PSYC-506 Gender, Psychology, and Law (3 credits)

This course reviews the interaction between gender and the legal system. Major topics in the area include feminist-legal perspectives, rights, policing, title IX, title VII, discrimination, trafficking, and sexual violence. Principles of psychology, the study of law, and attempts to control human behavior will be discussed.

PSYC-521 History & Systems of Psychology (3 credits)

This class provides a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the antecedents and development of the scientific study of psychology. There is a critical analysis of the historical underpinnings of the field. It includes commentary on the philosophy of science and scientific paradigms that have informed the generation of knowledge.

PSYC-528 Psychology of Religion (3 credits)

This course will examine how religion informs psychology and how psychology informs religion. Theoretical perspectives on the psychology of religion will be covered as well as empirical research regarding religious experiences, behaviors, feelings, and cognitions. Clinical applications, including how to incorporate religion/spirituality into clinical practice based on client preferences, will be reviewed.

PSYC-564 Psycholinguistics (3 credits)

This course focuses on the psychological analysis of language. Theoretical models and empirical findings will be explored, especially as they relate to applied developmental psychology. Influences on language abilities and language processing will be considered.

PSYC-610 Foundations of Personality and Psychothe (3 credits)

This course reviews the foundational elements of psychotherapy and discusses important theories, concepts, and perspectives from the field of personality psychology that inform our understanding of the major approaches to psychotherapy. Professional development as a PsyD student will begin as you develop ethical and multicultural competence for conducting clinical intake interviews and providing psychotherapy. As a graduate level class in personality theory, this course will also include an in-depth study of various paradigms or frameworks (e.g., psychoanalytic, humanistic) for understanding personality.

PSYC-622 Clinical Health Psychology (3 credits)

Key topic areas (e.g., health promotion and disease prevention, health behavior change, stress, psychosocial factors influencing physical health) in the field of health psychology will be covered. Students will develop a greater understanding of the biopsychosocial model as it relates to health and disease. Clinical and professional issues in the delivery of psychosocial services in medical settings will be considered.

PSYC-623 Personality Assessment (3 credits)

This is a graduate course in objective personality assessment. Students will apply what they have learned about personality theory as they practice the administration, scoring, and interpretation of prominently-used personality tests. Integrative report writing as well as providing feedback to clients will be covered.

PSYC-630 Seminar: Severe Mental Illness (3 credits)

This course provides an advanced understanding of the etiology, maintenance, and treatment of severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Students will learn the context in which severe mental illness manifests itself, how society understands it, and the role that culture plays in shaping the lived experience of those affected by it.

PSYC-635 Advanced Psychopathology Across the Life (4 credits)

This course provides an advanced coverage of diagnostic, descriptive, and research bases of the major disorders making up psychopathology. A developmental perspective is taken to consider the context in which disorders emerge as well as comorbidity and recurrence across the lifespan. The emphasis will be on theoretical conceptualizations and issues of diagnosis, etiology, and the developmental course of illness.

PSYC-645 Advanced Statistics (3 credits)

This course examines statistical concepts such as hypothesis testing and teaches statistical analysis techniques such as regression and ANOVA. It provides an overview of the critical thinking process and how to interpret statistical results in a theoretically informed way. Statistical packages such as SPSS will be used to conduct analyses.

PSYC-646 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology (3 credits)

This course provides Psy.D. students with advanced knowledge in research methods. It covers the methods of science as they apply to clinical psychology. Experimental, correlational, and other scientific designs in psychological research will be reviewed. This course includes an applied component in which you will learn how to design and conduct a study of your own.

PSYC-648 Ethics and Professional Issues (3 credits)

This course reviews the APA ethical principles and standards for the practice of psychology. It will enhance one's professional identity as a psychologist-in-training who is sensitive to diversity-related issues. This course also reviews models of ethical decision-making and how they are integrated into the context of practice.

PSYC-652 Cognitive Behavior Therapy (3 credits)

This course covers cognitive behavioral conceptualizations of emotions, functioning, and psychopathology. Practice of cognitive behavioral skills and interventions is emphasized. This course also provides instruction on case conceptualization and how it informs treatment.

PSYC-658 Seminar: Psychological Sciences I (1 credit)

This course provides an overview and orientation to the PsyD program at the University of Evansville. Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct will be introduced. There will be discussion about self-care and self-reflection in the process of clinical training.

PSYC-659 Seminar: Psychological Science II (3 credits)

This course builds on the first seminar in psychological Sciences as it continues to facilitate students' professional development and their professional identity. There will be continued practice of self-care. The process of continuing education will be discussed. Self-assessment will be utilized to apply principles of ongoing professional development to a particular topic area in psychology (i.e., psychotropic medications).

