PSY-6543-Trost

**(Psy.D. Clinical Consultation Group) ** **PSY 6543 ** Fall and Spring Semesters 2009-2010  __Class location __: One Beach Street, San Francisco, Room TBA __Class meeting days __: 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month (See course syllabus for dates) __Class meeting time __: 12:00-1:50  __Instructor Name and Title __: Kathy Trost, Ph.D., Adjunct and Liaison Faculty __Email address __: kathytrost@aol.com __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Phone __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">: 925-284-4777 __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Office Hours __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">: //Available by appointment// __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Grading __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">: Credit/No Credit __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Credit hours __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">: 0 credits per semester <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Introduction to Professional Psychology **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This course is part of the PsyD curriculum that is organized to enable students to build sequentially on knowledge and skills in academic and field placement settings. Each practicum experience is complimented by a didactic course for the purposes of accomplishing an integration of academic knowledge with practical learning in the field. The first year Introduction to Professional Psychology course is the didactic course that accompanies the Psy.D. G-1 practicum experience. In this course students learn fundamental skills in becoming a professional psychologist and receive advising and mentorship from faculty instructors. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Each course in the PsyD program is designed to accomplish program specific learning outcomes (or training goals and objectives). This course is related to the outcome of developing graduates who practice professional attitudes, values, beliefs, and behavior as career-long objectives. It exposes students to general knowledge of the profession of psychology. In addition, professional values such as integrity and commitment are addressed as fundamental to the formation of competent, professional psychologists. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This is a year long consultation group in professional development which combines an introduction to the discipline and professional practice of psychology as exemplified in the practitioner training program leading to the Psy.D. Degree at CSPP-SF. Taken concurrently with the Psy.D. Practicum I by first-year clinical Psy.D. students, this seminar provides a small group format for discussion of current issues that arise at the practicum placement, field placement matching issues and general introduction to professional roles and responsibilities. Particular emphasis is placed on developing professional behaviors and attitudes. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">An emphasis is also placed on how students can prepare themselves for changing roles in professional psychology and for developing multicultural competence in those roles. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for students to identify and address issues that are related to their development as professional psychologists in a supportive context. Practical issues, such as applying for clinical placements and presenting oneself in a professional manner as well as issues regarding the academic experience at CSPP will be discussed. In addition, this course provides an introduction to basic clinical and ethical concepts in the practice of clinical psychology and provides a foundation for the subsequent G2 level Clinical and Ethical Issues Course. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">1. The **//first objective//** is to facilitate the //transition to graduate studies// in professional psychology in general and to CSPP's Doctor of Psychology degree in clinical psychology in particular. Some of the issues that will be addressed are: a) how to integrate one's personal history and idiosyncratic gender/cultural/class identity in one's //professional identity//; b) how to begin the process of self-reflection and self-examination through which one shapes //the self, the primary professional tool// necessary for the professional engagement in the change process for individuals, families and groups and c) how to choose and engage in field placements (practica and internships) which meet and develop the student's professional goals. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2. The **//second objective //** in this semester is to assist students in the selection of, orientation to and socialization in the Practicum I field placement. Special emphasis is placed on how to optimize this placement experience in the context of both traditional and emerging roles in professional psychology. Clinical and ethical issues, which are critical to assuming the role of the professional psychologist, will be introduced. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">3. The **//third objective //** is to provide an open learning environment in which to explore concerns related to the process of becoming a graduate student in the Psy.D. Program. Graduate study in professional psychology has specific challenges at this time since the field of psychology generally and the practice of psychology, in particular, is undergoing profound change. Major advances in the theory and techniques of assessment and intervention in professional psychology, changing demographics, social and economic developments, innovations in technology, and substantial changes in the health delivery system all portend uncertainty and change in the profession of psychology. In exploring <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">these and related issues, this consultation group is meant to serve as a //__peer professional support group__// to ensure that professional opportunities are optimized. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">4. The **//fourth objective //** is to introduce students to CSPP’s mission to emphasize the __multicultural and international perspectives__ in professional psychology as they manifest in the Practicum and Internship experiences. Multicultural competence and diversity issues will be addressed. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">5. The **//fifth objective //** is to introduce students to the broad range of expanding roles for professional psychologists. Many specialties and sub-specialties in the field are emerging with respect to changing populations, problems, and theories and techniques being used by psychologists to serve clients. Students are encouraged to become student members of both the American Psychological Association and the California Psychology Association to facilitate their exposure to contemporary issues in the practice of psychology. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This course format involves student questions and problem solving, lecture, discussion, reading and presentations to promote the development of professional attitudes and behaviors. With some exceptions, most classes will begin with discussion and problem solving related to students’ Psy.D. I practicum experiences. The remainder of class will typically involve class discussions related to pertinent topics. Students will be given a thorough introduction to the on-line library resources of the university and may use the web to access some of the course readings and materials. Some DVD/video presentations may be used to illustrate concepts or problems and will serve as focal points for discussion. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Students will be evaluated on a __Credit/No Credit__ basis using the criteria outlined in course requirements. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Due to the fact that the Clinical Consultation Group is not taken for course credit, student evaluation will be incorporated in the Psy.D. Practicum I Field Placement Evaluation. Any difficulties that arise in this group will be communicated to the student’s field placement liaison and may be reflected as “some concern”, “serious concern” or “no credit” on the Field Placement Evaluation. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">In addition, more subjective factors such as personal growth and professionalism will be evaluated. Student learning will be assessed through the following methods: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">1. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Regular, on-time class attendance is required. If you are unable to attend a class, please leave me a message on my voice mail as soon as possible **(925-284-4777**). Students who are consistently late or who miss more than two classes per semester risk receiving “no credit” for their field placement experience <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">2. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Class participation is a vital component of the class. In addition to asking questions regarding material presented, it is expected that you contribute your own ideas, suggestions and formulations. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">3. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Demonstration of professional attitudes and behaviors as indicated by conduct at field placement, management of personal stress related to first year graduate work, and knowledge of professional roles and responsibilities. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">4. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Assigned readings are required throughout the year. Students are expected to generate a discussion of ideas regarding these readings with particular emphasis on how these concepts apply to their clinical work and professional development. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; msofareastfontfamily: Arial; msolist: Ignore;">5. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students are required to prepare a formal C.V. according to the Office of Professional Training guidelines for their Practicum I placement and to revise the vita for the "matching process" for January, 2009. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Students will be required to present verbal reports on the nature of the Practicum experience that presents the mission, goals and objectives of their agencies and the student’s role in furthering this mission. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Required Readings __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Resource material related to the course learning objectives, will be made available and placed on reserve in the library as well as on e-reserve. Additional readings may be added depending on student interest and need. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Recommended Readings __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Contemporary Clinical Psychology (2nd Edition). Plante, Thomas, G. (2005). John Wiley and Sons Inc. Hoboken, New Jersey. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Yalom, I. (2002). The Gift of Therapy: An open letter to a new generation of therapists and their patients. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">It is also recommended that class members read the following periodicals regularly (some are available on line in full text format, and all are available in the library or by subscription): <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">American Psychologist (full text available online) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">APA Monitor <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">California Psychologist (a publication of CPA) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (full text available on online) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">1. Policies Related To Class Attendance, Lateness, Missed Exams or Assignments __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The University expects regular class attendance by all students. Each student is responsible for all academic work missed during absences. When an absence is necessary, students should contact the instructor as a courtesy and check for any assignments. See the University Catalog for the complete policy on attendance. Attendance criteria for this class include the following: **//Missing more than two classes might result in No Credit for the semester//**. **//Consistent lateness (being more than 10 minutes to class or in returning from break will be considered//** **//<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; layout-grid-mode: line; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">as missing half a class //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. Attendance is a basic requirement. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Missed assignments will result in a lower grade or failure of the class, depending on the work missed. Missing more than one of the above can result in failing this class, at the discretion of the instructor. If, however, you are ill and provide a doctor’s note, the assignment can be made up. Contract the instructor as soon as possible if you learn you will be missing a course requirement. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">2. Information on types of participation required by the course: __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; layout-grid-mode: line; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Regular focus, attention and participation in class are expected. However, cultural differences in participation levels are understood. Students who choose to participate less will have the opportunity to receive participation credit in alternative ways, such as written papers. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">3. Instructor Assumptions __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">First and foremost, it is essential that an atmosphere of mutual respect and support is maintained throughout the year. Professional development is a developmental process involving different struggles for students at different levels of understanding. We will strive to develop a __non-judgmental attitude__ in class in order to facilitate personal as well as intellectual development <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">4. Responsibility to Keep Copies __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Remember – it is good practice to keep copies of ALL major assignments/papers you turn in. On rare occasions, work may be lost because of computer failure or other mishaps. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">5. Respectful Speech and Actions __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Alliant International University, by mission and practice, is committed to fair and respectful consideration of all members of our community, and the greater communities surrounding us. All members of the University must treat one another as they would wish to be treated themselves, with dignity and concern. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">As an institution of higher education, Alliant International University has the obligation to combat racism, sexism, and other forms of bias and to provide an equal educational opportunity. Professional codes of ethics (e.g., from the APA for psychology students) and the Academic Code shall be the guiding principles in dealing with speech or actions that, when considered objectively, are abusive and insulting. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">6. Academic Code of Conduct and Ethics __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The University is committed to principles of scholastic honesty. Its members are expected to abide by ethical standards both in their conduct and in their exercise of responsibility towards other members of the community. Each student’s conduct is expected to be in accordance with the standards of the University. **//The complete Academic Code, which covers acts of misconduct including assistance during examination, fabrication of data, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and assisting other students in acts of misconduct, among others, may be found in the University Catalog.//** The University reserves the right to use plagiarism detection software. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Confidentiality of classmates should also be maintained. Countertransference feelings and other personal issues discussed in relation to course material and presentations are expected to emerge as part of the class experience. These discussions should not be shared outside of the classroom <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">7. Disability Accommodations Request __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">If you need disability-related accommodations in this class, please see me privately. All accommodations must be requested in a timely manner (at least 2 weeks ahead of time) with a letter of support for Alliant’s Office of Disability Services. If you have questions about accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Services (Dr. Nina Ghiselli; nghiselli@alliant.edu).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I. Course Rationale: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">II. Course Description, Purpose, Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
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 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">B. Purpose of the Course //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">C. Specific Learning Outcomes: //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">D. Instructional Strategy //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">E. Description of Course Requirements and Assessment Methods //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">III. Course Readings and Materials: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">IV. Policies and Procedures: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Behavioral Expectations/Attendance //**

