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Virginia Carson, Ph.D., Dean Frank Frisch, Ph.D., Associate Dean Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition Fred Caporaso, Ph.D., Chair Celestin Munimbazi, Ph.D. Anuradha Prakash, Ph.D. J. Andrès Vasconcellos, Ph.D. Food science and nutrition is a multidisciplinary program which applies scientific concepts to the understanding of the properties of food. Students have the option of an emphasis in either food science or nutrition. The food science emphasis is concerned with the application of the physical, biological, and allied sciences to the processing, preservation, packaging, storage, evaluation, and utilization of foods. The nutrition emphasis addresses the biological role of nutrients with applications in wellness and human performance rather than clinical nutrition or dietetics. Nutrition is also integrated with other aspects of food science, including processing and storage effects. In addition, several certificate programs are offered for students wanting foundation training in food science and nutrition to enhance career opportunities. Admission to the Program and Prerequisites Admission to the program may be achieved by completing the following requirements: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students with a B.A. or B.S. degree with a major in any of the physical or biological sciences will generally have the necessary prerequisites in chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Students with an inadequate background will be required to take prerequisite subjects without credit toward their graduate degree. Prerequisite courses must be completed within the first year of enrollment. 2. Have achieved the required admission grade point average as specified in the Admission section. Applicants with a grade point average between 2.50 and 2.99 are required to submit passing scores from the Graduate Record Examination. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 900 on the General Test (highest two scores achieved out of three subsections) or score at the 60th percentile on any one of the Graduate Subject Tests. Advancement to Candidacy Students must apply for advancement to candidacy after regular admission is granted, completion of program prerequisites, and successful completion of 12 credits in the program. Specific Requirements for the Degree 1. Courses Thirty-nine semester credits in food science and nutrition and related courses must be completed. Graduate Seminar (Fsn 596) and Research Methodology (Fsn 660) are required of all students. credits Fsn 502 Food Chemistry Laboratory 1 Fsn 503 Government Regulation of Foods 3 Fsn 505 Quality Control and Assurance 3 Fsn 510 Food Industry Study Tour 3 Fsn 512 Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3 Fsn 520 Food Processing and Preservation 4 Fsn 523 Computer Applications 3 Fsn 531 Special Topics in Nutrition 3 Fsn 538 Nutrition and Human Performance 3 Fsn 539 Life Cycle and Clinical Nutrition 3 Fsn 541 Micronutrient Metabolism 3 Fsn 542 Macronutrient Metabolism 3 Fsn 550 Food Science and Nutrition Lecture Series 1-3 Fsn 560 Advanced Food Science: Selected Topics 3-12 Fsn 580 Management and Marketing Fundamentals for Food Scientists 3 Fsn 590 Internship for Graduate Students 2-3 Fsn 591 Cooperative Education for Graduate Students 1-6 Fsn 594 Food Product Development 3 Fsn 599 Independent Research 1-3 Fsn 660 Research Methodology 3 Fsn 695 Thesis/Research Project I 3 Fsn 696 Thesis/Research Project II 3 total credits required for the degree 39 (excluding prerequisites) 2. Thesis Research, Project, or Comprehensive Examination A thesis research project or a comprehensive examination must be completed. (See Academic Policies and Procedures section for additional guidelines.) A. Thesis/Research Project: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 ìBî to meet the minimum eligibility requirements to enroll in the thesis/project option. (See the Academic Policies and Procedures section for additional guidelines.) The student must successfully complete a publication-worthy research project (3 credits) and a final oral examination. At the discretion of the graduate faculty, a written comprehensive examination may be required. B. Comprehensive Examination: Students must be advanced to candidacy, have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 ìB,î and have completed all prerequisite courses to meet the minimum eligibility requirements to take the comprehensive examination. (See the Academic Policies and Procedures section for additional guidelines.) Students who do not complete a thesis or research project (options A or B above) must pass a five-hour written comprehensive examination. As outlined below, the students must select either food science or nutrition as an area of emphasis for examination questions. In addition, the students must choose basic and specialization areas from which questions will be presented. For example, a student might select an examination with a food science emphasis, with questions covering the basic areas of food chemistry, food microbiology and food processing, and specialization areas of sensory evaluation and food product development. The examination covers subject matter from courses listed below and requires the ability to integrate coherently and analytically knowledge gained from this course work and relate it cogently to different applications. However, successful completion of course work alone does not assure the candidate of passing the comprehensive exam. Comprehensive Exam Subject Areas choose two of the following basic areas: Food Processing and Preservation - Fsn 520 choose three areas of specialization from the following: Government Regulations - Fsn 503 Quality Control and Assurance - Fsn 505 Food Product Development - Fsn 594 choose three of the following basic areas: Nutrition and Human Performance - Fsn 538 Advanced Nutrition I - Fsn 539 Micronutrient Metabolism - Fsn 541 Macronutrient Metabolism - Fsn 542 Continuous Enrollment Fee Students who have previously registered for the thesis/project but who have not completed the course work, are required to submit a continuous enrollment fee for each semester the thesis/project remains outstanding. The fee for continuous enrollment is equal to one credit of tuition charged per program and will allow students to remain in active status as well as enable them to utilize university resources for completion of the course work. The Food Science and Nutrition Department offers graduate certificate programs in Quality Control and Assurance (QC&A), Food Science (FS), Food Technology (FT). These programs (listed below) would be an aid to individuals desiring to start or enhance a career in the food industry. These 21-25 credit programs will give the student a firm foundation through the core courses in the area of emphasis. The student must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 2. Have achieved the required admission grade point average as specified in the Admission section. Applicants with a grade point average between 2.50 and 2.99 are required to submit passing scores from the Graduate Record Examination. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 900 on the General Test (highest two scores achieved out of three subsections) or score at the 60th percentile on any one of the Graduate Subject Tests. Specific Requirements Quality Control and Assurance Certificate Prerequisites: Math 203, Statistics; Biol 307, Microbiology; Chem 330, 331 Organic Chemistry. Fsn 503 Government Regulation of Foods 3 Fsn 505 Quality Control and Assurance 3 Fsn 512 Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3 Food Science Certificate Prerequisites: Fsn 120 Intro to Food Science and Nutrition; Math 203 Statistics; Biol 307 Microbiology; Chem 330, 331 Organic Chemistry. Three elective courses in an area of specialization 9 Food Technology Certificate Prerequisites: Fsn 120 Intro to Food Science and Nutrition; Math 303 Statistics; Biol 307 Microbiology; Chem 330, 331, Organic Chemistry. Fsn 512 Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3 Fsn 594 Food Production Development 3 Two elective courses in an area of specialization 6 Nutrition Certificate Prerequisites: Fsn 200 Human Nutrition; Biol 211 Human Physiology; Math 203 Statistics; Chem 140, 150, General Chemistry, Chem 330, Organic Chemistry. Fsn 505 Quality Control and Assurance 3 Fsn 538 Nutrition and Human Performance 3 Fsn 539 Life Cycle and Clinical Nutrition 3 Fsn 541 Micronutrient Metabolism 3 three elective courses to be chosen from: Fsn 503 Government Regulations of Foods 3 Fsn 521 Special Topics in Nutrition 3 Fsn 535, 537 Biochemistry and Laboratory 4 Fsn 590 Internship for Graduate Students 3 Fsn 591 Cooperative Ed. For Graduate Students3 Availability of the Degree Program Orange For applications and further information, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission. Prerequisite, Chem 331. Students study the chemistry of proteins, lipids, enzymes, carbohydrates, etc. as it relates to the composition, preservation, processing, stability, flavor and nutritional characteristics of foods. 