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PC 415 - Professional Development Group
The Professional Development Group is a two-course series (Fall and Spring semester) in which students explore issues of professional and career development in clinical psychology with an emphasis on children and adolescents; become orientated to The Chicago School as a while as well as the policies and procedures of the school and Department; learn and discuss the implementation of APA ethical guidelines; plan for progression through the Department; develop skills in self-evaluation and reflection; receive training and supervision on community-based service learning experiences; and prepare to being their first practicum. (Pass/Fail) (Lab fee) (1 credit)
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PC 416 - Professional Development Group II
Prerequisite(s): PC 415 . The Professional Development Group is a two-course series (fall and spring semester). Students continue the learning begun in PC 415 , and explore issues of professional development and practicum training, enhance orientation to The Chicago School and the field of psychology as a whole, beginning to think about dissertation topics and methods, and extend their service and experiential learning. (Lab Fee) (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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PC 423 - Psychopathology
This course surveys the major theories of the etiology of mental disorders emphasizing a biopsychosocial approach and familiarizes students with the DSM-IV-TR approach to diagnosis and classification. Disorders of childhood and adolescence are emphasized as well as related disorders affecting parents/caretakers including dementias, schizophrenia, mood disorders and substance abuse. Cultural and developmental factors related to mental illness are also emphasized. (3 credits)
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PC 424 - Advanced Psychopathology
Prerequisite(s): PC 423 . This course extends the content of PC 423 with specific attention given to developing the knowledge and skills necessary for multi-axial diagnosis with adolescents. (3 credits)
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PC 425 - Psychological Assessment I
This course requires students to know and understand basic constructs associated with test construction and development, such as norms, standardization, and various kinds of reliability, and validity data. Students develop and demonstrate knowledge regarding prenatal and infant development, language communication development, and cognitive functioning and educational disorders. Students develop and demonstrate skills to administer, score, and interpret a sampling of developmental scales, cognitive and achievement measures, and memory and learning tests for infants, children, and adolescents. (3 credits)
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PC 426 - History and Systems of Psychology
This course explores the historical and theoretical foundations of professional psychology. Particular attention will be placed on the history of mental health and psychological healing practices in a cross-cultural context, as well as modern developments of the science and profession of psychology. The philosophy of science and epistemological foundations of clinical work will also be covered, allowing the student to understand theories of therapy in a broader perspective. (2 credits)
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PC 429 - Clinical/Diagnostic Interviewing and Observation
Techniques of clinical and diagnostic interviewing and observation will be presented. Students will learn several techniques for interviewing, including listening skills, aids for giving and receiving feedback and establishing a relationship with a client. Students also will learn ways of incorporating theses techniques into models of diagnostic interviewing. Students will be exposed to non-verbal tools methods of interviewing and observation, such as play based interviewing techniques. Techniques for interviewing family members and other collateral sources will be taught. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview is integral to this course. (2 credits)
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PC 437 - Psychology of Life Span I
In Psychology of the Life Span I, students develop and demonstrate knowledge in the areas of prenatal and genetic, linguistic and cognitive/intellectual, physical, personal and emotional, moral and social development. Emphasis is on prenatal to late childhood development. Cultural diversity and individual differences are integral to this course. (2 credits)
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PC 439 - Psychology of Life Span II
Prerequisite(s): PC 437 . In Psychology of the Life Span II, students develop and demonstrate knowledge in the areas specific to adolescent development including substance use, interactions between physical health and cognitive and emotional development, issues relevant to adolescent depression and suicide, peer and family, gang involvement and violence, conflict resolution, and gender differences. Cultural diversity and individual differences are integral to this course. (2 credits)
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PC 440 - Psychology of the Life Span III
Prerequisite(s): PC 437 and PC 439 . In Psychology of the Life Span III, students apply previously developed knowledge to more deeply understand the outcomes of previously discussed developmental factors in adulthood. (2 credits)
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PC 441 - Psychological Assessment II
Prerequisite(s): PC 425 . Psychological Assessment teaches students to know and understand issues associated with the development and ethical use of traditional objective and culturally sensitive projective personality assessment measures. Students develop and demonstrate knowledge regarding child and adolescent emotional development, as well as the impact of a range of forces on child adjustment such as poverty, abuse, discrimination, and developmental issues. Students develop and demonstrate skills to administer, score, and interpret these tests with children and adolescents in light of these factors. (3 credits)
