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Doctoral Programs in Clinical Psychology

PSY.D. IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

A fifth year may be required for students who elect a two-year, half-time doctoral internship. These students must enroll in an additional unit of PSY 780.

* Students enroll in only one of the five Theories and Techniques: A and B course sequences for the second and third years.

** 2 units per term for a total of 6 units per academic year until student is eligible for Dissertation Completion course.

For detailed descriptions of each course, click on the course number to view details.

First Year Curriculum

Fall Term (15 units)	Spring Term (15 units)	Summer Term (6 units)
This course presents a foundation of classic and contemporary approaches to social bases of behavior. This includes review of research methods and major studies involving the social construction of self and identity, social cognition, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, prosocial behavior, aggression, social influence and group dynamics PSY 703 Social Foundations of Behavior (2.0) Examines the social and cultural bases of human behavior, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religion, with specific interest in the application of ethnic/cultural issues for the professional practice of clinical psychology. Topics include the foundation, acquisition, and context of cultural thought; the manner in which professional psychologists utilize and/or integrate sociocultural factors in diagnostic assessment; and theoretical, methodological, and empirical studies which focus on specific interventions with individuals from various sociocultural groups. PSY 705 Sociocultural Foundations of Behavior (3.0) Covers ethical principles, laws, and professional practices of psychologists. Topics include relevant court decisions, involuntary hospitalization, suicide assessment, APA standards, and policies of the California Board of Psychology. PSY 706 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues (3.0) Designed to assist students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to conduct clinical interviews. Emphasis will be placed on the skills needed to conduct intake evaluations with diverse clients and to organize and record the information gathered. PSY 707 Interviewing and Intake Evaluation (2.0) Studies the administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of the most commonly used clinical instruments for psychological evaluation of cognitive functioning. Development of rapport, interviewing skills, and structured history-taking are also included. PSY 710 Cognitive Assessment (3.0) Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in applied clinical psychology. Attention is directed to an examination of the therapeutic processes encountered in clinical practicum and emphasis is placed on the integration of theory to practice, the role of personal factors in psychotherapy and multicultural competence. Clinical Skills Intensive A focuses on factors associated with the establishment of the therapeutic alliance, diagnosis, and case conceptualization. Students are engaged in a minimum of 10 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements. PSY 770 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Skills Intensive (A) (2.0)	This course presents a foundation of classic and contemporary approaches to cognitive bases of behavior. This includes review of research methods and major studies of human cognition, including attention, perception, learning and memory, emotion and cognition, conscious and non-conscious cognitive processes. PSY 704 Cognitive Foundations of Behavior (2.0) This course introduces students to clinical theory and technique and provides a foundation to conduct psychotherapy that is conceptually grounded and responsive to client culture, context, characteristics, and preferences. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical-applied skills, which will be employed in concurrent clinical training. Particular focus is placed on the development of skills required to establish therapeutic alliances and to initiate and sustain therapeutic processes. Students will gain exposure and practice within two general approaches to psychotherapy: (1) a relational, supportive-expressive, and insight-oriented approach (drawing primarily from a psychodynamic psychotherapy model) and (2) a collaborative, active, and goal-oriented approach (drawing primarily from cognitive and behavioral theories). Lecture, demonstration, video, role-play, and other strategies will be used to contribute to the development of culturally responsive conceptualization and psychotherapy competencies at a level of readiness for participation in practicum. This course provides didactic support in coordination with the clinical skills intensive course sequence and clinical and peer supervision. PSY 708 Foundations of Conceptualization and Psychotherapy in Multicultural Context (2.0) The administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of the most commonly used objective and projective personality instruments are studied. An emphasis is placed on learning to administer, score, and interpret the Rorschach Inkblot Test using Exner's Comprehensive System. Prerequisite: PSY 710. PSY 711 Personality Assessment (3.0) Reviews the major categories of psychopathology as described in the DSM IV. Lectures and assignments focus on issues of symptomatology, etiology, prognosis, and psychosocial and psychopharmacological treatment. Research data are integrated with practical issues of multidisciplinary case management. PSY 714 Advanced Clinical Psychopathology (3.0) A survey of psychoanalytic developmental theory including historical and theoretical overviews of psychoanalytic metapsychology and a review of observational and experimental research. Freudian theory, ego psychology, object relations, and self psychology, as well as more recent contributions from psychoanalytic developmental research and neuroscience will be presented. The course will include clinical applications to the diagnosis and treatment of borderline, narcissistic, and neurotic conditions. PSY 716 Developmental Foundations in Clinical Psychology (3.0) Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in applied clinical psychology. Attention is directed to an examination of the therapeutic processes encountered in clinical practicum. Clinical Skills Intensive B focuses on implementing treatment plans, assessing the effects of therapeutic interventions, and addressing strains within the therapeutic alliance. Students are engaged in a minimum of 10 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements. PSY 771 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Skills Intensive (B) (2.0)	Examines the use of assessment instruments and techniques that are consistent with theoretical orientations in cognitive, behavioral, and short-term therapy models. These overall procedures provide the assessment structure for diagnosis, treatment, and the empirical validation of therapeutic interventions. PSY 715 Behavioral Foundations in Clinical Psychology: Assessment and Intervention (3.0) This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of group interventions. Various forms of group intervention will be presented, including psychoeducational, psychotherapy/counseling, skills development, self-help and process groups. Features of group process and roles of facilitators will be discussed as well as consideration of multicultural factors and ethical issues in the conduct of group interventions. PSY 743 Group Interventions (1.0) Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in applied clinical psychology. Attention is directed to an examination of the therapeutic processes encountered in clinical practicum. Clinical Skills Intensive C focuses on evaluating therapeutic processes and outcomes, self-assessment of clinical competence, and evidence-based practice. Large group sharing and didactic presentations will supplement the small group process. Students are engaged in a minimum of 10 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements. PSY 772 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Skills Intensive (1.0) Designed to support students in the development of the literature review related to their area of interest to facilitate the statement of researchable questions. PSY 790 Clinical Dissertation Seminar:I (1.0)