3 credits. Must be taken in conjunction with Fsn 401. A laboratory study of the chemistry of proteins, lipids, enzymes, carbohydrates, etc. as they relate to the composition, preservation, processing, stability, flavor and nutritional characteristics of foods. Lab fee: $30. 1 credit. Fsn 503 Government Regulation of Foods Students examine the rules and regulations of various governmental agencies with regard to the processing, packaging, labeling, and marketing of food products. 3 credits. Fsn 505 Quality Control and Assurance Students apply physical, chemical, microbiological, organoleptic and statistical methods to the evaluation of critical properties (i.e., color, flavor, texture, nutrients, stability, and safety) of ingredients and commercial food products. 3 credits Fsn 510 Food Industry Study Tour Prerequisite, instructorís consent. A study tour of Southern California food processors and allied industries to develop a more thorough understanding of how basic food technology principles are applied to the manufacture of commercial food products. (Offered every Interterm.) Lecture, laboratory. Lab fee: $20. 3 credits. Fsn 511 Physical and Chemical Methods of Food Analysis Prerequisite, Chem 331. Designed to acquaint the students with the principles and application of modern physical and chemical methods to the separation, characterization and quantitative analysis of food constituents. (Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.) Lab fee: $30. 3 credits. Fsn 512 Sensory Evaluation of Foods Prerequisite, Fsn 120 or instructorís consent. Students learn the principles and methodology involved in the sensory testing of food products. Lab fee $30. 3 credits. Fsn 520 Food Processing and Preservation Prerequisite, Fsn 120 or instructorís consent. Microbiology and biochemistry of food spoilage, engineering techniques of food processing and preservation, and food plant sanitation; representative methods of food processing and preservation. (Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.) Lab fee: $30. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 4 credits. Fsn 531 Special Topics in Nutrition Prerequisite depends on the topic being offered. Students discuss current issues in the field of nutrition. Topics may include: Concepts and Controversy; Eating Disorders; Cultural Aspects of Foods; Nutrient Interactions; Effects of Processing on Foods. May be repeated for credit. 3 credits. Prerequisite, Chem 331. Students analyze carbohydrates, fats, proteins, enzymes, vitamins; metabolic processes involved in the maintenance of life. 3,3 credits. Fsn 537 Biochemistry Laboratory Must be taken in conjunction with Fsn 435, 436. Laboratory studies of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, enzymes, vitamins; metabolic processes involved in the maintenance of life. Lab fee $30. 1,1 credit Students evaluate food supplements, preservatives and other additives designed to improve the acceptability, stability and nutritional properties of processed food products. Practical aspects of improving existing products and formulating new food products are emphasized. 3 credits. Students study food color and its relationship to the quality of food products. Theoretical and practical applications of food color principles and objective and subjective evaluation methodologies are presented. 3 credits. Students study rheological principles and their relationship to the quality of food products. Theoretical and practical applications of food rheological principles and objective and subjective methodologies are presented. 3 credits. An in-depth overview of computer applications for the food industry. Includes word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, database management and microprocessor controls. Computers used include IBM-PC and Apple Macintosh. 3 credits. Prerequisite, Biol 307. Students study the microorganisms specifically related to the fermentation, preservation, stability, safety and flavor of foods. (Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.) Lab fee $30. 4 credits. Fsn 538 Nutrition and Human Performance Prerequisite, Fsn 200 or instructorís consent. Designed to provide students with an incisive view of nutrition, metabolism and human performance. Ergogenic acids, blood doping, and nutritional needs of the athletes re-emphasized. Students analyze the methodologies and current topics related to nutrition and human performance. 3 credits. Fsn 539 Life Cycle and Clinical Nutrition Prerequisites, Fsn 200, Chem 150, Biol 211. The human body has different nutrient requirements at different times during the life cycle and when in a disease state. In this course, students explore the physiological changes, adaptations and stresses that affect nutritional status and explains the influence of dietary practices in maximum growth, maintenance and health. Nutrition counseling and diet analysis are included. 3 credits. Prerequisites, Math 110; Phys 101; Fsn 120. A survey of engineering concepts and unit operations as applied to food processing. Students examine conveying and washing of foods, fluid flow, evaporation, drying, extraction, mixing, freezing, distillation and filtration. (Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.) Lab fee $30. 3 credits. Fsn 541 Micronutrient Metabolism Prerequisites, Fsn 200, Chem 150, Fsn 435, Biol 211. Students examine physiological and metabolic interrelationships on the cellular level; do a biochemical study of each nutrient; learn about homeostatic maintenance; and review current literature and research methodology. 3 credits. Fsn 542 Macronutrient Metabolism Prerequisites, Fsn 200, Chem 150, Fsn 435, Biol 211. Students examine physiological and metabolic interrelationships on the cellular level; do a biochemical study of each nutrient; learn about homeostatic maintenance; and review current literature and research methodology. 3 credits. Fsn 550 Food Science and Nutrition Lecture Series A series of seminars presented by distinguished scientists relating to important contemporary problems and concerns in food science and nutrition. 1-3 credits. Fsn 560 Advanced Food Science: Selected Topics Prerequisite, Fsn 401 or Fsn 435 or instructorís consent. Current advanced food science course topics are offered as needed (e.g., The Chemistry and Technology of Oils and Fat, Food Proteins, Food Carbohydrate Chemistry, Cereal Technology, Fruit and Vegetable Processing, Effects of Processing Foods.) Can be repeated for up to twelve credits. 3-12 credits. Fsn 580 Managing and Marketing Fundamentals for Food Scientists An introductory course in the fundamentals of management and marketing, designed for those food science majors who have no academic background in these areas. The objectives of the course include the accelerated learning of introductory management theory and a survey of basic marketing structures and functions as they apply to the food industry. 3 credits. Fsn 590 Internship for Graduate Students Appropriate work experience without pay. Ten hours per week for three units of credit. 2-3 credits. Fsn 591 Cooperative Education for Graduate Students Appropriate work experience with pay. Forty hours per week for six units of credit. Graded pass/no pass. 3-6 credits. Fsn 594 Food Product Development Prerequisite, Fsn 401, Fsn 420, Fsn 510 or instructorís consent. Students incorporate the principles taught in the food science and nutrition core courses and apply them to the theoretical and practical considerations of commercial food product development. Teams of students will complete real food product development projects solicited from the food industry. 3 credits. Oral presentations by graduate students, faculty or guest lecturers on pertinent topics in food science and nutrition. Lab fee $20. 3 credits. Selected research projects involving either literature studies or laboratory research which develops new information, correlations, concepts, or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite, Fsn 120 or instructorís consent. A comprehensive overview of the technical, aesthetic and legal aspects of packaging processed foods. 3 credits. Prerequisite, Math 303; completion of at least 12 graduate credits. A complete orientation to research and an examination of the nature of scientific research and the steps necessary to successfully complete a research project. Students learn the principles of scientific research, how to survey and critique the literature, operationalize their hypothesis, design experiments, statistically evaluate the data and professionally communicate results. 3 credits. Fsn 695 Thesis/Research Project I Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 ìBî to meet the minimum eligibility requirements to enroll in the thesis/project option. (See the Academic Policies and Procedures section for additional guidelines.) Students do research leading to the preparation and completion of a scientific manuscript for publication. Students enroll with a thesis/research project advisor for two semesters of Fsn 695 and 696 for a total of 6 credits. Students must have a written project proposal approved by their Fsn Graduate Committee during the first semester of this course. (See department for Thesis/Research Project Guidelines.) Lab fee $45. Graded high pass/pass/no credit only. 3 credits.
