2017-18 University Bulletin 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
2017-18 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • POL (0158) 389 - National Model United Nations


    Credits: 3.00

    This course involves the study and assessment of the role of the UN in world politics. Students engage in intensive preparation for participation at the five-day NMUN conference where they represent a UN member-state in negotiations. Students are required to attend the conference.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences



    Prerequisite 1: POL 280   or ISP 102  or POL 380  
    Free Note: Student must meet one pre-requisite and obtain permission of instructor.

  
  • POL (0158) 390 - Special Topics International Politics


    Credits: 3.00

    Overstretched, yet in increasing demand, UN peacekeeping missions have undergone a dramatic shift over the last decade. Study the mandates and organization of peace keeping via case studies. Discuss the Security Council Resolutions on Women, peace and security (1325/2000, 1820/2008, etc). The role of women are analyzed through case studies.

  
  • POL (0158) 400 - Political Stud Elective


    Credits: 1 to 6

    Students learn research design construction, research techniques, critical analysis of evidence, and hypothesis testing. Students develop individual research projects with written and/or oral presentations based on seminar topic.

  
  • POL (0158) 419 - Seminar Political Issues


    Credits: 3.00

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

  
  • POL (0158) 429 - Public Policy Seminar


    Credits: 3.00

    An intensive study of the institutions and processes of American public policy-making, and of selected subjects of public policy. The seminar is focused on national policy-making and the Washington political scene. Each student will prepare a research paper relevant to the seminar.

  
  • POL (0158) 439 - Seminar American Politics


    Credits: 3.00

    Was the American Constitution based on the principles of laissez-faire or on the principles of governmental intervention in the economy? This seminar addresses the factors influencing the formation of the US Constitution and the underlying political and economic principles that affected its implementation.

  
  • POL (0158) 459 - Seminar Political Theory


    Credits: 3.00

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

  
  • POL (0158) 479 - Seminar:Comparative Politics


    Credits: 3.00

    Senior Seminar, permission of instructor required.

  
  • POL (0158) 490 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1.00 to 3.00

  
  • POL (0158) 491 - Directed Readings


    Credits: 1.00 to 16.00

  
  • POL (0158) 492 - Internship in Pol Sci


    Credits: 1.00 to 9.00

    Prerequisite: Permission of department.

  
  • POL (0158) 499 - Seminar International Politics


    Credits: 3.00

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

  
  • POL (0158) 530 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

  
  • POL (0158) 560 - International Environmental Policy


    Credits: 3.00

    This course focuses on the actions of nation-states that have consequences for the global environment. Through examination of issues such as climate change, trade, energy and sustainable development the course assesses the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental policy goals and multi-lateral treaties.

    Free Note: This course is cross-listed with Environmental Science   

  
  • POL (0158) 591 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 111 - Level I Portuguese


    Credits: 3

    Students learn through a communicative / participatory approach to the basic elements of the language, including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. (Learning Goals:G) ,,

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 GLOBAL AWARENESS/CIVIC ENGAGE



  
  • POR (0160) 112 - Level II Portuguese


    Credits: 3

    Students continue work begun in Level I with an emphasis on the more advanced functions of the Language through a communicative/participatory approach and further development of cultural awareness.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 GLOBAL AWARENESS/CIVIC ENGAGE



    Prerequisite 1: POR 111  
  
  • POR (0160) 115 - Intensve Elem Portuguese


    Credits: 6

  
  • POR (0160) 121 - Level III Portuguese


    Credits: 3

    Students continue to practice what they learned in Level II and focus on more advanced characteristics of the language and culture through a communicative/participatory approach. (Learning Goals:CO,G) ,,

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 GLOBAL AWARENESS/CIVIC ENGAGE



    Prerequisite 1: POR 112 
  
  • POR (0160) 125 - Intnsv Intermediate Por


    Credits: 6

  
  • POR (0160) 131 - Luso Brazilian Culture I


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 132 - Luso Brazilian Culture II


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 200 - Portuguese Elective


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • POR (0160) 251 - Advanced Portuguese Con


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 252 - Por.Grammar and Composition


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 296 - Study Abroad


    Credits: 1 to 12

  
  • POR (0160) 360 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 396 - Study Abroad