Fall Term (15 units)

Spring Term (15 units)

Summer Term (6 units)

This course presents a foundation of classic and contemporary approaches to social bases of behavior. This includes review of research methods and major studies involving the social construction of self and identity, social cognition, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, prosocial behavior, aggression, social influence and group dynamics

PSY 703 Social Foundations of Behavior (2.0)

Examines the social and cultural bases of human behavior, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religion, with specific interest in the application of ethnic/cultural issues for the professional practice of clinical psychology. Topics include the foundation, acquisition, and context of cultural thought; the manner in which professional psychologists utilize and/or integrate sociocultural factors in diagnostic assessment; and theoretical, methodological, and empirical studies which focus on specific interventions with individuals from various sociocultural groups.

PSY 705 Sociocultural Foundations of Behavior (3.0)

Covers ethical principles, laws, and professional practices of psychologists. Topics include relevant court decisions, involuntary hospitalization, suicide assessment, APA standards, and policies of the California Board of Psychology.

PSY 706 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues (3.0)

Designed to assist students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to conduct clinical interviews. Emphasis will be placed on the skills needed to conduct intake evaluations with diverse clients and to organize and record the information gathered.

PSY 707 Interviewing and Intake Evaluation (2.0)

Studies the administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of the most commonly used clinical instruments for psychological evaluation of cognitive functioning. Development of rapport, interviewing skills, and structured history-taking are also included.

PSY 710 Cognitive Assessment (3.0)

Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in applied clinical psychology. Attention is directed to an examination of the therapeutic processes encountered in clinical practicum and emphasis is placed on the integration of theory to practice, the role of personal factors in psychotherapy and multicultural competence. Clinical Skills Intensive A focuses on factors associated with the establishment of the therapeutic alliance, diagnosis, and case conceptualization. Students are engaged in a minimum of 10 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements.

PSY 770 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Skills Intensive (A) (2.0)

This course presents a foundation of classic and contemporary approaches to cognitive bases of behavior. This includes review of research methods and major studies of human cognition, including attention, perception, learning and memory, emotion and cognition, conscious and non-conscious cognitive processes.

PSY 704 Cognitive Foundations of Behavior (2.0)

This course introduces students to clinical theory and technique and provides a foundation to conduct psychotherapy that is conceptually grounded and responsive to client culture, context, characteristics, and preferences. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical-applied skills, which will be employed in concurrent clinical training. Particular focus is placed on the development of skills required to establish therapeutic alliances and to initiate and sustain therapeutic processes. Students will gain exposure and practice within two general approaches to psychotherapy: (1) a relational, supportive-expressive, and insight-oriented approach (drawing primarily from a psychodynamic psychotherapy model) and (2) a collaborative, active, and goal-oriented approach (drawing primarily from cognitive and behavioral theories). Lecture, demonstration, video, role-play, and other strategies will be used to contribute to the development of culturally responsive conceptualization and psychotherapy competencies at a level of readiness for participation in practicum. This course provides didactic support in coordination with the clinical skills intensive course sequence and clinical and peer supervision.

