UCSB 2009-2010 Catalog Course Search
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| CNCSP 200 - Research Design and Methods in Professional Psychology |
| (4) Brown |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Examination of both clinical and statistical approaches to professional psychology research. Special attention devoted to conceptualizing and developing research proposals in the area of professional psychology. |
| CNCSP 209A - Research Practicum I |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Student works with research team to develop or conduct an on-going research study. Focus on learning the process of planning and carrying out a research program. |
| CNCSP 209B - Research Practicum II |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Student works with research team to develop a research idea and carry it out. Focus on implementing research plans and writing research reports in a collaborative group. |
| CNCSP 209C - Research Practicum III |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Student works with faculty member to develop and carry out a research project of particular interest. Focus on planning and conducting research projects of particular interest to student. |
| CNCSP 210 - Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology |
| (4) Smith, Cosden |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Introduces students to basic neuroanatomy and neurological functioning across lifespan. Relationship of neurological structure to psychiatric disorder is highlighted. Also serves to give students a background in clinical psychopharmacology. Biomedical treatments for child and adult disorders are explored. |
| CNCSP 212 - Cognitive Development in Autism and Other Severe Disabilities |
| (4) Koegel, Singer |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| An overview of diagnostic and treatment methods in the area of autism and other severe disabilities. Discussion topics include research on language, social behavior, self-injury, self-stimulation, research on physiological, educational, and behavioral interventions used in clinical, school and family settings. |
| CNCSP 214 - Social Bases of Behavior for Applied Psychology |
| (4) Smith |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Course introduces the social bases of behavior. Students have the opportunity to read classics in the field of social psychology, social influence, and social cognition. Application to clinical work, group psychotherapy, and interpersonal behavior are highlighted. |
| CNCSP 216 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Psychology |
| (4) Casas |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Facilitates a selective and critical analysis of the historical/philosophical foundations of western psychology. To this end, attention is directed to those individuals, ideas and events that have shaped the history of psychology. |
| CNCSP 220 - Human Development |
| (4) Jimerson |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Theory and research regarding processes/dimensions of human development (e.g., cognitive, social, emotional, individual processes, interpersonal processes, the self and gender roles). Special attention is given to social relationships and their developmental significance. |
| CNCSP 222A - Descriptive Diagnosis |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Course is the first in the assessment sequence and provides an introduction to descriptive diagnosis via the DSM-IV. It is designed as an introduction to courses in psychopathology, cognitive assessment, and personality assessment. |
| CNCSP 223B - Developmental Psychopathology |
| (4) Jimerson, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| An introduction to the domain of developmental psychopathology, the study of psychological problems in the context of human development. Emphasis on the developmental origins and developmental consequences of social, emotional, and behavioral disturbances during childhood and adolescence. |
| CNCSP 224A - Professional Organizations |
| (1) Furlong |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Explores issues related to professional training and practice in scientific-professional psychology. Topics include internship, graduate training models, history of scientific-professional psychology, professional organizations, credentialing, licensure and employment settings. |
| CNCSP 225 - Ethical Standards in Professional Psychology |
| (4) MORGAN |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Course examines scientific and professional ethics in applied psychology. In addition to reviewing existing standards, the course focuses on a range of ethical and legal issues such as confidentiality, dual relationships, and client rights. |
| CNCSP 227 - Social and Cultural Bases of Diversity |
| (4) CASAS |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Acquaints students with the social and cultural bases of diversity and to enhance multicultural competence. Designed to enhance awareness, knowledge, and skills for providing culturally relevant, sensitive, and effective services to diverse populations. |
| CNCSP 250 - Cognitive Assessment in Professional Psychology |
