Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

19 interventions are presented to provide a comprehensive and integrated overview of service delivery. Prerequisite: Admission to MSEd or PsyD graduate psychology programs. PSY 727 LEARNING DISABILITIES: DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE (MSED/PSYD) 3 credits is course is designed to provide a thorough awareness of the multiple etiologies of learning disabilities. It is structured for psychologists and gives a comprehensive view of the theories, diagnostic procedures and remedial strategies for learning disabilities in children. Students are re- quired to research and present a diagnostic or remedial system. PSY 734 CONSULTATION (MSED/PSYD) 3 credits is course covers the theory and practice of consultation. e consul- tation process is examined from the following perspectives: psychody- namic, behavioral, ecological, instructional, social psychological, child advocacy, organization development, and process consultation. Each student is expected to complete a practicum project using one of these perspectives. Strategies for understanding the impact of an agency upon the consultation process, moving from direct to indirect service deliv- ery, evaluating consultation outcome, and understanding the interactive nature of the consultation process will also be addressed. is course in- cludes at least three hours of training in ethical issues. PSY 737 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY (MSED/PSYD) 3 credits is course introduces students to effective methods in child and ado- lescent psychotherapy, with a particular focus on convergences and di- vergences among contemporary techniques. Toward these ends, we con- sider therapeutic techniques in terms of the theories in which they are anchored; we compare and contrast behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic, object-relational, self-psychological, and other approach- es, as they are embedded in play-therapy, individual psychotherapy, and parent-guidance techniques. Moreover, we consider specific therapeutic methods associated with child and adolescent diagnostic presentations; i.e., we explore the match between assessment/diagnosis and treatment/ therapy. Knowledge of developmental psychopathology and change pro- cesses inform our discussion of the specific techniques employed in psy- chotherapy with children and adolescents, as well as help us address the multiple contexts of development, family, culture, and therapeutic rela- tionship. is course includes at least six hours of training in multicultur- al issues and three hours of training in ethical issues. PSY 740 COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS (MSED/PSYD)* 2 credits is course introduces graduate level psychology students to the historical an- tecedents, philosophical principles, and contemporary issues associated with cognitive behavioral interventions. In conjunction with these underpinnings, the science and evidence-base associated with cognitive-behavioral interven- tions will be explored as well as similarities and differences with other contem- porary intervention modalities. Techniques common to cognitive-behavioral interventions will be examined in addition to manualized treatments. Stu- dents will examine treatment manuals, in terms of diversity as well as other issues and develop treatment protocols, associated with psychological difficul- ties, which they and others can evaluate, modify, follow and supervise others in the provision of psychological services from this intervention point of view. PSY 743 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (PSYD) 3 credits is course will focus on contemporary issues in the practice of school-clinical child psychology. e purpose of this course is to pro- vide the opportunity for the doctoral program to present a course on a contemporary issue or issues, based on evidence-based practice. For ex- ample, there may be legal developments in professional practice which impact specific aspects of practice. is course would address what the issues are as well as consider the theoretical and research issues associated with the topic of concern. Prerequisites: PSY 750 and PSY 751 PSY 750 SCHOOL -CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY I: INTERNSHIP, ETHICS, AND SEMINAR (MSED/PSYD) 4 credits Supervised experience in a school setting. Internship includes observa- tion and practice supervised jointly by district and University psycholo- gists. In addition, there are weekly seminar meetings at which pertinent issues and research in the field of school psychology and the delivery of services to special needs children are discussed. Ethical issues are covered through class reading material and class discussions. School psychology in the context of history and systems in psychology are covered. Requires two to three days per week for 20 weeks (see Director of Field Training). is course includes at least 15 hours of training in ethical issues. Prerequisite: PSY 720. Not open to students who have had PSY 750A (formerly PSY 705A). PSY 750A BILINGUAL SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY I: INTERNSHIP & SEMINAR (MSEDB) 4 credits is course involves supervised school psychology experience in a school setting to monolingual as well as ELL or bilingual children and their families. A minimum of 30% of psychological services provided to children/families in a target language other than English is required. e internship includes observation and practice supervised jointly by district and University psychologists. In addition, there are weekly seminar meetings at which pertinent issues and research in the field of school psychology and delivery of services to special needs children and bilingual populations are discussed. ere is a special focus on issues related to delivering psychological services in a target language other than English. Ethical issues are covered through class reading material and class discussions. School psychology in the context of history and systems in psychology is covered. Requires two to three days per week for 20 weeks (see Director of Field Training). is course includes at least 15 hours of training in ethical issues. Prerequisite: PSY 720. Not open to students who have had PSY 750 (formerly PSY 705), students must have successfully completed a language proficiency examination and demonstrate competence to provide services in the native language. PSY 750B BILINGUAL SCHOOL-CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY I: INTERNSHIP & SEMINAR (MSEDB) 1 credit is course involves supervised experience in provision of psychological services to children and their families who are ELL. Prerequisites: PSY 750, students must have successfully completed a language proficiency examination and demonstrate competence to provide services in the native language.

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