27 courses with the subject CPY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CPY 801Foundations of Counseling Psychology3
In support of student identity development as a counseling psychologist, this class will address the history, development, and current issues related to the profession of counseling psychology. Philosophical assumptions of the profession as well as legal and ethical considerations related to the science and practice of the profession will be addressed.
Psychometrics is intended as an introduction to psychometrics for doctoral students who need to understand the properties of tests and measures used by psychologists and others interested in human behavior. 3 credits 66
CPY 805Social Justice and Feminism in Counseling Psychology3
This class is designed to provide doctoral students in counseling psychology with a comprehensive introduction to social justice and feminism. The relationship between psychological distress and broader social realities will be the underlying principle on which the course is based. Students will engage in structural analyses of basic social and political institutions, and the ways in which they function to maintain inequities. Students will explore the nuances of such inequities and the impact of related systemic issues on the wellness and development of particular sociocultural groups. Through self-analysis, group dialogue, and assigned readings, students will consider the impact of socially constructed identity categories on which privilege and discrimination are based, on their own personality development and sense of self. In addition, students will examine their attitudes and beliefs about those who occupy identity categories that are different than their own. Students will consider the ways in which counseling psychologists can work as change agents at the macro-level and how to effectively integrate attention to relevant social justice issues into their practice of the profession, including psychotherapy, consultation, activism, teaching, and research.
Intellectual Assessment is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the theories, research, and practice of assessing the intellectual abilities of children and adults. To that end, students are expected to acquire the skills necessary to accurately administer, score, interpret, and report the findings from commonly used intelligence tests. An overview of academic assessment is provided since a comparison of ability and achievement is often desirable. The limitations of these instruments, as well as social justice and ethical issues related to intelligence and achievement testing, will also be addressed.
This course focuses on the theory and application of objective and projective methods of assessing adult personality and psychopathology. Specifically, there is a strong emphasis on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a variety of often utilized measures of adults and adolescents. Topics and instruments that will be of primary focus include Minnesota Multiphasic Inventories (MMPI-3), Personality Assessment Inventories (PAI), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventories (MCMI-IV), Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blank (RISB); Rorschach Inkblot Test and Projective artwork. Additionally, students will extend their knowledge and application of psychological diagnosis as it pertains to personality disorders and the impact of these traits on overall symptom expression.
The Advanced Theory and Clinical Techniques class is designed to support doctoral students in counseling psychology in their ongoing development as practitioners. To that end, in-depth attention is given to several theoretical approaches and to more advanced, process- oriented counseling skills. With regard to advanced conceptual and clinical skill development, students will focus on identifying critical moments in counseling as related to client dynamics. In addition, students will continue to develop skills in selecting the most appropriate intervention for use at critical points with clients. Counselor-client relationship issues will be of central concern. 3 credits
This course explores differences and similarities of experiences, beliefs, needs, and behaviors of diverse population groups in our society and provides a theoretical foundation from which to develop differential and appropriate assessment and counseling skills that are essential for culturally sensitive practice. Patterns, dynamics, racial antagonisms, experiences, and consequences of discrimination, oppression, biases, and prejudices are discussed, with particular emphasis on racially and culturally diverse groups and communities, women, sexual orientation, and mentally and physically challenged populations. This course builds upon PRC 702 Social and Cultural Foundations, which is taught in the master’s curriculum at Carlow.
CPY 816Scientific and Professional Ethics and Standards
This course provides an overview of the current ethical, legal, and professional issues that are vital to proper psychological care. The course includes readings, discussion, role playing, and a survey of the relevant and seminal literature related to the ethical practice of counseling psychology. In addition, application of ethical guidelines to challenging case scenarios, with particular attention to culturally sound practice, is an integral component of learning. 3 credits
This course addresses the diagnosis and treatment of mental health symptoms and disorders. Emphasis is placed on DSM-5 classification and the evidence-based treatments for these disorders. Students will also have the opportunity to consider the macro system influences on diagnosis and the nuances of multiculturalism, development, and trauma as it pertains to modern diagnostic approaches in health 67
Statistical Methods reviews descriptive statistics and provides an overview of parametric and non-parametric inferential techniques, correlation and regression, and an introduction to meta-analysis and factor analysis techniques commonly found in counseling psychology. Instruction in the use of statistical software programs (e.g., Excel and SPSS) is provided.
Special Topics courses cover a wide range of interests for students in the program and are designed as one-credit electives to enhance understanding and/or develop skills in more specialized areas of training. Students are required to take three of these Special Topics electives over the course of their studies in the program. Recent courses include Practice Pragmatics, Child Assessment, and the summer Ireland Experience. .5 to
This course examines cognitive and affective development including the theories derived primarily from information process psychology, Jean Piaget, and leaders in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy such as Adler and Beck. Specific focus will be paid to the understanding of cognitive and behavioral therapeutic techniques through seminal readings and in-class workshops. In addition, concepts of memory construction, language acquisition, problem solving styles, and creativity will be addressed to define the broader aspects of human cognition. 3 credits
CPY 839Research Methods for Counseling Psychologists3
Research Methods for Counseling Psychologists is a doctoral-level course taken by students prior to the dissertation. The course provides an in-depth and advanced analysis of the research methods commonly used by counseling psychologists with special emphasis placed on qualitative methods. The course also provides an opportunity for doctoral students to collaborate with their instructor and peers as they begin to develop their dissertation/research project.
