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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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Forensic Psychology (Doctoral Level) |
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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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PF 664 - Community Engagement Seminar
This course affords students the unique opportunity to provide service in the community. In this course, students will study the process of change that is facilitated through a variety of interventions. Students observe faculty provide training to agencies or engage in therapeutic and/or psychoeducational services to a forensic population of children, adolescents, adults, and/or families through several different community initiatives at The Chicago School Forensic Center. Students will administer and score direct observation measures and utilize data to synthesize information, formulate opinions, and document findings for the purpose of treatment planning and recommendations. In addition, this course will expose students to community needs assessment activities, such as identifying resources, strengths, weaknesses, or unique problems. (Pass/Fail) (1 credit)
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PF 665 - Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health I
Prerequisite(s): PF 664 . This course affords students the unique opportunity for community involvement and to study the process of change that is facilitated through a variety of non-clinical interventions using an ecological systems model (i.e., systems of relationships that impact the individual). Students will be involved in providing training and/or psychoeducational services to forensic systems or to a particular forensic population through community initiatives at The Chicago School Forensic Center. Students will receive live coaching or supervision from faculty related to the direct services provided. Students will document observations, formulate clinical hypotheses, and synthesize case data to formulate case opinions and provide effective recommendations that directly impact systems. Issues pertaining to forensic populations and court procedures relevant to a particular case will be discussed. (2 credits)
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PF 667 - Community Interventions in Forensic Mental Health I
Prerequisite(s): . This course affords students the unique opportunity for community involvement and to study the process of change that is facilitated through a variety of non-clinical interventions using an ecological systems model (i.e., systems of relationships that impact the individual). Students will be involved in providing training and/or psychoeducational services to forensic systems or to a particular forensic population through community initiatives at The Chicago School Forensic Center. Students will receive live coaching or supervision from faculty related to the direct services provided. Students will document observations, formulate clinical hypotheses, and synthesize case data to formulate case opinions and provide effective recommendations that directly impact systems. Issues pertaining to forensic populations and court procedures relevant to a particular case will be discussed. (2 credits)
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PF 702 - Professional Development Group
This course orients students to policies and procedures of The Chicago School and the Department of Forensic Psychology. Students explore issues of professional and career development in clinical forensic psychology, plan for progression through the program, and develop skills in self-evaluation and self-reflection. Each student’s professional development instructor serves as his/her academic advisor. (Pass/Fail) (Lab fee) (1 credit)
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PF 705 - 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 and forensic psychology. The philosophy of science and epistemological foundations of clinical and clinical forensic work will also be covered, allowing the student to understand theories of therapy in a broader perspective. (2 credits)
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PF 707 - Professional Ethics and Standards
This course reviews standards, ethics codes, and laws applicable to the forensic mental health practitioner and scientist. Ethical and legal conflicts and dilemmas a clinical 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. This course also reviews ethical issues pertaining to research, including authorship, ownership of intellectual property, and treatment of human subjects. The American Psychological Association Code of Ethics and the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists are emphasized. (3 credits)
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PF 710 - Intellectual and Achievement Assessment
This course introduces students to models of intellectual and achievement assessment and explains the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the most widely used intellectual and achievement assessment instruments. Specific emphasis is placed on interpretation and report writing using the WISC-IV, WAIS-III, WRAT-IV, WIAT II. (3 credits)
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PF 711 - Personality Assessment
Prerequisite(s): and . This course introduces students to the theories and models of objective and personality assessment, and addresses variation in measurement of personality based upon conceptualization of the construct. Emphasis is placed on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the major personality instruments, including the MMPI-2, MMPI-A, PAI, MCMI-III, and BDI. (3 credits)
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PF 713 - Advanced Assessment
Prerequisite(s): PF 613 , PF 710 , and PF 711 This course addresses the development of skills pertaining to the interpretation of test findings, integration of multiple sources of data, and report writing. Students will continue to develop their skills in assessment, differential diagnosis, and the formulation of opinions and recommendations in the context of forensic mental health. Students will participate in a mock trial experience in which they will provide expert witness testimony. (3 credits)
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PF 715 - Projective Methods of Assessment
