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NCU Catalog - April 2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Codes and Course Length
Course Codes
NCU course codes include a course prefix and number. The course prefix identifies the content area of a course and the number identifies the course-level (e.g., Undergraduate, Master’s. etc.). Courses in this catalog section are list by School and content area in numerical order.
Example: The course prefix “ACC” indicates Accounting content
Course Numbering
Course numbering used at NCU is as follows:
| Undergraduate |
1000 to 4999 |
| Master’s |
5000 to 6999;
5000-8 to 6999-8 |
| Doctoral and Advance Studies Certificates |
7000 to 8999;
7000-8 to 8999-8 |
| Doctoral Sequence Courses |
9000 to 9799;
9901A-D to 9914A-D
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Course Length
Course length varies by course and program. Please refer to the course listing in this catalog to determine the length of a specific course.
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Psychology |
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PSY-7103 - Research Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamentals of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to psychological research. Students gain an understanding of the strengths and limitations of each approach, and how these methods apply to a research topic. The concepts of critical evaluating, published research, research ethics, and developing a research proposal will also be explored and practiced. In addition, it provides a foundation for subsequent research courses in preparation for successfully completing a dissertation at Northcentral University.
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PSY-7104 - Statistics I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an introductory exploration of statistics for the graduate student. It includes instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive statistics, and introduces inferential statistical analysis. The emphasis of this course is on providing a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts to help the student understand statistical methodology used in psychology, and also more generally, developing a working knowledge of statistical usage in everyday life.
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PSY-7105 - Tests and Measurements Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral course in tests and measurements provides the student conceptual as well as practical guidelines in test and scale construction. This course will expose the students to concepts and theories including: the nature of psychological constructs and concepts, measurements and measurement error, item construction and analysis, Classical Test Theory, and the different approaches to establishing instrument reliability and validity. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills and concepts to a construct relevant to their own research interests.
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PSY-7107 - Statistics II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is an intermediate examination of statistical analyses commonly used for research in behavioral and health sciences. It prepares the doctoral student with the skills required to plan, conduct (using SPSS), report, and interpret quantitative statistical analyses. Topics include: basic statistical knowledge, probability theory, exploratory data analysis, assumptions for statistical tests, parametric and nonparametric tests. Specific analyses include: correlation, regression (simple, multiple, and logistic) basic ANOVA and advanced ANOVA techniques.
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PSY-7110 - Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will provide a foundation for knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in the social sciences, including psychology. Knowledge of research methods is essential both for successful completion of the dissertation and for being a skilled consumer and creator of scholarly knowledge in your field. Topics explored will include the purposes of the two basic research methods (quantitative and qualitative), the nature of multiple research designs within each method, analytic strategies used within each method, factors in quality research within each method, and ethical issues in research methods. Scholarly writing and appropriate use of the scholarly literature will also be reinforced through all topics. This course is intended to provide a broad understanding of research methods to support deeper exploration and application using more refined resources in future courses.
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PSY-7111 - Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis and Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The purpose of this course is to acquire deeper knowledge of the quantitative and qualitative designs. The focus is on active learning to develop applied research skills that will help you in design development, data collection, and data analysis reporting phases. During the course, you will also examine how your research reflections and analysis are grounded in the empirical literature.
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PSY-7112 - Research Design Planning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on how to conduct effective literature searches, specifically in preparation for the dissertation, develop a plan for writing comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature, and critically review and write about underlying theoretical frameworks that lay the foundation for future research. The overarching goal of this course is for students to conduct an extensive search of the peer-reviewed empirical and theoretical literature in their topic area and identify potential areas of inquiry for their dissertation.
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PSY-7113 - Recruitment, Selection, and Training Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a focus on Personnel Psychology topics including recruitment, personnel selection, performance, and training. Specifically, you will review the fundamentals of job analysis and measurement which serve as the foundation of many human resource management systems. In addition, you will explore recruitment, personnel selection, and placement as well as the legal ramifications of these critical staffing decisions. Job performance models will be examined and you will apply criterion theory to understand performance measurement. Key concepts, tools and research related to career development and training will also be addressed in this course.
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PSY-7116 - Tests and Measurements in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course will introduce the student to psychological test construction, administration and interpretation as well as current research in the area. Commonly used tests to assess cognition and personality will be studied.
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PSY-7117 - Advanced Statistics in IO Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course involves an examination of univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses commonly used for research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. It will prepare you with the skills required to plan, conduct (using SPSS), report, and interpret advanced quantitative statistical analyses. Specific analyses include: correlation, regression (simple, multiple, polynomial, and logistic), analysis of variance (ANOVA) and covariance (ANCOVA), multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and covariance (MANCOVA), discriminant analysis, factor analysis, linear modeling, and structural equation modeling.