Fsn 696 Thesis/Research Project II
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 ìBî to meet the minimum
eligibility requirements to enroll in the thesis/project option.
(See the Academic Policies and Procedures section for additional
guidelines.) Lab fee $45. Graded high pass/pass/no credit only.
3 credits. Donald Gabard, Ph.D., PT, Chair Jacki Brechter, A.B.D., PT Deborah Diaz, M.A., PT Susan Eskridge, M.S., PT Alison McKenzie, Ph.D., PT Lynn Tierney, M.P.T. Dorcas Tominaga, M.S., PT The MPT degree is designed for those individuals who wish to enter the field of physical therapy. The 96-credit program consists of both didactic and clinical courses, which include all content areas required by the State of California for Board of Medical Quality Assurance licensure and for American Physical Therapy Association accreditation. The program is the oldest ongoing physical therapy education program in the country. The MPT curriculum is designed to prepare the general physical therapist. Guaranteed Admission Any student at Chapman University is guaranteed admission to the Physical Therapy program if the student has a 3.5 GPA or better in both the prerequisite courses and last 60 graded semester credits, two thirds of which must be upper-division credits. All additional current admission criteria must be fulfilled. Any student who fails to meet this GPA standard can apply with all other candidates to the Physical Therapy Program. Fast Track Admission Any student may apply for competitive admission to the Physical Therapy program and enter the program at the end of their junior year from a regionally accredited institution if the student has a 3.5 GPA or better in both the prerequisite courses and last 60 graded semester credits. Of the last 60 graded semester credits (or 90 quarter units), two thirds must be upper-division credits. All additional current admission criteria must be fulfilled. Admission to the Program and Prerequisites Applicants, other than fast track admission candidates, must hold a B.A. or B.S. from a regionally accredited institution by the end of June prior to the August admission. They must also have a minimum 3.00 grade point average during the last 60 graded semester credits (or 90 quarter credits) from the baccalaureate degree. Applicants with an earned masterís degree must meet this requirement. Applicants must also have taken the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) within seven years of application. A maximum of the first 12 graded semester credits (18 quarter credits) of graduate-level courses completed at an accredited institution other than Chapman may be added to the 60 semester (90 quarter) credits of baccalaureate units to calculate the admission GPA. Prerequisite courses taken post-baccalaureate may also be added to the 60 semester (90 quarter) units to calculate the overall admission GPA. The applicant must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite courses. The following prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better within seven years prior to application to be considered for admission: biology 2 courses chemistry 1 year sequence with labs physics 1 year sequence with labs psychology 2 courses human anatomy 1 course human physiology 1 course The program accepts 48 students per year. Selection by the admissions committee is based on grade point average, GRE scores, and the completion of voluntary or paid work experience in physical therapy. Scholarship For grading policy, please refer to the Academic Policies and procedures section of this catalog and the section on ìGradingî in the department handbook for physical therapy students. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to proceed to clinical internships, the first of which occurs in Semester IV of the program and then again in Semester VI. Any student who fails a course (i.e., receives below a ìCî or a no pass) in any course including a clinical internship will be reviewed by the faculty to determine if the student will be allowed to continue in the program. Issues which may make a decision for continuation more likely include factors which are beyond the control of the student and which are not likely to recur, such as personal illness or family difficulties which have required the studentís attention. If the student is allowed to continue, he/she will be required to retake the course. No future courses which require the failed course as a prerequisite can be taken until the retake is completed with a ìCî or better grade. Only one retake of a failed course is allowed. Student may also retake other courses for which they receive a ìCî or better grade only one additional time. In either case the new grade will be substituted for the previous grade for purposes of calculating the GPA. After semester I, pre-clinical experiences may not be taken until the studentís GPA is at or above a 3.0 GPA. A student will be dismissed from the program without faculty deliberation if he/she: 1. receives two course grades in any semester below a ìCî 2. receives a grade of ìFî in any course 3. has a GPA of less than 3.0 in two consecutive semesters 4. has a GPA of 2.5 or lower at the end of the first semester. Candidate Dismissal A student may be dismissed from the department and the university for reasons of academic performance, clinical or personal conduct. Prior to dismissal, efforts will be made by the faculty to assist with the studentís area of deficiency. If such assistance does not result in improved performance to an acceptable level, the student can be dismissed from the program. This dismissal would follow the recommendation of a simple majority vote of the faculty. Academic conditions suitable for dismissal are addressed above. Clinical competency issues relevant to dismissal include, but are not limited to, unsafe practices which might endanger either the patient or the therapist. Personal conduct which warrants dismissal includes, but is not limited to, actions that are intended to berate the patients, peers, faculty or the profession. Any candidate dismissed by the department has the right to appeal the decision according to the University Student Grievance and Due Process policy. The student shall continue in the program until the appeal process is exhausted. If the decision for dismissal stands following his/her appeal, the student will be dismissed from the department and the university. Advancement to Candidacy It is necessary for the student to advance to candidacy before he/she may proceed to the clinical internships. Advancement to candidacy must be requested by the student following the completion of at least the first three semesters of course work. In addition, the student must have maintained a 3.0 GPA in all MPT course work. Specific Requirements for the Degree required courses The following credits must be completed in the semester sequence indicated: Semester I Pt 541 Affective Considerations of Patient Care I 1 Pt 551 Clinical Observations .5 Semester II Pt 516 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions 4 Pt 518 Clinical Pathology II 3 Pt 523 Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Treatment 4 Pt 524 Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment I 5 Pt 533 Directed Research I or 1 Pt 542 Affective Considerations of Patient Care II 1 Semester III Pt 525 Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment II 4 Pt 526 Neurophysiological Procedures 5 Pt 527 Rehabilitation Procedures 4 Pt 534 Directed Research II* or 1 Pt 543 Affective Considerations of Patient Care III 1 Semester IV Pt 635 Directed Research III 1 Pt 652 A Clinical Internship 2.5 Pt 652 B Clinical Internship 2.5 Semester V Pt 636 Directed Research IV or 1 Pt 680 Research Analysis III 2 Pt 637 Medical Ethics in Physical Therapy 2 Pt 643 Physical Therapy Administration and Health Care Delivery 4 Pt 644 Issues in Health Care 2 Pt 645 Affective Considerations of Patient Care IV 1 Semester VI Pt 653A Clinical Internship 2.5 Pt 653B Clinical Internship 2.5 *Directed Research II-IV may be waived, providing the student has completed the research requirement to the satisfaction of his/her advisory committee. Request to waive a research class must be made prior to the semester of the class the student wishes to waive. total credits 96 elective courses Eight credits of electives (Pt 628 and Pt 629) are included in the curriculum. The student must select a major and a minor concentration from those available. clinical internships The student must satisfactorily complete the clinical internships (Pt 652A and B and Pt 653A and B). A minimum of 480 full-time clock hours are included in each 5 credit block. Opportunities for international internships are available. research The student may elect to complete either of the following: 1. a research project including: written proposal, data collection, statistical analysis, and written report which are included in the requirement for Pt 533, 534, 635 and 636. 