Course Descriptions PSYC656 • Psychopathology
3 credits
(COPG)
Critical review of theoretical perspectives and current research on the development and maintenance of major forms of maladaptive behavior. Examination of the diagnostic process will also include discussion of ethics, biases, and the reliability/validity of categorization. Discussion of formulations, symptoms, and progression of various disorders will interface with a consideration of appropriate therapeutic interventions. PSYC657 • Human Sexuality and Therapy
3 credits
(COPG)
Exploration of issues related to human sexuality in individuals and couples and how these issues impact sexual understanding, formation, and function. Core helping skills specific to couples in therapy facing issues of sexual dysfunction and individuals seeking to understand their own sexual history, development, awareness, and sexual spirituality. Provision of a broad understanding of human sexuality, including the role of attitudes, values, beliefs, and self-awareness as it relates to the counselor, client, and a range of clinical issues. Applications of cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused therapy in human sexuality. Ethical issues unique to human sexuality and how gender, class, religion, and cultural diversity factors may influence the counseling process. PSYC658 • Multicultural Counseling
3 credits
(COPG)
Exploration of the influence of culture and related factors on the client/counselor interaction with the primary aim of developing greater multicultural counseling competence. Specific goals emphasized to promote greater counselor effectiveness include facilitating increased: 1) self awareness of attitudes and beliefs shaped by one’s own experiences as a cultural being; 2) knowledge of and sensitivity to worldviews and perspectives of ethnically and racially different individuals; and 3) understanding of the use of culturally appropriate skills in counseling. PSYC660 • Neuropsychology
3 credits
(COPG)
Nervous system structure and function, with emphasis on clinical/counseling applications. Includes biological causes of normal behavior, organic causes for behavioral disorders, and drug influences on behavior. PSYC661 • Ethics and Professional Issues
3 credits
(COPG)
Overview of the legal, ethical, and professional issues currently facing mental health providers in practice, including matters of confidentiality, informed consent, client dangerousness, conflicts of interest, boundary issues (including sexual involvement), values conflicts, religious issues and ethics, and recognizing one’s professional competence. Attention is also given to emerging ethical standards,
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