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PC 443 - Diversity in Clinical Psychology I
This course provides a basic framework for understanding the mechanisms used to maintain privilege and the balance of power, as well as the methods used to limit, oppress and restrict members of less privileged groups. It will specifically address the psychological, socio-political and economic impact that power and privilege has on your understanding of cultural, diversity, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, race, abledness, immigrant status and identity on children and families. Moreover, students will address the intersection of multiple identities embedded in themselves and their clients, stereotypes, transference dynamics, socio-economic status and the impact of gender roles on children, adolescents, and families. (2 credits)
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PC 445 - Professional Issues and Ethics
Prerequisite(s): PC 415 and PC 416 . Professional, ethical, and legal issues related to the practice of clinical psychology and the psychologist as clinician, consultant, educator, and researcher are critically examined in this course. Issues considered include privacy, privilege, confidentiality and its limitations, informed consent, patients’ rights, malpractice, client-therapist relationships, collegial relationships, and other regulations influencing the practice of psychology. (2 credits)
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PC 446 - Diversity in Clinical Psychology II
Prerequisite(s): PC 443 . This course requires students to apply knowledge and skills acquired in Diversity I with an emphasis on clinical application with clients. Using a systems approach, the course will address privilege, its inherent characteristics and mechanisms, and the ways those mechanisms affect the lives of less privileged individuals and groups. Identity development models (racial and sexual orientation) will be applied, and the quality of life, challenges and coping mechanisms of diverse populations will be explored. This course will specifically address clinical considerations in relation to gender, ethnicity, religion/spirituality, class, race, abledness, immigrant status, identity, sexual orientation, and language. (2 credits)
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PC 447 - Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior
This course focuses on the role of societal and environmental factors in the initiation and maintenance of human behavior patterns from childhood through late adolescence and young adulthood. The course will consider the implications of socio-environmental factors in youth development for the practicing psychologist. Cultural and individual differences are also emphasized. (3 credits)
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PC 449 - Biological Bases of Behavior
This course introduces students to the structure and functions of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system. It is designed to introduce students to the “bio” in “biopsychosocial.” Areas covered include sensory and perceptual processes, physiological regulation of the sleep and waking cycles, eating behaviors, motivation, and affect. The etiology of psychopathology will be considered from a biological perspective, and students will develop a greater understanding of the influences of biological systems on clinical disorders. (3 credits)
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PC 449 - Biological Bases of Behavior
This course introduces students to the structure and functions of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system. It is designed to introduce students to the “bio” in “biopsychosocial.” Areas covered include sensory and perceptual processes, physiological regulation of the sleep and waking cycles, eating behaviors, motivation, and affect. The etiology of psychopathology will be considered from a biological perspective, and students will develop a greater understanding of the influences of biological systems on clinical disorders. (3 credits)
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PC 451 - Social Bases of Behavior
This course focuses on the role of societal and environmental factors in the initiation and maintenance of human behavior patterns from childhood through late adolescence and young adulthood. The course will consider the implications of socio-environmental factors in youth development for the practicing psychologist. Cultural and individual differences are also emphasized. (3 credits)
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PC 453 - Advanced Seminar in Psychological Assessment and Psychopathology
Prerequisite(s): PC 423 and PC 424 and PC 425 and PC 429 and PC 441 . In this Advanced Seminar students learn to apply previously developed knowledge through examination of complex child and adolescent cases with regard to a wide range of variables including cultural variation in illness and adjustment and research on effective multi-perspective treatment. (3 credits)
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PC 462 - Basic Intervention: Psychodynamic
The development of major psychodynamic theories is presented from historical, clinical, and conceptual perspectives. Drive, ego, object, self and, relational perspectives will be addressed. The development of psychoanalysis as a method of psychotherapy will be presented. In addition to readings in theory and technique, case studies will be used to exemplify the various theoretical approaches to therapy. Particular emphasis will be given to conceptions of change in dynamic therapy, the nature of the psychotherapeutic situation, and the relationship between client and therapist. The relationship between theory and practice will be explored throughout the course. (3 credits)
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PC 464 - Basic Intervention: Cognitive-Behavioral
This course addresses the basic assumptions of cognitive-behavioral theory, reviews the major theorists, and introduces the student to issues of treatment planning, case conceptualization, evaluation of treatment efficacy, therapeutic technique, and intervention through that theoretical lens. The course emphasizes acquisition of a range of cognitive behavioral assessment and intervention techniques and intervention skills. (3 credits)