2. a series of classes to develop critical reading and writing for understanding and reporting research findings which are included in requirements for Pt 580, 581 and 680. Graduate Courses A lecture and laboratory course for the study of the trunk and limbs; includes prosection. 4 credits. A lecture and laboratory course which covers tissue and joint biomechanics. Clinical examples are used to apply these principles to physical therapy. 3 credits. A review of physiology with emphasis on the support systems for exercise in both healthy and pathological states. Includes laboratory. 4 credits. A lecture and laboratory course for the study of normal structure and function of the human nervous system with an emphasis on the central nervous system. Selected case studies of pathological conditions of the nervous system are also presented. 5 credits. A lecture course covering pathologies in the areas of general medicine and orthopedics. Pathophysiology, medical management and physical therapy clinical implications are included. 2 credits. A lecture course for the study of normal excitatory and inhibitory mechanisms of the nervous system. Includes examples of neuropathology. 2 credits. Pt 516 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions Students learn the evaluation and treatment of dysfunctions of the nerve and muscle. Therapeutic interventions and modalities used to evaluate and treat many non-neurological conditions are also addressed. Includes laboratory. 4 credits. A dissection and lecture course of normal anatomy. Includes anatomy of the head and neck and dissection of the neuromuscular systems of the entire body. 3 credits. A continuation of Clinical Pathology I. A lecture course covering pathologies in the areas of general medicine and neurology. Pathophysiology, medical management and physical therapy clinical implications are included. 3 credits. Theory and technique of basic evaluation, therapeutic, and documentation procedures utilized in physical therapy. Includes laboratory. 4.5 credits. An introduction to both theoretical and practical considerations of human development. Somatic, psychosocial and cognitive changes are considered throughout the life span (neonatal through geriatric) with focus on functional movement and mobility. 2 credits. Pt 523 Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Treatment Students gain an overview of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and the comprehensive physical therapy management of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Includes laboratory. 4 credits. Pt 524 Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment I Lecture and laboratory course presenting an integrated evaluation and treatment approach to patients with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction of the extremity joints. 5 credits. Pt 525 Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment II A continuation of Pt 524, Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment I. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation and management of patients with spine dysfunction. 4 credits. Pt 526 Neurophysiological Procedures Students learn the theories and principles of motor control and motor learning as applied to the performance and interpretation of evaluative procedures and the subsequent design, implementation and modification of interventions to treat or prevent selected neurologic dysfunctions. 5 credits. Pt 527 Rehabilitation Procedures Students gain an overview of the acute and long-term rehabilitation process. The course covers patient evaluation and goal setting, orthotic and prosthetic prescription and management, wheelchair and other adaptive equipment evaluation and treatment of swallowing dysfunction, community accessibility and discharge planning. Includes laboratory. 4 credits. Basic research approaches with application to physical therapy are reviewed in a lecture seminar format. These approaches range from grounded theory research to experimental designs with an emphasis on clinical application. Current articles from a variety of health professions are used as models for clinical designs. The emphasis of the course is to assist the students in initiating their research projects and to encourage critical reading of current research in physical therapy. 1 credit. Introduction to statistical tests commonly employed in the physical therapy and other health professionsí literature. Interpretation of statistical results is emphasized. 1 credit. The first semester in a four-semester sequence. Students select a research hypothesis and prepare a preliminary research proposal. 1 credit. A continuation of Pt 533, Directed Research I. A proposal based on a stated hypothesis will be brought to a final acceptable form. 1 credit. Pt 541 Affective Considerations of Patient Care I The first of a four-semester series on psychosocial and educational issues relating to health care. Introduction to the theories and models of teaching, learning and motivation as applied to health professionals, patients and their families. Emphasis is on preparation of teaching materials and experiences. 1 credit. Pt 542 Affective Considerations of Patient Care II Continuation of Pt 541, Affective Considerations of Patient Care I. Introduction to the psychology of health. Students will investigate the meaning of the ìsick role,î coping and adjustment behaviors in acute and chronic illness, as well as patient education, and issues of adherence to medical regimens. Alternative approaches to health care will also be discussed. 1 credit. Pt 543 Affective Considerations of Patient Care III A continuation of Pt 541 and 542. Affective Considerations of Patient Care I and II. Theory and practice of skills in the areas of interpersonal relationships and communication. Additional areas of study include interactions with members of special populations such as pediatric, geriatric and persons with disabilities. 1 credit. Students are introduced to clinical education and participate in a clinical education experience in the community. .5 credit. A lecture and seminar course which will develop critical reading and writing skills central to an appreciation of descriptive research and single case study designs. Both texts and current journal articles will be used in the course to examine these designs in depth. 1 credit. A lecture and seminar course which will focus on true and quasi experimental research designs as well as single case study designs. Current journal articles andtexts will be used to develop critical reading and writing skills. 1 credit. Students focus on an area of physical therapy in depth. Area must be selected from those available. Course includes lecture, discussion, lab, presentation, and a written paper. May also include clinical experience. 5 credits. Students focus on an area of physical therapy practice in depth. Area must be selected from those available. Course includes lecture, discussion, presentation, and a written paper. May include laboratory as appropriate. 3 credits. Continuation of Pt 533 and 534, Directed Research I and II; IRB approval is obtained and data collection begins. 1 credit. Continuation of Pt 533, 534, and 635, (Directed Research I, II, III); data analysis begins. 1 credit. Pt 637 Medical Ethics in Physical Therapy This course is an overview of basic ethical principles including but not limited to autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, veracity and justice as well as an examination of the feminists approach to medical ethics. In addition, models of health care delivery are examined and evaluated for compliance with basic principles of fair resource allocation. Dilemmas frequently encountered in physical therapy in both clinical and research settings are integrated into the course content. The course is conducted in a lecture-seminar format. 