The Adler School of Professional Psychology

MAG-563 Counseling Techniques with Older Adults & Their Families 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MAG-551. This course develops skills in interviewing, individual, family, and group counseling, and intervention techniques for older adults experiencing emotional problems or mental disorders. This course also explores innovative approaches in promoting positive emotional and cognitive well-being. Topics include: structured reminiscence, grieving, brain fitness, quality of life, ethics, and end of life issues.

MAG-564 Physical and Psychological Issues in Aging 3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the major physical and behavioral mental health issues of older adults, including causes, treatment options, and prevention. An interdisciplinary approach guides the course in which the contributions of a range of health care professionals in the care of older adults are described. The impact of psychological and physical issues on the older adult, families, and society is included. Topics include: normative changes and psychopathology, pharmacokinetics, polypharmacy interactions, nutrition, and sexuality.

PCO-569 Life Style and Career Development 3 Credits
Prerequisite: PCO-472. This course will examine a person's career trajectory and dynamics within the context of the life style. Students will learn to assess career interests, aptitudes, and options. These will be explored as individual and collective sources of work information. Understanding how these are embedded within the life style will allow students to help clients with career decisions and transitions in the broader perspective of total personal development.

MAO-571 Foundations in Counseling and Organizational Consulting 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of consulting psychology. Attention is paid to clinical applications and corporate practices as well as the integration of the two. Societies, organizations, and professional groups are explored as sources for professional exposure and development.

MAOP-571 Organizational Psychology and Consulting 3 Credits

(Vancouver Campus)

This course introduces students to the field of consulting psychology. Attention is paid to clinical applications and corporate practices as well as the integration of the two. Societies, organizations, and professional groups are explored as sources for professional exposure and development.

MAO-574 Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 Credits
This course covers organizational management with respect to human behavior in the workplace. Current developments in the behavior sciences as they apply to the business organization are stressed. Concepts emphasized in the course include individual and group dynamics, motivation, leadership, ethics, power, conflict resolution, decision-making, and stress management.

MAOP-574 Practice on Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 Credits

(Vancouver Campus)

This course covers organizational management with respect to human behavior in the workplace. Current developments in the behavior sciences as they apply to the business organization are stressed. Concepts emphasized in the course include individual and group dynamics, motivation, leadership, ethics, power, conflict resolution, decision-making, and stress management.

MAO-575 Executive Coaching/Consulting and Leadership Development 3 Credits
This course addresses the principles of identifying and developing leadership potential. Both the professional and technical aspects of personality assessment and career development are examined as well as organizational issues of competency modeling succession planning.

MAO-580 Organizational Theory and Change Management 3 Credits
This course presents an analytical, in-depth study of key macro- and mid-level organizational theories of structure and design, technology, environmental adaptation, and managerial functions and controls.

MAO-584 Organizational Consultation and Group Development 3 Credits
Prerequisite: MAO-580. The major features explored in this course include the intertwining of individual roles and group dynamics; the impact of culture, strategy and design in consultation efforts and methods used in consulting to organizations. Theories, applied analyses, and skill development emphasize the successful introduction of organizational change affecting work units, task groups and individuals. Also practice areas of private clinical practice will be explored. This includes EAP, HMO, fee for service and management consulting.

MAO-585/MAO-589 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology I & II: 1 Credit per term

Counseling

Prerequisite: Concurrent with MAO-587 and MAO-590. Using a peer consultation model, Practicum Seminar provides students engaged in practicum training with an opportunity to discuss professional development and the supervision experience. Specific cases students are working on in practica are discussed to illustrate general principles of counseling and intervention. The focus is on the development of knowledge, skills, values needed to provide competent and ethical counseling.

MAO-586 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology: Business 1 Credit
Concurrent with MAO-588. Using a peer consultation model, Practicum Seminar provides students engaged in practicum training with an opportunity to discuss professional development and the supervision experience. Specific cases students are working on in practica are discussed to illustrate general principles of organizational psychology and related business concepts. The focus is on the development of knowledge, skills, values needed to provide competent and ethical counseling, consultation and business practices.

MAO-587/MAO-590 Organizational Psychology Practicum I & II: Counseling 2 Credits per term
Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 25 credit hours of coursework including PCO-210, PCO-211-PCO-214, PCO-402, PCO-472, PCO-505, PCO-520, PCO-623, PCO-641, and PCO-647; permission of the Director of Training and Community Service; and concurrent with MAO-585 and MAO-589. Students must complete a minimum of 700 clock hours of supervised experience in an approved clinical setting. This may not be transferred or waived.