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PC 466 - Basic Intervention: Existential-Humanistic
In this course, students will learn core elements of humanistic theory including the existential basis for creation of meaning and choice, Rogerian or Person-Centered therapy, Gestalt Therapy, somatics, and transpersonal psychology. Basic skills taught include present-centered awareness, hot-seat/empty-chair, psycho-dramatic techniques, mindfulness meditation, and basic body awareness. The attitudes of authenticity and genuineness as therapist provided conditions are also described and explored. (3 credits)
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PC 468 - Basic Intervention: Systems
This course helps students learn basic conceptualization skills to recognize the impact of various forces on a system, differentiate problematic and normal functioning in a context, and clinical intervention skills to integrate systematic factors into effective and culturally sensitive treatment plans. (3 credits)
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PC 479 - Introduction to Human Neuropsychology
Prerequisite(s): PC 449 . Major systems and structures of the brain are reviewed and common impairments of language, cognition, and perception are studied. Students are introduced to various neuropsychological tests currently used in clinical settings. Neurologic syndromes, including stroke, head trauma, seizure, and dementia, are examined with relevant case studies and test data. (2 credits)
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PC 480 - Child and Adolescent Neuropsychological Assessment
Prerequisite(s): PC 479 . Students use child and adolescent case studies to understand neuro-cognitive deficits, and the relationship between neuropsychological assessment and intervention. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes to collaborate with other professionals in multidisciplinary settings is emphasized. (2 credits)
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PC 481 - Introduction to Clinical Psychopharmacology
Prerequisite(s): PC 449 . This course involves studying the effects of pharmacological agents on behavior, emotion, and cognition. The goal of this course is to provide a background in contemporary theory and practice of psychopharmacology so that by the end, students understand the nature of medication treatment and the rationale for treatment selection. Effects of age, gender, ethnicity, and racial/genetic characteristics on the efficacy and safety of medications are discussed. (2 credits)
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PC 482 - Seminar in Pediatric Psychopharmocology
Prerequisite(s): PC 481 . This course will focus more intently on psychopharmacological agents in pediatric patients, as well as consultation and effective collaboration with treatment teams in pediatric medical settings. (2 credits)
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PC 484 - Basic Practicum Seminar I
Prerequisite(s): PC 415 and PC 416 and PC 443 and PC 423 and PC 425 and PC 429 and PC 441 and PC 446 and PC 453 . This is the first course in the Basic Practicum sequence. This course provides a small consultation group in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in the Basic Practicum. Students present practicum cases to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Case conceptualizations consider rapport development, broad system issues (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. (Pass/Fail) (3 credits)
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PC 485 - Basic Practicum Seminar II
Prerequisite(s): PC 484 . This is the second course in the Basic Practicum sequence. (Pass/Fail) (2 credits)
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PC 486 - Basic Practicum Seminar III
Prerequisite(s): PC 485 . This is the third course in the Basic Practicum sequence. (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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PC 489 - Pediatric Health Psychology
This course introduces students to the complex issues involved when children and adolescents present with physical and/or medical health concerns and problems. The course will explore the challenges, adjustments, and losses faced by youth and their families when young people become medically ill. It will investigate ways in which psychologists can interface with both parents and professionals to facilitate communication with healthcare providers, parent integration in the physical, and psychological care of youth. (3 credits)
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PC 490 - Advanced Intervention: Intrapsychic
Prerequisite(s): PC 462 . This course will cover those psychodynamic models (i.e., Freudian, late Ego Psychology, traditional Object Relations, Self) that focus on intrapsychic dynamics in the conceptualization of psychopathology and the treatment process. Often referred to as “one person theories,” these models typically view the therapist as striving for some version of therapeutic neutrality, anonymity, and objectivity, and define transference as distortion. The class will emphasize contemporary versions of these models of intervention, including the role of culture, race, and gender. (2 credits)
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PC 491 - Advanced Intervention: Interpersonal
Prerequisite(s): PC 462 . This course will cover those psychodynamic models (i.e., contemporary Object Relations, Intersubjective Self Psychology, Relational) that focus on interpersonal dynamics in the conceptualization of psychopathology and the treatment process. Often referred to as “two person theories,” these models typically view the therapist as inevitably subjectively involved in the therapy that reflects what the client and clinician bring to the relationship. The class will emphasize contemporary versions of these models of intervention including the role of culture, race, and gender. (2 credits)
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PC 492 - Advanced Intervention: Cognitive
Prerequisite(s): PC 464 . This course provides an overview of contemporary cognitive models and therapy techniques. It presents major cognitive modalities and their theoretical and research foundations. Emphasis is on case conceptualization and the further development of a broad range of cognitive assessment, intervention. (2 credits)
