various techniques for teaching psychology courses in both residential and online courses, including presentation of course material, learning assessment tools, test construction, feedback, and grading. A minimum grade of B is required for this course.

• PSYC 5353 Physiological Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A study of physiological bases of behavior with an emphasis on mental disorders, behaviors, and emotions. Psychopharmacological medications are addressed in depth.

• PSYC 5360 Cultural Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed to strengthen diversity and multicultural awareness among counselors and other mental health providers. The course will strengthen counseling relationships and processes. Included in the study are theories of multicultural counseling, dimensions of worldviews, racial/cultural identity development, counseling ethnic minorities, bicultural/biracial minorities, women, and sexual minorities. The main focus of the course will be on gaining practical knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse clients in North America.

• PSYC 5381 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 6101 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Internship

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed for students in the Masters of Arts in Psychology-LSSP and LSSP with Re-specialization programs. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours, of which 600 must be in a public school supervised by an individual qualified in accordance with state requirements. A licensed psychologist must supervise the non-school experience. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs. This course meets on campus.

• PSYC 6102 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Internship

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed for students in the Masters of Arts in Psychology-LSSP and LSSP with Re-specialization programs. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours, of which 600 must be in a public school supervised by an individual qualified in accordance with state requirements. A licensed psychologist must supervise the non-school experience. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs. This course meets on campus.

• PSYC 6103 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Internship

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed for students in the Masters of Arts in Psychology-LSSP and LSSP with Re-specialization programs. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours, of which 600 must be in a public school supervised by an individual qualified in accordance with state requirements. A licensed psychologist must supervise the non-school experience. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs. This course meets on campus.

• PSYC 6104 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Internship

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed for students in the Masters of Arts in Psychology-LSSP and LSSP with Re-specialization programs. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours, of which 600 must be in a public school supervised by an individual qualified in accordance with state requirements. A licensed psychologist must supervise the non-school experience. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs. This course meets on campus.

• PSYC 6105 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Internship

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed for students in the Masters of Arts in Psychology-LSSP and LSSP with Re-specialization programs. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours, of which 600 must be in a public school supervised by an individual qualified in accordance with state requirements. A licensed psychologist must supervise the non-school experience. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs. This course meets on campus.

• PSYC 6106 Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Internship

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed for students in the Masters of Arts in Psychology-LSSP and LSSP with Re-specialization programs. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours, of which 600 must be in a public school supervised by an individual qualified in accordance with state requirements. A licensed psychologist must supervise the non-school experience. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs. This course meets on campus.

• PSYC 6111 Practicum in School Psychology I

  Prerequisite(s): EDSP 6344 and PSYC 5310 and PSYC 5316 and PSYC 5323 and PSYC 5330 and PSYC 5340 and PSYC 5360 and PSYC 6301 and PSYC 6305 and PSYC 6320

  This course is designed for students in the Master of Arts in Psychology-Specialist in School Psychology (MAP-SSP) program. The MAP-SSP program requires a 450-hour practicum experience. Practicum experience affords the students the opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into practice in a clinical environment, to gain real world experience in delivering psychological services, to learn about the intricacies of working in a professional group setting, and to be mentored and evaluated by professionals in their field of study. The practicum includes two main features: delivery of services and supervision. Students will also have administrative duties, including but not limited to, maintaining client records and maintaining personal records of hours involved in practicum duties.

• PSYC 6112 Practicum in School Psychology II

  Prerequisite(s): EDSP 6344 and PSYC 5310 and PSYC 5316 and PSYC 5323 and PSYC 5330 and PSYC 5340 and PSYC 5360 and PSYC 6301 and PSYC 6305 and PSYC 6320

  This course is designed for students in the Master of Arts in Psychology-Specialist in School Psychology (MAP-SSP) program. The MAP-SSP program requires a 450-hour practicum experience. Practicum experience affords the students the opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into practice in a clinical environment, to gain real world experience in delivering psychological services, to learn about the intricacies of working in a professional group setting, and to be mentored and evaluated by professionals in their field of study. The practicum includes two main features: delivery of services and supervision. Students will also have administrative duties, including but not limited to, maintaining client records and maintaining personal records of hours involved in practicum duties.

