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Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology

Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology
Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
Education Building 2103
Telephone: (805) 893-3375
Website: www.education.ucsb.edu/ccsp
Chair: Steven Smith

 

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CNCSP 25. The Role of Research in Society
(4) AZZAM, DUQUE, BARNETT
Repeat Comments: Students may repeat the course if their grade is below letter grade C.
The course aims to help students understand the intersection between research and society by exploring the different types of research approaches and their impact on policies and programs. Students completing this course will have a basic foundation for evaluating the quality of research, and its use in policy and program design and evaluation.
CNCSP 26. Equity and Diversity in School and Community Settings
(4) DUQUE, VERNON, KIA-KEATING
Repeat Comments: Students may repeat the course if their grade is below letter grade C.
Focuses on understanding historical and contemporary patterns in the relationship between human service institutions (e.g., schools, health care, community services, and support) and various diverse groups in the United States, and ways to include culturally-sustaining and inclusive practices.
CNCSP 97. Special Topics in Applied Psychology
(2-4) STAFF
Topics vary by instructor.
CNCSP 99. Independent Studies
(1-5) STAFF
Study of special problems in various fields of Applied Psychology.
CNCSP 99RA. Independent Research Assistance
(1-5) STAFF
Faculty supervised research assistance.
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CNCSP 101. Introduction to Helping Skills: Theory, Research and Practice
(4) ISRAEL
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Introduces students to theory and practice of psychotherapy and other helping relationships. Students learn about counseling, assessment, ethics, and helping skills. Students gain experience by serving as practice counseling clients or by volunteering in a relevant service setting.
CNCSP 102. Research in Applied Psychology
(4) QUIRK
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Introduces students to research in applied psychology, including approaches to survey, experimental, and qualitative investigation. Students will be exposed to current research in applied psychology through journal articles, presentations, and participation in research studies.
CNCSP 104. Innovations in Health Equity Research: Participatory Action with Communities
(4) KIA-KEATING, MORGAN
The seminar introduces students to community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods focused on health/mental health disparities within the broader context of social inequalities and underrepresented populations living in California.
CNCSP 110. Introduction to Educational and Vocational Guidance
(4) MORGAN CONSOLI, CONSOLI
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An overview of the theories and concepts involved in career decision making. Develop working knowledge of career information and field survey techniques for understanding the job market in relation to economic trends.
CNCSP 111. Identity and Pluralism
(4) MORGAN
Enrollment Comments: Preference given to students in the Education and Applied Psychology Minor.
Course addresses topics such as racism, heterosexism, ageism, and gender inequality. Students will not only learn about the current ideas in these areas, but also engage in personal exploration pertaining to these and related topics.
CNCSP 112. Positive Psychology Across the Lifespan.
(4) FURLONG, CONOLEY
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Positive Psychology examines how people live life well. It looks at those factors associated with living a happy, meaningful life. Course examines key concepts that include hope, gratitude, grit and optimism to promote well-being and authentic happiness.
CNCSP 113. The Achievement Gap: Societal and Educational Issues
(4) QUIRK
Course examines various educational and societal contributors to the achievement gap and explores ways these issues might be addressed. Issues related to assessment, literacy, motivation, and learning will be the primary focus.
CNCSP 114. Psychology of Gender
(4) ISRAEL, SMITH
Recommended Preparation: Consent of instructor.
Provides an overview of psychological theory and research related to gender issues. Topics include bias in psychology, gender socialization, communication styles, lifespan development, ethnicity, education, careers, relationships, violence and victimization, health and mental health.
CNCSP 115. College Student Peer-Helping and Leadership
(2) ISRAEL
Recommended Preparation: This course will be most useful for students who have participated or are participating in peer-helping or leadership roles on campus.
Introduces students to theory, research, and practice of college student peer-helping and leadership, including college student development, helping skills, group facilitation, diversity, challenges faced by college students, and community-building.
CNCSP 117. School-Based Mental Health
(4) DOWDY
This course introduces students to school-based efforts to promote mental health and wellness. We examine strategies implemented in schools directed toward the prevention and intervention of behavioral, emotional, and other mental health problems.
