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EBC 405 - Measurement, Evaluation & Ethics
Prerequisite(s): EBC 401 . Participants will learn to pinpoint human performance problems, collect valid measures of current behavior and results, and evaluate the current measure of behavior and results with the objective of identifying problems worth solving. Successful participants will demonstrate mastery to: (1) Define client problems in behavior analytic terms at the organizational, process, and individual levels (2) Design valid behavior analytic measurement procedures and collect data on critical dimensions of behavior (3) Present data using graphs, standard charts, and cumulative records (4) Use data to evaluate current results, performance, and procedures so as to guide practice with data (5) Apply ethical guidelines to support decision making around the selection of a problem to solve. (3 credits)
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EBC 408 - Human Performance Engineering I
Participants in this capstone course will use a real-world project as an application exercise to solve a client’s human performance problem using the skills mastered in other courses. Part II focuses on implementing and evaluating the intervention. Successful participants will demonstrate mastery to: (1) Implement a behavior analytic intervention (2) Collect data and present it in the appropriate manner to facilitate decision making (3) Evaluate data to determine its effectiveness. (1 credit)
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EBC 409 - Human Performance Engineering II
Participants in this capstone course will use a real-world project as an application exercise to solve a client’s human performance problem using the skills mastered in other courses. Part II focuses on implementing and evaluating the intervention. Successful participants will demonstrate mastery to: (1) Implement a behavior analytic intervention (2) Collect data and present it in the appropriate manner to facilitate decision making (3) Evaluate data to determine its effectiveness (2 credits)
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EBC 411 - Intervention Design
Participants will learn to develop and design interventions that best address the client’s performance problems in a systemic way including training, management, and resource solutions. Successful participants will demonstrate mastery to: (1) Recommend the best behavior analytic solution to a client’s performance problem based on appropriately collected and analyzed data, the best interests of the client and other stakeholders, and BACB guidelines for best practice (2) Distinguish between correct and incorrect implementation of teaching and management procedures with regard to appropriate teaching of prompting and fading, discriminations and generalizations, shaping, chaining, fluency, reinforcement and reinforcement schedules, extinction, and punishment (3) Design and implement each procedure correctly (3 credits)
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EBC 412 - Intervention Evaluation
Participants will learn to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of behavior analytic interventions. Successful participants will demonstrate mastery to: (1) Evaluate research on procedures for solving human performance problems on the effectiveness and efficiency of the procedures studied using behavior analytic truth criteria as a guideline (2) Evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and return on investment (ROI) of solutions to human performance problems to determine whether the problem has been solved (3 credits)
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EBC 415 - Research Methods in ABA
Two of the defining characteristics of applied behavior analysis (Baer, et al. 1968) require that procedures be effective and analytical. That is, our procedures must achieve socially-significant outcomes, and we must demonstrate that these outcomes were a result of our procedures. This course will expand on the previous coursework in measurement and evaluation. Successful participants will demonstrate mastery to describe how they will use the following advanced experimental designs to evaluate various interventions: (1) Withdrawal and reversal designs (2) Alternating treatments, or multi-element, designs (3) Changing criterion designs (4) Multiple baseline designs. (3 credits)
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EBC 416 - Instructional Design for Behavior Analysts
This course covers the various systems of instruction that have been developed by behavior analysts, including Personalized Systems of Instruction, Programmed Instruction, Direct Instruction, and Precision Teaching. Successful participants will demonstrate mastery to: explain the procedural contributions from the fields of Instructional Design; identify the components of a measurably effective, evidence-based system of instruction; and implement the basic methodologies in an applied setting, with an emphasis on Precision Teaching. (3 credits)
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EBC 500 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 501 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 502 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 503 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 504 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 505 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 506 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 507 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 508 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 509 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 510 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 511 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 520 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 521 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 522 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 523 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 524 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 525 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 526 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 527 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 528 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 529 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 530 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (0.5 credits)