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PSY-7118 - Internship in I/O Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides you an opportunity to complete their doctoral degree by participating in an internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Internship experiences are designed to guide you through specific standards-aligned experiences which will result in competency development that is demonstrated through application in practice. During the internship experience, you will meet regularly with an assigned NCU professor as well as an approved internship site supervisor to discuss the student’s experiences applying I/O Psychology in an organizational setting. Weekly assignments include submission of required evaluations and preparation for a theoretically grounded signature assignment summarizing the internship experience.
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PSY-7120 - Overview of the Psychological Concepts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore the multifaceted world of psychology, the scientific study of mind and behavior. This course will serve as a leveling course for those coming into our psychology programs without the needed background in psychology, or who have earned degrees in psychology many years ago. Through reading, research, and interaction with fellow students and faculty, you will be provided with opportunities to experience various psychology concepts and theories. You will also examine professional ethics.
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PSY-7121 - Socio-Contextual Psychology of Gender Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral-level course, you will critically engage in materials designed to explore the diverse processes in which gender concepts are constructed using biological, psychological, and social lenses. You will explore gender, including transgender, cisgender, gender queer, gender non-binary, and gender-fluid. Along with exploring the many forms of gender, you will identify how gender can be experienced as performative rather than as an essential quality. Additionally, you will discuss implications for research and professional practice.
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PSY-7122 - Family Processes and Social Context Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The specific focus of the course is on the processes and dynamics of interaction within family relationships as they relate to concepts of gender identity, sexual orientation, and the intersection of larger social discourses. In this course, you will examine diverse family units (e.g., LGBTQ families, open-relationships), roles, rules, and conflict resolution in families, and an exploration of socio-contextual factors.
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PSY-7123 - Key Theories and Concepts in Sexuality and Gender Studies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will explore the intellectual and social movements (such as Marxism, post-structuralism, critical race studies, queer studies, indigenous studies, and postcolonial and transnational studies) that have influenced the development of theories and concepts in gender studies as they relate to research and practice in psychology. You will engage critically in deepening understanding of how theories and epistemology influence the constraints and possibilities in the psychology of gender and sexuality. This is meant to be a theory introduction course to set the stage for the remaining courses in this specialization and engage your thinking in how these theories influence research, teaching, and advocacy.
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PSY-7124 - Sexuality and Sexual Fluidity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will involve an exploration of human sexuality through a socio-contextual lens regarding the psychological and political influences on sexual identity development, sex, and sexuality. The focus of the course will be upon research and advocacy in relation to issues often arising from oppressive cultural discourses of sex and sexuality. You will address topics including sex, sexual orientations, sexual behaviors, intersexuality, and interpersonal challenges from family and the culture. Using a social-constructionist frame, this class will acknowledge and deconstruct discourses that give rise to the oppressive effects of intolerance, homophobia, sexism, and assumptions of hetero-normativity.
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PSY-7125 - LGBTQ Identity and Relationship Development through the Life Cycle Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you will build on the ideas of developmental psychology to further explore how developmental tasks (e.g., LGBTQ identity development, coming out, dating, love, relationships, marriage, parenting, career, aging) unfold and are affected by the developmental stages throughout lifespan and in the context of societal and institutionalized heteronormativity and homo/bi/trans-phobia. Additionally, the intersection of moral and religious/spiritual development will be explored in relation to LGBTQ lifespan development.
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PSY-7126 - Special Topics: Research, Policy, & Advocacy from a Global Perspective Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course will look at the intersection of social, relational, and political dynamics that impact the policies related to LGBTQ individual and family lives from a global perspective. This will include the ways that organizational policies (e.g., APA) and laws across countries impact the psychology profession, research, practices and advocacy. Policies to be covered include adoption/surrogacy, second-parent rights, marriage, medical transitioning, homelessness/drug policy, divorce/relationship dissolution, HIV, researcher and advocacy bias, social media.
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PSY-8100 - Theories of Personality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course reviews the various theoretical perspectives that have attempted to define and assess personality. Students will trace modern psychology’s efforts to explain differences in individual personalities as well as identify universal characteristics. Finally, students will analyze and compare various concepts regarding personality and assess their application in understanding why people act in the manner that they do.
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PSY-8107 - Program Evaluation and Monitoring in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamentals of evaluating and monitoring human services programs. The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with the theory of program evaluation so you can conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods program evaluations. You will further develop your abilities to collaborate with stakeholders in developing evaluation plans that ensure evaluation processes meet the needs of multiple stakeholders. You will consider the various ethical implications of program evaluation and will identify ethical considerations in implementing an evaluation plan and reporting results.