CNCSP 118. The Psychology of Flourishing
(4) ZETZER
The purpose of this experiential seminar is to explore and critique the empirical literature on the psychology of flourishing including the personal, interpersonal, and contextual factors that impede and/or promote this state of well-being.
CNCSP 190. Introduction to Autism
(4) VERNON
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Overview of diagnostic, clinical, and educational approaches used for autism. Intervention procedures in clinical, school, and family settings are discussed in relation to language development, social development, and self-stimulatory behavior, self-injury, and pivotal behaviors related to a favorable prognosis.
CNCSP 197. Special Topics in Applied Psychology
(2-4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics vary by instructor.
CNCSP 199. Independent Studies
(1-5) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Study of special problems in various fields of Applied Psychology.
CNCSP 199RA. Independent Research Assistance
(1-5) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Faculty supervised research assistance.
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CNCSP 200. Research Design and Methods in Professional Psychology
(4) BROWN, QUIRK
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Not open for credit to students who have completed Education 277B.
Examination of both clinical and statistical approaches to professional psychology research. Special attention devoted to conceptualizing and developing research proposals in the area of professional psychology.
CNCSP 201. Research Foundations in School Psychology
(4) QUIRK
Repeat Comments: Student may repeat the course if their grade is below letter grade B.
This course introduces research methods and statistical analytic approaches that are most useful for school psychologists. Includes descriptive and inferential statistics; test development / psychometrics; experimental, descriptive, and mixed method designs, single-subject designs; program evaluation; and research.
CNCSP 202. Qualitative Research Methods in Applied Psychology
(4) CONSOLI
Prerequisite: CNCSP 200
Introduces graduate students in Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology to qualitative theory and philosophical paradigms, as well as to the most commonly used qualitative methods in applied psychology. Qualitative data management software will also be introduced.
CNCSP 204. Innovations in Health Equity Research: Community Based Participatory Action Research and Communities
(4) MORGAN, KIA-KEATING
Prerequisite: Letter of application.
Introduces graduate students to CBPR theory and philosophical paradigms, as well as to the commonly used CBPR methods in applied health/mental health research through social justice-based methodology that engages community members in the work as equal partners.
CNCSP 209A. Research Practicum I
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Student works with research team to develop or conduct an on-going research study. Focus on learning the process of planning and carrying out a research program.
CNCSP 210. Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology
(4) SMITH, COSDEN
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Introduces students to basic neuroanatomy and neurological functioning across lifespan. Relationship of neurological structure to psychiatric disorder is highlighted. Also serves to give students a background in clinical psychopharmacology. Biomedical treatments for child and adult disorders are explored.
CNCSP 212. Cognitive Development in Autism and Other Severe Disabilities
(4) KOEGEL, SINGER
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An overview of diagnostic and treatment methods in the area of autism and other severe disabilities. Discussion topics include research on language, social behavior, self-injury, self-stimulation, research on physiological, educational, and behavioral interventions used in clinical, school and family settings.
CNCSP 214. Social Bases of Behavior for Applied Psychology
(4) SMITH
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Course introduces the social bases of behavior. Students have the opportunity to read classics in the field of social psychology, social influence, and social cognition. Application to clinical work, group psychotherapy, and interpersonal behavior are highlighted.
CNCSP 215. Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior
(4) VERNON, GEHLBACH
This seminar emphasizes cognitive and affective bases of human behavior, including knowledge of (a) cognition, (b) theories and empirical bases of learning, memory, motivation, affect, emotion, executive function, and information processing and (c) factors that influence cognitive performance and/or emotional experience and their interaction.
CNCSP 216. Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Psychology
(4) CASAS
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Facilitates a selective and critical analysis of the historical/philosophical foundations of western psychology. To this end, attention is directed to those individuals, ideas and events that have shaped the history of psychology.
CNCSP 220. Human Development
(4) JIMERSON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Theory and research regarding processes/dimensions of human development (e.g., cognitive, social, emotional, individual processes, interpersonal processes, the self and gender roles). Special attention is given to social relationships and their developmental significance.