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EBC 540 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (1 credit)
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EBC 541 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (1 credit)
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EBC 542 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (1 credit)
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EBC 543 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (1 credit)
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EBC 544 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (1 credit)
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EBC 545 - Group Supervision
(Typically requires concurrent enrollment in either EBC 520 -EBC 521 or EBC 560 -EBC 565 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing Chicago School approved field experience, students meet online with a BCBA supervisor one hour per week and prepare portfolio exhibits. Students remain enrolled until both minimum field experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. Supervision hours are counted toward the total number of experience hours required. (1 credit)
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EBC 560 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (1 credit)
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EBC 561 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (1 credit)
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EBC 562 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (1 credit)
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EBC 563 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (1 credit)
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EBC 564 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (1 credit)
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EBC 565 - Individual Supervision
(Requires concurrent enrollment in EBC 500 -EBC 511 or EBC 540 -EBC 545 and academic course requirements unless completed.) While completing field experience, the BACB approved supervisor observes the applicant engaging in behavior analytic activities in the natural environment at least once every week and provides specific feedback to applicants on their performance. During the initial half of the total experience hours, observation should concentrate on applicant-client interactions. Students will upload their video files to The Chicago School video server each week. Supervision hours may be counted toward the total number of experience hours required. Students remain enrolled until both minimum experience hours and minimum supervision hours have been successfully completed. (1 credit)
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Forensic Psychology (ExCel Track) |
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EFP 601A - Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Proposal A
This course covers basic skills needed for writing at the graduate level, including critical thinking and attention to cross-cultural and multiple perspectives, grammar and writing mechanics, and style and report format appropriate for the workplace. Familiarizes students with essential resources needed for continuing development of these skills. Includes an overview of the Applied Research Project and the project’s relationship to the learning outcomes of the program. Covers the process and procedures for creating a personal electronic portfolio. Required e-portfolio submission: A proposal for an Applied Research Project that includes the problem statement, background, goal, and an annotated bibliography of three to four articles related to the Proposal topic. Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (0.5 credits)
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EFP 601B - Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Proposal B
A continuation of EFP 601A . (0.5 credits)
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EFP 602A - Writing and Research for Practice: Information Literacy A
In addition to a review of electronic and other resources available to graduate students at The Chicago School, including traditional scholarly resources, this course prepares student to create an effective research strategy to find and evaluate needed information. Students learn to formulate research queries, perform advanced searches using a range of search engines, and critically evaluate information for a particular application. Reference information to avoid plagiarism is included. Required e-portfolio submission: A revised Applied Research Project if warranted and the Literature Review Section of the project with a complete reference list. Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (0.5 credits)
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EFP 602B - Writing and Research for Practice: Information Literacy B
A continuation of EFP 602A . (0.5 credits)
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EFP 603A - Writing and Research for Practice: Applied Research Methodologies A
logy section of the Applied Research Project, and a detailed plan to execute and complete the Applied Research Project . Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (0.5 credits)
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EFP 603B - Writing and Research for Practice: Applied Research Methodologies B
A continuation of EFP 603A . (0.5 credits)
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EFP 604A - Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Ethics A
This course provides an overview of individual as well as organizational responsibilities with regard to ethical issues and requirements related to research and professional behavior. Students think critically about ethical situations and compliance regulations in their workplace. The research ethics requirements of The Chicago School are included. Required e-portfolio submission: A revised Applied Research Project if warranted, the Critical Analysis of Ethical Considerations section of the project, and IRB approval if needed. Approval by the student’s advisor is required. (0.5 credits)
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EFP 604B - Writing and Research for Practice: Professional Ethics B
Continuation of EFP 604A . (0.5 credits)
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EFP 605A - Writing and Research for Practice: Applied Research Project A