This course will introduce the student to the biologic processes that underlie human behavior. Emphasis will be placed on neurologic development, function, and structures with an exploration into classic areas of investigation including sensory-motor systems, emotions, human communication, learning/memory, and biorhythms. Related topics such as genes and behavior, the relationship between nervous and endocrine systems and behavior, stress and the immune system, psychopharmacology, and biologic considerations in psychopathology will also be addressed. Across these areas, the focus is on clinical implications, ethical issues, social policy needs, and cultural impacts that may result from the study of the biological bases of behavior. 3 credits
This class will offer a comprehensive review of the field of vocational psychology including its history, current trends, and projected future directions. Major theories of career development, choice, and adjustment will be addressed. In addition, attention will be given to issues related to assessment, career satisfaction, lifespan concerns, and career counseling with special populations. The unique experiences of women and other minority groups as related to career development and counseling will be infused throughout the class.
This course provides an overview of the historical traditions and originating systems of thought that have developed in the current field of counseling and psychology in the modern era. This course will explore the roots of psychology by tracing the growth of philosophy and the natural sciences and identifying the paramount thinkers who have shaped our knowledge of behavior, insight, and attachment. In addition to learning about the major schools and systems of psychology (e.g., Functionalism, Gestalt, Behaviorism, etc.), this course will also explore the political and historical forces that shaped the development of the various psychological theories.
This course is designed to offer a sophisticated overview of social psychological theory and research to students pursuing a graduate degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology. The course will focus on the themes and perspectives of social psychology including 68
CPY 858Supervision and Consultation: Theory and Techniques3
This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop a knowledge base and skill set in the area of clinical supervision. Supervision theory, research, models of practice, and professional issues are considered. In addition, supervision skills are developed and practiced.
The Practicum with Seminar is designed to support doctoral students in counseling psychology in their ongoing development as practitioners. To that end, students will be provided with a variety of experiences, both on and off campus, which will promote an increased awareness of the various roles and clinical skills required of the counseling psychologist. Each credit hour of practicum requires a minimum of 100 hours in placement, 40 of which are to be spent in the provision of direct client service. Students are to complete a minimum of 1800 total hours of practica and these hours can be obtained with as few as two different placement sites, or as many as six depending on student interests and career path. Students are to participate in a minimum of 1 hour of weekly individual on-site supervision provided by a graduate-level professional in a related field to psychology (licensed psychologists are preferred, but students are sometimes supported on-site by physicians, psychiatric nurses, counselor educators, licensed social workers, and licensed professional counselors). Students are expected to complete a minimum of 300 hours of practicum-related activities with no fewer than 40 hours being direct service work with clients. Course can be repeated for credit.
This class builds upon foundation knowledge and skills for group practice and provides doctoral students in counseling psychology with the opportunity to further develop their expertise in the group modality. Students will give in-depth consideration to select theories of group counseling and will expand their counseling skills by co-facilitating a growth group for master’s level students taking the group counseling class. In addition, topics addressed through readings and discussion include ethical and legal issues in group counseling, the group counselor as a person and a professional, dynamic issues in group functioning, managed care and agency considerations, and multiculturalism as it impacts the group process.
Dissertation: Concept Development is a focused 1-credit course designed for doctoral counseling psychology students aimed at cultivating essential skills in formulating research questions, constructing hypotheses, and conducting rigorous literature reviews. Throughout this eight-week course, students will engage with key concepts and methodologies critical for developing a solid foundation for their dissertation work. By the end of the course, students will produce a 20-page foundational starter document that will outline their research intent and prepare them for the subsequent phases of their doctoral studies. 1 credit
Dissertation: Methods and IRB Workshop builds upon the foundational dissertation concept developed in CPY 877. It provides students with advanced training in research methodologies and the IRB proposal process. Students will refine their research designs, focusing on critical elements such as sampling strategies, ethical considerations, measurement techniques, and appropriate research design. The course culminates in the development of a comprehensive IRB proposal ready for submission, ensuring their dissertation research adheres to the highest ethical and methodological standards.
CPY 879Psychopharmacology for Counseling Psychologists1
The purpose of this course is to survey basic pharmacological principles for non-medical helping professionals. This course explores the field of psychopharmacology for all major mental disorders. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between drugs, their mechanisms of action in the nervous system, and human behavior.
During the last year of the doctoral program in counseling, psychology students participate in a year-long, full-time (or two years, part- time), 2,000-hour internship. The pre-doctoral internship affords students the opportunity to employ the knowledge and skills acquired during their doctoral studies under the supervision of seasoned practitioners of psychology. With approval from their advisor and the 69
Through the doctoral dissertation, students in the Counseling Psychology program are required to provide evidence of scholarly competence that represents a unique contribution to the field of psychology. Through this project, students are expected to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of an area relevant to the professional practice of psychology as well as the ability to think critically, integrate and evaluate research and theory, and communicate their work clearly to members of the profession. Given the program emphasis on the professional practice of psychology, it is expected that the doctoral dissertation be psychological in nature and clinically useful to practicing psychologists. While dissertations are a rigorous scholarly exercise, they are not limited to experimental studies and quantitative measurement. Rather, students are encouraged to use a variety of formats, including but not limited to case studies of individuals, groups, or systems, program evaluation or development, correlational research, theory development, or synthesis and critical analysis of existing scholarly literature.
This is a non-credit course that PsyD students take in the semester in which they are defending their dissertation. A passing grade is entered only after a successful dissertation defense. 0 credits