MAO-588 Organizational Psychology Practicum: Business 1 Credit
Prerequisites: MAO-585, MAO-587, MAO-589, and MAO-590; permission of the Director of Clinical Training; and concurrent with MAO-586. Students must complete a minimum of 300 clock hours of experience in an approved work setting.

MAC-599 Special Topics in Counseling 3 Credits
This course will vary in content depending on faculty expertise and student interest. Students will study in-depth selected topics in counseling.

PSY-601/PSY-603 Psy.D. Assessment Practicum Seminar I-III 1 Credit per term
Prerequisite: Concurrent with PSY-611-PSY-613. Taken concurrently with the diagnostic practicum, this seminar provides a setting for the student to discuss and apply the fundamentals of clinical and diagnostic interviewing, to formulate DSM-IV-TR diagnostic impressions, to write an accurate assessment report based on data from the interview and mental status exam, and to appreciate how diversity issues affect the content and processes of clinical interviewing and more broadly of psychological assessment. The course principally affords the student with an opportunity to review and discuss assessment cases from the diagnostic practicum, as well as to examine data generated from psychological tests. Finally, the course serves as a peer consultation group in which students learn to present case material in a standard format, to question and analyze their own clinical work and to function as peer consultants to their colleagues.

PSY-604/PSY-606 Psy.D. Therapy Practicum Seminar IV-VI 1 Credit per term
Prerequisites: PSY-611-PSY-613; PSY-601-PSY-603. Concurrent with PSY-614-PSY-616. Using a peer consultation model, Practicum Seminar provides students engaged in practicum training with an opportunity to discuss professional development and the supervision experience. Specific cases students are working on in their therapy practicum are discussed to illustrate general principles of therapy and intervention. The focus is on the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes, and values needed to provide competent and ethical clinical services. A variety of topics and clinical experiences are offered through class discussion, case presentation, role-playing, and structured exercises.

PSY-607/PSY-609 Advanced Practicum Seminar I-III 1 Credit per term
Prerequisites: PSY-611-PSY-616, Concurrent with Advanced Practicum (PSY-619-PSY-621). Using a peer consultation model, Advanced Practicum Seminar provides students engaged in practicum training with an opportunity to discuss professional development and the supervision experience. Specific cases students are working on in their Advanced practicum are discussed to illustrate general principles of therapy, assessment, intervention and relevant and appropriate recommendations for the client. The focus is on the continued development of knowledge, skills and attitudes, and values needed to provide competent and ethical clinical services. A variety of topics and clinical experiences are offered through class discussion, case presentation, role-playing, and structured exercises.

PCO-610 Practicum Continuation 0 Credits
Prerequisite: This course should only be taken after a student has registered for and completed all clinical training related degree requirements, but still has remaining time in the practicum contract. Master’s level students are most likely to enroll for this course in the summer term after enrolling for practicum in the fall and spring term. Students who register for this course must also pay for the liability fee associated with practicum training.

PSY-611/PSY-613 Doctoral Assessment Practicum I – III 1 Credit per term
Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 31 credit hours of coursework including PCO-210, PCO-211-PCO-214, PCO-402, PCO-472, PSY-305, PCO-623, PSY-624, PSY-627, PSY-628, PCO-641, PCO-648 and PCO-649; permission of the Director of Training and Community Service; Concurrent with Assessment Seminar (601-603). Students complete a minimum of 750 clock hours of clinical training that focuses on developing skills and providing experience in psychological assessment. May not be transferred or waived.

PSY-614/PSY-616 Doctoral Therapy Practicum I – III 1 Credit per term
Prerequisites: Doctoral Assessment Practicum (PSY-611-PSY-613) and seminars (PSY-601-PSY-603). Concurrent with Therapy Seminar (PSY-604-PSY-606). Students complete a minimum of 750 clock hours of clinical training focused on developing skills related to intervention/treatment. May not be transferred or waived.

PSY-619/PSY-621 Advanced Practicum I – III 1 Credit per term
Prerequisites: PSY-611-PSY-616, Concurrent with Advanced Practicum Seminar (607-609). Students are required to complete a minimum of 600 practicum hours in order to receive credit for this training experience. May not be transferred or waived.

PCO-623 Life Span Development 3 Credits
Social, cultural, biological and psychological issues of prenatal life, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging are presented. Psychosocial development, cognitive functioning, life transitions, coping and adaptation, work and retirement, bereavement and related issues are explored. The course focuses primarily on the theories and application of normal development using a systems approach.