| (4) Jimerson |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Provides in-depth coverage of the Wechsler series, the Stanford Binet (4th ed) and other major tests of cognitive ability. A general approach to test administration and interpretation is stressed. General issues in test bias are used to guide class discussion. |
| CNCSP 251 - Personality and Emotional Assessment |
| (4) Smith |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Introduces students to the major tools and techniques for conducting comprehensive psychological assessments, appropriate for adult, children, and adolescents. Self-report, projective techniques, and behavior ratings are discussed in-depth. |
| CNCSP 252 - Advanced Personality Assessment |
| (4) Smith, Koegel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Students learn to score and interpret the Rorschach Inkblot Test at a level required for independent practice. Also covered are advanced techniques for integrating assessment results and using assessment in psychological treatment planning. |
| CNCSP 254 - Career and Life Development Appraisal |
| (4) Brown |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Examination of the structure, administration, and interpretation of career and life development assessment instruments. Also examination of instruments commonly used in counseling, clinical, or school psychology research. |
| CNCSP 255 - Neuropsychological Assessment |
| (4) Smith, Furlong |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Students are exposed to the methods and techniques of applied neuropsychology. Course material covers the administration, scoring, and interpretation of measures of memory, executive functioning, speech and language, and motor processing. |
| CNCSP 256 - Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Children and Adolescents |
| (4) Koegel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| History and philosophy of behavior management approaches, behavioral assessment procedures, treatment delivery paradigms, parent-training, nonaversive/aversive issues, generalization and maintenance of treatment gains, causes, evaluation of behavior changes, medicine, self-management. |
| CNCSP 257B - Psychoeducational Assessment and Intervention |
| (4) Quirk |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Method of psychoeducational assessment and evaluation for identification, intervention, progress monitoring, and educational decision-making planning, and review of progress of children in the public schools. Consideration of screening and diagnostic instruments and procedures, plus instruments and materials to assure nondiscriminatory assessment.
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| CNCSP 260A - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy |
| (4) Casas, Israel, Morgan |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Develops an understanding and appreciation of the major philosophies and theories in the field of professional psychology. Special attention directed toward examination of applicability of theories and inherent techniques to racial/ethnic minority populations. |
| CNCSP 260B - Basic Practicum I |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Admission to M.Ed. or Ph.D. in Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology program or School Psychology Credential. |
| Initial practicum in counseling focuses on building a counseling relationship. Students learn theory and practice of basic counseling skills, the working alliance, and multicultural adaptations. |
| CNCSP 260C - Basic Practicum II |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Focuses on case conceptualization of clients. Students learn to plan treatment on the basis of initial interview, a formal intake, history and present symptoms and client goals. |
| CNCSP 261 - Counseling Psychology Seminar |
| (4) Israel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Course covers key aspects of counseling psychology, such as social justice, positive psychology, and prevention. The course covers professional and research literature and skill development to prepare students to implement these approaches in research and practice. |
| CNCSP 261A - Theories of Career Development |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Focuses on theories of career development, current trends in research and the input of technological and social changes in the society on the role of work in life span development. |
| CNCSP 261B - Theory and Research of Group Counseling |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Reviews current theory, research, and practices related to group counseling. Special attention is given to comparisons of theoretical approaches and accompanying research strategies used in assessing the effectiveness of group counseling modalities. |
| CNCSP 262A - Consultation in the Schools and Community |
| (4) Jimerson |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Review of consultation theory and problem-solving models, role of consultant as a systems-change agent. Students utilize data-based decision-making to identify system targets, develop solutions, and facilitate solution implementation to bring about systems change.