2 credits. Pt 643 Physical Therapy Administration and Health Care Delivery A lecture, seminar, and discussion course involving study of the theoretical, historical, and philosophical underpinnings of various aspects of management, legislation, and practice which are related to the administration of a physical therapy service. 4 credits. Pt 644 Issues in Health Care Delivery A seminar, discussion, and group experience exploring various issues in current health care delivery and their impact on the provision of physical therapy services. Designed as a companion course to Physical Therapy Administration and Health Care Delivery (Pt 643). 2 credits. Pt 645 Affective Considerations of Patient Care IV A continuation of Pt 541, 542., and 543, Affective Considerations of Patient Care I, II, and III. Theory and practice related to professional development. Areas of emphasis include continuation of interactions with members of special populations, substance abuse in the self and others, domestic violence, and coping with death and dying. 1 credit. Students are in a supervised clinical education experience in the community. This experience allows students to develop skills in patient care and management that are necessary for entry-level clinical competence for physical therapy practice. 6 credits. Continuation of Pt 652A. 6 credits. Pt 653A Clinical Internship Continuation of Pt 652B. 6 credits. A specialized internship on a contractual basis designed to allow the student to pursue an area of physical therapy practice in great depth. 6 credits. This lecture seminar class will apply the research design knowledge acquired in Pt 580 and Pt 581. Students will develop three research proposals, one for each of the major designs previously reviewed, as well as continue to refine and apply critical research assessment skills.
2 credits. John V. Flowers, Ph.D., Chair Sue Anguiano, M.A. Carolyn E. Brodbeck, Ph.D. Stanley N. Califf, Ph.D. Edward Dana, Ph.D. Alan S. Dumke, M.A. (Ontario) Richard G. Ellsworth, Ph.D. (Antelope Valley) Mason E. Fries, Ph.D. Dena Garcia Hulbert, Ph.D. Laurie Graham Dodge, Ph.D. (Vandenberg) Jann Gumbiner, Ph.D. Philip W. Henry, Ph.D. (Tucson) Evelyn LeSure-Lester, Ph.D. Janis L. Lewis, Ph.D. (Ft. Lewis) Mary E. Mallory, Ph.D. (Sacramento) Judy Matthews, Ph.D. (Coachella Valley) Michael J. McGuire, Ph.D. (McChord) Steven L. Schandler, Ph.D. Ronald L. Scott, Ph.D. Evelyn Sieburg, Ph.D. (San Diego) Jeanne M. Walker, Ph.D. The division offers a master of arts degree in psychology with three emphases designed to provide the student with the academic and professional training necessary for a career in counseling and the human services and/or to provide the foundation for further graduate study in psychology or one of the related disciplines. The marriage and family therapy emphasis is specifically structured to prepare students for licensure in California as marriage and family therapists and for practice in one of the human service professions. Marriage and Family Therapy This emphasis is the primary practice-oriented option within the masterís programs of the psychology division. It provides a solid foundation for service as a marriage and family therapist meeting the education requirements for licensure in California, or certification in other states, and membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. The program includes a substantial experiential component in which the student works under the supervision of division faculty in a counseling setting, either the clinic sponsored by the division or some other approved site. Students in this emphasis complete a minimum of 60 semester units. Counseling Emphasis (Offered only at Academic Centers outside of California) The courses in the counseling emphasis provide a solid foundation for the student wishing to pursue a career in psychologically oriented counseling at the pre-doctoral level. The counseling emphasis may be tailored to meet certification or other requirements at Academic Center locations outside California. The counseling emphasis requires a minimum of 48 semester units. Pre-Clinical Emphasis The pre-clinical emphasis is designed for students planning to continue directly into a doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology or a closely related discipline. Substantial attention is devoted to the development of assessment and research skills needed in doctoral programs. This emphasis, which requires a thesis, is currently available only on the Orange campus. Students completing this emphasis will complete 36-39 semester credits. Admission Deadlines There are no admission deadlines. However, students are encouraged to submit their application by the following dates for full consideration and first priority: March 1 for financial aid deadline April 1 for fall (or summer) semester December 1 for spring semester Academic Center students should contact their center office. Admission to the Program Admission to the program may be achieved by the completion of the following requirements: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 2. Have achieved the required admission grade point average and/or admission examination test score as specified below: Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis and Counseling Emphasis Achieve an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better in the last 60 graded semester credits (or 90 quarter credits) earned prior to the baccalaureate degree. Applicants with a grade point average between 2.50 and 2.99 are required to submit scores from one of the following standard admission tests: Graduate Record Examination (GRE): achieve a minimum score of 900 on the General Test (verbal and quantitative subsections) or score at or above the 60th percentile on the Graduate Subject Test in psychology. Millers Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum raw score of 57. Pre-Clinical Emphasis a. Achieve an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better in the last 60 graded semester credits (or 90 quarter credits) earned prior to the baccalaureate degree. b. Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test and achieve a combined total of at least 1050 on the verbal and quantitative sections, with no lower than a 500 on the quantitative section. c. Students whose undergraduate major was not psychology or whose baccalaureate degree was obtained more than seven years prior to admission will also be required to obtain a minimum score or 500 on the Graduate Record Examination Subject Test in Psychology. 3. Admission is also contingent on the quality of the autobiography and letters of reference. Submit an autobiography, which must be at least three-four typed pages in length and conform to the following guidelines: Autobiography Guidelines: a. Include childhood, family and (if applicable) marital data and values derived from these experiences in relation to your choice of a career in counseling. b. Incorporate two or three relevant experiences that have helped to shape your development and personality; and c. Discuss how you arrived at this point in your career development. Include any relevant professional experience. 4. Submit three letters of reference from persons actively engaged in teaching and/or the practice of counseling, who are in a position to evaluate the applicantís academic and personal qualifications for the program. 5. Two applications are required; one for graduate studies and one for the division of psychology. Orange campus students should send both application forms to the Graduate Admission Office. Academic Center students should send them to their Academic Center office. The application packet must be complete, including both the autobiography and letters of recommendation. 