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PSY-8109 - Cognitive and Personality Assessment Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course presents an overview of the assessment of personality and cognition throughout the lifespan. The course will provide a conceptual base for psychological assessment, define cognition and personality according to current research, review commonly used assessment measures, and discuss the interpretation of findings. DSM-V is used for disorder classifications. Considerations of diversity in assessment practices and ethical issues are highlighted. This course serves as a foundation for further study for individuals planning to assess personality and cognitive functioning.
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PSY-8110 - Psychology of Violence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Incidences of violence range from interpersonal violence including domestic violence/spousal abuse to workplace violence to worldwide terrorism. In this course, students will become aware of the causes of violence, the impact on victims of violence, and programmatic attempts to reduce violence. Students will explore current research regarding violence and learn prevention and treatment strategies to use in both professional and personal settings.
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PSY-8111 - Clinical Survey of Substance Abuse and Dependence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will focus on the dynamics of substance abuse and dependence including illegal and prescription drugs, alcohol, and marijuana. Students will gain a basic understanding of the psychopharmacology of substance use and abuse, and explore the physiological and psychological processes of dependence. In addition, students will explore the interrelatedness of substance abuse with various factors in the individual, the family, and the society.
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PSY-8113 - Addiction and Related Disorders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course is designed as a comprehensive overview of research in addictions and related behaviors. This course presents information on addiction, related disorders, and their associated compulsive behaviors by identifying clinical syndromes associated with substance use disorder, eating disorders, and gambling disorder. In addition, this course explores other compulsive disorders such as sex addition, workaholism, and compulsive buying. These disorders and compulsive behaviors will be analyzed through a series of case buying. These disorders and compulsive behaviors will be analyzed through a series of case studies, while identifying DSM criteria that are associated with these disorders. This course also examines etiological theories, screening tools, assessment processes, and treatment interventions as well as their co-occurrence with each other or with other psychiatric disorders.
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PSY-8114 - Co-Occurring Disorders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course is designed as a comprehensive overview of co-occurring disorders (sometimes termed dual diagnosis). This course explores several mental disorders that commonly co-occur with substance use disorders. Students will focus on current research and diagnostic criteria (found in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Primary and secondary differential analysis, assessment, intervention, and treatment will be addressed along with legal, ethical, and cultural considerations.
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PSY-8115 - Family Systems Approaches to Addiction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of family systems approaches to addiction. Course material addresses addiction with respect to etiology, intervention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment from a family systems perspective. In addition, the course explores how multicultural systemic issues influence family systems approaches to dealing with addictions.
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PSY-8117 - Life Coaching Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course outlines the profession of life coaching and is designed for individuals who have taken previous upper level courses in psychology and are interested in understanding the fundamentals of the coaching profession. During this course, students review coaching ethics, standards, interview skills, communication, strategies and tools, motivation and inspiration, problem solving, goal setting, and life design. This course is ideal for individuals who are interested in completing a full certified coaching program.
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PSY-8118 - Grant Writing in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course will provide an overview of grant writing for dissertation and post-doctoral research on psychology-related topics. Basic grant writing skills such as researching, reading and responding to a Research Funding Proposal (RFP); as well as, developing the grant proposal inclusive of writing the rationale, purpose, problem statement, letters of support, budget and/or plan of work will be discussed. Assignments and projects will be available to engage and strengthen doctoral learners grant writing skills.
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PSY-8119 - Adult Psychopathology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses the way psychopathology is conceptualized, as well as how adult psychopathology is diagnosed. Students will make critical appraisal of current diagnostic systems and consider the cultural and social contexts of psychopathology.
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PSY-8121 - Psychology of Aging Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course deals with the biological and psychological changes that occur within adults over time (intra-individual changes) and the extent to which these changes occur at different rates among different individuals (inter-individual differences). Current research will be examined.
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PSY-8122 - Career and Lifestyle Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on the theory, application, and skills needed to provide basic career and lifestyle counseling. The developmental and longitudinal changes people experience across the life span are critical to vocational planning. Information covered includes a survey of career development theories and research, career choices, service delivery models, assessment, application of counseling skills, life transition points, educational and career resources, needs of special populations, and professional issues.
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PSY-8127 - Group Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students will examine and apply theories related to the structure and processes of groups in multiple settings. The interactive nature of influence between a group and its members, leadership, power, and decision making are only a few of the important topics students will study. Students will examine research and apply theories to group case studies.
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PSY-8128 - Stress and Coping Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations and empirical research on the psychological, physiological, and environmental nature of stress. The impact of acute and chronic stress is examined and emphasis is given to various approaches to stress management.