Students complete an Applied Research Project related to their workplace in which they formulate, investigate, and analyze a problem and develop solutions to address the problem. The project includes a section presenting an overview of the problem, a review of related literature and other organizational information, a critical analysis of the ethical considerations, a research methodology appropriate for the problem and organizational context, and a critical analysis of the problem and recommendation for its resolution. Required e-portfolio submission: A report documenting the Applied Research Project in a style appropriate for the workplace, and a PowerPoint presentation of the project approval by the student’s advisor is required. (0.5 credits)
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EFP 605B - Writing and Research for Practice: Applied Research Project B
Prerequisite(s): EFP 610 . A continuation of EFP 605A . (0.5 credits)
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EFP 610 - Survey of Forensic Psychology Practice and Principles
This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history and impact in today’s world. The course focuses on the relationship between law and psychology, the mental health system, mental illness and criminal conduct. The course provides a brief introduction to the legal system including legal terminology and its use in the preparation of forensic documents. Further, the course gives students a general overview of the preparation of reports for court and other forensic settings. (3 credits)
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EFP 611 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology
This course explores ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas that might be encountered working within the legal system. Ways to resolve such conflict including the standards applicable to the practice of forensic psychology are considered. (3 credits)
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EFP 612 - Psychology of the Lifespan
This course examines normal development from infancy through advanced age, focusing on the development of perceptual and cognitive processes, psychosexual roles and familial interpersonal processes. Current clinical approaches are examined from diverse theoretical viewpoints and in view of recent research findings. Cultural diversity and individual differences are integral to this course. (3 credits)
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EFP 613 - Psychopathology
This course entails a survey of the major types of mental disorders. Manifestations, symptoms, and patterns of abnormal behavior are explored. The course addresses the management of and interventions employed with mentally ill individuals in a variety of forensic settings. (3 credits)
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EFP 615 - Socio-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychology
This course applies social psychological knowledge in the context of cultural sensitivity to the criminal and civil justice systems. Emphasis is placed on topics such as Social Psychological of justice institutions, environmental psychology, socialization into roles and identity, collective behavior, research on juries, attitude formation and change, and criminal identification. This course also highlights the impact of psychological disorders emphasizing the explicit linkage between socio-cultural change and the legal system. (3 credits)
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EFP 617 - Basic Interviewing Skills
This course focuses on techniques of interviewing including listening skills, aids for giving and receiving feedback, and establishing a relationship with a client. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview is integral to this course. (3 credits)
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EFP 619 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender
Prerequisite(s): EFP 612 and EFP 613 and EFP 617 . This course examines psychological origins and dynamics of criminal behavior from the viewpoint of psychological theories. Treatment of the different types of offender populations (antisocial personality, female offenders, sex offenders, etc.) within the criminal justice system is also discussed. Further, this course explores psychological theories related to etiology, development and prediction of violent crime, types of intervention possible within the criminal justice setting. Topic areas may include special offender populations (sex offender, offenders with developmental disabilities, or those classified as mentally retarded). Either EFP 619 or EFP 620 must be taken as a requirement. (3 credits)
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EFP 620 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender
Prerequisite(s): EFP 612 and EFP 613 and EFP 617 . This course addresses the psychological factors leading to the causes, assessment, classification and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Also, this course examines both psychodynamic and developmental approaches, emphasizing clinical dynamics, constitutional, and psychopathological factors contributing to delinquency. Further, major psychological treatment approaches are reviewed, with relevant case studies presented for illustrative detail. Analysis of legal and institutional responses to juvenile crime from the perspective of learning theory and developmental psychology are examined as well. Discusses the role of the forensic specialist in the juvenile justice system. Either EFP 619 or EFP 620 must be taken as a requirement. (3 credits)
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EFP 621 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention
This course addresses theories, research studies, and assessment techniques relating to various types of trauma such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, combat experience, surviving a natural disaster, and exposure to life-threatening incidents (such as those likely experienced by law enforcement and emergency services personnel). Crisis intervention techniques concerning the treatment of trauma-related difficulties, acute stress, and posttraumatic stress disorder are discussed. (3 credits)
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EFP 622 - Mental Health Law
