In seeking admission to the M.A. or M.S. applied program in psychology, the student should write directly to the master's program adviser, Department of Psychology, requesting application materials. Applicants to the joint UCSD-SDSU doctoral program should write to UCSD-SDSU Joint Doctoral Program, P.A.R.T., 6363 Alvarado Court, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92120-4913. Detailed instructions concerning application procedures will be sent to the applicant along with all necessary forms.
Students will be admitted to graduate programs in psychology only in the fall semester and applications must be received by the Department of Psychology not later than February 1 for master's degree programs.
Concurrent with application to the department, the student must file an application for admission to San Diego State University with the Office of Graduate Admissions. Acceptance by the University does not guarantee acceptance to the psychology program.
To be considered for admission to the graduate programs in psychology, all students must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the University with classified graduate standing as described in Part Two of this bulletin. In addition, applicants must submit a copy of all transcripts of previous college work, three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their academic performance, and score reports for the GRE General Test and the GRE Subject (Advanced) Test in Psychology. These materials must be submitted to the Department of Psychology by February 1 and are in addition to any materials requested by the Graduate Division or the Admissions Office.
Students are advised to take the necessary examinations by October of the year prior to the year in which they are seeking enrollment.
To qualify for admission to the master's programs in psychology, the student must have:
- 1. An undergraduate major in psychology (or coursework equivalent to the SDSU bachelor's degree) consisting of at least 24 upper division units with a grade point average of at least 3.0. The major must include work in general psychology, physiological psychology, statistical methods, psychological testing, abnormal psychology, and at least two laboratory courses or their equivalent in psychology. At San Diego State University these specific course requirements are met by Psychology 101, 211, 260, 270, 350, 370, 410, and one course from 412, 415, 416, 417, 418 or 419.
- 2. A grade point average of not less than 3.0 in the last 60 semester units of the undergraduate program.
- 3. A minimum score of 475 on the verbal section and 475 on the quantitative section of the GRE General Test.
- 4. A score above the 50th percentile rank on the GRE Subject (Advanced) Test in Psychology. The student should take this test as well as the GRE General Test in sufficient time so that the results will be available prior to the application deadline. It should be requested by the student that the score reports for these tests be forwarded directly to the SDSU Office of Admissions and Records and the Department of Psychology.
Meeting all of the indicated criteria does not guarantee admission to the program, since admission is also dependent on the facilities and resources available in the department.
The student must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy as stated in Part Two of this bulletin. Having obtained three grades of C or lower in graduate courses automatically precludes advancement to candidacy.
In addition, students must have an approved thesis proposal prior to advancement to candidacy.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements for the master's degree as described in Part Two of this bulletin, the student must complete a graduate program of at least 30 units (36-38 units for the Master of Science degree) approved by the departmental graduate coordinator. Only classified graduate students are permitted to enroll in any 600-numbered (or higher) courses in psychology.
Psychology 670A-670B or 770A-770B, in addition to 600 (Research Orientation), and 799A (Thesis), and an oral examination on the thesis, are required in all master's degree programs in the Department of Psychology. A maximum of four units credit in Psychology 600 can apply toward completion of the program.
The Master of Arts degree requires the completion of a minimum of 30 units in psychology to include Psychology 501 or 587 (unless taken as an undergraduate), 670A-670B or 770A-770B, 4 units of 600 (Research Orientation), 605, one course selected from 732, 745, 760, 761 or 764, 1 unit of 797 (Research), and 799A (Thesis). In special cases and by petition to the graduate committee, students may take up to six units of the required 30 units in 500 and above level courses in other departments. Although the Master of Arts degree provides training in general psychology, students with an interest in clinical psychology may select elective courses in this area (e.g., Psychology 551, 651, 652, 757), and complete a clinical thesis.
All new Master of Arts degree students are required to take two units of 600 (Research Orientation) during their first semester and another two units during their second semester.