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| CNCSP 262B - School-Based Mental Health Services |
| (4) Morrison, Furlong, Jimerson, |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Group, individual and system strategies for evidence-based prevention and intervention with children and adolescents in the schools and communities. Problems and processes involved in the implementation of these strategies and programs are also explored. |
| CNCSP 262C - Counseling Children and Families |
| (4) Cosden, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Covers counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and families. CBT, play therapy, and family systems therapies are examined. |
| CNCSP 262D - School Safety, Violence, and Crisis Response |
| (4) Jimerson, Furlong, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Seminar offers foundation knowledge regarding school safety, school violence, and school crisis response to contribute to scholarship and practice emphasizing understanding and implementation of prevention and intervention programs that promote the mental health and physical well-being of students. |
| CNCSP 263A - Advanced Psychotherapy Techniques |
| (4) Cosden, Koegel, Smith, |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Exploration of techniques of major psychotherapy theories, evidence based practices, and application to diverse populations. |
| CNCSP 264A - Supervision and Consultation in Applied Psychology |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| An overview of theory and research on (a) the process and outcomes of supervision of professional psychologists and (b) consultation models in applied psychology. |
| CNCSP 264B - Promoting Optimal Psychological Functioning Across the Lifespan |
| (4) Israel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; must be enrolled in the Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program. |
| Introduces students to concepts and interventions related to lifespan development, prevention of mental health problems, social justice, and optimal psychological functioning. |
| CNCSP 268A - Gender Issues in Counseling |
| (4) Israel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Familiarizes students with theoretical approaches to working with gender in counseling, course reviews scholarship related to pscyho-social concerns that disproportionately affect women and men, and demonstrates clinical approaches to working with gender issues in therapy. |
| CNCSP 268B - Counseling LGBT Clients |
| (4) Israel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; must be enrolled in Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program. |
| Course equips students with the knowledge, attitude awareness, and skills necessary to work effectively with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients on a variety of issues. |
| CNCSP 268C - Racial/Ethnic Minority Counseling Interventions |
| (4) Casas |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Critical examination of prevailing counseling intervention strategies with racial/ethnic minorities. Focus on identification of ways to improve the quality and utility of the interventions. |
| CNCSP 268D - Advanced Fieldwork: Clinical Psychology |
| (4) Koegel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Advanced supervised fieldwork in an approved clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. A minimum of two full days in an approved setting is required. |
| CNCSP 270 - Advanced Fieldwork: General |
| (4) Cosden, Israel, Conoley |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Course involves supervised work with adults, children, adolescents, and families in the Hosford Clinic. Supervised work includes intakes, assessment, counseling & psychotherapy. Related readings, case notes, written case conceptualizations, and other written assignments and clinic responsibilities are required. |
| CNCSP 271AF - Hosford Clinic Practicum |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Limited to CCSP students only; consent of instructor. |
| CCSP students see 3-5 community clients on a weekly basis for psychotherapy in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Hosford Counseling Clinic. Students are supervised by clinic supervisors and professionals from the field. |
| CNCSP 271AS - Hosford Clinic Practicum |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Limited to CCSP students only; consent of instructor. Must have completed CNCSP 271AF and CNCSP 271AW. |
| CCSP students see 3-5 community clients on a weekly basis for psychotherapy in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Hosford Counseling Clinic. Students are supervised by clinic supervisors and professionals from the field. |
| CNCSP 271AW - Hosford Clinic Practicum |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Limited to CCSP students only; consent of instructor. Must have completed CNCSP 271AF. |
| CCSP students see 3-5 community clients on a weekly basis for psychotherapy in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Hosford Counseling Clinic. Students are supervised by clinic supervisors and professionals from the field. |
| CNCSP 271B - Advanced Practicum: Psychology Assessment Center |
| (1-4) Smith |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; limited to CCSP students only. |
| CCSP students see 1-4 community clients on a weekly basis for psychotherapy in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Hosford Counseling Clinic. Students are supervised by clinic supervisors and professionals from the field. |
| CNCSP 272 - Advanced Fieldwork: Counseling Psychology |
| (4) Israel |
| Prerequisites: Three quarters of CNCSP 270; consent of instructor. |
| Advanced supervised fieldwork in an approved counseling setting under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. A minimum of two full days each week in an approved setting is required. |
| CNCSP 273 - Advanced Fieldwork: Clinical Psychology |
| (4) Koegel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Advanced supervised fieldwork in an approved clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. A minimum of two full days each week in an approved setting is required. |
| CNCSP 274A - Contemporary Issues in Student Services: School Psychology First Year Induction |
| (4) Furlong, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| University-based supervision, school placements. A seminar course discussing contemporary issues in student services; includes practica. |
| CNCSP 274B - Contemporary Issues in Special Education Process: School Psychology First Year Induction |
| (4) Furlong, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| University-based supervision and school placements. A seminar course discussing contemporary issues in special education process; including practica.