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PSY-8129 - Organizational Training and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an in-depth look at how organizations train and develop associates. Topics include how training content is developed, how content relates to organizational strategy, the importance of needs assessment, effective training evaluation, and appropriate instructional methods. Fundamental psychological theories impacting organizational training and development are highlighted.
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PSY-8130 - Multicultural Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course is designed to increase awareness of multicultural issues in psychology, including some issues of social diversity, with a focus on theoretical models, research, and techniques and interventions for working with culturally diverse populations in various settings from therapy to the workplace.
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PSY-8133 - Addiction Assessment and Treatment Planning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an overview of addiction assessment and treatment planning. The goal of the course is to give you exposure to various screening tools used in the process of intake and treatment of addiction and develop skills related to treatment planning for addiction using the results of the assessments to inform decision making around treatment goals and interventions.
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PSY-8137 - Biopsychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course takes a biopsychological perspective on key issues in behavior and mental health such as sex and gender, obesity, substance addiction, knowledge, cognition, and learning. The latest research and ethical issues in neuropsychology, such as neurogenesis, degeneration, regeneration, and the relation of adverse childhood events on brain structure and functioning will also be explored.
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PSY-8138 - Cognition, Emotion, and Motivation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course examines the critical concepts of emotion, motivation, and cognition. Topics to be explored include biological, cognitive, cultural, and social influences on emotional development and behavior. The importance of motivation on emotion will be reviewed. The relationship between emotion and cognition will be evaluated as will the concept of emotional intelligence. Emotions and their impact on mental health also will be discussed.
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PSY-8139 - Positive Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the historical and theoretical perspectives of positive psychology. The emphasis includes a scientific investigation of the latest research of positive psychology focusing on subjective well-being, positive emotions, strengths, resilience, post-traumatic growth, grit, and growth mindset. You will explore how positive psychology is being implemented in the home, workplace, education, and in clinical settings. You will evaluate the challenges faced by the positive psychology field and the potential evolution of this branch of psychology.
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PSY-8140 - Community Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the theories, research findings, and applications of community psychology. Relationships between environmental conditions and culture and the development of the health and well-being of all members of a community are also examined. Students will examine key concepts, principles, and values of community psychology. The theoretical frameworks in peer-reviewed research will be examined, assessed, and synthesized.
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PSY-8141 - Human Communication- Interviewing Skills Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will learn, practice, and develop core communication skills that are essential to interviewing in the helping professions. As this is a practice-oriented course, students who plan to use interviewing techniques in their current or future professions will gain experience in essential communication skills such as listening to clients, clarifying concerns, and facilitating appropriate actions. Those students will benefit most from this course who are either currently in a helping profession capacity where interviewing is applied, or who are able to practice their skills as interns or in other settings.
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PSY-8142 - Psychology of Perception Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course will introduce the student to the research into the psychoneuroanatomy of human perception, including vision, audition, taction, olfaction, and gustation. An extension of physiological psychology, psychology of perception delves into the finer points of the cognitive, motor, and limbic inputs that derive from normal and abnormal human sensory perception. The course also helps the student to understand mind-body/body-mind processes through more definitive models of behavior.
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PSY-8144 - Group Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Group work, including group counseling, group therapy, and other type of change-oriented groups, involves special dynamics and processes and requires specific leader behaviors and characteristics. In this course, the student will examine, apply, and analyze these factors of group work. Videotapes of group therapy sessions conducted by expert and beginning therapists will form a basis for learning.
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PSY-8145 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore child and adolescent psychology including both normative development and psychopathology. Through reading, research, and interaction with fellow students and faculty, you will be provided with opportunities to experience concepts and theories of both healthy and unhealthy cognitive, emotional, and social development from childhood into adolescence. Prevention, intervention, and recovery from unhealthy experiences will be addressed. Professional ethics will also be examined.
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PSY-8146 - Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will gain an understanding of the different theoretical approaches to counseling and psychotherapy, along with an understanding of how these psychological theories developed and unfolded historically throughout time. Additionally, you will consider some of the newer models and methods of practice, along with the concept of the scholar-practitioner model. After completing this class, you will be able to analyze and consider the different models of treatment, and make the best selection given the unique client needs. Throughout the course, you will apply and reflect on your learning, and begin to develop your own integral and personalized approach to treatment.
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PSY-8147 - Psychopharmacology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course presents an overview of psychopharmacology, alternative therapies, and principles that focus on helping to identify those individuals who can benefit from the use of pharmacologic intervention, as well as useful methods of evaluating treatment efficacy. Research on neurophysiology, and biologic actions and side effects of psychopharmacological and alternative agents will be reviewed. DSM-5 is used for disorder classifications throughout this course. This course may serve as a foundation for further study for individuals planning to prescribe or consult, within their scope of practice, as a non-physician mental health professional.