The Master of Science degree may be obtained with the following concentrations:
- 1. The Applied Psychology program has two specializations: Program Evaluation and Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
- Specific requirements for students selecting the Program Evaluation specialization are: A minimum of 38 units, 32 of which must be completed in psychology, to include Psychology 670A-670B or 770A-770B, 600 (Research Orientation, 2 units), 621 or 622, 630, 675, 730, 791 (Internship in Applied Psychology, 6 units), 799A (Thesis). Nine units of graduate electives may be selected from psychology, or from other departments with prior approval of the master's program adviser.
- Specific requirements for students selecting the Industrial and Organizational specialization are: A minimum of 38 units, 32 of which must be completed in psychology, to include Psychology 670A-670B or 770A-770B, 600 (Research Orientation, 2 units), 621, 622, 630, 675, 721 or 722, 792 (Internship in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 6 units), 799A (Thesis). Six units of graduate electives may be selected from psychology or from other departments with prior approval of the master's program adviser.
- 2. Clinical Psychology (included within the Ph.D. program; not available separately).
- A minimum of 36 units in psychology, including Psychology 600 or equivalent (Research Orientation, 4 units), 650, 651 or 652, 654, 655, 770A-770B, 896 (Clinical Practicum, 6 units), and 799A (Thesis). Registration for six units of Psychology 896 (Clinical Practicum) is contingent upon prior cooperative arrangement by the student and the Department of Psychology Practicum Committee, and is exempt from the University's requirement that courses graded Cr/NC be limited to 30 percent of units for the master's degree.
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To be considered for admission to the joint UCSD-SDSU doctoral program in clinical psychology, students must meet the general requirements for admission to both universities with classified graduate standing as outlined in the respective current catalogs. These include (a) an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or equivalent academic preparation, as determined by the Deans of the Graduate Divisions; (b) a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0; (c) a grade point average of at least 3.25 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted; (d) good standing at the last institution attended; and (e) a minimum score of 550 verbal and 550 quantitative on the GRE Aptitude Test and a score above the 85th percentile on the GRE Advanced Test in Psychology. However, given the large number of applicants in the field of clinical psychology, the selection process is designed to identify the best from among many highly qualified applicants. Thus no minimum set of qualifications in any way guarantees admission. Personal interviews will be conducted with the most promising applicants. Admission of any candidate who deviates from the minimum standards can only be granted with special permission from both graduate divisions. No faculty member has authority to make an offer of a position in the program to any applicant, implied or otherwise, without final approval of the program directors and ultimately, the graduate deans.
Applicants must submit a copy of all transcripts of previous college work, three letters of recommendation, and score reports for the Graduate Record Examination General Test and Graduate Record Examination Advanced Test in Psychology. Although an undergraduate psychology major is not mandatory for admission, applicants should have completed a minimum of 18 semester units (27 quarter units) in psychology including courses in physiological psychology, statistical methods, psychological testing, abnormal psychology, personality, social psychology, and an experimental laboratory in psychology. Advanced courses in perception and learning are desirable as are courses in biology, mathematics, linguistics, and other related areas (e.g., medical physics, computer sciences). The joint doctoral program is a year around program.
Students will be admitted to graduate programs in psychology only in the fall semester and applications must be received by the doctoral program office and the SDSU Graduate Admissions office not later than December 15 for the Ph.D. program. All other supporting materials must be received by the doctoral program by January 10.
The student is guided by requirements for the doctoral degree program given in Part Two of this Bulletin. The core curriculum will normally be completed during the first two years. Completion of this core insures that students have a general background in empirical psychology (e.g., physiological, social, cognitive-affective, and individual bases of behavior); knowledge of conceptualizations of personality and psychopathology; an awareness and appreciation of professional ethics and conduct; knowledge of the theory and techniques of psychological assessment; knowledge of therapeutic interventions, acquisition of therapeutic skills, and a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience; and competence in research methods. Specific courses providing this background at SDSU include Psychology 650, 654, 655, 770A-770B, 801, 840, 850, 860, 896; Clinical Psychology 295, 202E Psychopathology and 224 Introduction to Neuropsychology at UCSD.
