PSY 87700 Psychopharmacology 3 Credits Prerequisite: PSY 87704 This course explores the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and biologic actions of psychopharmacological agents which are currently in use, as well as the indications for prescribing the agents, the side effects which may occur, and the clinical considerations for the psychologist in referring the patient for medication evaluation. The course serves as a foundation for further study for those Learners who plan to practice psychology in the event that psychologists are granted prescription privileges. Multicultural and ethical components are also considered. PSY 87701 Physiological Psychology 3 Credits Prerequisite: PSY 87506 This course explains how the human organism behaves from a physiological perspective, including neural functions, the effects of drugs, sensory motor systems, biological rhythms, attention, and motivation. PSY 87702 Psychological Assessment I 3 Credits This course provides an introduction to the use of intelligence and personality assessment. The focus of study reviews widely used tests and how those tests are constructed, administered, and scored. Learners will learn the fundamentals of understanding and interpreting test results. PSY 87703 Psychological Assessment II 3 Credits Prerequisite: PSY 87702 This course introduces the use of projective measures of assessment, and their integration with other psychological tests. Learners will learn how to administer, score and interpret the Beck Depression Inventory, 2nd Edition (BDI-II), the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), and the House-Tree-Person test. Learners will interpret a WAIS-IV protocol. Learners will also interview and test a volunteer client. Throughout this class, Learners will build a test report, adding to it and revising it in response to feedback from the mentor. PSY 87704 Practicum I* 3 Credits Prerequisite: PSY 87500, PSY 87503, PSY 87504, PSY 87506, PSY 87508A, PSY 87524, PSY 87540, PSY 87700, PSY 87701, PSY 87702, PSY 87127, PSY 877800A This first practicum course provides the opportunity to gain experience with diverse populations in a supervised clinical setting approved by California Southern University. Learners apply counseling theories and techniques as well as practice interpersonal skills in the assessment and treatment of individuals, couples, families, and/or groups. Learners are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of direct counseling with a minimum of 8 units of supervision (1 unit of supervision = 1 hour of individual supervision or 2 hours of group supervision). *The grade for the course is either Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory. PSY 87705 Practicum II* 3 Credits Prerequisite: PSY 87704
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