PSY-624 Assessment III: Integrative Assessment 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PSY-627, PSY-628. In this course, students learn to generate hypotheses from multiple sources of data. Specifically, students are trained to cross-validate interview, historical, behavioral, psychometric, and projective data; and to subsequently compose professional psychological assessment reports based on these data sources. The course teaches students to (a) effectively organize data, (b) to understand the impact of personal bias and cultural factors in the interpretation of assessment findings, and (c) to communicate findings about cognitive/personality liabilities, as well as strengths and assets. Students also learn to sculpt assessment reports to respond to specific referral questions, to write cogent summaries and case formulations, and to develop effective recommendations based on assessment findings. This course may not be transferred or waived as it serves to prepare students for the Clinical Qualifying Exam (assessment portion). Must be taken with required lab. **Offered ONLY in the Summer term

PSY-627 Assessment I: Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the theoretical basis, current issues, ethics and clinical use of cognitive and intelligence assessment. An appreciation of the cultural influences and diversity involving assessment procedures is emphasized. Classical and current theories of intelligence are explored. Students are trained in proficient administration, scoring, interpretation and multi-source integrative interpretation of commonly used tests of intelligence and cognition. Must be taken with required lab. **Offered ONLY in the Fall term

PSY-628 Assessment II: Personality Assessment 3 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY-627. This course will provide students with an overview of the conceptual, theoretical and empirical issues in the measurement of personality and psychopathology through examination of the reliability and validity of objective (actuarial) and projective methods of personality assessment. Students will learn to administer, score and interpret broadband measures (e.g., MMPI-2, PAI, etc.), narrow-band measures (e.g., BDI-II, State/Trait Anxiety Inventory, etc), and the Rorschach Inkblot Test, as well as other projective measures (e.g., TAT, Sentence Completion, etc.) The course will also focus on the assessment of personality assets and strengths, criticisms of traditional approaches to personality assessment, and behavior assessment as an alternative to traditional approaches. Must be taken with required lab. **Offered ONLY in the Spring term

PSY-632 Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior 3 Credits
This course emphasizes the most recent theoretical developments in cognitive-affective bases of behavior. Areas of emphasis will include attention, memory, knowledge, language, reasoning, problem solving, the cognitive bases of affect and consciousness, human learning and theories of motivation. The relevance of these topics to psychotherapy and change, as well as the possible impact of social issues on course topics, will also be examined.

PSY-634 History and Systems 3 Credits
A survey of the historical development of major theories, research and practice in psychology is presented. Major systems of psychology are examined. In addition, the course is structured around a number of major philosophical issues and how major theories of psychology have understood and addressed these issues. The influence of sociocultural and historical factors on the development of theories is also examined, with particular focus to the role of psychology in promoting social justice.

MSP-636 Biological Bases of Behavior in Sport and Health 3 Credits
The course objectives are to make the student aware of pertinent gross and microscopic human neuroanatomy, to build a foundational understanding of neurophysiology and the biology of the nerve, and to become familiar with a variety of clinical, sport, & health issues as they relate to neurophysiology. The emphasis throughout the class will be on developing a working familiarity with the functional neuroanatomy of the human brain. The role of environmental and ecological factors on biological functioning will be discussed to promote socially responsible professional practice.

PSY-636 Biological Bases of Behavior 3 Credits
The course objectives are to make the student aware of pertinent gross and microscopic human neuroanatomy, to build a foundational understanding of neurophysiology and the biology of the nerve, and to become familiar with a variety of clinical issues as they relate to neurophysiology. The emphasis throughout the class will be on developing a working familiarity with the functional neuroanatomy of the human brain. The biological consequences of trauma will also be reviewed. The role of environmental and ecological factors on biological functioning will be discussed to promote socially responsible professional practice.

PSY-637 Statistics 3 Credits
Prerequisite: PCO-497. This course concerns concepts and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics and focuses on the statistical methods of data analysis, t-test, F-test, nonparametric statistics (Chi-square), the analysis of variance, multivariate analysis and other techniques. Particular attention is given to the application of research methodology to psychological problems and issues and to policy analysis and formulation.

PCO-641 Social Psychology and Individual Diversity 3 Credits
This course examines, from a diversity perspective, the theories and concepts of social psychology. Factors related to individual and group identity such as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and health status are examined to facilitate an understanding of the nature of human behavior in groups, institutions and organizations. The course also considers society’s role, and the role of the dominant culture, in the construction and evolution of the self. Multiple determinants of behavior are addressed.

