Course Description
Survey of main issues within clinical psychology. Includes nature and ethics of profession, research methodologies, clinical assessment, models of therapy including empirically validated treatments, and systems of care principles. Prerequisite: Grade of at least a C- in PSY 121
Syllabus
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 |
|---|---|
| Exams | 60% |
| Online Discussion Board Posts | 20% |
| Canvas Quizzes and Assignments | 20% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Pomerantz, A. M. (2023). Clinical Psychology: Science, Practice, and Diversity. (6th edition). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.