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PC 493 - Advanced Intervention: Behavorial
Prerequisite(s): PC 464 . This course provides an overview of contemporary behavioral models and therapy techniques. It presents major behavioral modalities and their theoretical and research foundations. Emphasis is on the acquisition of a broad range of behavioral assessment, and intervention skills, and case conceptualization. (2 credits)
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PC 494 - Advanced Intervention: Third Wave Therapies
Through this class, students will become familiar with the overarching functional contextual philosophy of science. Students will learn about and apply acceptance/mindfulness interventions alongside change oriented technologies (values assessments and action in chosen directions) consistent with DBT and ACT models for multi-problem clients (e.g. severe and persistent presentations). Class will be taught as a group, with the first part (DBT) utilizing a didactic format and the latter part (ACT) utilizing experiential training as the main methodology. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP – one word) principles will be incorporated throughout and form the bedrock of understanding the therapeutic relationship within behaviorally based therapies. (0 credits)
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PC 495 - Adv Intervention: Adv Existential - Humanistic
Prerequisite(s): PC 466 . This course will more deeply explore three primary therapeutic approaches within the existential-humanistic area, including Person-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology. Students will develop an advanced ability to integrate critical phenomenological and cultural variations in client meaning making systems and life situations into plans for treatment and interventions. (2 credits)
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PC 496 - Advanced Intervention: Group
Prerequisite(s): PC 466 . Students will learn major theoretical aspects of group therapy including process groups: T-group or encounter groups, and psycho-educational group formats. In addition, the course will address group therapy techniques including the use of process comments, monitoring multiple interactions in real time, and working effectively with a co-leader. As a component of this course, students will participant in a experiential class-based group process. (2 credits)
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PC 497 - Advanced Intervention: Family
Prerequisite(s): PC 468 . In this course, students will learn concepts, assumptions, and techniques of four major models of family therapy (Bowenian, Structural, Strategic, Object Relations, or Narrative), and the ethical and culturally sensitive application of these theories with diverse families. This course requires some directed reflection by the student on her or his family of origin structure and how that might impact that student’s work as a family therapist. (2 credits)
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PC 498 - Advanced Intervention: Couples
Prerequisite(s): PC 468 . The couple is a foundational relationship in our culture that steadfastly underlies the formation of family and has undergone considerable redefinition in the last decade. In this course, students will learn concepts, assumptions, and techniques of four major models of couples therapy (Problem/Solution Focused, Sound Marital House, Emotionally Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral) and the ethical and culturally sensitive application of these theories with diverse couples. (2 credits)
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PC 499 - AI: H-E Relational, Child, and Adolescent Therapies
Prerequisite(s): PC 466 . This course will explore the history and significance of humanistic-existential approaches to couple, family, child and adolescent therapies. Students will work toward the integration of relational phenomenology and therapeutic care as they explore various critiques of developmental and sociological assumptions that have heretofore informed therapeutic practice, and consider humanistic-existential understandings of development and “being-with” from within the “life-world” of therapeutic encounters. The course will also address the relational phenomenology and significance of various existential situations such as the spatiality of being at home or homeless, parenting, schools, the court room, health care, peer-worlds, and life-span rituals. (2 credits) Friday night at 6-9pm, Saturday from 9-5, and Sunday from 9-12. (2 credits)
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PC 504 - Intermediate Practicum Seminar I
Prerequisite(s): PC 437 and PC 462 and PC 464 and PC 486 and PC 486 and PY 4872 and PC 439 . PC 423 This is the first course in the Intermediate Practicum sequence. This course provides a small consultation group in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in intermediate practica. Students present practicum cases to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Case conceptualizations consider client/therapist relationship, broad system issues (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. Presentations and discussions are designed to prepare students to successfully complete their Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) the following semester. (Pass/Fail) (3 credits)
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PC 505 - Intermediate Practicum Seminar II
Prerequisite(s): PC 504 . This is the second course in the Intermediate Practicum sequence. Students complete their Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) in PC 505 during Spring semester. Successful completion of the CCE is required to receive credit for these courses and the Intermediate Practicum. (Pass/Fail) (2 credits)
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PC 506 - Therapy Practicum Seminar III
Prerequisite(s): PC 505 . This is the third course in the Intermediate Practicum sequence. (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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PC 511 - Independent Study