During the second year, students will select a research topic for a second year project, which is similar to a master's thesis. Students are responsible for conducting all phases of this project under the supervision of their joint guidance committee. Students may also elect to obtain a master's degree by completing requirements for the Master of Science degree.
After completing the basic two-year core, work in subsequent years will diverge for students in each of the three specialty areas: behavioral medicine, experimental psychopathology, and neuro-psychology. All students must take the one-unit seminar in neuro-psychology.
Students specializing in behavioral medicine are required to take Psychology 841, Seminar in Biobehavioral Foundations in Behavioral Medicine, Psychology 842, Behavioral Medicine Seminar: Assessment, in the fall and Psychology 843, Behavioral Medicine Seminar: Intervention, in the spring of the third year. Students taking experimental psychopathology are required to take Psychology 852, Seminar in Experimental Psychopathology Research, in the fall of the third or fourth year, and Psychology 853, Advanced Seminar in Experimental Psychopathology, in the spring of the third or fourth year. Students in neuropsychology are required to take Clinical -Psychology 205, Neuroanatomy and Clinical Psychology 294, -Seminar in Neuropsychology, offered at UCSD.
In the fourth year, students are expected to submit and defend a dissertation proposal. Many students will also collect the data for and begin writing the dissertation during this year.
The fifth year is reserved for the completion of a doctoral dissertation and a full-time clinical internship that is identified by the student and the joint guidance committee.
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic performance. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. According to doctoral program policy, falling below a 3.0 GPA automatically places a student on academic probation. A student may not remain on academic probation for more than one year. In addition, three grades below a B (i.e., a B- or lower or No Credit) are grounds for dismissal from the program without further qualification regardless of a student's overall GPA.
In clinical psychology, adherence to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists (APA, Amended, 1992) is a mandatory requirement. Students who knowingly or unknowingly violate any part of the ethical code may be dismissed from the program without further qualification regardless of coursework, research, or other academic achievement. A copy of the ethical code is distributed to students at their initial orientation.
Prior to advancement to candidacy, students will be required to sign a statement of understanding that 1) the doctoral faculty will communicate with the clinical internship agency all information relevant to the student's academic and professional qualifications for placement and continuation in the internship and 2) the student understands that the clinical internship must be satisfactorily completed before graduation.
The following faculty members of the cooperating institutions participate in the joint doctoral program in clinical psychology and are available for direction of research and as members of joint doctoral committees.
San Diego State University:
Acting Program Director: Schulte
Committee Members: R. Bryson, Cronan, Franzini, Grossberg, Hornbeck, Ingram, Langlais, Litrownik, Malcarne, Marshall, Martin, Matt, Murphy, Joseph Price, Reilly, Riley, Rosenbaum, Saccuzzo, Sallis, Sattler, Spinetta, Velasquez, Wilfley
University of California, San Diego:
Program Director: Heaton
Committee Members: Ancoli-Israel, Atkinson, Birchler, Bondi, Braff, Britton, G. Brown, S. Brown, Caligiuri, Clementz, Courchesne, Delis, Dimsdale, Geyer, Gillin, Granholm, Grant, Groves, Irwin, Jernigan, Jeste, L. Judd, P. Judd, Kaplan, Kelsoe, Kripke, Kulik, Matloff, McQuaid, Mills, Myers, Ostergaard, Patterson, Penn, Rapaport, Salmon, Schreibman, Schuckit, Segal, Sparta, Squire, Trauner, Varni, Wall, Zisook
501. History of Psychology (3)
Limited to graduate students or psychology majors with senior standing.
The historical background of modern psychology.
532. Theories and Methods in Developmental Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psychology 230. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Overview of developmental psychology from its origins in philosophy and biology to an examination of processes that shape perception, language acquisition, socialization, and cognition.
551. Clinical Psychology: Theory and Practice (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Psychology 350. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Clinical assessment, theory and practice of behavior change, and professional ethics.
552. Psychology of Obesity and Weight Management (3)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in psychology or related
fields.