6. Note that licensing and certification agencies typically have regulations denying licensure or certification to anyone who has been convicted of a felony, most especially one which reflects an offense which would be a cause for disciplinary action if committed by one already holding the license. Please contact the licensing board in the state you plan to license for clarification of how a conviction may affect licensing. This clarification should be done before the application for admission to this program is submitted. Course Work Program The program director evaluates the studentís transcripts and program application materials and, if the student is qualified and approved for admission, prepares a course work program indicating the studentís status at the university, any program prerequisites still to be completed, and the courses constituting the program emphasis. Any courses accepted for transfer into the program are also indicated. Questions about prerequisites, program requirements, transfer credit, etc. should be discussed and resolved with the program director at the time the course work program is received to avoid confusion later. Advisement Students are required to meet with the Orange campus or Academic Center advisor to discuss and clarify any questions about the proposed program and career in counseling prior to beginning the program. The student should also meet with the program advisor before registering for classes each semester/term. Graduate Prerequisites The applicant must present evidence of satisfactory academic background in: 1. Child or Developmental Psychology 2. Abnormal Psychology 3. Learning Theory 4. Personality Theory 5. Statistics 6. Research Methods 7. Introduction to Counseling 8. Introduction to Psychological Measurement (Introduction to Testing) Screening All graduate psychology students must arrange for a screening interview during the first semester (two terms) of study. Screening may be arranged by contacting the psychology office. Academic Center students should contact their Center office. In the screening interview, a preliminary assessment of the studentís academic, intellectual and psychological readiness for a career as a counselor will be made. Before appearing for the screening interview, all students, regardless of emphasis, must have on file a signed copy of the Ethical Standards statement. All prerequisites should be met by the time the student has completed 12 credits and/or one semester (two terms) at Chapman. A student with more than half of the prerequisites to make up should concentrate on the prerequisites and delay attempting courses in the program core. The autobiography and letters of reference should be submitted at the time of initial application. Pre-Clinical Emphasis Additionally, before appearing before the screening interview, the student in the pre-clinical emphasis must have fully qualified for admission by submitting the following: a. qualifying scores on the GRE (1050 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions with at least 500 on the Quantitative); and, if required, b. a GRE Psychology Test score of at least 500; c. evidence of completion of Psy 535 with a minimum grade of A-; d. three letters of recommendation; and e. have completed all program prerequisites. At the time of the screening interview, the student should be prepared to discuss thesis ideas and plans for further graduate study. Successful completion of the screening procedure is a requirement for continuation in the degree program for all graduate psychology students. Advancement to Candidacy During the semester before the student plans to begin the first practicum, he/she should apply to the Graduate Office or the Academic Center for advancement to candidacy. It is imperative that this step not be delayed! The candidate must have satisfactorily completed Psy 501, 511, 541, 556, 570, 575 and 578. At the advancement to candidacy interview, the student will meet with a faculty committee. It will be that committeeís responsibility to determine whether the student is then prepared to be formally declared a candidate for a master of arts degree and to be permitted to proceed into the practicum phase of the program. At the time of the advancement interview, each student will be provided with a vignette for which the student will discuss a diagnosis and a tentative treatment plan, which will be the foundation of the advancement interview. The treatment plan will address identification of problem, proposed intervention, ethical issues, prognosis, further assessment and any ìred flagsî that may need further attention. Specifically, the functions of the Advancement to Candidacy committee are: 1. to review the studentís academic status with respect to fulfilling required course work in a satisfactory manner; 2. to provide information and counsel to the student in matters pertaining to his or her academic progress and plans; 3. to ascertain whether significant gaps exist in the studentís knowledge and/or understanding of the subject field; 4. to apprise the student of any academic, professional or ethical aspects of the counseling program that may be a source of concern 5. to assess the studentís psychological readiness and personal suitability to engage in the profession of counseling; an 6. to assess the studentís readiness to begin the practicum. Ethical and Professional Standards Since the psychology graduate programs involve preparing people to work with the public, the division assumes the responsibility for reasonably assuring that individuals who complete the program are not only academically competent but are aware of and capable of functioning within the established ethical and professional standards of the profession. A student in the psychology graduate programs must adhere to the ethical standards propounded by the relevant professional associations and should understand that he/she is being trained in a program which is not only academic, but also professional in nature. The university has both the right and obligation to evaluate continually, and, if necessary, to terminate the studentís participation in the counseling program at any point for ethical violations and/or personal unsuitability for the profession. This philosophy is consistent with that of most psychology graduate programs which are engaged in explicitly or imiplicitly certifying that their graduates are competent to engage in the practice of professional counseling or psychotherapy. It is understood, therefore, that students will be required to maintain appropriate professional, ethical and personal standards in order to continue in the program. Faculty will assess each studentís status in meeting these standards on a continuing basis, and students experiencing difficulties will be advised as to appropriate means of remediating such difficulties by the program director or advisor. If resolution cannot be achieved, the student will be terminated from the program. Compendia of the ethical standards are available from the American Psychological Association, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Personal Therapy The psychology faculty believe that participating as a client in individual or group therapy can be both a growth experience for the graduate student and a significant educational aspect of a program to prepare mental health professionals. Experience as a client in personal therapy is, therefore, one of the program requirements for the counseling and marriage and family therapy emphases. The requirement is met through a minimum of sixteen weeks of individual or group counseling conducted by a licensed marriage, family and child counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical psychologist, board-eligible psychiatrist or mental health worker of equivalent status. Verification will consist of a letter by the therapist (on the therapistís letterhead) stating the time spent in therapy, sent directly to the registrarís office or Academic Center. This verification must be on file at the time the student applies for graduation. Personal therapy may at any time be required by the division for the student to continue in the program. Commencement of therapy or recommendation of additional therapy may be a stipulation or condition at the time of a studentís screening or advancement to candidacy interview. The student has the right to choose his/her own therapist for this requirement within the limitations of ethical standards prohibiting dual relationships. Practicum The practicum application (site agreement) must be submitted at least eight weeks before the proposed starting date. The student should obtain the practicum application from the psychology office or the