PSY 708 Foundations of Conceptualization and Psychotherapy in Multicultural Context (2.0)

The administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of the most commonly used objective and projective personality instruments are studied. An emphasis is placed on learning to administer, score, and interpret the Rorschach Inkblot Test using Exner's Comprehensive System. Prerequisite: PSY 710.

PSY 711 Personality Assessment (3.0)

Reviews the major categories of psychopathology as described in the DSM IV. Lectures and assignments focus on issues of symptomatology, etiology, prognosis, and psychosocial and psychopharmacological treatment. Research data are integrated with practical issues of multidisciplinary case management.

PSY 714 Advanced Clinical Psychopathology (3.0)

A survey of psychoanalytic developmental theory including historical and theoretical overviews of psychoanalytic metapsychology and a review of observational and experimental research. Freudian theory, ego psychology, object relations, and self psychology, as well as more recent contributions from psychoanalytic developmental research and neuroscience will be presented. The course will include clinical applications to the diagnosis and treatment of borderline, narcissistic, and neurotic conditions.

PSY 716 Developmental Foundations in Clinical Psychology (3.0)

Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in applied clinical psychology. Attention is directed to an examination of the therapeutic processes encountered in clinical practicum. Clinical Skills Intensive B focuses on implementing treatment plans, assessing the effects of therapeutic interventions, and addressing strains within the therapeutic alliance. Students are engaged in a minimum of 10 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements.

PSY 771 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Skills Intensive (B) (2.0)

Examines the use of assessment instruments and techniques that are consistent with theoretical orientations in cognitive, behavioral, and short-term therapy models. These overall procedures provide the assessment structure for diagnosis, treatment, and the empirical validation of therapeutic interventions.

PSY 715 Behavioral Foundations in Clinical Psychology: Assessment and Intervention (3.0)

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of group interventions. Various forms of group intervention will be presented, including psychoeducational, psychotherapy/counseling, skills development, self-help and process groups. Features of group process and roles of facilitators will be discussed as well as consideration of multicultural factors and ethical issues in the conduct of group interventions.

PSY 743 Group Interventions (1.0)

Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in applied clinical psychology. Attention is directed to an examination of the therapeutic processes encountered in clinical practicum. Clinical Skills Intensive C focuses on evaluating therapeutic processes and outcomes, self-assessment of clinical competence, and evidence-based practice. Large group sharing and didactic presentations will supplement the small group process. Students are engaged in a minimum of 10 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements.

PSY 772 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Skills Intensive (1.0)

Designed to support students in the development of the literature review related to their area of interest to facilitate the statement of researchable questions.

PSY 790 Clinical Dissertation Seminar:I (1.0)