    Credits: 1 to 12

  
  • POR (0160) 400 - Portuguese Elective


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • POR (0160) 421 - Major Themes in Port Lit


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 425 - Major Themes Brazil Lit


    Credits: 3

  
  • POR (0160) 490 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • POR (0160) 496 - Study Abroad


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • POR (0160) 690 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • PSD (0164) 721 - Practicum in Biofeedback


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 599 - Continuous Matriculation


    Credits: 0

  
  • PSI (0503) 619 - Human Development


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to familiarize students with leading theories and research on human development across the lifespan, with an emphasis on classic texts and current directions in the field. Out of necessity, coverage of relevant issues and topics will be selective rather than comprehensive.

     

  
  • PSI (0503) 620 - Theory & Practice I: Freudian Legacy


    Credits: 3.00

    This course examines the development of Freud’s thought through an in-depth study of his major theoretical works and briefly explores his legacy in post-Freudian ego psychology. From this perspective, the student will begin to build the foundation upon which later developments in psychoanalytic theory can be best understood.

  
  • PSI (0503) 621 - Adult Psychopathology I: Clinical Conditions


    Credits: 3.00

    A review of the clinical presentations and causes of the DSM-IV Axis I diagnostic categories, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and substance abuse. Contemporary psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories that guide understanding of the etiology and treatment of these disorders will be reviewed.

  
  • PSI (0503) 623 - Child Psychopathology


    Credits: 3.00

    This course is divided into three parts: (1) An introduction to psychoanalytic development theory, with paticular emphasis on object relations theory; (2) Empirical research on early psychic development; and(3)Diagnostic considerations in work with chiildren.

  
  • PSI (0503) 624 - Psychometric Theory And Methods


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 625 - Diagnostic Testing I


    Credits: 3.00

    The course focuses on psychological evaluation, specifically intelligence,cognitive abilities and learning disabilities, via the following tests: WAIS-IV, WISC-IV, WIAT-III, Bender-Gestalt-II, Berry-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration, WRAML-II CPTII, GORT-IV, Nelson-Denny Reading Test,SCANIII, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Conners, Brown ADD Scales. BASC-II Checklists.

  
  • PSI (0503) 626 - Diagnostic Testing II Personally


    Credits: 3.00

    The course provides an introduction to personality assesment and projective testing,including understanding personality organization and interpreting proectives. The focus is on the following tests: Early Memories Test, Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), House-Tree Person Test, the Rorschachand Sentence Completion.

  
  • PSI (0503) 628 - Theories of Personality


    Credits: 3

    Emphasis on interpretation of projective techniques in psychological assessment. Full batteries administered by groups of two students for class use in developing diagnostic hypotheses. Lectures, laboratory, and, in conjunction with PSI 626 , weekly clinical practicum one day in public school or in community agency.

  
  • PSI (0503) 630 - Assessment of Learning Disability


    Credits: 3

    Building on two prior courses in diagnostic assessment, this course will immerse students in the diagnosis of learning disorders.

  
  • PSI (0503) 632 - Intake & Interviewing Seminar I: Initial Evaluation


    Credits: 1.50

    This course provides instruction in the interview process and procedural aspects of the initial intake in the Center for Psychological Services. Students interview prospective patients, present findings, and write comprehensive narrative summaries for patient files. In this seminar, the DSM framework will be introduced & covered at length.

  
  • PSI (0503) 633 - Intake & Interviewing Seminar II: Professional Conduct & Ethics


    Credits: 1.50

    This course provides instruction in the interview process and procedural aspects of the initial intake in the Center for Psychological Services. Students interview prospective patient, present findings, and write comprehensive narrative summaries for patient files. In this seminar, professional ethics and conduct will be introduced & covered at lenght.

  
  • PSI (0503) 634 - Adult Psychopathology II: Personality Disorders


    Credits: 3

    This course examines Personality Disorders (PDs) described in diagnostic systems used by mental health professionals.  We review psychodynamic, cognitive, and humanistic frameworks, with an emphasis on case conceptualization, diagnosis, assessment, treatment and empirical validation.  Students compose NIH style grant proposals for PD-related studies to integrate material discussed throughout the course.

