MEDAILLE COLLEGE | Graduate Catalog | 2011–2012 PSY 760 PSYCHOPATHOLOGIES Humans have been trying to understand the bases of psychopathologies for thousands of years. This course provides students with the most current information regarding the etiologies and subsequent treatments, of the most prevalent mental illnesses in our society. Prerequisites: PSY 521 or PSY 602. Three credit hours. PSY 677 INTERNSHIP A 180 hour internship provides the student with on-site experience and a solid understanding of careers in the mental health, research or clinical setting. Additionally, internships allow students the opportunity to participate in the learning experience while developing professional contacts in their area of specialization. Prerequisite: Complete 6.0 hrs of program coursework; GPA of 3.0 or better. Internships require instructor approval. Six credit hours. PSY 797 THESIS GUIDANCE This course focuses both on the process of developing and writing a Masters level thesis consistent with the student’s interests and career goals. Special attention will be focused on the development of an effective scientific writing style with an individual faculty member using a mentorship model. Prerequisites: Completion of 6.0 hours of program coursework; GPA of 3.0 or better. Six credit hours.
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