Academic Center office well in advance of the deadline to enable him/her to fully comply with the requirements for the practicum and to deal with any special problems or circumstances that may affect the acceptability of the proposed practicum. Specific guidelines for the practicum are included with the application forms. Minimum requirements for beginning a practicum include: a. advancement to candidacy; b. a minimum of 36 completed credits of program course work; and c. completion of site agreement. Comprehensive Examination When the student has been advanced to candidacy and has completed at least 36 graduate credits in the counseling or the marriage and family therapy emphases with a cumulative GPA of 3.0, he/she is eligible to take the comprehensive examination when approved by the faculty program advisor. Application deadlines are published in the catalogs and in each semester class schedule, and application forms are available at the registrarís office or Academic Center office. It should be considered, however, that with only 36 credits completed, the student may not yet have taken some academic courses, the content of which will be included in the examination. The comprehensive examination will cover program content areas and is designed to afford the student the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of the material in an essay format. The examination is administered twice a year, in September and February. Study packets are available in the psychology office or at the Academic Centers. The packets contain information about the examination, study preparation ideas and an explanation of how the examination is scored. A passing score in courses does not assure the student a passing grade on the examination. In the event that the student does not attain a passing score on the examination, he/she must repeat the entire examination. (See Academic Policies and Procedures for additional guidelines.) Specific Requirements for the Master of Arts in Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis foundation courses Psy 501 The Counseling Process 3 Psy 508 Life Span Development 3 Psy 511 Psychological Assessment 3 Psy 532 Research & Bibliographic Methods 3 Psy 578 Ethical and Professional Issues 3 marriage and family studies Psy 541 Clinical Theories and Techniques of Marriage and Family Therapy 3 Psy 556 Family Systems & Studies 3 Psy 561 Marital Systems & Studies 3 marriage and family therapy Psy 613 Clinical Issues in Human Diversity 3 Psy 661 Advanced Marriage & Family Therapy 3 Psy 665 Advanced Child & Adolescent Therapy 3 adult counseling core Psy 570 Advanced Psychopathology & Diagnosis 3 Psy 575 Advanced Individual Counseling 3 specialized topics Psy 565 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology 3 Psy 581 Assessment/Treatment of Sexual Disorders 3 Psy 586 Assessment/Treatment of Substance Abuse 3 Psy 652 Theory & Practice of Group Counseling 3 practicum electives Psy 535, 595, 599, 691, 695, 699 1-3 total credits for degree 60 Availability of the Degree Program The master of arts in psychology with one or more of the two emphases is available on the following campuses: Antelope Valley The Betty Hutton Williams Center/ Coachella Valley Diamond Springs Fairfield McChord AFB/Ft. Lewis Moreno Valley Monterey Ontario Orange Sacramento San Diego Vandenberg Air Force Base For applications and further information, please contact the Chapman University office at one of the above locations. Master of Arts in Psychology: Counseling Emphasis (Washington Academic Center Only: Ft. Lewis, McChord, and Whidbey Island) foundation courses Psy 501 The Counseling Process 3 Psy 508 Life Span Development 3 Psy 511 Psychological Assessment 3 Psy 532 Research & Bibliographic Methods 3 Psy 578 Ethical and Professional Issues 3 adult counseling core Psy 570 Advanced Psychopathology & Diagnosis 3 Psy 575 Advanced Individual Counseling 3 marriage and family studies Psy 541 Clinical Theories and Techniques of Marriage and Family Therapy 3 Psy 556 Family Systems & Studies 3 Psy 561 Marital Systems & Studies 3 Psy 613 Clinical Issues in Human Diversity 3 specialized topics Psy 581 Assessment/Treatment of Sexual Disorders 3 Psy 586 Assessment /Treatment of Substance Abuse 3 Psy 652 Theory & Practice of Group Counseling 3 practicum electives total credits for degree (excluding prerequisites) 48 Master of Arts in Psychology: Pre-Clinical Emphasis (Orange Campus Only) required courses Psy 508 Life Span Development 3 Psy 511 Psychological Assessment 3 Psy 532* Research and Bibliographic Methods 3 Psy 535 Research Design and Analysis 3 Psy 540 Theories and Techniques of Intervention 3 Psy 570 Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis 3 Psy 575 Advanced Individual Counseling 3 Psy 578 Ethical and Professional Issues 3 Psy 586 Assessment and Treatment of Subtance Abuse 3 Psy 613 Clinical Issues in Human Diversity 3 *(optional depending on research background) total credits required for degree 36-39 Psy 203 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences An introduction to statistics for the behavioral, social and health sciences. Emphasis will be given to both the calculation and interpretation of statistical indices and the application of these measures. Course includes an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, the rationale of hypothesis testing and a survey of the common parametric and nonparametric statistical tests. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Prerequisite, Psy 203 or the equivalent. An introduction to the principles and procedures involved in behavioral science research. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific method and its application to psychological research. Fee: $15. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Psy 310 Psychology of Learning An examination of the theoretical and methodological foundations of human learning. Particular emphasis is placed on an evaluation of the major paradigms involved in contemporary concepts of the learning process. Some emphasis is given to the application of behavioral principles to daily life. Fee: $15. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits. Psy 322 Theories of Personality An evaluative review of the major theories of personality emphasizing structure, dynamics, behavior and development of the normal and abnormal personality. Theories include Freudian, neo-Freudian, cognitive, somatic, social-learning and humanistic explanations for human behavior and their differential implications for psychology. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Prerequisites, Psy 101. This course covers physical, cognitive and psychosocial development from conception to adolescence. Both theoretical and applied aspects of development, parent and teaching children are emphasized. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. A systematic study of emotional disturbance and the major classifications of mental illness from the perspective of symptoms/behaviors, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits. Psy 432 Introduction to Psychological Measurement Prerequisite, Psy 303 or equivalent. Concepts of test construction, standardization, validity, reliability as applied to a wide range of psychological instruments of intelligence, interests, values and personality. (Offered fall and summer semesters.) 3 credits. Psy 450 Introduction to Counseling Prerequisites, Psy 202 or 322 and 328. An introduction and overview of professional counseling. Selected theories will be evaluated brie Graduate CoursesGraduate standing required for all 500 and 600 level courses.Psy 501 The Counseling Process Prerequisite, Psy 450. A professionally supervised experience in counseling and related activities. Experience also includes correlated reading, workshops, lecture and group activities. 3 credits. Prerequisite, Psy 323 or equivalent. Theories related to the entire life span from conception through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and dying are reviewed. Students focus on normal, psychological issues of healthy development at different ages such as: play, school, relationships, parenting, work and self-acceptance. In-depth interviewing of one developmental stage is required. 