Students may undertake supervised study or tutorial arrangements as a means of conducting an in-depth investigation of a subject or to study an area not covered by the regular curriculum. Independent studies must be approved by the department chair prior to registration. A maximum of three credits of Independent Study may be applied toward degree requirements. (1 credit)
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PC 512 - Independent Study II
(2 credits)
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PC 513 - Independent Study III
(3 credits)
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PC 539 - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Treatment
This course examines the relevant therapeutic and developmental considerations in treatment with children and adolescents. This course provides an overview of the major theoretical approaches and the basic interventions when working with children and adolescents in treatment. This course will emphasize the importance of conceptualizing and intervening within the child’s systemic context and include systemic interventions within families, schools, and communities. (2 credits)
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PC 541 - Expressive Therapies with Children
This course orients students to the use of Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy and Music therapy as therapeutic approach and for children. An essential aspect of this approach is the integration of creative processes to meet client needs. The basic theories and research supporting the creative arts therapies are introduced as well as practical applications. The use of creative art therapies and creative processes are examined in the following areas: as an intervention in therapeutic and educational settings, as an intervention in health care and medical settings, as a form of psycho-education and as an approach for group process. The course includes both didactic and experiential components to help students make use of the expressive modalities in their clinical and educational practices. No previous experience in the arts is required or expected. (3 credits)
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PC 543 - Advanced Play Therapy
This course will address the phenomena of play and play therapy from multiple theoretical perspectives. This course will examine how play is used as a therapeutic intervention and assessment tool to help children and adolescents communicate ideas, feelings and experiences, how play is used to help children rehearse and master life skills, resolve events such as trauma or loss, and how play may provide a window for adults into a child’s lived experience. This course will address specific techniques for guiding, participating in, observing and interpreting play behavior both in dyads, small groups and systemically. The influences of culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, and spirituality on play will be identified. Non-verbal and verbal therapeutic modalities will be explored. (3 credits)
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PC 549 - Divorce and Child Custody
Divorce and Child Custody is an advanced fourth year course introducing students to the reliable and valid methods of assessment, the forensic issues, and the ethical requirements for psychologists conducting child custody evaluations. The course also includes the conceptualization of intervention in such cases. (2 credits)
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PC 552 - Developmental Disabilities
This course builds upon basic principles of learning and applied behavior analysis. The course will offer advanced coverage of special topics and will include behavior analysis in applied settings such as schools and hospitals; parent training; assessment and treatment procedures for improving communication skills of individuals with developmental disabilities; managing problem behaviors such as self-injury, food refusal, and noncompliance; and working with special populations such as children with autism. (2 credits)
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PC 573 - Child Trauma
This course will examine the psychological and physiological impact of trauma on children, adolescents, and their families. Particular consideration will be paid to issues of acute reaction, adaptations to trauma, memory mechanisms and processes, and practical applications in therapy. Developmental, social, cultural, and multicultural issues in assessment and treatment of trauma and traumatic stress will be considered. Multiple types of trauma and a variety of treatment models will be explored. (3 credits)
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PC 588 - Learning to Teach
This course will introduce students to issues of classroom instruction, adult learning models, learning assessment, exam and project development, facilitation of discussion and class activities, grading, and syllabi creation. As a component of class activities, students will prepare a statement of teaching philosophy, a teaching demonstration, and a sample syllabus that could be included in a set of application materials for an adjunct teaching position. While this course is an elective available to any student in the Department, those wishing to teach at The Chicago School are required to complete this course, obtain the recommendation of their Department chair, and undergo the normal processes associated with adjunct hiring, including application, interviewing, orientation, and quality assurance. Students wishing to teach at The Chicago School must also take the Learning to Teach Seminar I and II for the first two semesters they teach. (2 credits)
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PC 595 - International Perspectives on Mental Health II
Prerequisite(s): PC 550. This course introduces student to international perspectives in mental health. The course consists of a preparatory seminar and an in-country portion. As part of the in-country portion, students will participate in a variety of mental-health related and cultural activities. Students will learn about mental health delivery, socio-cultural issues, and cultural diversity as they relate to the country visited. The course includes both experiential and academic work on international perspectives in mental health. (2 credits)
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PC 604 - Advanced Practicum Seminar I