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PSY-8148 - Adult Psychopathology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses the way psychopathology is conceptualized as well as how adult psychopathology is diagnosed. You will make critical appraisal of current diagnostic systems and consider the cultural and social contexts of psychopathology and its clinical application.
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PSY-8150 - Human Sexuality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will be introduced to the history of sex and sexuality through the ages, including modern women, gay rights, and queer movements as well as sexual health. You will address key theories of gender, sex, and sexuality. You will also learn about sexual and reproductive attitudes, values, and behavior using developmental, social, and cultural lenses.
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PSY-8151 - Lifespan Dynamics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The specific focus of the course is on the processes and dynamics of interaction within human relationships, particularly from a life course perspective. You will examine how these dynamics change over time and with special attention given to aging and long-term care in the field of psychology. You will also explore the stages of family life and diverse family types, as well as information about various family structures and roles. You will study conceptualizations of effective functioning in couples and families and address various factors that impact couple and family systems. In addition, you will learn about existing assessments, detection strategies, and interventions pertaining to partner and spousal abuse.
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PSY-8200 - Sexual Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This is a doctoral-level comprehensive course focusing on physiological, psychological, and social cultural variables associated with sexual identity, psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of human sexuality, including an overview of psychosexual development, cultural and individual variations, gender identities and roles, and legal aspects.
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PSY-8306 - Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course examines psychological influences on physical health and well-being. Key topics to be explored include health behavior change, diversity in healthcare, social support, chronic illness management, illness prevention, and wellness. The role of health psychologists will be discussed, including how they contribute to healthcare policy.
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PSY-8307 - Psychosocial Factors in Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The body-mind connection is a well-researched topic in the field of medicine and psychology. This course will help the student become aware of the body of research surrounding the impact of behavior, personality, and social factors on physical health. Further, it will explore how diversity issues, such as gender, age, and ethnocultural factors influence health-related behaviors.
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PSY-8308 - Behavioral Nutrition Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Behavioral nutrition investigates the relationship between healthy diet and behavior. In this course, you will learn about what constitutes good nutrition, malnutrition, and under-nutrition. The physiological impact of nutrition will be examined. Psychosocial factors influencing nutrition and behavior will be reviewed.
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PSY-8309 - Eating Disorders and Obesity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course surveys topics related to eating disorders and obesity, including etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Specific focus is given to the dispositional, social, and cultural factors associated with the development and maintenance of disordered eating patterns. Implications for psychological and physical health are examined.
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PSY-8310 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course takes an evaluative look at complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) from a health psychology perspective. Evidence-based practice in the application of CAM methods to managing physical health needs will be explored. Strategies and techniques leading to successful treatment outcomes will be assessed. Usage of CAM methods for diverse populations including children, older adults, ethnic groups and other minority populations will be examined.
Image description: Complementary and Alternative Medicine can take many forms. This image depicts an open journal with flowers, a lemon, and various spices and herbs. Certain herbs and spices have medicinal properties and have been used over the years to treat various ailments. Some will also keep a journal to notate treatment plans and which treatments did or did not work. This information is helpful for working with your doctor and others on your care team.
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PSY-8311 - Consultation and Interventions in Health Care Settings Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Consulting in health settings requires an array of personal skills, knowledge, information, and techniques. In this course, the student learns practical skills for consulting. The student also becomes familiar with typical programs offered by consultants in healthcare settings.
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PSY-8320 - Psychology of Traumatic Stress Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students will identify the different types of trauma and disaster and their antecedents. The neurological implications of traumatic stress will be explored. The history of the field of trauma psychology will be examined. Trauma research and treatment also will be reviewed.
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PSY-8322 - Disaster, Terrorism, and Mass Violence: Impacts on Mental Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course reviews human-caused trauma and disaster, including mass shootings, bombings, riots, exposure to biohazards, and acts of terrorism, and their impacts on mental health. It will examine survivor and responder reactions and needs, and introduce strategies to assist individuals in moving on with their lives post-traumatic events.
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PSY-8323 - Trauma-informed Assessment, Risk, and Diagnosis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides a foundation for the assessment and diagnosis of acute and long-term symptoms associated with traumatic experience. Various measurements of post-traumatic stress will be examined. Attention will also be given to identifying individuals at continued risk for traumatic stress.
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PSY-8324 - Trauma-informed Interventions with Disaster and Trauma Survivors Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students will examine the theories and techniques related to crisis intervention. The roles, responsibilities, and functions of crisis counselors as a member of an interdisciplinary emergency management response team during a local, regional, or national crisis, disaster or other trauma-causing event also will be reviewed. Note: This is not a counseling course.
