The Adler School of Professional Psychology

PCO-210 Professional Development Seminar 0 Credits per term
This 1-hour, once a week seminar is required of all Adler students in their first quarter. This course will provide students opportunities to meet in a small group with peers and one faculty member who will also serve as the students’ advisor. The course covers advisement and mentoring around Adler degree requirements and mission, orientation to the field of professional psychology, issues of diversity as it relates to the field and students’ personal and professional growth, and overview of the ethical codes and professional standards of psychology. This course will also assist in orienting and preparing students for the Community Service Practicum.

PCO-211 Community Service Seminar I 1 Credit
Co-requisite with Community Service Practicum I and concurrent with one of the following courses: PCO-350, PCO-402, PCO-641, and PSY-305 or MAC-505 or PCO-505. This weekly seminar begins in the spring semester for students’ first year and supports students’ engagement in Community Service Practicum I. Students will share strategies for working at their CSP sites; build skills that will help them engage in project work; and begin to reflect, write and speak on how the CSP experience facilitates socially responsible practice.

PCO-212 Community Service Seminar II 1 Credit
Co-requisite: Community Service Practicum II. This seminar continues from Community Service Practicum I and occurs during the summer semester of students’ first year of the master’s or doctoral program. Students continue to share strategies for working at their practicum sites, and will engage in more structured activities that facilitate reflection on their experiences and on socially responsible practice.

PCO-213/PCO-214 Community Service Practicum I & II 1 Credit per term
Co-requisite with Community Service Seminar I and II, and concurrent with one of the following courses: PCO-350, PCO-402, PCO-641, and PSY-305 or MAC-505 or PCO-505. Beginning in January of the first year of the master’s or doctoral program, students are involved in a supervised community service project. Placements are assigned based upon an application process, overseen by the Department of Training and Community Service. Students will spend 8-10 hours a week at this placement, accruing a minimum of 200 hours over the course of 6 months. Students will engage in structured project activities such as research and program development, community organizing, grant writing, and advocacy. Students must complete their community service projects by the end of June. Students may not complete this requirement at their place of employment. May not be transferred or waived.

MAOP-220-221 Professional Development Seminars 1 Credit per term

(Vancouver Campus)

This seminar will provide students an opportunity to meet in a small group with peers and one faculty member. The seminar covers advisement and mentoring around Adler degree requirements and mission, orientation to the field of Organizational Psychology, issues of diversity as they relate to the students’ personal and professional growth, and other specific topics as determined by the current cohort. The topic of Corporate Social Responsibility, introduced briefly in 220, will be explored in greater depth. The seminar will also assist students in orienting and preparing for the Community Service Practicum (CSP) and provide a format for integrating students’ experiences at their CSP site.

300-302 Professional Development Seminar I, II & III 1 Credit per term

(Vancouver Campus)

This three-term seminar covering the first year of the program will provide students opportunities to meet in a small group with peers and one faculty member who will also serve as the students’ advisor. The course covers advisement and mentoring around Adler degree requirements and mission, orientation to the field of community psychology, issues of diversity as it relates to the field and students’ personal and professional growth, and overview of the ethical codes and professional standards of psychology, community psychology and community service. This course will also assist in orienting and preparing students for the Community Service Practicum (CSP), and facilitate the service learning outcomes for their CSPs.

PSY-300 Introduction to Military Clinical Psychology 3 credits
Introduction to the area of military clinical psychology, and its focus on working in hospitals, mental health and family counseling clinics. Orientation to work with uniformed members of the armed services, their families and others, receiving service by federally administered healthcare agencies, such as the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the U.S. Public Health Service and the Indian Health Service. **(Satisfies program requirements for general elective)

PSY-301 Psychology of Combat and Conflict 3 Credits
Examination of the psychological impact of direct or secondary experiencing of conflict, including the physical and psychological sequelae of combat and the impact of combat-related problems on family members and others. Diagnosis and treatment of acute and cumulative combat-related trauma, including normal and maladaptive reactions to conflict-related responses are addressed. **(Satisfies program requirement for basic intervention elective)

PSY-302 Psychology of Terrorism 3 Credits
Introduction to the concepts, goals, strategies, ideologies and psychological theories associated with terrorist groups and actions. Emphasis is placed on terrorist motives and how terrorist actions have affected the course of history and current foreign and domestic policies. **(Satisfies program requirement for general elective)