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| CNCSP 274C - School Discipline and Alternative Schooling: Psychology First Year Induction |
| (4) Furlong, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| University-based supervision, school placements. A seminar course discussing school discipline and alternative schooling; includes practica. |
| CNCSP 274D - Assessment and Data-Based Decision-Making in the Schools: School Psychology Practicum |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Enrollment in the school psychology credential program; consent of instructor. |
| Introduction to the school's instructional setting. Core instructional features and pro-social prevention efforts are operationalized and examined in schools. Students learn to identify system-level intervention targets. |
| CNCSP 274E - Ethics, Diversity, and Specialized Assessment and Intervention: School Psychology Practicum |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Enrollment in school psychology credential program; consent of instructor. |
| Participation in didactic instruction and practical experiences in working with culturally and linguistically diverse children. Examination of issues in working with children of different ages, in different settings, risk factors and disabilities. Specialized assessment models using single-subject design assessing intervention effectiveness. |
| CNCSP 274F - The School Psychologist as the Intervention Consultant: School Psychology Practicum |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Enrollment in the school psychology credential program; consent of instructor. |
| Planning and implementing interventions in the school. Students monitor progress, provide feedback, engage in data-based decision-making in collaboration with teachers, parents and system administrators to facilitate improved child outcomes. |
| CNCSP 275 - Internship in School Psychology |
| (4-12) Furlong, Jimerson, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Advanced internship in school psychology in a setting approved by faculty. Twenty to forty hours weekly of fieldwork under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist are required. |
| CNCSP 276A - Advanced Fieldwork: Clinical Supervision |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: At least 6 quarters of practicum experience in a clinical, counseling, or school setting; consent of instructor. |
| Supervised fieldwork experience in the supervision of beginning therapists. A minimum of three hours/week of classroom experience and three hours/week of supervision in individual group sessions are required. |
| CNCSP 279A - Internship in Professional Psychology |
| (6-12) Cosden |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and advancement to candidacy. |
| Advanced fieldwork internship in an approved setting. Twenty to fourty hours weekly (minimum of 1500 hours) of fieldwork under supervision of a licensed psychologist. Setting must be approved by CCSP faculty. |
| CNCSP 279B - Internship in Professional Psychology |
| (6-12) Cosden |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and advancement to candidacy. |
| Advanced fieldwork internship in an approved setting. Twenty to fourty hours weekly (minimum of 1500 hours) of fieldwork under supervision of a licensed psychologist. Setting must be approved by CCSP faculty. |
| CNCSP 279C - Internship in Professional Psychology |
| (6-12) Cosden |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and advancement to candidacy. |
| Advanced fieldwork internship in an approved setting. Twenty to fourty hours weekly (minimum of 1500 hours) of fieldwork undersupervision of a licensed psychologist. Setting must be approved by CCSP faculty. |
| CNCSP 290 - Seminar in Professional Psychology |
| (4) Israel, Morrison, Conoley |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Consideration of emerging topics in counseling, clinical, and/or school psychology. Course content may vary. |
| CNCSP 291A - Human Sexuality for Applied Psychologists |
| (1) Israel |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; must be enrolled in the Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program. |
| Introduces graduate students in applied psychology to physiological and socio-cultural variables associated with sexual identity, sexual behavior, and sexual functioning. |
| CNCSP 291B - Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse |
| (2) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Course addresses causes, prevention, and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. Designed to meet the requirements for licensure as a psychologist in the State of California. |
| CNCSP 291C - Family Violence |
| (4) Cosden |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Course covers theories relating to the reasons for child abuse and domestic violence as well as theories and research on family violence and its treatment.
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| CNCSP 292 - Resiliency, Strengths, and Youth Development |
| (4) Furlong, Morrison |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| An in-depth review of research literature related to risk and resiliency concepts based on research from fields of developmental psychopathology, developmental delay, school drop-out, and substance abuse prevention. |
| CNCSP 293 - Pedagogy in Applied Psychology |
| (4) Israel |
| Prerequisites: CNCSP students only. |
| Preparation in teaching psychological concepts and skills in college-level courses. The content includes course development, lectures, cooperative learning, grading, teaching to diverse audiences, and ethics. Students will gain teaching experience as group leaders for sections of ED 165. |
| CNCSP 596 - Directed Reading and Research |
| (2-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Individual tutorial in doctoral and masters' degree subprogram special fields. |
| CNCSP 597 - Individual Study for Comprehensive Examinations |
| (2-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Preparation for master's or Ph.D. comprehensive examinations. |
| CNCSP 598 - Master's Thesis Research and Preparation |
| (2-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Supervised research and writing of the thesis in doctoral and masters' degree subprograms. |
| CNCSP 599 - Ph.D. Dissertation Preparation |
| (2-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Supervised research and writing of dissertation in doctoral degree. |