CNCSP 222A. Descriptive Diagnosis
(1) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Course is the first in the assessment sequence and provides an introduction to descriptive diagnosis via the DSM-IV. It is designed as an introduction to courses in psychopathology, cognitive assessment, and personality assessment.
CNCSP 223B. Developmental Psychopathology
(4) JIMERSON, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An introduction to the domain of developmental psychopathology, the study of psychological problems in the context of human development. Emphasis on the developmental origins and developmental consequences of social, emotional, and behavioral disturbances during childhood and adolescence.
CNCSP 224A. Professional Organizations
(1) FURLONG, ISRAEL
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Explores issues related to professional training and practice in scientific-professional psychology. Topics include internship, graduate training models, history of scientific-professional psychology, professional organizations, credentialing, licensure and employment settings.
CNCSP 225. Ethical Standards in Professional Psychology
(4) MORGAN
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Course examines scientific and professional ethics in applied psychology. In addition to reviewing existing standards, the course focuses on a range of ethical and legal issues such as confidentiality, dual relationships, and client rights.
CNCSP 226. Understanding Diversity, Advancing Equity and Social Justice
(4) ORTIZ, GOODWIN, DOWDY
Repeat Comments: Student may repeat the course if their grade is below letter grade C.
This course focuses on understanding historical and contemporary patterns in the relationship between human service institutions (e.g., schools) and various diverse groups in the United States, and ways to advance equity and social justice practices.
CNCSP 227. Social and Cultural Bases of Diversity
(4) CASAS
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Acquaints students with the social and cultural bases of diversity and to enhance multicultural competence. Designed to enhance awareness, knowledge, and skills for providing culturally relevant, sensitive, and effective services to diverse populations.
CNCSP 250. Cognitive Assessment in Professional Psychology
(4) JIMERSON, DOWDY
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: There is a course materials fee for assessment workbooks, $25 per student.
Provides in-depth coverage of the Wechsler series, the Stanford Binet (4th ed) and other major tests of cognitive ability. A general approach to test administration and interpretation is stressed. General issues in test bias are used to guide class discussion.
CNCSP 251. Personality and Emotional Assessment
(4) SMITH, THOMPSON
Prerequisite: CNCSP 250 with a minimum grade of B.
Enrollment Comments: There is a course materials fee for assessment workbooks, $25 per student.
Introduces students to the major tools and techniques for conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, appropriate for adult, children, and adolescents. Self-report, projective techniques, and behavior ratings are discussed in-depth.
CNCSP 252. Advanced Personality Assessment
(4) SMITH
Prerequisite: CNCSP 250 with a minimum grade of B.
Students learn to score and interpret the Rorschach Inkblot Test at a level required for independent practice. Also covered are advanced techniques for integrating assessment results and using assessment in psychological treatment planning.
CNCSP 255. Neuropsychological Assessment
(4) SMITH, THOMPSON
Prerequisite: CNCSP 250 with a minimum grade of B.
Enrollment Comments: There is a course materials fee for assessment workbooks, $25 per student.
Students are exposed to the methods and techniques of applied neuropsychology. Course material covers the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures of memory, executive functioning, speech and language, and motor processing.
CNCSP 256. Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Children and Adolescents
(4) GOODWIN, JIMERSON, FEDDERS
Prerequisite: CNCSP 250 with a minimum grade of B.
History and philosophy of behavior management approaches, behavioral assessment procedures, treatment delivery paradigms, parent-training, nonaversive/aversive issues, generalization and maintenance of treatment gains, causes, evaluation of behavior changes, medicine, self-management.
CNCSP 257B. Psychoeducational Assessment and Intervention
(4) QUIRK, THOMPSON
Prerequisite: CNCSP 250 with a minimum grade of B.
Enrollment Comments: There is a course materials fee for assessment workbooks, $25 per student.
Method of psychoeducational assessment and evaluation for identification, intervention, progress monitoring, and educational decision-making planning, and review of progress of children in the public schools. Consideration of screening and diagnostic instruments and procedures, plus instruments and materials to assure nondiscriminatory assessment.
