Psychological & Brain Sciences

• GRS PS 844: Theories of Development
  Comparative examination of theories of psychological development and their usefulness in interpreting behavioral phenomena. Major consideration to theories of Freud, Piaget, and Werner.
• GRS PS 874: Seminar: Psychotherapy
  Basic clinical concepts of psychotherapy and their application in the treatment of personality and behavior disorders. Case materials from the students' and instructor's therapeutic work used to illustrate special problems.
• GRS PS 875: Advanced Psychopathology
  This seminar presents an introductory overview to specific clinical disorders and syndromes. Neurobiological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, and social perspectives are emphasized. It is recommended that students have some preparation in physiological psychology.
• GRS PS 879: The Scientist Practitioner
  To acquaint first year doctoral students in clinical psychology with the role of the scientist-practitioner as a guiding philosophical underpinning to the practice of clinical psychology. A focus will be on the crucial role of the scientist-practitioner in our emerging behavioral healthcare system.
• GRS PS 880: Empirically Supported Treatments of Psychological Disorders
  The goal of this seminar is to become familiar with the efficacy and effectiveness of some of the most important state-of-the-art treatments for various psychological problems. Each participant is expected to present a paper discussing the theory, efficacy, and clinical utility of the selected psychosocial interventions.
• GRS PS 881: Psychological Perspectives on Addictive Behavior
  Examines the psychological theories of addiction and their implications for prevention, treatment, and health policy. Topics include craving, self-control, biological and psychosocial factors that influence addiction and recovery, and approaches to addiction treatment.
• GRS PS 901: Directed Study in Psychology
  Doctoral candidates are encouraged to undertake special projects.
• GRS PS 902: Directed Study in Psychology
  Doctoral candidates are encouraged to undertake special projects.
• GRS PS 909: Professional Issues in Psychological Science 1
  Prepares advanced doctoral students in psychology for the next stages of their career. Issues covered include conducting research; writing papers; reviewing for journals; ethical issues in conducting research; time management; teaching; mentoring; grant writing; presenting research at conferences; and career planning.
• GRS PS 910: Professional Issues in Psychological Science 2
  Prepares advanced doctoral students in psychology for the next stages of their career. Issues covered include conducting research; writing papers; reviewing for journals; ethical issues in conducting research; time management; teaching; mentoring; grant writing; presenting research at conferences; and career planning.
• GRS PS 951: Special Topics in Clinical Psychology
  Clinical or laboratory research of clinical faculty and invited speakers, ethical isues in research and clinical practice, professional responsibilities and concerns.
• GRS PS 973: Clinical Practicum
  Students participate in psychological programs of approved practicum centers, reporting and evaluating their experiences in seminar conferences. Work is directed toward increasing competence in the duties expected in clinical behavioral medicine.
• GRS PS 974: Clinical Practicum
  Students participate in psychological programs of approved practicum centers, reporting and evaluating their experiences in seminar conferences. Work is directed toward increasing competence in the duties expected in clinical behavioral medicine.
• GRS PS 978: Laboratory and Research Practicum
  Open to advanced doctoral candidates in psychology. A review of contemporary research in selected areas. Issues of experimental design, execution, and data analysis are examined in the context of pursuing dissertation research.
• GRS PS 979: Clinical Internship
  For clinical doctoral students only. Students complete a one-year clinical internship as part of the requirements for the Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology.
• GRS PS 980: Clinical Internship
  For clinical doctoral students only. Students complete a one-year clinical internship as part of the requirements for the Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology.
• GRS PS 993: Clinical Supervision of Psychotherapy
  For senior graduate level students. Training in the research, theory, and practice of supervision. Students present case material and, under the supervision of a licensed clinician, supervise a novice clinician.
• GRS PS 994: Clinical Supervision of Psychotherapy - Practicum
  Provides clinical training in supervision of psychotherapy skills. Students present actual case material, and, under the supervision of a licensed clinician, supervise a novice clinician.

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