Theory and current research issues on psychology of obesity, weight control, and eating disorders. Social, personality, cognitive, and physiological influences. Use of cognitive behavior modification for weight control.
587. Advanced Principles of Learning and Cognition (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 211, 270, and 380.
Empirical data, basic principles and theoretical positions of major theorists in learning and cognitive psychology.
596. Selected Topics in Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and consent of instructor.
Intensive study in specific areas of psychology. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit of six units of 596 applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
Graduate courses in psychology are not open to postbaccalaureate unclassified students.
Priority for enrollment in graduate courses in psychology is given to psychology students who have the courses as requirements in their respective programs.
600. Research Orientation (2) Cr/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to the master's degree program.
Research in psychology. All masters students are required to enroll in this course. Maximum credit four units.
605. Seminar in Theoretical Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
Basic nature of theories, their relationships to data, and the characteristics of various types of constructs used in psychological theories.
Course may be repeated provided it is offered by a different instructor and the subject matter is substantially different. To enroll in the seminar for the second time, the student must submit a petition to be approved by the professor of the course and the graduate adviser. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
621. Seminar in Personnel Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 320 and consent of graduate adviser.
Problems and procedures in selection, classification, and performance appraisal, focusing on testing in industry, the interview, and other selection and assessment devices. Criterion development and measurement methods.
622. Seminar in Organizational Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 321 and consent of graduate adviser.
Applications of psychological principles and methods of investigation to problems of industrial relations and motivation of employees; factors influencing morale and employee productivity; criteria of job proficiency; psychological aspects of worker-management relationships and leadership.
630. Seminar in Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology.
Theory and practice of program evaluation. Surveys concepts, issues, and methods relevant to evaluating programs, services, and interventions in the public and private sectors.
650. Seminar and Laboratory in Counseling and Psychotherapy (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
Supervised practice in the application of psychotherapeutic and counseling techniques from selected cognitive, dynamic, interpersonal, and behavioral approaches.
Open only to students accepted in the doctoral program.
651. Seminar in Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 350 and consent of graduate adviser.
Contemporary approaches to emotional and behavioral problems of childhood and youth. Considers developmental, cognitive and social variables as well as theory and treatment.
652. Seminar in Behavior Disorders of Adults (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 350 and consent of graduate adviser.
Contemporary approaches to emotional and behavioral problems of adulthood. Considers developmental, cognitive and social variables as well as theory and treatment.
654. Seminar in Psychological Assessment I (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Psychology 350, 370, and consent of graduate
adviser.
Theory and practice in assessment of intelligence and special abilities.
Open only to students accepted in the doctoral program.
655. Seminar in Psychological Assessment II (4)
Two lectures and six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites: Psychology 654 and consent of graduate adviser.
Theory and practice in assessment of special abilities, personality and behavior disorders.
Open only to students accepted in the doctoral program.
670A-670B. Advanced Statistics in Psychology (3-3)
Two lectures and two hours of activity.
Prerequisites: Psychology 370, 410, a passing score on the departmental statistics placement test, and consent of graduate adviser.
Fundamentals of multiple regression and correlation. Principles of experimental design. Analysis of variance including factorial and repeated-measures designs and a priori and post hoc comparisons including trend analysis. Computer-based statistical packages in the analysis of data from psychological research.
675. Seminar in Psychological Measurement (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 370 and consent of graduate adviser.
General principles, theory and methods underlying measurement in studies of group and individual differences in controlled experiments.
700. Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
An intensive study in advanced psychology. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
721. Advanced Seminar in Personnel Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 621 and consent of master's programs
adviser.
Selected areas within personnel psychology including selection, classification, performance appraisal, test development, criterion development, measurement and scaling techniques. Course may be repeated with new content with permission of instructor and master's programs adviser. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
722. Advanced Seminar in Organizational Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 622 and consent of master's programs
adviser.
Selected areas within organizational psychology including leadership, motivation, organizational development, and organizational effectiveness. Course may be repeated with new content with permission of instructor and master's program adviser. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
730. Advanced Seminar in Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: Psychology 630.
Examines intellectual foundations, current debates, and innovative methods in program evaluation and their impact on planning, conducting, and using evaluations.