Second Year Curriculum

Fall Term (10.5 units)	Spring Term (11.5 units)	Summer Term (4 units)
The purpose of this survey course is to expose students to the variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs most frequently used in research relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. These include randomized clinical trials, quasi-experimental research, case control studies, descriptive survey research, psychometric studies, meta-analytic studies, case study research, phenomenological research, and evaluation research. Attention will be given to issues of cultural diversity in research, research validity and bias, the connection between research questions and appropriate methodologies, and the link between science and practice. PSY 701 Research Methods In Clinical Psychology (2.0) Provides an overview of issues involved in the treatment of children and adolescents. Students will become familiar with some of the major theoretical approaches to treating youth, multi-factorial models of child mental health problems, the components of a comprehensive child/adolescent clinical assessment, legal and ethical issues specific to this population, and treatment strategies for some of the most commonly presenting problems among children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on the importance of incorporating contextual factors in treatment and on therapeutic interventions with some empirically established efficacy. PSY 718 Interventions with Children and Adolescents (3.0) This course prepares students to conduct psychodynamic psychotherapy drawing upon psychoanalytic clinical theory. A systematic review and critical analysis of clinical theory will be presented as well as application to psychotherapy practice. Contemporary challenges and revisions of clinical theory will be considered with particular emphasis on epistemology, intersubjectivity, findings from neuroscience, and the empirical status of psychoanalytic treatment. PSY 730* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A (3.0) Prepares students to conduct individual psychotherapy from an existential, humanistic perspective. Emphasis is on philosophical foundations and contrasts between European and American approaches. PSY 732* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: A (3.0) Prepares students to conduct individual psychotherapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Covers the theoretical underpinnings of cognitive-behavioral therapy prior to focusing on the case conceptualization and intervention techniques employed by practitioners of the model. Students will become familiar with a variety of behavioral and cognitive interventions designed to change affective states, thought patterns, and problematic behaviors. Prerequisite: PSY 715. PSY 734* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A (3.0) This course prepares students to conduct psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of systemic approaches that utilize a depth or awareness model to change behavior. Students explore general principles of family functioning and learn specific applications of psychodynamic/object-relations, humanistic/experiential, and integrative models of couple and family therapy through the analysis of case material, case reports, and oral presentations. PSY 736* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: A (3.0) Prepares students to conceptualize, plan, and implement psychological interventions from a cultural-ecological perspective. Covers core theoretical models within multicultural psychology and community-clinical psychology that are foundational to professional practice within the cultural-ecological paradigm. Students will become familiar with culture-specific interventions, culturally-responsive modifications of existing psychotherapy and assessment approaches, integrative psychotherapy approaches for culturally responsive practice, as well as religious and spiritual considerations in culturally responsive community-clinical practice. Prerequisite: PSY 705. PSY 738* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions A (3.0) Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in case conceptualization, assessment, and treatment planning for applied clinical psychology. Attention is direct to: 1) an examination of theoretical perspectives most appropriate for current clinical work; 2) developing premises, supporting materials and conclusions for conceptualizations; and 3) developing treatment plans consistent with the underlying conceptualization addressing both short-term and longer-term goals, and diagnostic impressions. One course objective is to examine the congruence between assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization and the development of treatment goals. Students are engaged in a minimum of 15 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements. PSY 773 Doctoral Practicum: Case Conceptualization, Assessment and Treatment Planning (1.0) A course designed to support students as they work toward completion of their literature review. Students clarify their research objective and are encouraged to network with faculty to determine who might serve as their clinical dissertation chairperson. PSY 791 Clinical Dissertation Seminar:II (1.0) Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (0.5)	The primary goal of this course is for students to gain familiarity with common data analytic strategies relevant to empirical research in psychology. The emphasis is on reading and understanding the analyses as they are presented in academic journals so that students are informed consumers of the literature. The relationship between research questions, hypotheses, methodology, levels of measurement, and choice of appropriate analyses is emphasized. Analyses to be covered include ANOVA models, nonparametric statistics, measures of association, multiple regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, path analysis, and various qualitative analytic strategies. PSY 702 Data Analysis in Empirical Research (2.0) Focuses on battery in clinical practice, where interview and observational data are integrated with findings from measures of cognitive and personality functioning to yield appropriate diagnoses and recommendations in professional psychological reports. PSY 713 Advanced Psychological Assessment (3.0) The first half of the course builds upon psychoanalytic clinical theory and presents a survey of approaches to time-limited psychodynamic psychotherapy. Modifications in technique and clinical orientation are examined with particular emphasis on brief intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy. The second half of the course concerns the treatment of patients within the borderline spectrum and introduces the theoretical contributions of Heinz Kohut and Otto Kernberg. PSY 731* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: B (3.0) Introduces more active and directive therapist roles and techniques (e.g., reality therapy, Gestalt therapy). PSY 733* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: B (3.0) Emphasizes the application of the theory and therapeutic strategies covered in PSY 734 to a variety of specific disorders and clinical populations. PSY 735* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: B (3.0) Students continue the study of couple and family therapy using approaches that change through action, perception, and cognitions, including strategic, structural, and cognitive-behavioral models. Collaborative therapies based on postmodern principles, such as narrative and solution-focused therapy, are also examined. Students analyze case material and make written and oral case presentations. PSY 737* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: B (3.0) Focuses on additional intervention approaches within a cultural-ecological paradigm. These include community consultation skills, prevention program development, culturally competent supervision, and social justice applications. Prerequisite: PSY 738. PSY 739* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions B (3.0) Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in case conceptualization, assessment, and treatment planning for applied clinical psychology. Attention is direct to: 1) an examination of theoretical perspectives most appropriate for current clinical work; 2) developing premises, supporting materials and conclusions for conceptualizations; and 3) developing treatment plans consistent with the underlying conceptualization addressing both short-term and longer-term goals, and diagnostic impressions. One course objective is to examine the congruence between assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization and the development of treatment goals. Students are engaged in a minimum of 15 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements. PSY 774 Doctoral Practicum: Case Conceptualization, Assessment and Treatment Planning (1.0) Serves as a consultation seminar for students and their clinical dissertation chairpersons on the development of an appropriate, defensible methodology for studying their research objective. PSY 792 Clinical Dissertation Seminar: III (0.5) Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)	Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in case conceptualization, assessment, and treatment planning for applied clinical psychology. Attention is direct to: 1) an examination of theoretical perspectives most appropriate for current clinical work; 2) developing premises, supporting materials and conclusions for conceptualizations; and 3) developing treatment plans consistent with the underlying conceptualization addressing both short-term and longer-term goals, and diagnostic impressions. One course objective is to examine the congruence between assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization and the development of treatment goals. Students are engaged in a minimum of 15 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements. PSY 775 Doctoral Practicum: Case Conceptualization, Assessment and Treatment Planning (C) (1.0) Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0) Electives (Choose one course from PSY 750-755) Electives are offered according to current student and faculty interest. Probable offerings include affective disorders, anxiety and stress disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, developmental disabilities, and personality disorders. PSY 750 Special Topics in Psychopathology (1.0 - 3.0) Probable offerings include sexual dysfunction; loss and bereavement; physical illness, disability, and pain management; gerontology for the clinician; and problems of abuse and violence. PSY 751 Special Topics in Clinical Problems (1.0 - 3.0) Probable offerings include advanced projective testing, advanced neuropsychological assessment, and comprehensive forensic evaluations. PSY 752 Special Topics in Clinical Assessment (1.0 - 3.0) Probable offerings include psychodrama, hypnotherapy, and advanced techniques of family therapy. PSY 753 Special Topics in Therapeutic Interventions (2.0) Probable offerings include forensic psychology, the religiously committed client, and supervision and training. PSY 754 Special Topics in Professional Roles and Issues (2.0) Probable offerings include inpatient treatment, aftercare and day treatment, mental health administration, and private practice and consultation. PSY 755 Special Topics in Mental Health Service Delivery (1.0 - 3.0)

