Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Describe history and evolution of the field of clinical psychology, and the pathways to different types of careers within the field.
• Articulate the importance of consideration of culture in clinical psychology, and how cultural competence can be fostered among psychologists.
• Know and apply key ethical principles in psychological intervention, assessment, and research.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role of research in clinical psychology, including different study designs and translation into evidence-based practice.
• Describe the processes of assessment and diagnosis in the practice of clinical psychology, with attention to different approaches and perspectives utilized over time and across theoretical orientations.
• Summarize the different theoretical models of psychotherapy and distinguish between the goals and tools used to deliver each.
• Detail the ways in which a developmental perspective is important in clinical psychology.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
4 Exams	70%
Reading Quizzes	25%
Class Participation	5%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
93 - 100	A
90 - 92	A-
87 - 89	B+
83 - 86	B
80 - 82	B-
77 - 79	C+
73 - 76	C
70 - 72	C-
67 - 69	D+
63 - 66	D
60 - 62	D-
59 or below	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a vital part of attending college. Your final grade will reflect whether or not you attended class regularly, and class participation comprises 5% of your overall final grade.

Due to class size, I will not assess attendance each and every class period, but there will be class participation activities that occur at regular intervals, and will constitute 5% of your final grade.

Missing over three absences could negatively impact your class participation grade.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Pomerantz, A. M. (2024). Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity. (6th edition). Sage. This textbook is required for class, and necessary for student success. Students can purchase or rent the textbook. Students may obtain a hard-copy or e-text, new or used textbook. The easiest (and potentially cheapest) way to obtain the textbook is through the UNCG First Day Complete program described below.
• UNCG First Day Complete for textbook To enhance your learning experience and provide discounted access to the right course material, this course is part of an inclusive access model called First Day®. You can easily access the digital materials for your course right from Canvas. UNCG will bill you at the discounted price as a course charge for this course. You have the option to opt-out of this program in the LMS. However, please be advised it is NOT recommended that you Opt-Out, as these materials are required to complete the course. If you choose to Opt-Out you will be responsible for purchasing your course materials at the full retail price. For more information and FAQs go to customercare.bncollege.com