PSY-644 Child and Adolescent Health and Dysfunction 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PCO-623. The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the major psychological disorders of childhood and adolescene. The focus is on the interaction on the biogenic, familial, environmental, and socio-cultural factors. The importance of individual differences and responsibilities in ultlizing DSM-IV diagnostic labels in stressed. **(Required course for Child and Adolescent Psychology Track. Satisfies program requirements as a Basic Intervention Elective)

PCO-647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and Dysfunction for Counselors 3 Credits
This class is an overview of the major DSM-IV-TR Axis I and Axis II disorders, specifically the anxiety, mood, psychotic and personality disorders. The course focuses on the range of mental illnesses from adjustment reactions to serious psychopathologies. Topics will also include an overview of the etiology, developmental course, treatment, and policy/advocacy issues associated with each disorder, focusing on socially responsible practice.

PCO-648 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and Dysfunction I 3 Credits
This course examines clinical manifestations of anxiety and personality disorders across the life cycle using a systems approach. Topics covered include phobias, trauma, personality disorders, psychosexual disorders, etiology, and treatment as well as personality traits in healthy development. Advocacy and policy issues regarding mental health and illness are also presented. **Offered ONLY in the Fall term

PCO-649 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and Dysfunction II 3 Credits
This course presents clinical manifestations of serious mentally illness, including psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and mood disorders such as major depression and bipolar disorders. Topics include etiology, epidemiology, behavioral genetics, developmental courses and outcomes, treatment, psychopharmacology, policy and advocacy issues. **Offered ONLY in the Spring term

PSY-650 Psychopharmacology 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the scientific principles and clinical information needed for a basic understanding of the uses and limitations of the major classes of psychopharmacologic agents. The course builds on the material introduced in the prerequisite course #PSY-636. Although this course may be taken concurrently with course #PSY-636, students choosing to do so are advised that additional self-study will most likely be required. **(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

MAF-651 Assessment and Treatment Planning with Individuals 3 Credits

and Family Systems
This course applies basic systems concepts and “Metaframeworks,” to the comprehensive analysis of individuals and family systems. These concepts can be applied to a range presenting problems as well as healthy family functioning, including the impact of larger systems. Assessment methods include conventional diagnostic categories, individual testing, and systemic diagnoses. Implications of individual and systems perspectives will be explored in depth. The primary emphasis is on theoretical analysis and systems thinking rather than counseling intervention, although an integrative treatment model will be presented to guide treatment planning.

MAF-652 Life Cycle and Cultural Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MAF-651 or MAF-663. This course takes an in-depth look at the family life cycle, an important conceptual framework for family assessment and therapy. Beginning with intact, middle-class white American families, the course will explore differences related to class, family structure, trauma, and particularly ethnicity. While the course does not focus on therapy, implications for treatment will be explored.
**(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

MAF-653 Introduction to Sex Therapy 3 Credits
One of the major topics of concern among individual clients, and clients seeking couples therapy is the area of human sexuality, especially within the context of a relationship. MAF 653 has been designed as a specialized intervention course to facilitate an advanced understanding of the role of sexuality in human relationships and to introduce techniques to remediate sexual problems encountered in the practice of psychotherapy. The emphasis of this course is on a biopsychosocial, systems approach to sexual issues, although the course will also cover traditional modalities of sex therapy that focus on behavioral intervention. In addition to covering multiple models of relationally-focused sex therapy this course will explore the topics of sexual deviance, sexual trauma, and the practice of affirmative psychotherapy with sexual minorities.
**(Satisfies program requirement as a Basic Intervention Elective)

MAF-654 Individual Lifespan and the Family Life Cycle 3 Credits
Prerequisites: PCO-472 and MAF-651. The life span from prenatal life to aging is examined from a biopsychosocial perspective with a focus on life transitions, psychosocial development, cognitive functioning and adaptation. Individual development will be understood in the context of the family life cycle, an important conceptual framework for family assessment and treatment. Since individual development frequently trigger a systemic response, families often enter therapy during transitional periods needing second order change to adapt successfully. Thus, specific treatment options will be explored for individual and family life cycle issues.

MAF-655 Advanced Assessment and Counseling with Couples 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MAF-651 or MAF-663. This is an advanced course on assessment and counseling with a particular focus on marital and other committed couple systems. Emphasis is on research-based understanding of couple systems and the implications for relationship stability and for prevention and clinical intervention. Comprehensive assessment combines appraisal of the individual partners and the characteristics of the dyad, and counseling techniques are systematically tied to this assessment.