WSU Graduate Courses - Professional Psychology/PSI

PSI 801 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Historical and philosophical precursors philosophers' and recent thinkers' views of epistemology, existentialism, consciousness, and behavior.

PSI 802 MEMORY,COGNITION AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN INFORMATION PROCESSING (Credits: 3)

Structure of human cognitive systems. Relationship of individual differences, including cognitive styles and intelligence test performance, and cognitive structure and processing. Applications to clinical and training problems.

PSI 803 FUNDAMENTALS OF LEARNING (Credits: 1 TO 3)

An overview of theories of learning including classical and operant conditioning and verbal learning. Course includes application of learning theories in the development and treatment of psychological disorders. Titles vary.

PSI 804 ADVANCED STATISTICS & EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN I (Credits: 3)

Strengths, limitations, and applications of research designs. Statistical theory and principles of descriptive and major parametric and nonparametric inferential procedures. Develops ability to critically review research, demonstration, and evaluation results. Lecture, lab, field work. Titles vary.

PSI 805 ADVANCED STATISTICS AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN II (Credits: 3)

This is a continuation of PSI 804-Advanced Statistics and Experimental Design I. Titles vary.

PSI 806 INTERVIEWING I (Credits: 3)

Process of client designation, problem identification, and functional analysis. Client expectancy, establishing relationships, developing information base for linking, consultation, and referral. Interviewing styles and types. Lecture, lab, field work. Titles vary.

PSI 807 INTERVIEWING II (Credits: 1 TO 6)

PSI 808 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Credits: 0 TO 3)

Issues relevant to students' development as professional psychologists including professional involvement, legal and legislative issues, professional ethics and standards, and relation with other professional groups.

PSI 810 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT I (Credits: 1 TO 3)

The basics of psychological assessment. Reliability and validity of measurements, current issues in measurement, clinical interviewing and mental status examination are covered. As time allows, an introduction to theories of intelligence is presented. Titles vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 810 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT I LAB (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Lab portion of PSI 810-Psychological Assessment I. Titles vary.

PSI 811 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT II:COGNITIVE (Credits: 3)

Basic intelligence and aptitude assessment devices and interface with intervention plans. Biological, individual, and social system influences, and minority and social class issues in assessment. Lecture, lab, field work. Titles vary. Lab may be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory and variable credit hours.

PSI 811 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT II:COGNITIVE LAB (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Lab portion of PSI 811-Psychological Assessment II: Cognitive.

PSI 812 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT III (Credits: 3)

Study of circumscribed personality theories and nonpathological aspects of personality measurement and predicting behavior; individual differences as related to personality. Knowledge of tests for measurement of personality; their use and limitations.

PSI 812 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT III LAB (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Lab portion of PSI 812-Psychological Assessment III.

PSI 813 PROJECTIVE ASSESSMENT I (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Overview of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of several projective techniques including projective drawings, Incomplete Sentence Blanks, the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), the Children's Apperception Test (CAT), and other storytelling techniques. Titles vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 814 EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Covers the issues and methods surrounding the assessment of various types of academic/learning problems including academic underpreparation, impact of psychological impairment, impact of physical impairment, specific learning disabilities, and adult ADHD. Titles vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 819 MULTICULTURAL LAB: I (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Focuses on the recognition of cultural diversity issues as an integral component of a psychologist's clinical and professional responsibilities and the incorporation of these issues into one's evolving professional identity. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 820 MULTICULTURAL LAB: II (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Continuation of PSI 819.

PSI 821 ETHNOCULTURAL ISSUES (Credits: 3)

Effects of prejudice, social policies, housing desegregation, and language styles on work and other relationships. Problem areas, strengths of minorities. Managing prejudice within the professional/client relationship. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 822 GENDER ISSUES (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Explores the impact of gender on human behavior with specific focus on the role of gender in psychological assessment and practice. Titles vary.

PSI 830 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY: I (Credits: 3)

Personality and behavior in a clinical setting. Psychodynamic, phenomenological, dispositional, and behavioral theories of personality. Role of cognition, person-situation interaction, extroversion, self-esteem, and achievement motivation in therapy.

PSI 831 ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Covers definition and models of psychopathology including biochemical, genetic, dynamic, and behavioral dimensions; diagnostic systems, differential diagnosis, and treatment selection. Variables affecting individual and group functioning also are covered.

PSI 832 CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (Credits: 3 TO 5)

Classification and diagnostic systems related to children. Behavioral problems and related problems in life adjustment, learning, and adaption to peers. Current theories of etiology and treatment interventions.

PSI 835 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Credits: 3)

Conceptualizations of infancy, early childhood, and adolescence including physical, cognitive, intellectual, social, and interpersonal development. Lecture, lab, field work. Titles vary.