732. Seminar in Developmental Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psychology 532.
In-depth examination of a selected aspect of development, such as cognition, social, perceptual or language development or the neural substrates of development.
745. Seminar in Social Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser. Recommended: Psychology 340 or 412.
Issues of contemporary importance in the field. See Class Schedule for specific content.
Course may be repeated provided it is offered by a different instructor and the subject matter is substantially different. To enroll in the seminar for the second time, the student must submit a petition to be approved by the professor of the course and the graduate adviser. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
757. Seminar in Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
Advanced study of such clinical topics as cognitive behavior therapy, forensic psychology, ethics, and stress. Topics will vary on a semester basis.
Course may be repeated provided it is offered by a different instructor and the subject matter is substantially different. To enroll in the seminar for the second time, the student must submit a petition to be approved by the professor of the course and the graduate adviser. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
760. Seminar in Physiological Correlates of Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 260 or six units of biology; and consent
of graduate adviser.
An exploration of current research and theory in physiological psychology with emphasis on behavioral correlates and psychophysiology.
Course may be repeated provided it is offered by a different instructor and the subject matter is substantially different. To enroll in the seminar for the second time, the student must submit a petition to be approved by the professor of the course and the graduate adviser. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
761. Seminar in Ethology and Comparative Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 417 or Biology 354, or Biology 527,
and consent of graduate adviser.
Current problems in ethology and comparative animal behavior. Course may be repeated provided it is offered by a different instructor and the subject matter is substantially different. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
764. Seminar in Psychopharmacology and Behavioral Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 260 and consent of graduate adviser.
Drugs as cause and cure of behavioral problems. A review of drugs commonly used to change behavior in primary schools, psychiatric centers, in-home programs and mental hospitals.
770A-770B. Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Behavioral Research (3-3)
Two lectures and two hours of activity.
Prerequisites: Psychology 370, 410, a passing score on the departmental statistics placement test, and consent of graduate adviser.
Principles and methods of behavioral research stressing interdependence of experimental design and statistical evaluation of results. General linear model in its regression and ANOVA formulations. Advanced multiple regression and multiple correlation techniques using computer-based statistical packages.
775. Multivariate Statistics in Psychology (3)
Two lectures and two hours of activity.
Prerequisites: Psychology 670A-670B or 770A-770B and consent
of instructor.
Introduction to multivariate techniques. Latent structure models with attention to relationship between latent constructs and observable data. Includes causal models, factor analysis (both exploratory and confirmatory), canonical correlation, path analysis, discriminant function analysis, and loglinear analysis.
778. Special Topics in Research Design and Data Analysis in Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 670A-670B or 770A-770B and consent
of instructor.
Advanced, specialized statistical topics for psychological researchers. Examples include clustering (cluster analysis, multi-dimensional scaling), causal modelling (using LISREL or EQS), analysis of categorical data (emphasizing loglinear and logit models), nonparametric statistics, or analysis of quasi-experimental designs.
790. Practicum in the Teaching of
Psychology (1) Cr/NC
Prerequisite: Award of a graduate teaching associateship in psychology.
Supervision in the teaching of psychology, covering lecture writing, style of lecture presentation, in-class demonstration and exercise, test and syllabi construction, and grading system. Not applicable to an advanced degree.
791. Internship in Program Evaluation (1-6) Cr/NC/SP
Up to 20 hours of supervised work per week in a program approved internship setting.
Prerequisites: Psychology 630, and consent of instructor.
Supervised training in program evaluation in a program approved internship setting. Maximum credit six units.
792. Internship in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (1-6) Cr/NC/SP
Up to 20 hours of supervised work per week in a program approved internship setting.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit or concurrent registration in Psychology 621 and 622.
Supervised training in industrial and organizational psychology in a program approved internship setting. Maximum credit six units.
796. Clinical Practicum (3 or 6) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisites: Psychology 650 and 654 and consent of the Department of Psychology practicum committee.