Fall Term (10.5 units)

Spring Term (11.5 units)

Summer Term (4 units)

The purpose of this survey course is to expose students to the variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs most frequently used in research relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. These include randomized clinical trials, quasi-experimental research, case control studies, descriptive survey research, psychometric studies, meta-analytic studies, case study research, phenomenological research, and evaluation research. Attention will be given to issues of cultural diversity in research, research validity and bias, the connection between research questions and appropriate methodologies, and the link between science and practice.

PSY 701 Research Methods In Clinical Psychology (2.0)

Provides an overview of issues involved in the treatment of children and adolescents. Students will become familiar with some of the major theoretical approaches to treating youth, multi-factorial models of child mental health problems, the components of a comprehensive child/adolescent clinical assessment, legal and ethical issues specific to this population, and treatment strategies for some of the most commonly presenting problems among children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on the importance of incorporating contextual factors in treatment and on therapeutic interventions with some empirically established efficacy.

PSY 718 Interventions with Children and Adolescents (3.0)

This course prepares students to conduct psychodynamic psychotherapy drawing upon psychoanalytic clinical theory. A systematic review and critical analysis of clinical theory will be presented as well as application to psychotherapy practice. Contemporary challenges and revisions of clinical theory will be considered with particular emphasis on epistemology, intersubjectivity, findings from neuroscience, and the empirical status of psychoanalytic treatment.

PSY 730* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A (3.0)

Prepares students to conduct individual psychotherapy from an existential, humanistic perspective. Emphasis is on philosophical foundations and contrasts between European and American approaches.

PSY 732* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: A (3.0)

Prepares students to conduct individual psychotherapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Covers the theoretical underpinnings of cognitive-behavioral therapy prior to focusing on the case conceptualization and intervention techniques employed by practitioners of the model. Students will become familiar with a variety of behavioral and cognitive interventions designed to change affective states, thought patterns, and problematic behaviors. Prerequisite: PSY 715.

PSY 734* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A (3.0)

This course prepares students to conduct psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of systemic approaches that utilize a depth or awareness model to change behavior. Students explore general principles of family functioning and learn specific applications of psychodynamic/object-relations, humanistic/experiential, and integrative models of couple and family therapy through the analysis of case material, case reports, and oral presentations.