    Free Note: For majors only

  
  • PSI (0503) 637 - Social Bases of Behavior,


    Credits: 3

    This course aims to facilitate students’ understanding of the social psychological perspective. It focuses on identifying the kinds of questions social psychologists ask, where they look for the explanations of behavior, the tools they use to advance their work, and how this disciplines differs from clinical psychology.

    Free Note: For majors only

  
  • PSI (0503) 640 - Research Conference I


    Credits: 0

    A continuous weekly research conference in the first semester for first-year students.

  
  • PSI (0503) 642 - Psychological Research I


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensivley supervised research practica. Students complete an empirical research study under the supervision of a mentor of their choice.

  
  • PSI (0503) 643 - Psychological Research II


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised research practica. Students complete an empirical research study under supervision of a mentor of their choice.

  
  • PSI (0503) 644 - Graduate Psychological Statistics


    Credits: 3.00

    This course covers statistical procedures related to simple research designs. Major topics include sampling theory and special application in determining statistical reliabilty,chi-square and related nonparametric tests, methods of correlation, analysis of variance and covariance, and test relability and validity.

  
  • PSI (0503) 645 - Advanced Quantitative Analyses


    Credits: 3.00

    This advanced quantitative statistics course exposes doctoral students to topics in multivariate statistcal analysis such as advanced multiple regression, structural equation modeling, multivariate categorical data analysis factor and cluster analysis, multivariate categorical data analysis, discriminant analysis and classification techniques,canonical analysis and other inter-battery approach.

  
  • PSI (0503) 647 - Research Methods in Clinical Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    This course provides an overview of research methods and psychological assessment in clinical psychology. We will examine the basics of devising and conducting observational, experimental quasi-experimental and qualitative studies. We will also discuss methods of interpretation, ethics involved in conducting clinical studies and psychometric concepts.

  
  • PSI (0503) 649 - Qualitative Meth in Clinical Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    This course aims to introduce students to qualitative methods and to a rich interdisciplinary literature for extracting potentially quantifiable meaning from subjective accounts. This course will acquaint clinical psychologists with approaches that may be useful for analyzing information from interviews, focus groups, social network data and verbal narratives.

  
  • PSI (0503) 700 - Psychotherapy Case Conference I


    Credits: 1.5

    Clinical psychotherapy case conferences at the Center of Psychological Services, are conducted in small groups of second and third-year students,affording exposure to a variety of psychotherapy supervisors on faculty. Professiional ethic and conduct will be considered.

  
  • PSI (0503) 701 - Psychotherapy Case Conference II


    Credits: 1.5

    Clinical psychotherapy case conferences at the Center for Psychological Services, conducted in small groups of second and third-year students, affording exporse to a veriety of psychotherapy supervisors on faculty. Professional ethics and conduct will be considered.

  
  • PSI (0503) 712 - Clinical Practice I: Diagnostics


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised diagnostic interviewing and psycho-diagnostic testing. Students serve as part-time psycho diagnosticians in the Program’s Center for Psychological Services.

  
  • PSI (0503) 713 - Clinical Practice II: Diagnostics


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised diagnostic interiewing and psycho-diagnostic testing. Students serve as part-time psycho-dianosticians in the Programs’s Center for Psychological Services.

  
  • PSI (0503) 714 - Clinical Practice III: Psychotherapy


    Credits: 3.00

  
  • PSI (0503) 715 - Clinical Practice IV Psychotherapy


    Credits: 3.00

  
  • PSI (0503) 720 - Psychodiagnostic Methods III: Preparing an Integrated Diagnostic Case Report


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 722 - Theory & Practice II: Relational Tradition


    Credits: 3.00

    This course traces the development of Relational approaches to psychodynamic pyschotherapy from Freud’s early movement from a one person, positivist, historically based theory to contemporary two person perspectives in which the relationship becomes a core element in the change process.

  
  • PSI (0503) 723 - Biological Bases of Behavior


    Credits: 3.00

    This course is designed to provide doctoral students in clinical psychology with an advanced understanding of selected topics pertaining to the relationship between the nervous system and human experience and behavior. Special emphasis will be placed on biological processes that relate to psychopathology and issues relevant to the clinical psychologist.