PSI 840 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Theories and experimental findings regarding determinants of social behavior including social motivation, attribution theory, perception of people, attitude theories, group processes, interpersonal attraction, and environmental determinants of behavior. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 841 GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY (Credits: 3)

Background, development, and theory of small groups. Effective leadership techniques and procedures for planning, conducting, and evaluating group interaction and progress. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 841 GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY LAB (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Laboratory portion of the PSI 841. Provides students with hands on experience in forming, conducting and evaluating group interaction and progress. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 842 CRISIS INTERVENTION (Credits: 3)

Theory and definition of crisis. Individual and community support systems and crisis programs in hospitals, suicide and crisis centers, and office, family, and other settings. Lecture, lab, field work. Concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab is required.

PSI 842 CRISIS INTERVENTION LABORATORY (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Laboratory portion of PSI 842.

PSI 850 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Physiology of body systems including endocrine, nervous, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, and renal systems. Autonomic and endocrine regulation of body systems in homeostasis and during stress.

PSI 851 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Intensive treatment of subject materials or techniques providing students with increased experience or specialization in specific interventions, assessments, concepts, or approaches. Titles vary. Topics vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 852 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

PSI 872 SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM (Credits: 3)

Problem identification, analysis, intervention management, planning, and evaluation related to systems of service, organization, and support. Quality assurance, operations theory, and evaluation applied to service delivery. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 873 CONSULTATION (Credits: 3)

Consultation as used for analysis and change in human service settings, business, and industry. Learning principles used to change public, community, group, and individual behavior. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 874 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Analysis and assessment of systems, management styles, work environments, stress and stress management, and executive assessment. Personnel relations, productivity, and human factors (human/machine interface) are considered. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 875 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY:CRIMINAL (Credits: 3 TO 5)

Introduction to legal and criminal justice system. Study of criminal and civil law in relation to professional practice. Study of evidentiary procedures. Discussion of adversary procedures.

PSI 880 DIVERSITY INTEGRAT I (Credits: 3)

This is the first of a four quarter sequence that focuses on an integrative understanding of the impact of multiple identities in the lives and experiences of clients.

PREREQUISITE: MULTICULTURAL LAB I & II

PSI 881 DIVERSITY INTEGRAT II (Credits: 3)

This is the second course in a four quarter sequence. It addresses how multiple identities interact with various clinical presentations such as depression, aggression, personality disorders, substance abuse, etc.

PREREQUISITE: DIVERSITY INTEGRATION 1

PSI 882 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Intense treatment of subject materials or techniques providing students with increased experience or specialization in specific interventions, assessments, concepts, or approaches. Titles vary. Topics vary.

PSI 908 PRACTICE TUTORIAL (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Exposure to a variety of clinical case materials using a vertical team format. Titles vary.

PSI 910 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Intensive treatment of subject materials or techniques providing students with increased experience or specialization in specific interventions, assessments, concepts, or approaches. Topics vary.

PSI 911 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY I (Credits: 3 TO 6)

Neurophysiology emphasizing major CNS structures and tracts, location and function of cranial nerve nuclei and cranial nerve pathways. Organization of CNS vasculature and localization of function. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 911 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY I LAB (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Lab portion of PSI 911-Neuropsychology I.

PSI 912 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY II (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Introduction to the field of clinical neuropsychological assessment. Students will be provided with information relevant to the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of neuropsychological tests
in different clinical situations.

PSI 912 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY II LAB (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Lab portion of PSI 912-Neuropsychology II. Designed to provide students with hands-on experience in administration, scoring, and interpretation of neuropsychological tests such as those from the Benton laboratory, Halstead-Reitan Battery, and Boston process approach.

PSI 913 PROJECTIVE ASSESSMENT II (Credits: 4)

Continuation of PSI 813-Projective Assessment I. Objective and projective techniques; how and when to administer, score, interpret, and convey results meaningfully. Emphasis on integrating these results into the clinical situation. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 914 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 3)

PSI 915 CHILD ASSESSMENT (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Overview of child assessment theory, techniques, and strategies to prepare students for further practical work in the assessment of child functioning. Titles vary.

PSI 916 FORENSIC ASSESSMENT (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Focuses on the interface between psychological assessment and the legal arena. Titles vary.

PSI 917 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

PSI 918 INTEGRATIVE ASSESSMENT (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Provides a format for integrating various psychological tests into a coherent battery. In addition to addressing the evaluation of various psychological disorders, an approach is provided for constructing batteries for unique populations. Titles vary.