303-304 Community Service Practicum I & II 1 Credit per term

(Vancouver Campus)

During the first year of the Master’s program students are involved in supervised community service. The Department of Training and Community Service will assist students in identifying a site for this practicum. Students will spend approximately 5 hours a week in this placement, accruing approximately 150 hours over the course of 30 weeks (i.e. two semesters). Students will engage in activities such as psychoeducation, youth tutoring, research & program development, community organizing and/or neighborhood development, and advocacy work. Students may not complete this requirement at their place of employment. May not be transferred or waived.

PSY-303 Mental Health Law and the Uniform Code 3 Credits

of Military Justice
Overview of the special and unique policies and practices of the armed forces as they impact psychological functioning. The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of mental health law, the Uniform Code of Military Justice and mental health laws and procedures in the federal healthcare system **(Does not satisfy program elective requirements).

PSY-304 Department of Defense and Veterans’ 3 Credits

Healthcare Systems
Introduction to and overview of Department of Defense and Department of Veterans’ Affairs healthcare delivery systems. The structure, functions and policies of federally administered medical and behavioral health delivery systems will be explored **(Satisfies the program requirement for general elective)

PSY-305 Professional Development in Psychology: 3 Credits

Issues and Ethics
This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for the ethical practice of professional psychology. Students will learn the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, as well as the history of professional psychology and psychotherapy. A review of theories of social justice and their relationship to ethical decision-making will be provided. This course will also introduce ethical guidelines for researchers and acquaint students with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), its functions and requirements. The course will reinforce the basics of professional writing and provide an introduction to supervision, consulting and leadership. Students will learn to apply ethical and professional decision-making skills to current issues facing the field of psychology.

PSY-307 Research Methods for Clinical Psychology 3 Credits
This course introduces various approaches to research design, methodology and data analysis. Doctoral students’ clinical interests are integrated with information about a variety of research approaches, including theoretical, qualitative and quantitative designs. Students are expected to conduct an extensive, guided review of professional psychological literature and research from the field and prepare a major research paper in an area of interest. The applicability of skills and approaches taught in this course to the subsequent preparation of the dissertation is emphasized, as is the use of American Psychological Association (APA) standards for the preparation of manuscripts. The import of ethical, socially responsible and diversity issues in research is also addressed.

PSY-308 Qualitative Research Methods in Clinical and

Counseling Psychology 3 Credits
This course focuses on qualitative approaches to understanding issues in clinical and counseling psychology. Among the areas addressed is action research. Survey construction and interpretation, program analysis and evaluation, needs assessment and incorporation of qualitative techniques in mixed research designs. The import of ethical, socially responsible and diversity issues in qualitative research is also addressed. (Strongly recommended for students pursuing qualitative approaches for their dissertation research. **(Satisfies program requirements as a general elective)

PCO-334 Psychodynamic Approaches to Intervention 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PCO-472, PCO-520 (Applies to M.A. students only). This course is designed to provide critical examination of theory and techniques in psychodynamic models of psychotherapy (i.e., late Ego Psychology, traditional Object Relations, Self-Psychology, Interpersonal psychotherapy) that focus on intrapsychic dynamics in the conceptualization of psychopathology and the treatment process. Contemporary versions that offer an understanding of diversity, including the role of culture, race, gender, and sexual orientation will be covered. **(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

PCO-335 Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Intervention 3 Credits

Prerequisites: PCO-472, PCO-520 (Applies to M.A. students only). This course will focus on the analysis of the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how to intervene to help clients. Experiential exercises, such as role-play and self-treatment projects, will facilitate student learning. The course will focus on outpatient populations with depression, anxiety, and other common psychological disorders. By the end of the class, students will have tangible skills to help clients to think more positively, feel better, and change their behaviors. **(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

PCO-336 Humanistic and Existential Approaches to Intervention 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PCO-472, PCO-520 (Applies to M.A. students only). Major theories in the humanistic and transpersonal schools of psychology are reviewed including existential theory, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Stanislaf Grof, and Ken Wilber. The integration of psychology and spirituality will be a particular focus of the class. In addition to examining how these perspectives inform individual psychotherapy, their applications to resolving social problems and promoting socially engaged practice will also be discussed. **(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