This course encompasses an overview of mental health law and the related issues and responsibilities within diverse forensic settings. Specific applications include confidentiality, reporting requirements, and psychiatric hospital evaluation. Case studies and court reports are used to illustrate the key concepts of this course. (3 credits)
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EFP 625 - Substance Abuse Treatment
This course examines substance use and abuse with a focus on symptom formation, classification, causes, socio-cultural factors, and treatment modalities; various theoretical approaches to the etiology and treatment of substance abuse and resultant psychological and physiological effects of various drugs. (3 credits)
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Forensic Psychology (Masters Level) |
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FO 608 - Professional Development Group
This course orients students to The Chicago School’s policies and procedures. Students also explore issues of professional and career development in forensic psychology, as well as develop skills in self-evaluation and self-reflection. An additional aspect of this course is a writing component that focuses on grammar use and sentence structure, written expression, and APA citation style. By the end of the course, students will have identified which academic track they will pursue. Each student’s professional development instructor serves as his/her academic advisor. This course must be taken during the first semester of enrollment. (Pass/Fail) (Lab fee) (1 credit)
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FO 610 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology
This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology, its history, and its impact in today’s world. The focus is on the relationship between law and psychology, the mental health system, mental illness and criminal conduct. A brief introduction to the legal system is also included. This course must be taken during the first semester of enrollment. (2 credits)
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FO 611 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Forensic Psychology
This course reviews standards, ethics codes, and laws applicable to the forensic mental health practitioner and scientist. Ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas a forensic practitioner might encounter while working within the legal system are explored, as are ways to resolve such issues. The role of regulatory agencies and professional associations is reviewed. The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics is emphasized. (3 credits)
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FO 612 - Psychology of the Lifespan
This course examines the developmental process across the lifespan from infancy through advanced age, focusing on the perceptual, cognitive and social-emotional factors. Through the examination of theoretical frameworks and empirical research, students become familiar with the developmental psychology literature. The exploration of individual and cultural differences also receives considerable emphasis as these variations create the diversity in humankind across the lifespan. In addition, the course explores the applicability of developmental psychology literature to individuals within the forensic setting. (3 credits)
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FO 613 - Psychopathology
This course provides an in-depth survey and understanding of the range of mental disorders. The overall objective of the course is to enable students to appropriately diagnose psychopathology for purposes of efficacious treatment and the facilitation of clear clinical dialogue and agreement with fellow professionals. The course emphasizes research as it pertains to empirically-based treatments for a variety of mental health disorders. Additionally, issues of culture and gender as it relates to mental health diagnoses are discussed. Diagnostic criteria are drawn primarily from the DSM-IV-TR with some contribution from other sources considered as appropriate. (3 credits)
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FO 614 - Research Methods
This course provides an overview of research methods including qualitative and descriptive research. All methods are examined from both conceptual and applied levels. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are discussed, and students learn to evaluate the appropriateness of methods for addressing research questions. This course assists students in the identification and explanation of design and to think critically about published psychological research. (3 credits)
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FO 616 - Objective Methods in Personality Assessment
This course provides an overview of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective personality instruments specific to their utilization within a forensic setting. Special focus is given to the application of the MMPI-2, MMPI-A, Millon Inventories, and measures of response style (i.e., malingering). Students learn the basic principles of forensic psychological assessment, the importance of cross cultural assessment, and report writing. (Lab Fee) (3 credits)
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FO 616 - Objective Methods in Personality Assessment
This course provides an overview of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective personality instruments specific to their utilization within a forensic setting. Special focus is given to the application of the MMPI-2, MMPI-A, Millon Inventories, and measures of response style (i.e., malingering). Students learn the basic principles of forensic psychological assessment, the importance of cross cultural assessment, and report writing. (Lab Fee) (3 credits)
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FO 617 - Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing
This course addresses theoretical and practical issues related to clinical forensic interviewing and diagnosing that includes information gathering, effective listening, rapport building, and the assessment of mental status. In addition, the impact of culture and diversity on interviewing and diagnosing are explored. (3 credits)
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FO 618 - Violence and Risk Assessment