  
  • PSI (0503) 724 - Comparative Analysis of Intervention


    Credits: 3.00

    This course compares the rich variety of psychodynamic approaches to psychotherapy with an eye towards psychotherapy integration. It examines how tp o apply psychodynamics to a wide variety of patient populations and addresses comparisons of psychodynamis versus cognitive behavioral short-term versus long-term individual versus couples/family/group therapy.

  
  • PSI (0503) 729 - Trauma


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 730 - Family Therapy


    Credits: 3

    Students will learn critical clinical skills and strategies associated with leading theories, models, and concepts in family interventions and parenting-based interventions. Particular emphasis is placed on evidence based practice and empirically-supported interventions. Intervention strategies will be discussed based on videos of sessions led by experts and case examples.

    Learning Goals:

     

    At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Identify, articulate, and compare theories and techniques of family therapy and parenting based interventions;

    2. Describe the role of culture, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status (SES), etc. in family based interventions;

    3. Practice scholarly inquiry and the sharing of evidence based knowledge through presentations and written work.

  
  • PSI (0503) 731 - Group Dynamics


    Credits: 3.00

    This class will stress an analysis of interactive processes and dynamics basic to group functioning and multi-person psychotherapy. Theoretical issues in group dynamics are studied, along with systemic concepts in order to clarify some of the complexities of group intervention strategy. Finally, it includes an introduction to family and couples works.

     

  
  • PSI (0503) 733 - Cognition & Affect


    Credits: 3

    This course gives an overview of the field of cognitive psychology and research on affect, focusing on particular areas in applied and clinical work, including different forms and functions of memory, interaction of cognitive and emotional processes, and human rationality, looked at from neural, behavioral and information-processing perspectives.

     

    Free Note: For majors only

  
  • PSI (0503) 734 - Developmental Psychology


    Credits: 3

    An overview of critical concepts in developmental psychology, with a focus on infancy, childhood and adolescence. A particular emphasis will be placed on attachment theory and research.

  
  • PSI (0503) 736 - Social Psychology


    Credits: 3

    An examination of the social psychological perspective with an emphasis on the types of questions social psychologists ask.

  
  • PSI (0503) 738 - Individual & Cultural Differences & Identity


    Credits: 3

    The course provides students with an advanced understanding of models of diversity and difference to be used in clinical practice with diverse populations. The course engages students in examining issues of difference, identity, world views, and experiences to develop culturally competent methods for clinical practice with diverse populations.

     

  
  • PSI (0503) 738 - Integrative Psychotherapy


    Credits: 3

    This course reviews major systems of integrative psychotherapy. We will explore the particular types of integration that have been proposed, the applicability of these systems for the treatment of various forms of psychopathology, and will consider the empirical status of those systems that have been tested via clinical trials.

  
  • PSI (0503) 742 - Psychological Research III


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised research practica. Students complete an empirical research study under the supervision of a mentor of their choice.

  
  • PSI (0503) 743 - Psychological Research IV


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised research practica. Students complete an empirical research study under the supervision of a mentor of their choice.

  
  • PSI (0503) 744 - Quantative Methods I


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 745 - Quantative Methods II


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 746 - Applied Research in Clinical Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will achieve competency in the critical evaluation of research; conducting and using research in applied settings; ethics and professional standards in research. This course will expose students to key concepts and contemporary research seminal to both the understanding and investigation of psychopathology, psychotherapy process/outcome, program evaluation and psychological assessment.

  
  • PSI (0503) 748 - Experimen Psychoanalysis


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 800 - Psychotherapy Case Conference III


    Credits: 1.5

    Year-long clinical psychotherapy case conferences at the Center for Psychological Services, conducted in small groups of second and third-year students, affording exposure to a variety of psychotherapy supervisors on faculty.

  
  • PSI (0503) 801 - Psychotherapy Case Conference IV


    Credits: 1.50

    Year-long clinical psychotherapy case conferences at the Center for Psychological Services, conducted in small groups of second and third-year students, affording exposure to a variety of psychotherapy supervisors on faculty.