CNCSP 260A. Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
(4) CASAS, ISRAEL, MORGAN
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Develops an understanding and appreciation of the major philosophies and theories in the field of professional psychology. Special attention directed toward examination of applicability of theories and inherent techniques to racial/ethnic minority populations.
CNCSP 260B. Basic Practicum I
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. or Ph.D. in Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology program or School Psychology Credential.
Initial practicum in counseling focuses on building a counseling relationship. Students learn theory and practice of basic counseling skills, the working alliance, and multicultural adaptations.
CNCSP 260C. Basic Practicum II
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Focuses on case conceptualization of clients. Students learn to plan treatment on the basis of initial interview, a formal intake, history and present symptoms and client goals.
CNCSP 261. Counseling Psychology Seminar
(4) ISRAEL, CONOLEY
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Course covers key aspects of counseling psychology, such as social justice, positive psychology, and prevention. The course covers professional and research literature and skill development to prepare students to implement these approaches in research and practice.
CNCSP 261A. Theories of Career Development
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Focuses on theories of career development, current trends in research and the input of technological and social changes in the society on the role of work in life span development.
CNCSP 261B. Theory and Research of Group Counseling
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Reviews current theory, research, and practices related to group counseling. Special attention is given to comparisons of theoretical approaches and accompanying research strategies used in assessing the effectiveness of group counseling modalities.
CNCSP 262B. School-Based Mental Health Services
(4) MORRISON, FURLONG, JIMERSON,
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Group, individual and system strategies for evidence-based prevention and intervention with children and adolescents in the schools and communities. Problems and processes involved in the implementation of these strategies and programs are also explored.
CNCSP 262C. Counseling Children and Families
(4) COSDEN, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Covers counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and families. CBT, play therapy, and family systems therapies are examined.
CNCSP 262D. School Safety, Violence, and Crisis Response
(4) JIMERSON, FURLONG, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Seminar offers foundation knowledge regarding school safety, school violence, and school crisis response to contribute to scholarship and practice emphasizing understanding and implementation of prevention and intervention programs that promote the mental health and physical well-being of students.
CNCSP 263A. Advanced Psychotherapy Techniques
(4) COSDEN, KOEGEL, SMITH, KIA-KE
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Exploration of techniques of major psychotherapy theories, evidence based practices, and application to diverse populations.
CNCSP 264A. Supervision and Consultation in Applied Psychology
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An overview of theory and research on (a) the process and outcomes of supervision of professional psychologists and (b) consultation models in applied psychology.
CNCSP 268A. Gender Issues in Counseling
(4) ISRAEL
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Familiarizes students with theoretical approaches to working with gender in counseling, course reviews scholarship related to pscyho-social concerns that disproportionately affect women and men, and demonstrates clinical approaches to working with gender issues in therapy.
CNCSP 268B. Counseling LGBT Clients
(4) ISRAEL
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; must be enrolled in Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program.
Course equips students with the knowledge, attitude awareness, and skills necessary to work effectively with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients on a variety of issues.
CNCSP 268C. Racial/Ethnic Minority Counseling Interventions
(4) CASAS
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Critical examination of prevailing counseling intervention strategies with racial/ethnic minorities. Focus on identification of ways to improve the quality and utility of the interventions.
CNCSP 270. Advanced Fieldwork: General
(4) COSDEN, ISRAEL, CONOLEY
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Course involves supervised work with adults, children, adolescents, and families in the Hosford Clinic. Supervised work includes intakes, assessment, counseling & psychotherapy. Related readings, case notes, written case conceptualizations, and other written assignments and clinic responsibilities are required.
CNCSP 271A. Hosford Clinic Practicum
(1-4) BARNETT
Prerequisite: Limited to CCSP students only; consent of instructor.
CCSP students see community clients on a periodic basis for psychological services in the CCSP Hosford Counseling and Psychological Services Clinic. Students are supervised by clinic supervisors and professionals from the field.
CNCSP 271B. Advanced Practicum: Mind and Behavioral Assessment Clinic
(1-4) THOMPSON
Prerequisite: CNCSP 250 or consent of instructor; limited to CCSP students only.