Prerequisite(s): FO 613 . This course provides students with the fundamental aspects of conducting violence and risk assessment evaluations and the manner in which opinions are communicated. Students gain an understanding of empirically-based risk factors and assessment tools used to conduct violence and risk evaluations, as well as management strategies employed to ameliorate risk/risk conditions. Practical exercises drawn from actual cases are used to illustrate key concepts. (2 credits)
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FO 619 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Offender
Prerequisite(s): FO 613 and FO 617 . This course acquaints students with the most common adult criminal forensic evaluations conducted by forensic mental health professionals, theories associated with criminal behavior, and the various treatment modalities provided to adult offenders. Students gain a basic understanding of the legal criteria upon which criminal forensic evaluations are based, the appropriate methodology to perform competent and objective forensic assessments, the mental health services delivered to adult offenders in prison and community settings, and some of the ethical and professional difficulties that a forensic mental health professional encounter. (2 credits)
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FO 620 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender
Prerequisite(s): FO 613 and FO 617 .EFP 612 This course addresses the classification, assessment, and treatment of the juvenile offender. Various factors contributing to juvenile delinquency and empirically-based treatment approaches are discussed. Legal and institutional responses to juvenile crime are analyzed, and the role of the forensic clinician in the juvenile justice system is discussed utilizing case material. Case lectures and discussions, case examples, and video presentations are used to illustrate key concepts. (2 credits) Either FO 619 or FO 620 must be taken as a requirement for the M.A. in Forensic Psychology. (2 credits)
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FO 621 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention
This course explores theories, research, and treatment modalities related to various types of trauma (i.e., combat; childhood abuse and neglect; and exposure to violence, rape, and domestic violence). Through the course work, students develop knowledge related to post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder. Students also acquire knowledge related to vicarious stress/secondary stress, and explore unique aspects of working with individuals that have experienced trauma. (2 credits)
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FO 622 - Mental Health Law
This course explores landmark legal cases that have shaped the activities and practices of mental health professionals, the civil rights of persons with mental disabilities, and the uses of mental health knowledge within the legal arena. Students are exposed to the legal system, constitutional law, and case law. Focus is placed on those cases pertaining to expert witness testimony, violence risk assessment, criminal responsibility (insanity), capital punishment, sexual dangerousness, civil commitment, civil and criminal competencies, confidentiality, professional liability, and personal injury. (2 credits)
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FO 623 - Psychology of Law Enforcement
The field of law enforcement has its own unique culture and organizational structure. This course addresses how the dynamics within law enforcement influence decision making and can lead to and/or sustain acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Students explore major areas of police psychology, such as pre-employment selection, fitness-for-duty evaluation, special unit testing, and psychometric tools utilized in this specialized area. Special attention is paid to critical incident stress debriefing techniques and models used with this population. (2 credits)
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FO 624 - Forensic Psychology in Correctional Settings
This course exposes students to the unique culture of working in a correctional environment (e.g., socialization, communication, gang activity). Students learn how to deal with ethical dilemmas, limits of confidentiality, safety concerns, and professional issues that may be encountered when working in this setting. Students are exposed to providing treatment with different types of offender populations (e.g., mentally ill, antisocial, adolescent offender) and culturally diverse groups (e.g., elderly offenders, female offenders, religious groups, ethnic groups, and transgender individuals). (2 credits)
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FO 625 - Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment
Prerequisite(s): FO 613 and FO 617 . This course examines substance use and abuse, with a focus on symptom formation, diagnosis, and socio-cultural factors. Various theoretical approaches to the etiology and treatment of substance abuse, as well as the resultant psychological and physiological effects of drugs are discussed. (3 credits)
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FO 627 - Forensic Documentation, Report, Writing and Testifying
Prerequisite(s): FO 610 , FO 613 , and FO 617 . This course examines various aspects of communication within a forensic psychological context. Appropriate methods of documentation, report writing, and expert witness testimony are discussed. Students participate in experiential activities in order to demonstrate proficiency in the above-mentioned areas. In addition to numerous writing exercises, students are oriented to the expectations and the psychological and emotional experiences of preparing written material for court and expert witness testimony. (3 credits)
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FO 628 - Special Topics I
Specific course content varies and is announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. Registration must be approved by academic advisor. (1 credit)
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FO 629 - Statistics
This course provides a review of null hypothesis significance testing (i.e., t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square), effect size measurement, and meta-analysis. Students receive a basic introduction to multivariate procedures such as multiple regression, structural equation modeling, and factor analysis. The course is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of how to apply statistical design and analysis to their own research problems and to enable students to better understand published data from journal articles. Students analyze data using the SPSS statistics program. (3 credits)