• PSYC 6161 Independent Comprehensive Study

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5310 and PSYC 5312 and PSYC 5313 and PSYC 5323 and PSYC 5360 and PSYC 6301 and PSYC 6302 and PSYC 6306 and PSYC 6308 and PSYC 6310 and PSYC 6320 and overall GPA 3.0 or higher

  This course is designed to facilitate students’ successful completion of the Oral Comprehensive Exam. Students register for this course if they have completed all other coursework but have not yet met the Oral Exam completion requirement for graduation. In the first half of the semester, the class will focus on time management, study strategies, and self-care/coping strategies. In the latter portion of the semester, this course will focus on application of knowledge to career and post-graduation planning. Throughout the semester, students and instructor will plan and co-monitor their progress toward degree completion.

• PSYC 6181 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 6190 Applied Psychology Practicum/Capstone

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Designed to give students supervised practical application related to experience within the realm of psychology. Students will have a field placement experience that aligns with their career interest. Students in the teaching track will be paired with a current faculty member. Students will communicate the results of their experience via a written report and a public presentation.

• PSYC 6191 Counseling Practicum

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Supervised laboratory experiences in individual and group counseling with emphasis upon methods and techniques. Competence in counseling with varied types of human concerns is developed. All practicum students must be involved in counseling activities and must exhibit skills in evaluation as well. This course meets on campus when the student is involved in an off-campus practicum assignment.

• PSYC 6192 Practicum in Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Supervised laboratory experiences in individual and group counseling with emphasis upon methods and techniques. Competence in counseling with varied types of human concerns is developed. All practicum students must be involved in counseling activities and must exhibit skills in evaluation as well. This course meets on campus when the student is involved in an off-campus practicum assignment.

• PSYC 6193 Counseling Practicum

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Supervised laboratory experiences in individual and group counseling with emphasis upon methods and techniques. Competence in counseling with varied types of human concerns is developed. All practicum students must be involved in counseling activities and must exhibit skills in evaluation as well. This course meets on campus when the student is involved in an off-campus practicum assignment.

• PSYC 6197 Licensure Standards Review

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5310, PSYC 5312, PSYC 5313, PSYC 5323, PSYC 5360, PSYC 6301, PSYC 6302, PYSC 6306, PSYC 6308, PSYC 6310, and PSYC 6320; overall GPA 3.0 or higher

  This preparation course is a one-hour course, taught by a core faculty member. This course reviews national standards, study strategies, and assess students’ base knowledge in each area covered on the National Counselor Exam. Students must pass this class with a B or better, and they may not score lower than 80% on more than two individual exams. In this case, they are required to retake the course before becoming eligible to sit for the Department of Psychology oral exam. Students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher are not required to take PSYC 6197.

• PSYC 6199 Thesis Defense

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6324 and the successful completion of 30 hrs of course work in the MPA-General Program

  This course is for students in the MAP-General program who have successfully completed the research project requirement for PSYC 6324. Students will select an advisory committee to prepare for formal manuscript preparation and the oral defense of the thesis.

• PSYC 6281 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 6301 Principles of Human Development

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Intensive study and examination of literature and theory in developmental psychology as it relates to persons through the lifespan from infancy through adulthood. Social and personality development, intellectual development, language acquisition, and developmental expectations are emphasized. The unique concerns of the exceptional child are studied as well as in-depth, case-study skill development. (Offered also as EPSY 6301.)