PSYC-665 Advanced Professional Development (2 credits)

Continued professional development is emphasized in this class as students begin the application process for their clinical internship year. Practical assignments will include writing one's internship essays and developing a professional curriculum vitae. Self-evaluation strategies will be used to maximize one's strengths and identify areas of continued improvement.

PSYC-675 Culture and Diversity in Clinical Psycho (3 credits)

Students will learn about their own cultural background, attitudes, and biases and better understand how these personal considerations may affect how they interact with people different from themselves. Students will develop a theoretically informed framework for approaching their work with diverse individuals. Ultimately, students will apply course knowledge to their work with clients.

PSYC-680 Interpersonal Psychotherapy (3 credits)

This class introduces students to interpersonal theory and its conceptualization of personality and psychopathology. Students will learn about the fundamental concepts of interpersonal psychotherapy and will practice utilizing tools and techniques associated with this form of therapy. This class also helps students distinguish between forms of interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic forms of therapy.

PSYC-685 Advanced Assessment and Treatment (3 credits)

This course focuses on advanced assessment and treatment modalities for a variety of psychological conditions. The overall purpose is to further develop students' clinical skills learned in earlier classes (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy). Students will perform a psychological evaluation and discuss empirically supported treatments consistent with evidence-based practice. Students will learn how to give feedback to clients based on assessment results.

PSYC-688 Affective Neuroscience (3 credits)

From philosophical and early psychological theories of emotion to modern neurobiological studies, this course uses an integrative approach towards building an understanding of emotion in human and non-human animals. Emotion will be considered from evolutionary, developmental, and systems perspectives based on work conducted in non-human animal as well as human models when possible.

PSYC-688 Biological and Affective Bases of Behavi (3 credits)

From philosophical and early psychological theories of emotion to modern neurobiological studies, this course uses an integrative approach towards building an understanding of emotion in human and non-human animals. Emotion will be considered from evolutionary, developmental, and systems perspectives based on work conducted in non-human animal as well as human models when possible.

PSYC-691 Clinical Supervision and Consultation (3 credits)

Students will learn about models of supervision and consultation. They will acquire practical experiences providing supervision to more novice clinicians. Students will also develop a conceptual foundation of consultation and how to use it in their professional roles. They will continue to hone their professional development and confidence in what they can offer to allied health care providers.

PSYC-693 Clinical Practicum (1-3 credits)

This course involves individual and group supervision for seeing clients in the UE psychology clinic. Group supervision includes didactics, case presentations, and shared feedback on one's clinical skills. Individual supervision will focus on each student's clients in detail to address treatment progress, clinically-indicated therapeutic interventions, and the role that culture plays in the manifestation of strengths, problems, and psychopathology.

PSYC-694 Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (3 credits)

This course provides an advanced coverage of learning disabilities and developmental disorders. Diagnostic criteria and etiological factors are reviewed in detail. Students will learn the relationship between these disorders and brain processes, language, thinking, emotions, and behavioral disturbances. Areas of applied developmental psychology including the role of culture will be explored.

PSYC-695 External Practicum (1 credit)

In consultation with the director of clinical training, students will be placed in external practica sites to acquire clinical experiences in increasingly complex settings working with a clinical supervisor and other allied health care professionals. Students will apply what they have learned in the PsyD program in the external practicum site where they are placed.

PSYC-696 Research in Clinical Psychology (3 credits)

This course provides PsyD students with the knowledge and skills to conduct a dissertation project. This includes increased familiarity with statistics, research methods, psychometrics, and scientific writing.

PSYC-698 Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (3 credits)

This course provides PsyD students with advanced knowledge in developmental, cognitive, and biological aspects of behavior. Topics include memory, attention, perception, language, and problem solving skills. Important concepts, theories, and experimental findings related to brain development and associated cognitive abilities are discussed.

PSYC-698 Developmental Bases of Behavior (3 credits)

This course provides PsyD students with advanced knowledge in developmental aspects of behavior. Topics include physical development, cognitive development, and social emotional development including topics such as problem solving skills, language acquisition, self-concept, and identity formation. Important concepts, theories, and experimental findings related to brain development and associated cognitive abilities are discussed.

PSYC-790 Dissertation (1-4 credits)

This course occurs in conjunction with your dissertation project. Your dissertation project can be an empirical study, literature review, program evaluation, case study, qualitative study, or theoretical analysis. You will produce a scholarly project that contributes to scientific advancement in the local context, especially as it relates to clinical practice.