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FO 630 - Forensic Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Prerequisite(s): FO 617 . This course focuses on emerging issues in mediation and mediation techniques for managing conflict. Dispute resolution techniques are also a strong focus of this course. (2 credits)
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FO 633 - Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender
Prerequisite(s): FO 613 and FO 617 . This course examines the forensic and therapeutic assessment and treatment of juvenile and adult sex offenders. Students learn about the prevalence of sexual offenses, the psychopathology and theories of sexual deviance, and legislative efforts to manage sex offenders. The various treatment interventions employed with this unique population are explored. (2 credits)
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FO 634 - Hostage Negotiations
This course examines strategies for negotiating a critical incident, understanding and managing the critical incident, and communication techniques, as well as understanding perpetrators, stress and stress management, and the Stockholm syndrome within a hostage situation. In addition, students gain an understanding of crisis negotiation, debriefing, hostage-taker demands, and the effects of time on a situation. (2 credits)
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FO 635 - Group Processes of Therapy
This course introduces the key concepts of the theory and practice of group counseling with particular emphasis on group therapy in forensic settings. Various theoretical approaches are discussed along with issues such as group development, group process, group leadership, and the use of group counseling with diverse client populations. (3 credits)
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FO 636 - Family Systems and Family Therapy
This course introduces students to treatment within the major models of family therapy. Primary theorists, assumptions, and techniques of each family systems model are discussed and students have the opportunity to learn through video examples of various theoretical approaches. This course focuses attention on working with multi-stressed and diverse families. (3 credits)
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FO 637 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
This course examines the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy, including (but not limited to) cognitive/behavioral therapy, humanistic/existential therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. The key elements, concepts, and techniques associated with each theory are discussed along with how to apply each theory to diverse populations within various therapeutic and forensic settings. (3 credits)
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FO 638 - Career Development and Counseling
This course examines theories of career development and counseling and career interventions across the life span including within forensic settings. Issues such as career decision making; sources of occupational information; the assessment of vocational interests, needs, and abilities; and the career development of women and culturally diverse populations are addressed. (Lab Fee) (3 credits)
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FO 639 - Special Topics II
Specific course content varies and is announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. Registration must be approved by academic advisor. (2 credits)
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FO 640 - Independent Study
(1 credit)
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FO 643 - Special Topics III
Specific course content varies and is announced prior to the semester in which it is offered. Registration must be approved by academic advisor. (3 credits)
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FO 644 - Practicum
Prerequisite(s): , , , and . Students must successfully complete FO 644 prior to enrolling in FO 645 Internship I. Field Placement Extension is required for all students whose Practicum/Internship begins prior to the start of the fall semester and/or extends beyond the completion of the spring semester.
The practicum/internship is a practical, professional experience in counseling related activities. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of professional clinical experiences that include tasks that a clinical professional counselor is expected to perform such as diagnostic interviewing and individual/group/family counseling, as well as case management, advocacy, administrative support, and/or consultation. The training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over a minimum of nine months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week by a qualified supervisor or qualified clinical supervisor (as defined by Illinois’ Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act). The first 100 hours of the student’s training experience is considered his/her “practicum” requirement and the subsequent 600 hours his/her “internship.” All students enrolled in FO 644 must attend a two-hour weekly seminar. This course sequence provides a small group consultation forum in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in a practicum/internship. Students present material from their practicum cases to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Case conceptualizations consider client/therapist relationship, broader systems (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, and other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. Presentations and discussions are designed to prepare students to successfully complete their Forensic Competency Examination (FCE). (Pass/Fail) (3 credits)
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FO 645 - Internship I
Prerequisite(s): Students must successfully complete FO 644 prior to enrolling in FO 645 Internship I. Field Placement Extension is required for all students whose Practicum/Internship begins prior to the start of the fall semester and/or extends beyond the completion of the spring semester.