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PSY-8325 - Gender and Cultural Considerations in Disaster Trauma and Response Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course explores diverse populations and their experiences and reactions to various types of trauma. Among the topics addressed are culturally appropriate and effective community interventions designed to foster resilience.
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PSY-8330 - Mental Health and Aging Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will review psychological aging and mental health, an area often misunderstood by older adults, family, caregivers and medical professionals. Common mental health issues such as depression, addiction and anxiety faced by older adults will be addressed. Neurological changes, including Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia spectrum disorders, will be examined. Symptoms, assessment, and treatment options for mental health issues in this population are complicated with the presence of other physical problems and associated medications and treatment. Other topics to discuss include risk factors for non-medication compliance, elderly neglect and abuse in residential homes, loneliness and cross culture differences in coping strategies and social support.
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PSY-8331 - Aging, Families, and Elder Care Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will examine the gamut of helping services known as elder care. These services include basic assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), to rehabilitation care, aging in place, familial caregiving, long-term care and hospice. This course focuses on the concepts, theories and strategies related to the care of older adults. Common concerns related to elder care needs will be discussed including the emotional strains families may face. A key component of the course will be identification of caregiver strategies, including support groups, respite care and other community resources.
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PSY-8332 - Multicultural Perspectives of Aging Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will examine multicultural influences on the aging process on individuals. Topics to be covered include attitudes toward aging and well-being, social support, elder care, and end of life issues. Gender and ethnic differences in aging experiences will be discussed. Concerns related to special populations also will be addressed.
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PSY-8333 - Psychological Practice in Gerontology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses the psychologist’s role in elder care management. Topics to be covered include an overview of psychological assessment and evaluation as applied to aging adults as well as therapeutic techniques and intervention related to elderly on individual, group and family level. Ethical considerations in geropsychology practice also will be discussed. Areas of practice such as clinical settings, government and nonprofit agencies, nursing homes, also will be reviewed.
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PSY-8334 - Death and Dying Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will consider the psychological aspects of death and dying in modern society. Students will also explore attitudes toward death and theories related to the stages of death and dying, along with coping strategies for dealing with impending death, the aftermath of suicide, and end of life decisions. This course will also address assisted dying, grief, and survivor’s guilt.
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PSY-8404 - Consulting in Business, Education, and Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Consulting in schools, businesses, and mental health settings requires and array of personal skills, knowledge and information, and techniques. In this course you will learn how to develop personal skills and understanding of consulting to give you a basis to develop a successful consulting program.
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PSY-8406 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The central theme of this course is the general linear statistical model and its derivative methods including multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), MANCOVA, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, linear modeling, path analysis and structural equation modeling. The course covers theoretical, computational, and interpretive issues of multivariate exploratory and inferential statistical procedures.
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PSY-8407 - Industrial/Organizational PsychologyMinimum Credits: 3 Semester Credits: 8
The course provides an overview of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O), which involves application of the specific method to investigate issues of critical relevance to individuals, business, and society. Key concepts, tools, and research related to I/O psychology will be addressed in this course. Specifically, you will review the historical foundation of the field as well as explore topics of significance to industrial psychology (e.g., personnel selection, training and development, performance) and organizational psychology (e.g., employee motivation and attitudes, leadership, organizational development, and psychological health and well-being).
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PSY-8408 - Leadership and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will gain an appreciation of leadership and how it differs from management. You will approach these topics through a review of literature. Self-assessment on key leadership scales will help you to understand your own profile as leaders, as well as gain additional insight in the characteristics of leaders.
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PSY-8409 - Work Motivation and Attitudes Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on contemporary theories and research surrounding job attitudes and motivation in the workplace. You will explore the methods used to measure job attitudes and motivation. You will also examine strategies for increasing motivation and improving job attitudes. In addition, important issues such as generational diversity, affectivity, occupational stress, and organizational withdrawal will be addressed.
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PSY-8410 - Organizational Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course you receive an overview of theory, research and practice related to the implementation and management of change in organizations. The role of culture, climate and leadership in planned organizational change is explored.
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PSY-8500 - Mental Health Service Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Mental health encompasses an extensive and diverse range of services in the United States including substance abuse, school-based mental health, and mental health in the criminal justice system. This course will explore these services as well as approaches to identifying persons who suffer from mental illness, treatment settings, and research and evaluation of mental health policy.
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PSY-8501 - Mental Health Administration and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Effective development, integration, and maintenance of a mental health organization are necessary in today’s market in order to have sustainability. How ideas will be transformed into reality will be reviewed and how an organization adapts to change will also be discussed. Students in this course will be asked to analyze strategic management factors such as how to best create a multidisciplinary team that will coordinate roles within the organization and maximize supervisory capabilities.