• PSYC 6302 Measurement and Appraisal

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Principles and techniques of psychological measurement are emphasized. Major instruments are surveyed, exclusive of projective measures and individual intellectual measures. The knowledge and skills covered can apply in a variety of settings; agencies, clinics, schools, and businesses. Uses and critical evaluation of achievement, aptitude, interest, and non-projective personality tests are included, as are experiences in administering and scoring of tests, and ethical standards for uses of tests. (Offered also as EPSY 6302.)

• PSYC 6305 Individual Psychological Evaluation

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5309

  The purpose of this course is to attain knowledge of cognitive functioning and develop skills in the cognitive assessment of children and adolescents. This course integrates the skills of administration, scoring, and interpretation of major cognitive assessment instruments (e.g., KABC-II, WISC-V, and WJ-IV COG) in the context of recent cognitive theories and research. The Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory of Cognitive Abilities will be the primary underlying framework for interpreting test data. Also, an emphasis will be placed on a dual discrepancy model when utilizing the CHC theory of cognitive abilities. Issues of assessing culturally and linguistically diverse children and adolescents are integrated throughout the course in addition to specified lectures. (Offered also as EDSP 6305 and EPSY 6305)

• PSYC 6306 Career Information and Career Counseling

  Prerequisite(s): EPSY 6302 or PSYC 6302

  This course is focused on methods and processes of collecting, organizing, evaluating, and interpreting educational, occupational, and personal-social information for the purpose of helping others to engage in meaningful, satisfying vocations. The major theories of career development are emphasized. (Offered also as COUN 6306).

• PSYC 6308 Methods of Group Process

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5313 and PSYC 5323

  This is a course in learning how to lead out-patient psychotherapy/counseling groups. The dynamics of group process are described and theories of psychotherapy are applied to groups. Students design a psychoeducational group manual. Groups are conducted and led by students for at least 10 hours of class time, which allows students opportunities to practice group leadership. Feedback is provided by classmates and the professor. Course is offered only in residential format. (Offered also as EPSY 6308 and COUN 6308.)

• PSYC 6309 Applied Behavioral Analysis

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills in functional behavioral assessment and intervention.

• PSYC 6310 Clinical Psychopathology

  Prerequisite(s): 18 graduate semester hours in psychology; 3.0 GPA

  This course reviews the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic methods applicable to the major psychological disorders. Course also focuses on issues of multicultural competence and a general model of understanding mental health. Emphasis is on dual/multiple diagnoses, application of diagnostics to clinical practice, knowledge of current psychopharmacological treatments, understanding and practicing empirically supported treatments, and becoming familiar with treatment planning.

• PSYC 6311 Addictions and Compulsive Disorders

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course examines a variety of models for the etiology and treatment of addictions with an emphasis on the biopsychological perspective. Students are encouraged to integrate empirically based intervention into Christian counseling settings.

• PSYC 6315 Christian Integration Seminar II

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5315 and at least 21 hours completed since taking PSYC 5315

  This course is an advanced survey course in the field of Christian Counseling. Students will learn how to apply the prominent theories that form the basis of Christian Counseling and develop a working knowledge of the special ethical and cultural considerations unique to the Christian counselor.

• PSYC 6320 Research Techniques and Procedures

  Prerequisite(s): None

  A study of a spectrum of research methods related to psychological and educational research. The course is designed to develop research knowledge and skills. Included are theory, techniques, designs, evaluation of research, and integration of findings into professional decision-making. (Offered also as EDUC 6320 and EDAD 6310.)

• PSYC 6324 Research Seminar

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6320

  The student conducts an approved research project and prepares a report of findings of sufficient quality to be submitted for professional publication.

• PSYC 6330 Trauma and Crisis Intervention

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course is designed to prepare students to understand the nature of crisis, trauma, and disasters, including the appropriateness of diagnosis, to work with clients who have experienced trauma and/or interpersonal violence, to utilize crisis intervention and suicide prevention strategies, to understand psychological first aid, to introduce counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of an interdisciplinary emergency management response team during a local, regional, or national crisis, disaster or other trauma-causing event, and to address counselor self-care and burnout.

