This course will explore the historical and current social construction of marriage and the family. Students will evaluate important contemporary issues in families such as marital patterns and behaviors, marital strife and resolution behaviors, normal family stressors, and family crises (e.g. economic uncertainty, divorce, remarriage, substance abuse, death). Students will develop understanding of societal factors that influence the construct of the family. As a result, they will analyze and critique theories used in clinical settings to assist families in reaching their desired level of functionality. Online Only. 3 credits.
In this course, students will examine psychopathology in childhood and adolescence, focusing mainly on ethical considerations, assessment, and diagnosis. Students will also explore different therapeutic techniques used with children and adolescents in a variety of environments. 3 credits.
This course examines the role of the nervous system, metabolic processes, and mechanisms of drug action. Students will explore fundamental concepts of pharmacology, major pharmacological categories of psychotropic drugs, adverse effects, treatment implications, and ethical considerations for mental health professionals. They will also examine the scope and role of clinical practice.
An overview of current theoretical and clinical approaches to the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and other addictive disorders. Students review current research and program design from a clinical perspective with the goal of increasing clinical skills in assessing and treating addictive disorders with individuals and/or families. Students address their own internal biases when working with this population group. Students also address ethical and cultural considerations when working with this population.
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of today’s societal challenges. The primary focus will be on the accessibility of mental health services for underserved populations and disenfranchised communities. Students will be exposed to community mental health agencies' general framework and the services provided, such as multidisciplinary care, case management, therapeutic services, and inpatient and outpatient care. Students will explore challenges specifically related to mental health disorders within diverse populations. In addition, environmental stressors and its negative impacts on mental health will be reviewed. Students will be introduced to interventions that model best practices, such as the recovery paradigm of treatment, which is relevant across the domain of community mental health.
PSYU 323 Child development
Spring 2 2023
PSYU 530 Theory and practice of group therapy
PSYU 516 Assessing and treatment of substance abuse
Spring 1 2023
PSYU 530 Theory and practice of group therapy
PSYU 516 Assessing and treatment of substance abuse
Fall 2 2022
PSYU 518 Child and adolescent psychopathology and child abuse reporting
PSYU 538 Assessing and treatment of sexual disorders
Fall 1 2022
PSYU 530 Theory and practice of group therapy
PSYU 516 Assessing and treatment of substance abuse
Spring 2 2022
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Human Sexuality
Adolescent-Focused Family Therapy
Practicum
Fall 2 2021
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Human Sexuality
Practicum
Fall 1 2021
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Human Sexuality
Practicum
Summer 2 2021
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Human Sexuality
Practicum
Summer 1 2021
Child-Focused Family Therapy
Studies in Human Communication
Adolescent-Focused Family Therapy
Human Sexuality
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Practicum
Spring 2 2021
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Human Sexuality
Child-Focused Family Therapy
Practicum
Spring 1 2021
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Human Sexuality
Practicum
Fall 2 2020
Lifestyle and Career Development Counseling
Practicum