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PSY-8502 - Comparative Analysis of Psychotherapies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course the student will analyze the complicated issues associated with various contemporary therapies used by behavioral health practitioners. The student will be exposed to core and peripheral elements of the most commonly used approaches to treating minor and major mental illnesses and behavioral challenges. Methods of therapeutic accountability, clinical feedback and outcome monitoring which can be used across all therapeutic approaches will also be examined.
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PSY-8503 - Evidence-Based Treatments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Evidence-based treatments refer to mental and behavioral health interventions for which systematic and empirical research is provided to assess the effectiveness of treatments. Students in this course will be asked to analyze and evaluate treatment approaches in regards to moral, empirical, and political criteria. Students will also be expected to evaluate and synthesize considerations for “good practice” in the absence of empirical evidence and to appraise and select appropriate instruments for evaluation. An overview of the evidence-based culture will also be explored.
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PSY-8504 - Psychology and Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will examine how human psychology influences economic conditions and socio-economic institutions. The student will explore psychological factors, such as fairness, corruption, bad faith, money illusion, confidence, and stories, and how these factors influence the global economy. The student will also examine biases related to financial decision making and economic risk taking as these relate to status-seeking behavior.
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PSY-8505 - Mental Health and the Courts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The intersection of mental health policy, practice, and the law is complicated. In this course the student will be exposed to psycho-legal concepts such as those involved in the use of behavioral health evidence in courts, therapeutic jurisprudence, juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, competency to stand trial, and personal rights.
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PSY-8600 - Integrated Theories of Addiction and Rehabilitation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed for the advanced practitioner and those with a working history in addiction treatment interested in learning more about integrated theories of addiction and rehabilitation. Topics to be covered include the history of alcohol and other drug treatment, models and theories of addiction, and neurobiology of addiction with specific focus on a variety of evidenced based approaches. Highlights include a focus on how substances affect the users, the resulting impairments, the recovery process, and how the integration of addiction theory and practices that support rehabilitation.
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PSY-8601 - Case Management Approaches and Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will focus on methods and approaches to case management as well as the multifaceted role of the modern case manager. Students will examine the functions of case management within the therapeutic process and identify the responsibilities of case management in evaluation and follow-up in a variety of treatment settings.
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PSY-8603 - Advanced Clinical Supervision: Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Prerequisites: PSY-8606
This course explores the advanced skills and expanded knowledge areas necessary for continued development as a clinical supervisor. Topics include the development of a personal model of clinical supervision and its application via practice and/or current supervisory responsibilities. Practical issues that arise in supervision including managing crises and legal dilemmas will be emphasized. The development of leadership and other skills necessary to enhance one’s performance in mentoring counselors also will be addressed.
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PSY-8604 - Addiction Treatment and Special Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course examines the diverse intervention approaches that have been used effectively in special populations, including women, the elderly, veterans, LGBT, and ethnic minorities. Focus will be placed on phases of the therapeutic process from intake/assessment to treatment planning and implementation. The heterogeneity of and within the special populations and the need to ensure appropriate care is provided to this individuals will be emphasized.
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PSY-8605 - Evidence-Based Practice in Addictions and Rehabilitation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of evidence-based practices essential to effective treatment, rehabilitation and sustained recovery for substance use disorders. Emphasized are models of addiction (including biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives); diagnostic criteria and its relevance to treatment; patient placement criteria; and modes and models of addiction treatment. Included is an exploration of clinical trials leading to the use of empirical evidence in treatment modalities and recognition of the significance of maintaining fidelity in the implementation of evidence-based practices. Other considerations include the assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders, family involvement, multicultural factors and the importance of individualizing care as a means toward relapse prevention and sustained recovery.
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PSY-8606 - Clinical Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an overview of topics essential to becoming an effective clinical supervisor of addiction counselors. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of tools and skills necessary to mentor counselors in the development of skills through a positive mentoring relationship. Other topics include the significance of the supervisory relationship, the understanding of models and methods of supervision, as well as relevant issues such as cultural diversity, counselor assessment and ethical responsibilities.
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PUB-5000 - Introduction to Public Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
You will be broadly introduced to the field of public administration. You will examine the discipline and practice from within the political, social, and organizational settings in which public administrators operate. Major emphasis is placed on examining issues at the federal, state, and local levels with particular focus on how government organizations and programs function.
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PUB-5002 - Government and the Public Interest Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will be introduced to the role and challenges of the administration of public organizations within a complex environment of competing interests. You will examine the duties and obligations of a discursive democracy and explore the ways that views and concerns of external groups impact on decision making related to social issues. The course offers you the opportunity to explore legislative advocacy and lobbying, and to understand how special interest groups, political interest groups, and external stakeholders influence public policy.