PCO-337 Group Psychotherapy and Psychopathology 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PCO-472, PCO-520 (Applies to M.A. students only). The history, theory, methods, and applications of group psychotherapy are examined, discussed, and demonstrated. The development of competency in group methods is enhanced through didactic presentation, role-playing, and participation in an ongoing group. The class meets as a group in an unstructured format. Students process their experiences in the here and now. The aim is to help students become more comfortable with themselves, and therefore learn to relate more effectively and creatively in the group setting. **(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

PCO-338 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PCO-472, PCO-520, PCO-623 (Applies to M.A. students only). The purpose of this course is to provide a conceptual framework for interventions with children and adolescents. The course will focus on interventions and research on the major psychotherapeutic approaches for children and adolescents, including psychodynamic, Adlerian, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and parent-infant psychotherapy. The importance of addressing ethical, legal, and advocacy issues will be emphasized. Differences and diversity in treatment, adapting treatment for clients with disabilities, and issues related to child abuse will also be covered.

PCO-339 Biofeedback 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PCO-472, PCO-520 (Applies to M.A. students only). This class presents the theory and application of applied psychophysiology (biofeedback) as it is practiced today within mind/body medicine. A review of the components of the autonomic and central nervous system underlying common used psychophysiological measures (EEG, EMG, HR, etc.) will be presented. The class will examine common applications of biofeedback and the evidence of its efficacy to specific disorders. The class will examine common psychophysiological assessment procedures, personality testing, and interview techniques employed in deciding upon the proper treatment methods for each client. The historical, cultural, philosophical, and spiritual contexts of biofeedback practice will also be examined to discuss important diversity related considerations in treatment planning.
**(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

MAT-344 Historical and Theoretical Perspectives of Art Therapy 3 Credits
This course introduces the history, philosophy, theory, and practice of art therapy within counseling psychology. The fundamental elements of art therapy established in the U.S. and internationally are addressed with attention to the influences of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices. Learning in this course will be attained through experiential exercises, lectures as well as written and oral assignments.

MAT-345 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning in Art Therapy 3 Credits
This course introduces purpose (functions), issues, and process of clinical art therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. History, information and skills of art therapy assessments, psychological diagnosis and treatment planning are presented. The main categories of art therapy assessment, the tools of report preparation and treatment planning are addressed with attention to the influences of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices. Experiential art activities, lectures, and regular written assignment offer the primary means of learning for this course.

MAT-346 Use of Art in Group Therapy 3 Credits
This course offers models, approaches and skills in group art therapy with culturally diverse groups and clinical populations. Through readings, presentations, art making activities, and class discussions students gain understanding and experience to facilitate individual expression and change in group art therapy.

350 Principles of Community Psychology 3 Credits

(Vancouver Campus)
Community Psychology studies a wide variety of forces and structures in the community which affect the positive growth, development and functioning of its members. The practice of community psychology is directed towards interventions that facilitate psychological competence and empowerment, and promote constructive social change. Community Psychology takes an ecological approach to human functioning locating health and well-being in the interaction between individuals and larger social systems. The general framework comprises posing community issues and problems from multiple levels of analysis (person, group, organization and society), identifying and critically reviewing related interventions, evaluations and research.

PCO-350 Community Psychology 3 Credits
Students learn theory and research on the role of community psychology in treating problems related to a range of pervasive social justice issues which impact on the health of individuals and communities. Community Psychology takes an ecological approach to human functioning locating health and dysfunction in the interaction between individuals and larger social systems. This area of psychology is also concerned with preventive interventions and encourages collaboration across disciplines. Intervention strategies that involve community needs assessment, program development and evaluation, community organizing, activism/advocacy, fundraising, and policy analysis will be emphasized.

PCO-402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 Credits
This course covers the theoretical principles of Individual Psychology with an emphasis on the self-creation of one’s unique style of life. Focus is on the context of the individual’s original family constellation and socio-economic setting. It further emphasizes the contextual setting of pathological development of the style of life within families and society. The course addresses cognitive, affective, socio-cultural dimensions in the individual’s development and self-training; the selectivity of perception in the formation of one’s world view; the purposive nature of behavior; creativity, self-determination, and the indivisibility of the person. It also covers the maladaptive manifestation of these aspects as the psychodynamics of psychopathology. Attention is paid to the recursive influence between society and the individual on both adaptive and maladaptive levels.