PSY 736* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: A (3.0)

Prepares students to conceptualize, plan, and implement psychological interventions from a cultural-ecological perspective. Covers core theoretical models within multicultural psychology and community-clinical psychology that are foundational to professional practice within the cultural-ecological paradigm. Students will become familiar with culture-specific interventions, culturally-responsive modifications of existing psychotherapy and assessment approaches, integrative psychotherapy approaches for culturally responsive practice, as well as religious and spiritual considerations in culturally responsive community-clinical practice. Prerequisite: PSY 705.

PSY 738* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions A (3.0)

Students are introduced to foundational and science-informed principles in case conceptualization, assessment, and treatment planning for applied clinical psychology. Attention is direct to: 1) an examination of theoretical perspectives most appropriate for current clinical work; 2) developing premises, supporting materials and conclusions for conceptualizations; and 3) developing treatment plans consistent with the underlying conceptualization addressing both short-term and longer-term goals, and diagnostic impressions. One course objective is to examine the congruence between assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization and the development of treatment goals. Students are engaged in a minimum of 15 hours per week of clinical activity in field placements.

PSY 773 Doctoral Practicum: Case Conceptualization, Assessment and Treatment Planning (1.0)

A course designed to support students as they work toward completion of their literature review. Students clarify their research objective and are encouraged to network with faculty to determine who might serve as their clinical dissertation chairperson.

PSY 791 Clinical Dissertation Seminar:II (1.0)

Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed.

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (0.5)

The primary goal of this course is for students to gain familiarity with common data analytic strategies relevant to empirical research in psychology. The emphasis is on reading and understanding the analyses as they are presented in academic journals so that students are informed consumers of the literature. The relationship between research questions, hypotheses, methodology, levels of measurement, and choice of appropriate analyses is emphasized. Analyses to be covered include ANOVA models, nonparametric statistics, measures of association, multiple regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, path analysis, and various qualitative analytic strategies.

PSY 702 Data Analysis in Empirical Research (2.0)

Focuses on battery in clinical practice, where interview and observational data are integrated with findings from measures of cognitive and personality functioning to yield appropriate diagnoses and recommendations in professional psychological reports.

PSY 713 Advanced Psychological Assessment (3.0)

The first half of the course builds upon psychoanalytic clinical theory and presents a survey of approaches to time-limited psychodynamic psychotherapy. Modifications in technique and clinical orientation are examined with particular emphasis on brief intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy. The second half of the course concerns the treatment of patients within the borderline spectrum and introduces the theoretical contributions of Heinz Kohut and Otto Kernberg.

PSY 731* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: B (3.0)

Introduces more active and directive therapist roles and techniques (e.g., reality therapy, Gestalt therapy).

PSY 733* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: B (3.0)

Emphasizes the application of the theory and therapeutic strategies covered in PSY 734 to a variety of specific disorders and clinical populations.

PSY 735* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: B (3.0)

Students continue the study of couple and family therapy using approaches that change through action, perception, and cognitions, including strategic, structural, and cognitive-behavioral models. Collaborative therapies based on postmodern principles, such as narrative and solution-focused therapy, are also examined. Students analyze case material and make written and oral case presentations.

PSY 737* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: B (3.0)

Focuses on additional intervention approaches within a cultural-ecological paradigm. These include community consultation skills, prevention program development, culturally competent supervision, and social justice applications. Prerequisite: PSY 738.

PSY 739* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions B (3.0)

PSY 774 Doctoral Practicum: Case Conceptualization, Assessment and Treatment Planning (1.0)

Serves as a consultation seminar for students and their clinical dissertation chairpersons on the development of an appropriate, defensible methodology for studying their research objective.

PSY 792 Clinical Dissertation Seminar: III (0.5)

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)

PSY 775 Doctoral Practicum: Case Conceptualization, Assessment and Treatment Planning (C) (1.0)

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)

Electives
(Choose one course from PSY 750-755)

Electives are offered according to current student and faculty interest. Probable offerings include affective disorders, anxiety and stress disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, developmental disabilities, and personality disorders.

PSY 750 Special Topics in Psychopathology (1.0 - 3.0)

Probable offerings include sexual dysfunction; loss and bereavement; physical illness, disability, and pain management; gerontology for the clinician; and problems of abuse and violence.

PSY 751 Special Topics in Clinical Problems (1.0 - 3.0)

Probable offerings include advanced projective testing, advanced neuropsychological assessment, and comprehensive forensic evaluations.