CCSP students see 1-4 community clients on a weekly basis for psychotherapy in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Hosford Counseling Clinic. Students are supervised by clinic supervisors and professionals from the field.
CNCSP 272. Advanced Fieldwork: Counseling Psychology
(4) ISRAEL
Prerequisite: Three quarters of CNCSP 270; consent of instructor.
Advanced supervised fieldwork in an approved counseling setting under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. A minimum of two full days each week in an approved setting is required.
CNCSP 273. Advanced Fieldwork: Clinical Psychology
(4) KOEGEL
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced supervised fieldwork in an approved clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. A minimum of two full days each week in an approved setting is required.
CNCSP 274A. Contemporary Issues in Student Services: School Psychology First Year Induction
(4) FURLONG, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Course is for first year school psychology students.
University-based supervision, school placements. A seminar course discussing contemporary issues in student services; includes practica.
CNCSP 274B. Contemporary Issues in Special Education Process: School Psychology First Year Induction
(4) FURLONG, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Course is for first year school psychology students.
University-based supervision and school placements. A seminar course discussing contemporary issues in special education process; including practica.
CNCSP 274C. School Discipline and Alternative Schooling: Psychology First Year Induction
(4) FURLONG, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Enrollment Comments: Course is for first year school psychology students.
University-based supervision, school placements. A seminar course discussing school discipline and alternative schooling; includes practica.
CNCSP 274D. Assessment and Data-Based Decision-Making in the Schools: School Psychology Practicum
(4) SHARKEY
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the school psychology credential program; CNCSP 250 with a minimum grade of B.
Introduction to the school's instructional setting. Core instructional features and pro-social prevention efforts are operationalized and examined in schools. Students learn to identify system-level intervention targets.
CNCSP 274E. Ethics, Diversity, and Specialized Assessment and Intervention: School Psychology Practicum
(4) GOODWIN
Prerequisite: Enrollment in school psychology credential program; CNCSP 250 with a minimum grade of B.
Participation in didactic instruction and practical experiences in working with culturally and linguistically diverse children. Examination of issues in working with children of different ages, in different settings, risk factors and disabilities. Specialized assessment models using single-subject design assessing intervention effectiveness.
CNCSP 274F. The School Psychologist as the Intervention Consultant: School Psychology Practicum
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the school psychology credential program; consent of instructor.
Planning and implementing interventions in the school. Students monitor progress, provide feedback, engage in data-based decision-making in collaboration with teachers, parents and system administrators to facilitate improved child outcomes.
CNCSP 274G. Advanced Fieldwork: School-based Mental Health Theories and Interventions
(4) DOWDY
Prerequisite: CNCSP 274D-E-F
Course involves supervised work in local schools and training related to school-based mental health theories and evidence-based interventions. Supervised work includes assessment, consultation, and therapy. Related readings, case notes, written case conceptualizations, case presentations, and other assignments are required.
CNCSP 274H. Advanced Fieldwork: Advancing Science and Practice to Support Diverse Students
(4) DOWDY
Prerequisite: CNCSP 274D-E-F-G
Course involves supervised work in local schools and training on bridging the science-practice gap. Designed to enhance awareness and skills for providing culturally relevant, sensitive, effective, and responsive services to diverse populations. Supervised work includes assessment, consultation, and school-based therapy.
CNCSP 274I. Advanced Fieldwork: Fundamentals of Supervision
(4) DOWDY
Prerequisite: CNCSP 274D-E-F-G-H
Course involves supervised work in local schools and content related to supervision. Theory and research on supervision of school psychologists with a focus on preparing students for their role as a supervisor. Supervised work includes assessment, consultation, and school-based therapy.
CNCSP 275. Internship in School Psychology
(4-12) FURLONG, JIMERSON, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced internship in school psychology in a setting approved by faculty. Twenty to forty hours weekly of fieldwork under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist are required.
CNCSP 276A. Advanced Fieldwork: Clinical Supervision
(4) STAFF
Prerequisite: At least 6 quarters of practicum experience in a clinical, counseling, or school setting; consent of instructor.