Prerequisite(s): This course will expose students to the theories and models of projective personality assessment. Focus will be placed on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the major projective instruments, including the Rorschach, TAT, RATC, and other projective techniques (i.e., Incomplete Sentence Blank, Projective Drawings). (2 credits)
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PF 717 - Forensic Assessment
This course introduces students to basic concepts of forensic mental health assessment. Emphasis is placed on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the major forensic assessment instruments, including the Hare PCL-R, ECST-R, MacCAT-CA, MAYSI-2, VIP, PSI, TSI. (2 credits)
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PF 720 - Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior
This course introduces theoretical formulations and principles of perception, motivation, and affective processes involved in psychological functioning and adaptation. The role of cognition and affective processes in the human creation of meaning and its use in clinical contexts is also explored. (3 credits)
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PF 721 - Social Bases of Behavior
Theoretical frameworks and empirical findings of social psychology are examined within the context of individual and group behavior. Focus will be given to social behavior as it pertains to conformity, persuasion, attitude formation, social perceptions, and prosocial behavior. (3 credits)
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PF 722 - 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. Areas covered include sensory and perceptual processes, physiological regulation of the sleep and waking cycles, motivation, and affect. The etiology of psychopathology and aggression will be considered from a biological perspective. (3 credits)
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PF 723 - Psychopharmacology
This course will systematically consider various classes of psychopharmacological agents. Methods of intervention in psychobiological conditions are reviewed with an emphasis on the use of psychotropic medications to manage and treat psychological disorders within the forensic arena. (2 credits)
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PF 730 - Introduction to Theories of 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 731 - Introduction to Clinical Neuroscience
The field of human behavioral studies is entering a new age of inquiry. Developments in human psychophysiology, endocrinology and imaging provide opportunities to study human behaviors based on objective physiological and neurophysiologic presentations. This course will provide an overview of our current understanding of brain anatomy and physiology, as related to normal and abnormal behavior. In the course students will learn the basic layout of the human brain, as well as central and peripheral nervous systems that will lead to an understanding of the basic functional pathways of perception as integrated into the concept of self. The emphasis will be on the understanding of the cellular events that lead to complex behavioral presentations that are commonly observed in clients/patients presenting with psychological diagnosis. Students will begin to explore how the integration of the sensory inputs, in light of personal history/experiences, and the presentation of situational choices result in observable decisions that are expressed in the activation of neuronal networks. Examples of normal to abnormal behavior will also be discussed in respect to central and peripheral nervous system functions. (2 credits)
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PF 732 - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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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PF 733 - Neuro-Biology and Spirituality
Prerequisite(s): and This course will explore various topics in the field of neuro-science (e.g., imaging, psychophysiology, pharmacology, etc.) and spirituality. The topics in the course will include the biology of belief, the theology of the body, neurobiological understandings and measurements of various states of consciousness (i.e., altered, meditative, etc.), neurobiological understandings of spiritual, transcendent, and paranormal experiences and spirituality among individuals with various brain pathologies, among other topics. (2 credits)
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PF 734 - Disabilities
This course examines genetic, developmental, and acquired disabilites. The most current data will be examined to understand mechanisms of disorders and new advances in therapeutics. Students will examine disabilities based on the bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. (2 credits)
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PF 735 - Advanced Psychopharamcology and Therapeutics
This course is case based. Throughout the course students will present individual cases. The students will present cases and design therapies basing their decision on validated, published data. The course will require solid knowledge of neurophysiology, pharmacology, neuropsychology, imaging, and clinical interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and biofeedback. Students will learn how to integrate their knowledge of psychopharmacology into the bio-psycho-social-spiritual prospective. (2 credits)
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PF 736 - Applications of Neuroimaging Techniques for Clinicians
Prerequisite(s): . This course is designed to provide the TSC student opportunities to enter the international neuroscience research community. Since objective data as related to brain function (neuroimaging) is emerging as key tools used in understanding neurobehavioral abnormalities, the students will learn first-hand how these tools are used by experts to forge new pathways of discovery in diagnosis and treatment. (2 credits)
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PF 737 - Psychology of Law Enforcement
The field of law enforcement has it 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 stress, acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Students explore major areas of police psychology, such as law enforcement culture, professional concerns, the role of the psychologist, diversity, pre-employment selection, and an overview of fitness-for-duty evaluations in this specialized area. Special attention is paid to critical incidents and critical incident stress debriefing techniques used with this population.