PSY 752 Special Topics in Clinical Assessment (1.0 - 3.0)

Probable offerings include psychodrama, hypnotherapy, and advanced techniques of family therapy.

PSY 753 Special Topics in Therapeutic Interventions (2.0)

Probable offerings include forensic psychology, the religiously committed client, and supervision and training.

PSY 754 Special Topics in Professional Roles and Issues (2.0)

Probable offerings include inpatient treatment, aftercare and day treatment, mental health administration, and private practice and consultation.

PSY 755 Special Topics in Mental Health Service Delivery (1.0 - 3.0)

Third Year Curriculum

Fall Term (9.5 units)	Spring Term (7.5 units)	Summer Term (1 units)
Studies the central nervous system determinants of human behavior and organic bases of psychopathology. Psychological evaluation using current neuropsychological instruments (e.g., Luria-Nebraska, Reitan) is covered. Prerequisite: PSY 711. PSY 712 Clinical Neuropsychology (3.0) This course prepares students to conduct psychodynamic psychotherapy drawing upon psychoanalytic clinical theory. A systematic review and critical analysis of clinical theory will be presented as well as application to psychotherapy practice. Contemporary challenges and revisions of clinical theory will be considered with particular emphasis on epistemology, intersubjectivity, findings from neuroscience, and the empirical status of psychoanalytic treatment. PSY 730* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A (3.0) Prepares students to conduct individual psychotherapy from an existential, humanistic perspective. Emphasis is on philosophical foundations and contrasts between European and American approaches. PSY 732* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: A (3.0) Prepares students to conduct individual psychotherapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Covers the theoretical underpinnings of cognitive-behavioral therapy prior to focusing on the case conceptualization and intervention techniques employed by practitioners of the model. Students will become familiar with a variety of behavioral and cognitive interventions designed to change affective states, thought patterns, and problematic behaviors. Prerequisite: PSY 715. PSY 734* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A (3.0) This course prepares students to conduct psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of systemic approaches that utilize a depth or awareness model to change behavior. Students explore general principles of family functioning and learn specific applications of psychodynamic/object-relations, humanistic/experiential, and integrative models of couple and family therapy through the analysis of case material, case reports, and oral presentations. PSY 736* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: A (3.0) Prepares students to conceptualize, plan, and implement psychological interventions from a cultural-ecological perspective. Covers core theoretical models within multicultural psychology and community-clinical psychology that are foundational to professional practice within the cultural-ecological paradigm. Students will become familiar with culture-specific interventions, culturally-responsive modifications of existing psychotherapy and assessment approaches, integrative psychotherapy approaches for culturally responsive practice, as well as religious and spiritual considerations in culturally responsive community-clinical practice. Prerequisite: PSY 705. PSY 738* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions A (3.0) The course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of clinical supervision and ongoing skill development in clinical case presentation and consultation, including discussion of diagnosis, treatment planning, conduct of treatment, and process and evaluation of psychotherapy outcome or assessment consultation. Experiences encountered in clinical training are addressed to support the practicum experience as well as to examine contemporary supervision and consultation practice. PSY 776 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Supervision and Consultation (A) (1.5) Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)	The first half of the course builds upon psychoanalytic clinical theory and presents a survey of approaches to time-limited psychodynamic psychotherapy. Modifications in technique and clinical orientation are examined with particular emphasis on brief intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy. The second half of the course concerns the treatment of patients within the borderline spectrum and introduces the theoretical contributions of Heinz Kohut and Otto Kernberg. PSY 731* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: B (3.0) Introduces more active and directive therapist roles and techniques (e.g., reality therapy, Gestalt therapy). PSY 733* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: B (3.0) Emphasizes the application of the theory and therapeutic strategies covered in PSY 734 to a variety of specific disorders and clinical populations. PSY 735* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: B (3.0) Students continue the study of couple and family therapy using approaches that change through action, perception, and cognitions, including strategic, structural, and cognitive-behavioral models. Collaborative therapies based on postmodern principles, such as narrative and solution-focused therapy, are also examined. Students analyze case material and make written and oral case presentations. PSY 737* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: B (3.0) Focuses on additional intervention approaches within a cultural-ecological paradigm. These include community consultation skills, prevention program development, culturally competent supervision, and social justice applications. Prerequisite: PSY 738. PSY 739* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions B (3.0) Presents issues relevant to contemporary clinical practice. The course content is developed in response to innovations in internship training and the changing nature of health service delivery. Special topics such as psychopharmacology, consultation, supervision, and management are offered. PSY 756 Professional Development (1.5) The course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of clinical supervision and ongoing skill development in clinical case presentation and consultation, including discussion of diagnosis, treatment planning, conduct of treatment, and process and evaluation of psychotherapy outcome or assessment consultation. Experiences encountered in clinical training are addressed to support the practicum experience as well as to examine contemporary supervision and consultation practice. PSY 777 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Supervision and Consultation (B) (1.0) Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)	Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (1)

