Course Description
Practicum in clinical psychology. Supervised experience in assessment and treatment of clinical problems using a wide variety of applicable techniques. Professional roles and ethical concepts of the clinical psychologist are integrated with clinical procedures.
Athena Title
Clinical Staffing Procedures
Non-Traditional Format
Clinical staffing procedures, with meetings arranged between major professor and student.
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The objectives of this clinical practicum are to help the student: 1. gain supervised experience in a psychological services delivery setting; 2. develop knowledge, competencies, proficiencies, skills, and abilities in psychological assessment and intervention, including empirically supported treatments; 3. acquire specific skills related to developing and structuring a therapeutic relationship, selecting and implementing appropriate assessment methods, conceptualizing clinical problems, formulating intervention strategies; implementing and managing interventions, writing reports, communicating with other professionals, receiving and giving supervisory/consultative feedback in a clinical setting; 4. develop an understanding of issues of cultural and individual diversity as they relate to psychological assessment and interventions; 5. acquire knowledge of relevant ethical and professional standards and the ability to apply these in the clinical setting; 6. develop skills for critical thinking and problem-solving in the clinical context; 7. develop skills for integrating science and clinical practice; 8. develop skills for self-awareness and self-evaluation; 9. develop an appreciation for lifelong learning and continuing professional education.
Topical Outline
N/A
Syllabus
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