PSI 920 MULTICULTURAL COUPLES (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Explores multicultural issues in couples therapy and combines clinical theory and skills development with an appreciation of ethnicity, race, family of origin, values, and sexual orientation as cultural perspectives. Titles vary.

PSI 921 GAY/LESBIAN ISSUES (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Issues central to psychological intervention with gay/lesbian clients including dealing with homophobia/heterophilia, development of a positive gay/lesbian identity, coming-out issues, and issues for gay/lesbian couples and families. Titles vary.

PSI 922 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

PSI 923 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

PSI 924 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

PSI 930 PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY I (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Freud and development of psychoanalysis, neo-Freudian, and ego psychology schools. Structural aspects, techniques, and evaluation of psychoanalysis including stages of development, the unconscious, and psychodynamics. Titles vary.

PSI 931 PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY II (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Second quarter of a three quarter sequence designed to teach theory, research, and applications of psychodynamic, object relations, and self psychology. Titles vary.

PSI 932 PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY III (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Focuses on the efficacy of brief dynamic treatments, examines the research on empirically validated and nonvalidated dynamic treatment protocols for DSM-IV Axis I and II disorders. Titles vary.

PSI 933 BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY I (Credits: 3)

History and assumptions of behavior therapy. Assessment for behavioral intervention techniques of behavior therapy emphasizing cognitive approaches. Intervention in problem areas with high probability outcomes. Lecture, lab, field work. Titles vary.

PSI 934 BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY II:COGNITIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Continuation of PSI 933. Titles vary.

PSI 935 BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY III:ADVANCED COGNITIVE THERAPY (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Refractory depressive and anxious mood states in clinical practice and complication of therapeutic effectiveness by co-morbid personality disorders. Emphasis on conceptual and technical approach to treatment. Titles vary.

PSI 936 HUMANISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY I (Credits: 3)

Theory, technique, and research base of client-centered psychotherapy. Theory of assessment procedures and techniques of transactional analysis. Gestalt psychotherapy and selected existential approaches. Lecture, lab, field work. Titles vary.

PSI 937 HUMANISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY II (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Continuation of PSI 936. Course is the second quarter of a three quarter sequence. Titles vary.

PSI 938 HUMANISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY III (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Seminar exploring in-depth Humanistic theory, research, and practice skills that can be utilized by a general practitioner of clinical psychology. Titles vary.

PSI 940 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (Credits: 3)

Incidence and prevalence of use and misuse of substances, with emphasis on addiction syndromes and stages of alcoholism/addiction. Theories of addiction/misuse and underlying personality dynamics and styles. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 941 ADVANCED GROUP THERAPY (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Addresses practical and clinical aspects of conducting group therapy. Titles vary.

PSI 942 BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPY (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Study and discussion of problem-focused, time-limited interventions. Study of concepts and techniques; use of programmatic and group methods. Titles vary.

PSI 943 SELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Intensive treatment of subject materials or techniques providing students with increased experience or specialization in specific interventions, assessments, concepts, or approaches. Topics vary.

PSI 944 CHILD THERAPY (Credits: 3)

Behavior disorders of children and adolescents. Behavior therapy, group therapy, family therapy, milieu therapy, and pharmacotherapy as intervention techniques. Problems associated with the treatment of children. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 945 MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Multidisciplinary seminar introducing students to principles of family-focused health care and collaborative team practices.

PSI 946 COUPLES/FAMILY THERAPY METHODS (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Different from a beginning survey course, students will apply a more limited focus to the study of family psychology and family therapy. Students will select a theoretical framework or approach to treatment which they intend to research and/or apply to case examples and scholarly exposition. Titles vary.

PSI 947 AIDS:CLINICAL ISSUES FOR CLIENTS AND FAMILIES (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Explores the physiological, psychological, social, economic, and political aspects of HIV infection and AIDS with an emphasis on the unique role of psychologist as one of the many health care professionals with whom PLWAs and their families interact. Titles vary.

PSI 948 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Seminar addresses research and clinical issues regarding domestic violence. Explores impact on and intervention with victims, perpetrators, children and adolescents, and society. Titles vary.

PSI 949 INTRODUCTION TO SEX THERAPY (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Assists students in expanding their knowledge base of human sexuality, developing awareness of personal sexual values, and increasing competence in intervening with clients' sexual concerns.

PSI 950 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Interaction of genetic and environmental influences on behavior; inheritance of dominant, recessive, sex-linked characteristics; genetic influence in psychopathology, intellectual function, and personality development; and genetic counseling.

PSI 951 SERVING THE CHRONIC MENTALLY ILL (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Designed to impact the student's knowledge, skills, and attitudes about working with individuals and families affected by chronic mental illness. Titles vary.