The practicum/internship is a practical, professional experience in counseling related activities. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of professional clinical experiences that include tasks that a clinical professional counselor is expected to perform such as diagnostic interviewing and individual/group/family counseling, as well as case management, advocacy, administrative support, and/or consultation. The training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over a minimum of nine months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week by a qualified supervisor or qualified clinical supervisor (as defined by Illinois’ Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act). The first 100 hours of the student’s training experience is considered his/her “practicum” requirement and the subsequent 600 hours his/her “internship.” All students enrolled in FO 645 must attend a two-hour weekly seminar. This course sequence provides a small group consultation forum in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in a practicum/internship. Students present material from their practicum cases to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Case conceptualizations consider client/therapist relationship, broader systems (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, and other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. Presentations and discussions are designed to prepare students to successfully complete their Forensic Competency Examination (FCE). (Pass/Fail) (3 credits)
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FO 646 - Internship II
Prerequisite(s): Internship II is required for all students for whom Internship I extends beyond the completion of the semester.. Students must successfully complete FO 644 prior to enrolling in FO 645 Internship I. Field Placement Extension is required for all students whose Practicum/Internship begins prior to the start of the fall semester and/or extends beyond the completion of the spring semester.
The practicum/internship is a practical, professional experience in counseling related activities. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of professional clinical experiences that include tasks that a clinical professional counselor is expected to perform such as diagnostic interviewing and individual/group/family counseling, as well as case management, advocacy, administrative support, and/or consultation. The training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over a minimum of nine months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week by a qualified supervisor or qualified clinical supervisor (as defined by llinois’ Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act). The first 100 hours of the student’s training experience is considered his/her “practicum” requirement and the subsequent 600 hours his/her “internship.” All students enrolled in FO 644 must attend a two-hour weekly seminar. This course sequence provides a small group consultation forum in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in a practicum/internship. Students present material from their practicum cases to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Case conceptualizations consider client/therapist relationship, broader systems (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, and other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. Presentations and discussions are designed to prepare students to successfully complete their Forensic Competency Examination (FCE). (1 credit) (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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FO 647 - Diversity in Forensic Psychology
This course will engage students in a level of self-awareness through self-reflection to identify their personal value systems, culture, and biases. In addition, students will gain knowledge with regard to the worldview of others in the context of psychological, socio-political, historical, privilege/power, and economic factors that form social identity. This course will specifically address individual and group differences across racial, ethnic, gender, age, disability, social class, sexual orientation, and religious boundaries. Attention will be given to diversity-related issues within the forensic context. (3 credits)
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FO 648 - Theoretical and Clinical Application of Empirically Based Treatment I
Prerequisite(s): , , and . This course provides students with an in-depth exploration of the psychological impact of trauma. The course focuses on how exposure to violence and childhood abuse and neglect contribute to individual and family difficulties across many domains of functioning. Theory and research are synthesized. Also explored is a focused review of the research that has contributed to the development of certain empirically-validated treatments for individuals and families impacted by various types of trauma. A unique aspect of this class is the opportunity to observe therapists demonstrating the use of an empirically supported treatment with clients. These experiences are incorporated in later class discussions and lectures. (2 credits)
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FO 649 - Theoretical and Clinical Application of Empirically Based Treatment II
Prerequisite(s): FO 648 This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about empirically-based treatment and to apply knowledge through direct service to children and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Students learn to identify and address specific issues often found in abused children and at-risk parent-child dyads through the use of live supervision and direct individualized therapist coaching (e.g., use of an ear-bug system and one-way mirror). Students learn to administer and analyze psychological assessment measures to inform treatment and for research purposes. Students interface with schools and referral sources for the purpose of continuity of care, as well as document treatment progress in the form of a report that is submitted to the referring party. Issues pertaining to child protection matters, family law, and court procedures are discussed. Opportunity to observe testimony in child protection court may be available. (3 credits)
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FO 651 - Independent Study I
Students may undertake a faculty supervised independent study project in an area not covered by courses in the curriculum. Requests for independent study must be approved by the department chair. A maximum of two credit hours of independent study can be applied towards degree requirements as elective hours. (1 credit)
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