Clinical Psychology (CLP)

Descriptive Psychopathology, theoretical models, empirical evaluation and treatment of maladaptive behavior.

Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Surveys scientific basis, training, roles, models, controversies, and ethics.

An introduction to the theoretical approaches to psychotherapy and their practical applications in clinical settings. Students will examine the effects of different therapist roles and learn key concepts, applications, and techniques from most traditional therapeutic approaches in psychotherapy. Students will also become familiar with historical, current, and cultural issues in the psychotherapy profession.

Review of application of clinical psychology in behavioral medicine context. Emphasis on rehabilitation and prevention.

Introduction to behavior analysis and application of learning principles, behavioral assessment, single subject research designs, and interventions in treatment settings.

Investigate assessment of cognitive processes through psychometric and behavioral measures. Techniques for assessment and differential diagnoses as well as functional neuroanatomy in a variety of intellectual, neurological, and psychiatric conditions.

Consideration of the theoretical issues in psychometric test development. Review of instruments for intellectual, personality and neuropsychological assessment including development, applications, and potential abuses.

Selected topics in abnormal psychology provides opportunities for in-depth study of topics related to abnormal psychology that are not covered in other courses.

This course will offer students the opportunity to work in a community mental health practice. Students will observe psychological interviews, psychological and neuropsychological assessments as well as engage in didactic training and case conceptualization.