Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

www.pace.edu/dyson/psych-nyc PSY 751B BILINGUAL SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY II: INTERNSHIP AND SEMINAR (MSEDB) 1 credit is course involves supervised experience in provision of psychological services to children and their families who are bilingual or have limited English proficiency. Prerequisites: PSY 750B. Students must have successfully completed a language proficiency examination and demonstrate competence to provide services in the native language PSY 759 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND INFANT ASSESSMENT (MSED/PSYD/PhD-S) 3 credits is course focuses on assessment and intervention with the early childhood and infant population. Assessment focuses on early development, psycho-education and family dynamic issues. Intervention considers curriculum and instruction and psychological concerns. Early childhood consultation is included in this course. Prerequisites: PSY 703 and PSY 707 PSY 777 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY (PSYD/ PhD-S/PhD-C) 3 credits is is a graduate level course in the history of psychology. e major theoretical issues, trends, historical figures and systems in psychology are the focus of this course. Topics include the history and development of foundation areas in psychology as well as those associated with professional practice. e history and development of major psychology professional associations are discussed as well as the specific leaders and their contributions to the development of the field. Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MSEd, PsyD, PhD-S, PhD-C program or permission of the Program Director PSY 801 THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY (PhD-C) 3 credits is course introduces students to primary theories underlying effective methods of psychotherapy. eories vary in terms of explicit and implicit concepts of personality, mind, motivation, emotion, developmental processes, relational experience, coping strategies, the interfaces of body and mind, and the evidence-base that supports or challenges their utility when put into practice. Different theories of psychotherapy are associated with distinct practices, as well as contrasting goals and frames for the therapist/patient-client relationship. is course offers broad and conceptual grounding to the intricate task of therapeutic skill development, and its relationship to underlying theory. Prerequisite: Good standing within the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) at Pace University (NYC) PSY 802 PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION METHODS (PSYD/PhD-S/PhD-C) 3 credits is course considers specific vulnerabilities related to prevention across the life span and the context of prevention services as they relate to the development of a range of academic, behavior, psychopathology and health problems. is includes specific understanding of the interaction between stress and the vulnerability continuum for a range of disorders and application/evaluation of preventive interventions to universal, indicated, and targeted populations. PSY 803 ADVANCED PSYCHOMETRICS (PSYD/PhD-S) 3 credits is course provides theoretically and statistically knowledge of advanced issues in psychological and educational measurement theory and practice, with a focus on test construction and measurement models with latent variables. PSY 804 SUPERVISION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (PSYD/PhD-S) 3 credits is course addresses research and practice issues related to evidence- based supervision of psychological services in schools. Students will be expected to master theories of supervision from a variety of theoretical perspectives, and to understand the growing body of research that provides empirical support for effective research services. PSY 805 HEALTH SERVICE PROVISION IN SCHOOLS (PSYD/PhD-S/PhD-C) 3 credits is course addresses research and practice issues related to evidence- based supervision of psychological services in schools. Students will be expected to master theories of supervision from a variety of theoretical perspectives, and to understand the growing body of research that provides empirical support for effective research services. PSY 810 ADVANCED PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (PSYD/PhD-S/ PhD-C) 3 credits is advanced course in psychopathology builds upon prior learning to further extend knowledge of mental disorders and differential diagnostic practices regarding adults, children, and adolescents. Disorders are reviewed in terms of current classification, empirical research, and relevant theory. Students will be encouraged to consider underlying assumptions pertaining to diagnosis, to compare categorical and dimensional diagnostic approaches, to learn more about the clinical interview process, and to view psychological, biological (genetic and neuropsychological), social dynamic, and development aspects of a broad array of clinical conditions. Special attention will apply to personality disorders. e diagnostic process will be carefully considered in terms of validity, cultural factors, diversity, ethical issues, and treatment implications. Prerequisite: PSY 710 PSY 820 SUMMER SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY EXTERNSHIP (PSYD) 0 credit Supervised experience in a community setting required of all students who are in their field placement in the months of July and August. Externship will encompass five days per week (eight hours a day) and includes observation and practice. Placement is in various health clinics, addiction services, child welfare services, departments of correction, family courts, etc., under the direct supervision of licensed agency and University psychologists. Must be taken by students completing the community externship in one year. Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Field Training PSY 821 SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP I: PRACTICE AND SEMINAR (PSYD) 3 credits Supervised internship experience in an agency, school or community setting. is field experience typically requires two and one-half days

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