The students must arrange their practicum settings in cooperation with the chair of the psychology department practicum committee and with the express approval of that committee during the semester prior to enrolling for credit in this course. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
This course is open only to students accepted in the doctoral program.
797. Research (1-3) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
Research in one of the fields of psychology. Maximum credit six units of 797 and 798 combined applicable to a master's degree.
798. Special Study (1-3) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
Individual projects involving library or laboratory research in any area of psychological investigation or interest. Maximum credit of six units of 797 and 798 applicable to a master's degree.
799A. Thesis (3) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisites: An officially appointed thesis committee and
advancement to candidacy.
Preparation of a project or thesis for the master's degree. Credit is contingent upon acceptance of the completed thesis by the Department of Psychology.
799B. Thesis Extension (0) Cr/NC
Prerequisite: Prior registration in Thesis 799A with an assigned
grade symbol of SP.
Registration required in any semester or term following assignment of SP in Course 799A in which the student expects to use the facilities and resources of the university; also student must be registered in the course when the completed thesis is granted final approval.
800. Seminar (1-8)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program.
Investigation of a particular topic or issue, emphasis on empirical research. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit eight units applicable to a doctoral degree.
801. Seminar in History and Ethics in Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in clinical
psychology.
Historical background of modern psychology; in-depth examination of the American Psychological Association code of ethics and its application to the conduct of clinical psychologists.
840. Seminar in Personality and Social Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in clinical psychology.
Research and theory in personality and social psychology. Theories of personality and individual differences, group processes, sex roles, social perception, and cross-cultural issues.
841. Seminar in Biobehavioral Foundations in Behavioral Medicine (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in clinical psychology or approval by instructor and program director.
Basic physiological and learning processes in health and disease to develop understanding related to clinical and research practice in field. Preparation for Psychology 842.
842. Behavioral Medicine Seminar: Assessment (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program, or approval by
instructor and program director, and Psychology 841.
Assessment methods and issues in behavioral medicine. Development and implementation of assessment plans. Theoretical and practical aspects of psychological, behavioral, and physiological assessment methods for various health issues.
843. Behavioral Medicine Seminar: Intervention (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program and Psychology
842.
Design and implement interventions by stressing empirically supported approaches to improve health and change health behaviors. Strengths and weaknesses of clinical community interventions.
850. Seminar in Theory and Practice in Clinical Interventions (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in clinical
psychology.
Theory and application of clinical interventions, advanced study of interviewing techniques, behavioral interventions, cognitive/behavioral interventions, and family/child interventions.
852. Seminar in Experimental Psychopathology Research (4)
Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology.
Analysis of experimental and theoretical literature as it pertains to research methodology for the study of disordered behavior.
853. Advanced Seminar in Experimental Psychopathology (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology.
Research design paradigms and methodological considerations used in conducting research in psychologically disordered groups. Strategies in the assessment of disordered groups.
860. Seminar in Physiological Foundations of Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in clinical
psychology.
Research and theory in physiological psychology. Advanced study of biological rhythms, sleep and waking, stress responses, the neurophysiology of learning and memory, and research methods in physiological psychology.
894. Clinical Internship (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of coursework, second year project,
and advancement to candidacy.
Clinical training in an APA-approved internship setting.
895. Practicum in the Teaching of
Psychology (1-6) Cr/NC
Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in clinical psychology.
Supervision in the teaching of psychology, covering lecture writing, style of lecture presentation, in-class demonstration and exercises, test and syllabi construction, and grading systems.
896. Clinical Practicum (1-12)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program.
Supervision of advanced intervention strategies applied to clinical populations.
897. Doctoral Research (1-8) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program.
Independent investigation in the general field of the dissertation.
898. Doctoral Special Study (1-8) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program.
Individual study in the field of specialization. Maximum credit eight units applicable to the doctoral degree.
899. Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisites: An officially constituted dissertation committee and
advancement to candidacy.
Preparation of the dissertation for the doctoral degree. Enrollment is required during the term in which the dissertation is approved.
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