Prerequisite(s): PC 506 . This is the first course in the Advanced Practicum sequence. The Advanced Practicum is designed to offer students advanced experience in a particular area of interest. This course provides a small consultation group in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in Advanced Practica. Students present practicum cases to gain mastery in the integration of theory and practice. Case conceptualizations consider client/therapist relationship, broad system issues (e.g., family, school, community, court, political, other treatment professionals/programs), and areas of diversity and difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status) as contextual variables. (Pass/Fail) (2 credits)
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PC 605 - Advanced Practicum Seminar II
Prerequisite(s): PC 604 . This is the second in the Advanced Practicum sequence. (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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PC 606 - Advanced Practicum III
Prerequisite(s): PC 605 . This is the third course in the Advanced Practicum sequence. (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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PC 630 - Proposal Development Seminar
Prerequisite(s): PC 200 and PC 201 and PC 202 and PC 203 . Through weekly meetings with peers and their dissertation chair, students complete their dissertation proposal in this course. Students present their dissertation ideas to their chair and their peers and, through feedback and independent work, craft a high-quality dissertation proposal. Students that register for this class must complete their dissertation within the articulated areas of expertise and within the methodologies/types of dissertations approved by their chair. Successful completion of the course requires producing a complete proposal that meets instructor approval. (1 credit)
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PC 631 - Dissertation Maintenance I
Prerequisite(s): PC 630 and the previous semester of Dissertation. Students meet regularly with their dissertation chair in small groups to monitor their ongoing progress on their dissertations. Specific deadlines are set for the completion of committee approval of the proposal, and IRB application (Dissertation II), steps for completion of the sections of the dissertation (Dissertation III and IV), completion of an 85% complete approved draft (Dissertation IV), submittal of the dissertation draft to the committee (Dissertation V), and oral defense (Dissertation VI). Students must register for Dissertation every semester after the completion of PC 630 until the dissertation is complete. A total of five semesters of completed Dissertation coursework is required, in addition to the completion of PC 630 , to complete the dissertation. (1 credit each) (credit/no credit) (1 credit)
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PC 632 - Dissertation Maintenance II
Prerequisite(s): PC 630 and the previous semester of Dissertation. Students meet regularly with their dissertation chair in small groups to monitor their ongoing progress on their dissertations. Specific deadlines are set for the completion of committee approval of the proposal, and IRB application (Dissertation II), steps for completion of the sections of the dissertation (Dissertation III and IV), completion of an 85% complete approved draft (Dissertation IV), submittal of the dissertation draft to the committee (Dissertation V), and oral defense (Dissertation VI). Students must register for Dissertation every semester after the completion of PC 630 until the dissertation is complete. A total of five semesters of completed Dissertation coursework is required, in addition to the completion of PC 630, to complete the dissertation. (1 credit each) (credit/no credit) (1 credit)
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PC 633 - Dissertation Maintenance III
Prerequisite(s): PC 630 and the previous semester of Dissertation. Students meet regularly with their dissertation chair in small groups to monitor their ongoing progress on their dissertations. Specific deadlines are set for the completion of committee approval of the proposal, and IRB application (Dissertation II), steps for completion of the sections of the dissertation (Dissertation III and IV), completion of an 85% complete approved draft (Dissertation IV), submittal of the dissertation draft to the committee (Dissertation V), and oral defense (Dissertation VI). Students must register for Dissertation every semester after the completion of PC 630 until the dissertation is complete. A total of five semesters of completed Dissertation coursework is required, in addition to the completion of PC 630 , to complete the dissertation. (credit/no credit) (1 credit)
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PC 634 - Dissertation Maintenance IV
Prerequisite(s): PC 630 and the previous semester of Dissertation. Students meet regularly with their dissertation chair in small groups to monitor their ongoing progress on their dissertations. Specific deadlines are set for the completion of committee approval of the proposal, and IRB application (Dissertation II), steps for completion of the sections of the dissertation (Dissertation III and IV), completion of an 85% complete approved draft (Dissertation IV), submittal of the dissertation draft to the committee (Dissertation V), and oral defense (Dissertation VI). Students must register for Dissertation every semester after the completion of PC 630 until the dissertation is complete. A total of five semesters of completed Dissertation coursework is required, in addition to the completion of PC 630 , to complete the dissertation. (credit/no credit) (1 credit)
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PC 635 - Dissertation Maintenance V