3 credits. Psy 511 Psychological Assessment Prerequisites, Psy 328 and 432. A study of the theory and practice of psychological assessment procedures including the clinical interview, administration and interpretation of objective measures of intelligence and personality and the writing of clinical reports. Specific emphasis is on the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2/A and the Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis. Fee: $25. 3 credits. Psy 532 Research and Bibliographic Methods Prerequisite, Psy 203 and 304 or equivalent as approved by instructor. Students learn and practice the appropriate scientific methods of research leading to a bibliographic research in individual counseling and marriage and family therapy, culminating in a formal research proposal. 3 credits. Psy 541 Clinical Theories and Techniques of Marriage and Family Therapy This graduate marriage and family therapy course is designed to study the major theoretical approaches to individual, marriage and family therapy. A major focus on family systems theory and therapy will be emphasized. In addition, students will study therapy from cognitive, behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, with a focus toward integration of these approaches in the conduct of therapy as a marriage and family therapist. 3 credits. Psy 556 Family Systems and Studies This graduate marriage and family studies course provides fundamental introduction to the study of marriage and family systems theory. Theories and techniques of family therapy will be reviewed and practical application discussed. The structural family therapy approach is studied in depth. Theoretical perspectives are presented through readings, lectures, video tapes, classroom presentations and student demonstrations. 3 credits. Psy 561 Marital Systems and Studies Prerequisite, Psy 541 or 556. This marriage and family studies course is designed to focus upon the systems approach to marriage therapy. Other major marriage therapy theories will be discussed. The relation between marital dysfunction and other forms of psychopathology will be studied with particular emphasis placed on the unique assessment strategies necessary for conjoint evaluation. Students will master systems theory, marital dysfunction, diagnostic and treatment techniques. 3 credits. Psy 565 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology Prerequisite, Psy 508 or instructor's consent. An examination of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence, with consideration of the major types of disturbances, assessment techniques and treatment approaches with children and adolescents. Behavioral observations, clinical-development interviews, non-directive and cognitive therapies are reviewed for each major category of pathology. 3 credits. Psy 570 Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis Prerequisites, Psy 328 and 532 or equivalents. Students take an empirical approach to the etiology and diagnosis of psychopathological disorders. 3 credits. Psy 575 Advanced Individual Counseling Prerequisites, Psy 450, 541 and 570. A comprehensive overview of assessment strategies, counseling techniques and behavioral strategies typically used in the individual counseling setting. Lecture topics include intake evaluations, treatment plan, proficient listening and counseling skills and effective behavioral and cognitive interventions. Video demonstrations will also be presented to enhance student understanding of applications and relevance to the counseling process. 3 credits. Psy 578 Ethical and Professional Issues This course examines ethical, legal and professional issues relevant to the practice of marriage and family therapy. Ethical responsibilities, legal responsibilities and liabilities are discussed within the context of relevant state regulations, professional ethical codes and the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation. Ethical decision making, commitment to the profession and other socialization issues are emphasized. 3 credits. Psy 581 Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Disorders Prerequisites, Psy 323 and 508. Students examine normal sexual functioning and common types of sexual dysfunction and deviation. Students learn counseling techniques effective in the development of satisfactory sexual functioning. The criteria for appropriate choice of technique are particularly emphasized. 3 credits. Psy 586 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse An overview of current theoretical and clinical approaches to the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism and other chemical dependencies. Students review current research and program design from a clinical perspective with the goal of increasing professional awareness and skills in treating the chemically dependent individual and/or family. 3 credits. Psy 595 Topic Courses in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 credits. Supervised individual study or research on a special problem or in a selected area of psychology. 1-3 credits. Psy 613 Human Diversity in Individual and Family Therapy Prerequisite, Psy 541. A systematic study of multicultural individual and family counseling emphasizing respect for the diversity of human beings, particularly with regard to matters of ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. The course will analyze the cultural context of family, development, psychopathology, assessment and psychotherapy. Attention will be given to ethnocentrism, racism, sexism and heterosexism in society, psychology and traditional culture-bound counseling approaches. The course features knowledge, skills and experiential components. 3 credits. Psy 652 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling Prerequisite, Psy 450. Students study the theory and procedures used in group therapy. Several major contemporary models are examined, and both heterogeneous and homogenous therapy groups are addressed. Concurrent participation in a training group is highly recommended. Both experiential and didactic methods are used as instructional procedures. 3 credits. Psy 661 Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy Prerequisites, Psy 541, 556, 561 and concurrent enrollment in Psy 688, 689 and 690. This advanced graduate marriage and family therapy course provides an in-depth study and application of family therapy. Systems theory and therapy is emphasized that builds upon the concepts and skills acquired in the introductory course to marriage and family therapy. Attention is given to advanced techniques, intergenerational approaches, strategic family therapy, structural family therapy, behavioral family therapy and communications family therapy. 3 credits. Psy 665 Advanced Child & Adolescent Therapy Prerequisites, Psy 508, 541 and 556. An advanced graduate marriage and family therapy course designed to teach systems theory and other major psychotherapeutic techniques that are employed with the treatment of children and adolescents with a broad range of psychological problems. Both group and individual modalities will be addressed. 3 credits. Psy 678/679 Master's Thesis Research I, II Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 "B" to meet the minimum eligibility requirements to enroll in the thesis/project option. (See the Academic Policies and Procedures section for additional guidelines.) Individually supervised master's thesis research. 3/3 credits. Psy 688/689/690 Practicum I, II, III Prerequisites, candidacy standing in relevant M.A. degree program, Psy 501, 511, 541, 556, 570, 575, 578. The clinical experience of the master's degree candidate. It is intended as the final preparation for entry into a career in the mental health field at the master's level. Graded on a pass/no pass basis. 3/3/3 credits. Prerequisite, candidacy standing in relevant M.A. degree program, Psy 501, 511, 541, 556, 570, 575, 578, 688, and 690. The clinical experience of the master's degree candidate. It is intended as the final preparation for entry into a career in the mental health field at the master's level. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. 1-3 credits. Psy 695 Advanced Topic Courses in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 credits. Supervised individual study or research on a special problem or in a selected area. 1-3 credits.
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