PCO-431 Child Guidance and Parenting 1 Credit

Vancouver Campus Only
This course provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in child guidance and parenting based upon Adlerian principles. Through lecture, class discussion, observation, and participative demonstrations, students are prepared to facilitate a parenting group. Upon completion of the class, students are required to lead or co-lead a supervised 8-hour parenting. This requirement must be completed within one year of taking this course.

PCO-432 Child Guidance and Parenting Group Supervision 1 Credit

Vancouver Campus Only
Prerequisite: PCO-431. Must be engaged in parenting group leadership. Students engaged in leading parenting groups are required to register for supervision.

PCO-433 Parent Education: Adlerian Theories and Interventions 2 Credits
Prerequisite: PCO-402 (May not be taken concurrently). This course provides an opportunity to develop child guidance and parenting knowledge and skills based upon Adlerian principles. Through lecture, class discussion, observation, and participative demonstrations, students are taught how to facilitate a parenting group. Students will receive supervision from Adlerian faculty as they lead or co-lead a parenting group in the community. This course demarcates Adler‘s and Dreikurs’ place in history with parenting and child guidance. Adlerian-based parenting programs are recognized as evidence-based programs. This course should not be taken in the first year of any program.

CES-436 Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Aspects of Addictions 3 Credits
Prerequisite: PCO-438. Major theories of etiology, social dynamics, and psychology of alcohol and other drug disorders are presented within the context of human development. Clinical research is reviewed which enhances a further understanding of the basic physiological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects. Impact on the individual, family, community, and organizations/ systems is presented. Considerations for how these disorders apply to special populations such as people of color, GLBT persons, ethnic-multicultural populations, the economically disadvantaged, the oppressed, veterans, children and adolescents, women, and HIV-positive clients are discussed.

CES-437 Treatment of Addictive Disorders 3 Credits
Prerequisite: PCO-438. This course will focus on the core functions of the alcohol and other drug counselor. Clinical concepts, terminology, and treatment modalities including group, individual, couple, and family counseling techniques are reviewed. The importance of the clinical continuum of care is discussed with additional emphasis on prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare. Other topics relevant to the ATOD counselor from the treatment perspective, ethical practices, and legal aspects are presented.

PCO-438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an introduction to alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictive disorders. Included is an overview of the information needed to assess along with the treatment models of addictive disorders, and provide the tool to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance use, misuse, abuse, dependence, dual disorders, and the mentally ill substance abusers (MISA). The understanding of the basic pharmacological, physiological, and medical aspects of chemical dependence will be included along with the historic development of alcohol and other drug usage, self-help groups, and treatment delivery systems.

CES-445/CES-446 Practicum in Substance Abuse Counseling I-II 1 Credit per term
Prerequisites: PSY-611-PSY-613 or M.A. program practicum MAC-506-MAC-507 or MAT-480-MAT-481 or MAO-587 + MAO-590 or MAF-664-MAF-665, Approval of Program Coordinator and Direct of Training and Community Service, concurrent with practicum seminar 447-448. Students are involved in an approved field placement experience to integrate knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Students are required to spend 300 clock hours per practicum (a minimum of 700 total clock hours) in a supervised field experience.

CES-447/CES-448 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Substance Abuse Counseling I-II 1 Credit per term
Prerequisite: Concurrent with Practica (CES-445 and CES-446). This course is designed to develop alcohol and other drug counseling skills concurrent with practicum field experiences. A group supervision model provides the student with the opportunity to apply previously learned concepts while working in an outside field experience. Emphasis is on written and oral case presentations in the areas of counseling skills, intake assessment, treatment planning and case management. Students are expected to recognize professional and legal considerations relevant to ethics, confidentiality, working with referral sources, special populations, treatment options, and models of alcohol and drug counseling.

MAT-450 Lifespan Development in Art Therapy 3 Credits
This course presents theories of psychological development and graphic development that provide models for understanding human behavior across the lifespan. Art therapy perspectives and interventions are presented through readings, lectures, art making activities, and class discussion.