Prerequisite(s): PC 630 and the previous semester of Dissertation. Students meet regularly with their dissertation chair in small groups to monitor their ongoing progress on their dissertations. Specific deadlines are set for the completion of committee approval of the proposal, and IRB application (Dissertation II), steps for completion of the sections of the dissertation (Dissertation III and IV), completion of an 85% complete approved draft (Dissertation IV), submittal of the dissertation draft to the committee (Dissertation V), and oral defense (Dissertation VI). Students must register for Dissertation every semester after the completion of PC 630 until the dissertation is complete. A total of five semesters of completed Dissertation coursework is required, in addition to the completion of PC 630 , to complete the dissertation. (credit/no credit) (1 credit)
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PC 636 - Continuing Dissertation
Prerequisite(s): Successful oral defense of the dissertation, incorporation of all required committee revisions and permission to proceed to copy editing. Students work independently with a copy editor to ensure appropriate formatting and presentation of their dissertation. A maximum of two semesters of PY 636 are permitted. Students are considered less than half-time as a result of enrollment in this course. (credit/no credit) (0 credits)
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PC 650 - Internship I
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). Students must register for internship during each semester while on internship. A total of 3 full-time semesters of Internship are required for graduation. Internship I requires the successful completion of Dissertation Maintenance V or Dissertation VI (PY 635 /PC 635 ). (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 651 - Internship II
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 652 - Internship III
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 653 - Internship IV
Prerequisite(s): N/A. Internship eligibility (see detailed Internships information under “The Department” section). Internship IV is required for students who have an internship that extends into a fourth semester. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 660 - Half-Time Internship I
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). Students must register for internship during each semester while on internship. Students completing a half-time internship, register for six semesters of half-time internship in lieu of registering for Internship I-III. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 661 - Half-Time Internship II
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). Students must register for internship during each semester while on internship. Students completing a half-time internship, register for six semesters of half-time internship in lieu of registering for Internship I-III. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 662 - Half-Time Internship III
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). Students must register for internship during each semester while on internship. Students completing a half-time internship, register for six semesters of half-time internship in lieu of registering for Internship I-III. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 663 - Half-Time Internship IV
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). Students must register for internship during each semester while on internship. Students completing a half-time internship, register for six semesters of half-time internship in lieu of registering for Internship I-III. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 664 - Half-Time Internship V
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). Students must register for internship during each semester while on internship. Students completing a half-time internship, register for six semesters of half-time internship in lieu of registering for Internship I-III. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 665 - Half-Time Internship VI
Prerequisite(s): Internship eligibility (see detailed Internship information under “The Department” section). Students must register for internship during each semester while on internship. Students completing a half-time internship, register for six semesters of half-time internship in lieu of registering for Internship I-III. (Pass/Fail) (0 credits)
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PC 4872 - Assessment Practicum Seminar V
Prerequisite(s): PC 484 . Students needing to extend their Basic Practicum seminar may, with special permission from the Department Chair, register for one or both additional seminar experiences. Like PC 484 /PY 484 , this course provides a small consultation group in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in the Basic Practicum. (Pass/Fail) (2 credits)
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PC 4921 - Advanced Intervention: Cognitive-Children
Prerequisite(s): PC 464 . This course provides an overview of contemporary cognitive models and therapy techniques as applied to children and adolescents. It presents major cognitive modalities and their theoretical and research foundations from a developmental perspective. Emphasis is on case conceptualization and the further development of a broad range of cognitive assessment and intervention specifically for children and adolescents. (2 credits)
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PC 4931 - Advanced Intervention: CBT- Behavioral Approaches for Children
Prerequisite(s): PC 464 . This course provides an overview of contemporary behavioral models and therapy techniques as applied to children and adolescents. It presents major behavioral modalities and their theoretical and research foundations from a developmental perspective. Emphasis is on the acquisition of a broad range of behavioral assessment, intervention skills, and case conceptualization as it applies to children and adolescents. (2 credits)
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PC 4961 - Advanced Intervention: Community Psychology
Prerequisite(s): PC 468 and PC 443 and PC 446 . Community psychology is concerned with the promotion of wellness at the personal, interpersonal, organizational and community levels. A preventive and strength-based philosophy is utilized within community psychology in an effort to understand the ecological context of human experiences, initiate action research, and implement social change. Community psychologists combine psychological techniques with flexible research design and concrete measures to find and document the most effective solutions to various sociopolitical and cultural issues. In this course, students will be introduced to the theories, historical and philosophical foundations, and methodologies of community psychology. (2 credits)