• PSYC 6331 School Psychology Internship I

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6391, plus a total of 48 credit hours must be completed prior to enrolling. Students must also have an overall GPA of 3.0.

  This course is designed for students in the Specialist in School Psychology graduate program. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours in accordance with TSBEP requirements. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs.

• PSYC 6332 School Psychology Internship II

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6391, PSYC 6331, plus a total of 54 credit hours must be completed prior to enrolling. Students must also have an overall GPA of 3.0.

  This course is designed for students in the Specialist in School Psychology graduate program. The internship experience is a minimum of 1200 contact hours in accordance with TSBEP requirements. The student must complete the internship in less than two years and in no more than two sites. The student must have direct, systematic supervision with experiences that include assessment, intervention, behavior management, and consultation for children representing a range of ages, populations, and needs.

• PSYC 6343 Personality Assessment

  Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 6305 or EPSY 6305) and (PSYC 6310 or PSYC 5316) and EDSP 53195

  This course is an introduction to projective and objective psychological testing techniques used in the evaluation of people exhibiting mental, emotional, and/or behavioral disturbances. This course will also focus on the assessment and development of social skills and adaptive interventions. Report writing skills are addressed.

• PSYC 6344 Educational Appraisal of Individuals with Exceptionalities

  Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 6305 or EPSY 6305)

  This course is an introduction to appraisal techniques and instruments used to identify the presence or absence of a specific disability. Administration, scoring, interpretation, preparation of written reports, the development of IEP’s, and evidence-based interventions in psychology and education designed to promote academic skills will be taught in this course. Students must be computer literate. (Offered also as EDSP 6344 and EPSY 6344)

• PSYC 6360 Advanced Clinical Psychopathology

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 6310

  This course reviews the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic methods applicable to the major psychological disorders. The course also focuses on issues of multicultural competence and a general model of understanding mental health. Emphasis is on dual/multiple diagnoses, application of diagnostics to clinical practice, knowledge of current psychopharmacological treatments, understanding and practicing empirically supported treatments, and becoming familiar with treatment planning.

• PSYC 6381 Special Topics/Independent Study

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Topics are selected on basis of student need and academic qualifications of staff. If regular lectures are not given, a minimum of 30 hours of work for each hour credit must be included.

• PSYC 6389 Practicum in School Psychology

  Prerequisite(s): 30 hours of sequential academic coursework as outlined for the Specialist in School Psychology Program

  This course requires placement in a school setting for direct field experience where students will be using skills from academic/psychoeducational testing in practice. Experience will emphasize learning and applying interventions specific to needs of students with learning and academic difficulties.

• PSYC 6391 Practicum in School Psychology I

  Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5310, PSYC 5316, PSYC 5330, PSYC 5360, PSYC 6301, PSYC 6305, PSYC 6320, PSYC 5323, PSYC 5340, and PSYC 6343

  This course requires placement in a school setting for direct field experience where students will be using skills from academic/psychoeducational testing in practice. Experience will emphasize learning and applying interventions specific to needs of students with learning and academic difficulties.

• PSYC 6392 Program Evaluation and Statistics

  Prerequisite(s): None

  This course will include the application of statistical methods for the purpose of program evaluation at the individual, group, and systems levels.

• PSYC 6395 Supervised Practicum 3hrs

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Supervised laboratory experiences in individual and group counseling with emphasis upon methods and techniques. Competence in counseling with varied types of human concerns is developed. All practicum students must be involved in counseling activities and must exhibit skills in evaluation as well. This course meets on campus when the student is involved in an off-campus practicum assignment.

• PSYC 6396 Supervised Internship and Consultation 3 hrs

  Prerequisite(s): None

  Supervised laboratory experiences in individual and group counseling with emphasis upon methods and techniques. Competence in counseling with varied types of human concerns is developed. All practicum students must be involved in counseling activities and must exhibit skills in evaluation as well. This course meets on campus when the student is involved in an off-campus practicum assignment.