In order to deepen their understanding of law enforcement, students participate in an experiential service learning project in the field of law enforcement. Students attend a day of tactical training with a local law enforcement agency, in which they observe tactical exercises, engage in discussions, and perhaps participate with law enforcement in the drill of the day. At the end of the semester, incorporating the knowledge and experiences from both the class room and the tactical training day, students provide a training module to the law enforcement agency. (2 credits)
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PF 738 - Psychological Assessments in Law Enforcement
This course examines the assessments conducted in the field of law enforcement, including pre-employment screening, Fitness for Duty evaluations, and special unit screenings. Special unit teams have additional responsibilities and unique stressors, requiring individualized screening and assessment. Special unit teams include detective, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation, Under-cover operations, and the bomb squad. Special emphasis is paid to ethical concerns, and the unique professional issues inherent in psychological interventions for law enforcement. (2 credits)
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PF 739 - Psychological Interventions in Law Enforcement
The field of law enforcement has a unique culture, multi-faceted demands, and a variety of stressors. A police psychologist needs to understand the culture and stressors inherent in law enforcement in order to provide appropriate and effective interventions. Students examine stress management, dealing with trauma and crisis intervention. Given the high suicide rate in law enforcement, students learn about the risk of suicide, as well as prevention strategies. Students examine critical incident and undercover debriefing. As a result of wide-spread exposure to the public and high-risk populations, students learn about dealing with the mentally ill and officer survival training. Line-of-duty deaths have significant ramifications for police and the families of the deceased officer, so are covered in class. (2 credits)
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PF 740 - Hostage Negotiation
This course examines strategies for negotiating a critical incident, understanding and managing the critical incident, and communication techniques, as well as 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 take demands, and the effects of time on a situation. International incidents, such as kidnapping, are examined. As the capstone of the course, students participate in an extended role play, with local law enforcement, which allows students to synthesize and apply what has been learned throughout the course. (2 credits)
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PF 745 - Research Methods
This course provides students with an understanding of the resources, community research methodology, and contemporary research in the fields of forensic psychology and criminal justice. Intermediate methodological designs will be covered along with ethical issues confronted within forensic settings and with forensic populations. Students will learn to generate research designs and to select variables for study. This course will require students to critically examine published experimental reports in order to identify potential threats to validity and to determine the strength of the variables studied. (3 credits)
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PF 746 - Statistics I
This course provides a review of the use of confidence intervals in reporting data, Z scores and the standard probability curve, null hypothesis significance testing (i.e., t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square), effect size measurement, and meta-analysis. Students analyze data using the SPSS statistics program. Students will be expected to analyze data both by hand and using SPSS. 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. (3 credits)
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PF 747 - Statistics II
Building on the fundamentals of data analysis learned in Statistics I, this course covers advanced topics such as multivariate procedures, psychometric analysis, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, trend analysis in ANOVA, and structural equation modeling. As with Statistics I, students will continue to analyze data by hand and using SPSS. Emphasis is placed on finding the right procedure for the right research problem. Students will also be expected to report the results of their analyses in standard APA format. (3 credits)
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PF 748 - Statistics I
This course provides a review of the use of confidence intervals in reporting data, Z scores and the standard probability curve, null hypothesis significance testing (i.e., t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square), effect size measurement, and meta-analysis. Students analyze data using the SPSS statistics program. Students will be expected to analyze data both by hand and using SPSS. 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. (3 credits)
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PF 748 - Statistics I
This course provides a review of the use of confidence intervals in reporting data, Z scores and the standard probability curve, null hypothesis significance testing (i.e., t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square), effect size measurement, and meta-analysis. Students analyze data using the SPSS statistics program. Students will be expected to analyze data both by hand and using SPSS. 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. (2 credits)
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PF 750 - Theories of Criminology
This course provides an overview of theories regarding crime and criminal justice. Socio-cultural, personality, and environmental factors underlying criminal behavior are examined, including white collar crime, violent crime, organized crime, and sexual violence. (2 credits)
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