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PC 4991 - Advanced Intervention: HE: Weekend Intensive Seminar
This course is a weekend intensive, one hour credit course that varies in its focal topic according to the nature of the seminar, but would include concentrated seminars held at The Chicago School with invited guests within and outside of the institution on various topics in the Humanistic-Existential psychology and psychotherapy. Topics would include Logotherapy, Daseinsanalysis, Human Science Approaches to Diagnosis and Assessment, and collaborative telepresencing dialogues with students and faculty from various institutions in London, Vancouver, Vienna, Zurich, Prague, and Belgium, just to name a few collegial possibilities. (1 credit)
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PC 5071 - Therapy Practicum Seminar IV
Prerequisite(s): PC 504 . Students needing to extend their Intermediate Practicum seminar may, with special permission from the Department, register for this additional seminar experience. Like PC 504 /PY 504 , this course provides a small consultation group in which students examine relevant clinical and professional development issues that arise as the result of participation in Intermediate Practicum. (Pass/Fail) (3 credits)
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PC 5072 - Therapy Practicum Seminar V
Prerequisite(s): PC 504 Students needing to extend their Intermediate Practicum seminar may, with special permission from the Department, register for this additional seminar experience. Where the student has not successfully completed their Clinical Competency Exam, successful completion of the CCE is required to receive credit for this course. (Pass/Fail) (3 credits)
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PC 5881 - Learning to Teach Seminar I
Prerequisite(s): PC 588 . This course follow the PY 588 - Learning to Teach course by offering students a small group seminar experience in which to examine and improve their teaching skills. Students consult with each other on instructional issues and the application of pedagogical theory and research to their own teaching experiences, and may be observed teaching in the classroom and receive instructor and peer feedback. The course functions as a practicum seminar companion when students complete a teaching practicum. (1 credit)
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PC 5882 - Learning to Teach Seminar II
(1 credit)
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PY 416 - Professional Development Group II
Prerequisite(s): PY 415 . The Professional Development Group is a two-course series (fall and spring semester). Students continue the learning begun in PY 415 , and explore issues of professional development and practicum training, enhance orientation to The Chicago School and the field of psychology as a whole, beginning to think about dissertation topics and methods, and extend their service and experiential learning. (Lab Fee) (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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FO 675 - Introduction to Theories and Treatment and Intervention
This course provides a conceptual overview of the major theories, principles, and techniques of psychotherapy and psychological interventions, including (but not limited to) cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and humanistic-existential therapy. Emphasis will be given to techniques associated with each theory as well as factors that facilitate and/or undermine the therapeutic process (e.g., therapy-client relationship, cross-cultural dyads, transference, and countertransference). (3 credits)
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PF 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. (2 credits)
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PF 612 - Psychology of the Life Span: Infancy to Old Age
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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PF 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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PF 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. (2 credits)
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PF 618 - Violence and Risk Assessment
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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PF 620 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Juvenile Offender
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)
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PF 622 - Mental Health Law
This course offers an examination of mental health law as it relates to civil and criminal practice. The relationship between psychopathology and crime, the insanity defense and other issues of criminal responsibility, competency to stand trial and otherwise participate in the legal process, involuntary hospitalization, and the clinician as expert witness will be explored. Case studies and court reports will be used to illustrate the key concepts of this course. (2 credits)
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PF 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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PF 625 - Substance Abuse Evaluation and Treatment
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 effects of drugs are discussed. (2 credits)
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PF 626 - Alcoholism and Chemical Substance Abuse Dependency
Prerequisite(s): PF 613 and PF 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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PF 633 - Evaluating and Treating the Sex Offender
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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PF 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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PF 636 - Family Systems and Family Treatment
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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PF 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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