  
  • PSI (0503) 803 - Concentration Case Conference I


    Credits: 1.5

    Open to fourth-year students, who select a clinical concentration area which expands their clinical development. Each Concentration Case Conference focuses upon a particular treatment modality, e.g., group psychotherapy, or on a different clinical ability, e.g., neuropsychology. Professional ethics and conduct will be considered.

  
  • PSI (0503) 804 - Concentration Case Conference II


    Credits: 1.50

    Open to fourth-year students, who select a clinical concentration area which expands their clinical development. Each Concentration Case Conference focuses upon a particular treatment modality, e.g., group psychotherapy, or on a different clinical ability, e.g., neuropsychology. Professional ethics and conduct will be considered.,

  
  • PSI (0503) 809 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapies: Plurality & Integration


    Credits: 3

    This course introduces students to cognitive-behavioral therapies, with specific attention to those with empirical support. It includes consideration of the therapist position and the therapeutic relationship in such therapies and implications for psychotherapy integration.

  
  • PSI (0503) 812 - Clinical Practice III: Psychotherapy Practicum


    Credits: 3

    Year-long intensively supervised psychotherapy practicum. Students serve as psychotherapists on a part-time basis in the Program’s training clinic, the Center for Psychological Services.

  
  • PSI (0503) 813 - Clinical Practice IV: Psychotherapy Practicum


    Credits: 3

    Year-long intensively supervised psychotherapy practicum. Students serve as psychotherapists on a part-time basis in the Program’s training clinic, the Center for Psychological Services.

  
  • PSI (0503) 814 - Clinical Internship


    Credits: 0

    Students complete their required internship during this semester.

  
  • PSI (0503) 815 - Clinical Internship


    Credits: 0

    A fifth-year placement in a clinic, hospital, or theraputic school in which the student functions under close supervision as a member of the psychology staff. The student may choose an approved setting any place in the United States, and serves in a fulltime assignment for the year.

  
  • PSI (0503) 816 - Clinical Internship II


    Credits: 0

    Students complete the second half of their required internship during this semester.

  
  • PSI (0503) 817 - Doctoral Thesis Supervision I


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised research on student’s dissertation topic.

  
  • PSI (0503) 818 - Doctoral Thesis Supervision II


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised research on student’s dissertation topic.

  
  • PSI (0503) 819 - Doctoral Thesis Supervision III


    Credits: 3.00

    Intensively supervised research on student’s dissertation topic.

  
  • PSI (0503) 820 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3.00

    This seminar will provide a basic proficiency in the case conceptualization, techniques and practice of Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. This class will review selected readings which cover seminal theoretical, clinical and research contributions as well as use actual clinical case material to provide students with applied examples amplifying lecture topics.

  
  • PSI (0503) 823 - Special Topics


    Credits: 1

    This course consists of a review and critical analysis of Contemporary psychoanalytic theory, which includes relational psychoanalysis, self psychology, intersubjective theory, control-mastery theory, and attachment theory. The focus in these seminars will be on how each approach views the nature of psychopathology and therapeutic action.

  
  • PSI (0503) 825 - Diagnostic Testing III: Clinical Neuropsychology


    Credits: 3.00

    This is an advanced course that instructs students in conducting neuropsychological evaluations including testing instruments, interpretation, and diagnoses. This course will enable students to understand what comprises a neuropsychological evaluation and its use in comprehensively viewing individual cases and recognizing patterns of various disorders.

  
  • PSI (0503) 826 - Object Relations and Self Attachment Theories


    Credits: 3

  
  • PSI (0503) 829 - Family and Couples Therapy


    Credits: 3

    This course views family and couples treatment from both a historical and contemporary post-modern perspective. We will intensively explore the major theoretical paradigms and therapeutic approaches linked to them that have evolved in fairly quick succession in these deeply connected two fields.

  
  • PSI (0503) 830 - Object Relations


    Credits: 3

    This course will consist of an exploration of object relations theory as a conceptual groundwork for contemporary approaches to the psychotherapy process.

  
  • PSI (0503) 833 - Disorders of the Self


    Credits: 3

    In this seminar the development and pathology of the self will be explored through an intensive study of the core issues of internalization and symbolization. The major theoretical positions will be compared both in terms of theory and treatment implication.

 

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