Supervised fieldwork experience in the supervision of beginning therapists. A minimum of three hours/week of classroom experience and three hours/week of supervision in individual group sessions are required.
CNCSP 277. Autism Center Clinical Practicum
(1-4) VERNON
CNCSP 277 is a clinical practicum course that gives graduate students the opportunity to gain supervised therapy/intervention and/or assessment experience with children and adults who have autism and related conditions. All practicum experiences are supervised by a licensed psychologist.
CNCSP 279A. Internship in Professional Psychology
(6-12) COSDEN
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and advancement to candidacy.
Enrollment Comments: A three-quarter in progress sequence course with grades for all quarters issued upon completion of CNCSP 279C. May take for 12 units/quarter for one year, or 6 units/quarter for two years. Total of 36 units required.
Advanced fieldwork internship in an approved setting. Twenty to fourty hours weekly (minimum of 1500 hours) of fieldwork under supervision of a licensed psychologist. Setting must be approved by CCSP faculty.
CNCSP 279B. Internship in Professional Psychology
(6-12) COSDEN
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and advancement to candidacy.
Enrollment Comments: A three-quarter in progress sequence course with grades for all quarters issued upon completion of CNCSP 279C. May take for 12 units/quarter for one year, or 6 units/quarter for two years. Total of 36 units required.
Advanced fieldwork internship in an approved setting. Twenty to fourty hours weekly (minimum of 1500 hours) of fieldwork under supervision of a licensed psychologist. Setting must be approved by CCSP faculty.
CNCSP 279C. Internship in Professional Psychology
(6-12) COSDEN
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and advancement to candidacy.
Enrollment Comments: A three-quarter in progress sequence course with grades for all quarters issued upon completion of CNCSP 279C. May take for 12 units/quarter for one year, or 6 units/quarter for two years. Total of 36 units required.
Advanced fieldwork internship in an approved setting. Twenty to fourty hours weekly (minimum of 1500 hours) of fieldwork undersupervision of a licensed psychologist. Setting must be approved by CCSP faculty.
CNCSP 290. Seminar in Professional Psychology
(1-5) ISRAEL, MORRISON, CONOLEY
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Consideration of emerging topics in counseling, clinical, and/or school psychology. Course content may vary.
CNCSP 291A. Human Sexuality for Applied Psychologists
(1) ISRAEL
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; must be enrolled in the Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program.
Introduces graduate students in applied psychology to physiological and socio-cultural variables associated with sexual identity, sexual behavior, and sexual functioning.
CNCSP 291B. Substance Related Disorders and Other Addictive Behaviors
(2) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Course addresses causes, prevention, and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. Designed to meet the requirements for licensure as a psychologist in the State of California.
CNCSP 291C. Family Violence
(4) COSDEN
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Course covers theories relating to the reasons for child abuse and domestic violence as well as theories and research on family violence and its treatment.
CNCSP 292. Resiliency, Strengths, and Youth Development
(4) FURLONG, MORRISON
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An in-depth review of research literature related to risk and resiliency concepts based on research from fields of developmental psychopathology, developmental delay, school drop-out, and substance abuse prevention.
CNCSP 293. Pedagogy in Applied Psychology
(4) ISRAEL
Prerequisite: CNCSP students only.
Preparation in teaching psychological concepts and skills in college-level courses. The content includes course development, lectures, cooperative learning, grading, teaching to diverse audiences, and ethics. Students will gain teaching experience as group leaders for sections of CNCSP 101.
CNCSP 294. Sex, Gender, and Related Constructs in Applied Psychology
(4) ISRAEL
Prerequisite: CNCSP 227
Introduces students to psychological research, theory, and practice related to sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and sexuality.
CNCSP 596. Directed Reading and Research
(1-12) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Individual tutorial in doctoral and masters' degree subprogram special fields.
CNCSP 597. Individual Study for Comprehensive Examinations
(2-12) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Preparation for master's or Ph.D. comprehensive examinations.
CNCSP 599. Ph.D. Dissertation Preparation
(2-12) STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Supervised research and writing of dissertation in doctoral degree.