PSI 952 FAMILY THERAPY (Credits: 3)

Organization and structure of the family and common problem areas. Review of theories of family therapy and treatment strategies of marital and sexual dysfunctions. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 953 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Techniques of therapy applied to populations whose problems arise from faulty lifestyles and not from serious psychopathology. Topics include stress management, weight control, and health maintenance. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 954 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL HYPNOSIS (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Beginning-level course addresses the nature and theory of hypnosis as well as the integration of this therapeutic technique into clinical practice. Titles vary.

PSI 955 GERIATRIC CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Psychological and social derivation of stereotypes and prejudice and their maintenance. Techniques for assessing and modifying stereotypes and prejudice including self-awareness, group, educational, and environmental approaches. Lecture, lab, field work. Titles vary.

PSI 956 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Intensive treatment of subject materials or techniques providing students with increased experience or specialization in specific interventions, assessments, concepts, or approaches. Titles vary.

PSI 957 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Seminar addresses issues including, but not limited to, female development; the interaction of gender, race, ethnicity, and SES; body image; impact of female gender role on mental health. Feminist therapy is also covered. Titles vary.

PSI 958 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

PSI 959 INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY (Credits: 3)

Practicum in developing, monitoring, and reviewing individualized service-by-objective plans and programmatic service plans. Peer review, criteria development, and other quality assurance methods are applied. Lecture, lab, field work.

PSI 965 SUPERVISION AND CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Focuses on issues related to personal and professional practice management; i.e., time and resource management, quality assurance, fundamentals of service delivery systems, and case management activities. Development of general knowledge and skill acquisition in practice management.

PSI 966 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS/ISSUES (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Provide a working knowledge of APA ethical principles and code of conduct, and Ohio law and rules governing psychologists. Increase sensitivity to potential ethical dilemmas and develop skills in identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas in professional psychology.

PSI 967 ETHICS IN AN INTERPROFESSIONAL CONTEXT (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Study and discussion between faculty and students from medicine, professional psychology, and theology concerning ethical issues and implication for client/patient care across professional disciplines. Titles vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 968 INTRO TO MULTIPROFESSIONAL TEAM PRACTICE IN COMMUNITY BASED CARE (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Brings together faculty and students from allied health, medicine, nursing, professional psychology and social work to study access to and utilization of primary care and prevention services in urban communities. Titles vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 969 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (Credits: 1 TO 3)

This course provides information on how to develop and maintain a private practice in clinical psychology. Included are topics such as developing a buiness plan, creating and understanding budgets, marketing a practice, dealing with third party players, managing employees, and working with advisors and consultants.

PSI 970 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 3)

PSI 972 PROGRAM EVALUATION (Credits: 3)

Emphasis on knowledge of measurement theory, test construction, survey methods, and questionnaire techniques. Study of reliability and validity of measurement devices. Familiarity with APA standards for tests and test usage.

PSI 973 TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Seminar provides participants with a forum for exploring issues associated with teaching psychology in higher education settings. Titles vary.

PSI 974 GRANT WRITING (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Methods for locating funding sources as well as researching and writing grant applications. Seminar includes formats employed by state and federal funding agencies. Titles vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 975 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY:CIVIL (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Continuation of PSI 875. Focuses on civil court proceedings such as civil commitment, family law, and professional practice issues. Forensic Psychology I is not a prerequisite, but those who have not had the course must meet with the instructor prior to enrolling. Titles vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 976 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Intensive treatment of subject materials or techniques providing students with increased experience or specialization in specific interventions, assessments, concepts, or approaches. Topics vary. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PSI 980 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 3)

PSI 981 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Provides for an in-depth exposure of students to a variety of clinical case materials under the direct supervision of experienced clinical faculty, using a vertical team format comprised of students at various levels of training and experience. Titles vary.

PSI 982 SELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Intensive treatment of subject materials or techniques providing students with increased experience or specialization in specific interventions, assessments, concepts, or approaches. Topics vary.

PSI 994 APPLIED TEACHING PRACTICE (Credits: 0 TO 3)

Students are given hands-on experience in assisting faculty in teaching a course or seminar. Issues dealt with are those common to most teaching settings: development of a syllabus, choice of teaching methods, grading/evaluation and obtaining feedback from students.

PSI 995 DIRECTED STUDY (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Individualized course of readings completed under faculty supervision.

PSI 996 ELECTIVE (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Research or evaluation performed under faculty supervision. Titles vary.

PSI 997 SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Faculty supervised clerkship, field placement, or other isolated circumscribed professional experience.

PSI 998 PROFESSIONAL DISSERTATION (Credits: 1 TO 12)

Project of excellence or other professional project carried out with faculty approval and supervision.