Fall Term (9.5 units)

Spring Term (7.5 units)

Summer Term (1 units)

Studies the central nervous system determinants of human behavior and organic bases of psychopathology. Psychological evaluation using current neuropsychological instruments (e.g., Luria-Nebraska, Reitan) is covered. Prerequisite: PSY 711.

PSY 712 Clinical Neuropsychology (3.0)

PSY 730* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A (3.0)

Prepares students to conduct individual psychotherapy from an existential, humanistic perspective. Emphasis is on philosophical foundations and contrasts between European and American approaches.

PSY 732* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: A (3.0)

PSY 734* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A (3.0)

PSY 736* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: A (3.0)

PSY 738* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions A (3.0)

The course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of clinical supervision and ongoing skill development in clinical case presentation and consultation, including discussion of diagnosis, treatment planning, conduct of treatment, and process and evaluation of psychotherapy outcome or assessment consultation. Experiences encountered in clinical training are addressed to support the practicum experience as well as to examine contemporary supervision and consultation practice.

PSY 776 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Supervision and Consultation (A) (1.5)

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)

PSY 731* Theories and Techniques of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: B (3.0)

Introduces more active and directive therapist roles and techniques (e.g., reality therapy, Gestalt therapy).

PSY 733* Theories and Techniques of Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy: B (3.0)

Emphasizes the application of the theory and therapeutic strategies covered in PSY 734 to a variety of specific disorders and clinical populations.

PSY 735* Theories and Techniques of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: B (3.0)

PSY 737* Theories and Techniques of Marital and Family Therapy: B (3.0)

PSY 739* Theories and Techniques of Multicultural and Community Interventions B (3.0)

Presents issues relevant to contemporary clinical practice. The course content is developed in response to innovations in internship training and the changing nature of health service delivery. Special topics such as psychopharmacology, consultation, supervision, and management are offered.

PSY 756 Professional Development (1.5)

PSY 777 Doctoral Practicum: Clinical Supervision and Consultation (B) (1.0)

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (1)

Fourth Year Curriculum

Fall Term (2.5 units)	Spring Term (2.5 units)	Summer Term (2 units)
This course requires participation in a 12-month full time internship (or a 2-year half-time internship as approved by the Psy.D Executive Committee), which coincides with the academic year (or years, if half-time). This training occurs in an external training institution, preferably accredited by the American Psychological Association or in a program that is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) or the California Association of Internship Centers (CAPIC). Administrative support, consultation, and evaluation are provided on an individualized basis. PSY 780 Doctoral Internship (0.5) Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)	This course requires participation in a 12-month full time internship (or a 2-year half-time internship as approved by the Psy.D Executive Committee), which coincides with the academic year (or years, if half-time). This training occurs in an external training institution, preferably accredited by the American Psychological Association or in a program that is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) or the California Association of Internship Centers (CAPIC). Administrative support, consultation, and evaluation are provided on an individualized basis. PSY 780 Doctoral Internship (0.5) Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)	Under the direction of a chairperson, dissertation research is individualized and tailored to aid the student in completing the dissertation requirement. Commencing in the spring semester of the second year, students enroll in dissertation supervision credits at a rate of two units per semester and one unit per summer session. While on internship or until completion of the dissertation, students enroll in two units of dissertation supervision in each academic term, including the summer session, until the dissertation is completed. PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)

Fall Term (2.5 units)

Spring Term (2.5 units)

Summer Term (2 units)

This course requires participation in a 12-month full time internship (or a 2-year half-time internship as approved by the Psy.D Executive Committee), which coincides with the academic year (or years, if half-time). This training occurs in an external training institution, preferably accredited by the American Psychological Association or in a program that is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) or the California Association of Internship Centers (CAPIC). Administrative support, consultation, and evaluation are provided on an individualized basis.

PSY 780 Doctoral Internship (0.5)

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)

PSY 780 Doctoral Internship (0.5)

PSY 795 Clinical Dissertation Supervision (2.0)