__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">8. Policy on Course Requirements During Religious Holidays __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Alliant International University does not officially observe any religious holidays. However, in keeping with the institution’s commitment to issues of cultural diversity as well as humanitarian considerations, faculty are encouraged to appreciate students’ religious observances by not penalizing them when they are absent from classes on holy days. Alliant International University faculty will be sensitive to these matters. Students should be similarly respectful of faculty members’ right to observe religious days. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">9. Resources for Obtaining Tutoring or Other Student Support Services __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Tutors are available to help students with course-based or exam-based needs. Contact the Director of Student Support Services for information on obtaining tutoring – or other student support services – on the San Francisco campus. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">10. Problem Solving Resources __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">If problems arise with faculty, other students, staff, or student support services, students should use the University Problem Solving Procedures located on the web at [] or contact the University Ombudsperson at rkunard@alliant.edu. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Reminder that Syllabus is Subject to Change __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> The following is the general structure and content of the course. Students should remember that the exact content and schedule of the syllabus is subject to change without prior notice to meet student, faculty, or other needs. We may spend more time on some topics as needed, and conversely, may move more quickly over other topics. We may add or change readings, depending on student interest and need. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Fall 2009 Semester ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Friday, 9/4/09 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Friday 9/18/09 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">General topics to be addressed __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Orientation to Psy.D. Practicum I Selection <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Developing a resume and cover letter <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Review of Interview Techniques <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The Psy.D. degree, professional development and career goal setting <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Why psychology? Motivations for becoming a psychologist <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recommended Readings: __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Plante, Chapter 1: What is Contemporary Clinical Psychology? <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Friday, 10/2/09 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Friday, 10/16/09 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Friday, 10/30/09 – Individual consultation with instructor – OPTIONAL //– by appointment// <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">General Topics to Be Addressed __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The Professional Behavior of a Psychologist <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Supervision – Becoming a supervisee <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Introduction to Theory and Case Formulation <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recommended Readings: __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Plante, Chapter 5: Major Theoretical Models <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter 6: Integrative and Biopsychosocial Approaches in Contemporary Clinical Psychology <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Berger & Buchholz (1993) //On Becoming A supervisee: preparation for learning in a supervisory relationship// <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Friday, 11/6/09 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Friday, 11/20/09 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Issues in Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Psychotherapy <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recommended Readings __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Plante, Chapters 7 & 8: Contemporary Psychological Assessment I and II <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">TBA <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">12/4/09 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Winter Intersession activities <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Preparing resumes and cover letters for the G2 Practicum placement <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Interviewing for placements and case presentation skills <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recommended Readings __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">TBA <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Spring Semester ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2/5/10 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">2/19/10 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Legal and Ethical Issues - Introduction <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">APA Code of Conduct <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recommended Readings: __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Plante, Chapter 13: Ethical Standards <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">APA Code of Conduct (in appendix of Plante) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">3/5/10 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">3/19/10 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Professional Development Issues Continued: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recommended Readings: __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Plante, Chapter 13: Current and Future Trends and Challenges <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">4/2/10 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">4/16/10 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Termination Issues <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Self-Care <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Balancing Career and Family <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Recommended Readings: __ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; layout-grid-mode: line;">TBA <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Case Presentation Skills and Case Formulation <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Assessing Your Progress: Your Strengths and Identifying Areas to Improve. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Issues in Evaluation and Feedback <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Reflections on Year 1
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">V. Course Schedule: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">September **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">October **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">November **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">December **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">February **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">March **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">April **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">May **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">5/7/10 **