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PUB-5004 - Public Sector Human Resources Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Public sector organizations are guided by somewhat different expectations and laws regarding employee engagement and performance. In this course, you will explore human resource management tools and approaches within the context of public organizations and government, the historical context of public personnel administration, and employment law standards and requirements unique to public sector organizations in order to assess the legal impact of human resource policies and law on employee performance management.
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PUB-5005 - Public Budgeting and Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Fiscal policy and the allocation of public funding are significant tools that presidents, governors, mayors, and legislative bodies at all levels of government manage, thus impacting the lives of all Americans. During this course, you will become acquainted with the administration and management of public funds for organizations in the public sector. Organizational units could be at local, state, or federal government levels, as well as in the private sector in the form of nonprofit organizations.
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PUB-5007 - Quality Management in Public Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Quality management provides governmental structures with foundational measures and approaches for better public service delivery. In this course, you are provided the opportunity to examine the principles and methods for implementing an effective Total Quality Management system in a governmental environment. You will explore a variety of planning methods to design, manage, and sustain such a system. By differentiating between strategic planning and operational planning, you will define a vision of quality improvement and ensure those efforts are appropriate and stay on track.
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PUB-5009 - Public Program Evaluation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Program evaluation, as part of the policy cycle, is a vital assessment of program health and provides decision makers with the ability to understand if public sector and nonprofit programs are producing the outcomes intended. In this course, you will explore the concepts and theories of program evaluation, develop skill in identifying types and methods of program evaluation depending on the needs of the organization, and utilize logic models as an aid in summarizing program outputs and outcomes.
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PUB-5012 - Public Policy Process Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The policy process is the manner by which public policy is formed, implemented, executed, and evaluated. It is a cyclical, never-ending process with multiple steps and evaluation points. During this course, you will learn the stages of the policy process, beginning with problem identification and agenda setting, and work through the process to the evaluation and sunsetting of public policies and programs.
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PUB-5018 - Survey of Research Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course prepares you with the skills for applied research in public agencies and nonprofit organizations. You will be introduced to quantitative and qualitative research methods commonly employed in public administration including survey methods, case study research, descriptive research, and inferential data analysis.
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PUB-5020 - Organizational Behavior and Theory Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explore how organizational change and culture influence public organizations, groups within these organizations, and the individuals that comprise these groups. Within this context, you will consider how laws and regulations impact organizational behavior and the role of the environment on organizational relationships.
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PUB-6010 - Capstone Seminar Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides a structure for you to engage in a capstone experience where you apply knowledge from your coursework to a contemporary issue in public administration or non-profit organizations. During this capstone, you will create a written product that demonstrates the professional knowledge you have developed throughout the program. Your product may be used to secure or enhance your professional employment in public administration fields.
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PUB-7000 - Public Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will explain issues and challenges in managing resources in public organizations while analyzing concepts and theories that are relevant to the practice of public organizations, including government agencies and non-profit or non-governmental organizations. You will also explore the values that guide the practice of public administration. Finally, you will assess the challenges of ethical conduct and behavior as a public administrator working in a dynamic and changing environment.
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PUB-7002 - Administrative Law Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The framers deliberately structured a constitutional republic to constrain the potential abuse of power through federalism and checks and balances. The growth of agencies and administrative law stress these notions of the limited role of government. In this course, students develop practical knowledge about administrative agencies and laws that govern their behavior, examine administrative law in the context of accountability to prevent governmental abuse of power, and apply critical thinking in a variety of case studies.
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PUB-7005 - Public Budgeting and Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Prerequisites: Fundamental requirement in General Management
In this course you will explore budget formulation, implementation, and execution within the context of public organizations and nonprofit or non-governmental entities. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the craft of public budgeting, assess the tools used in the budgeting process, and depict the budget process for various levels of government. Finally, you will learn to evaluate capital public budgeting and asset management within the context of the public sector.
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PUB-7008 - Principles of Organization and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The management of public sector organizations presents unique challenges to public administrators due to the nature of work done in the public good. In this course, you will learn to navigate the unique attributes of public organizations and the people who work within them. You will critique the principles and techniques of management and organizational behavior, assess the challenges of supervising public employees, and learn the levels of organizational planning in public organizations.
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PUB-7017 - Public Personnel Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
People who choose to work for the public good are often motivated by different incentives than employees in private organizations. There are specific challenges you will learn to navigate throughout this course including the assessment of external environmental changes related to politics and policy that influence public personnel administration. Additionally, you will learn to evaluate the legal and policy framework associated with public personnel management and to critique the practices and trends unique to public sector personnel administration. Finally, you will learn the various management strategies that enhance human capital in the public sector.
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PUB-7019 - Public Policy Administration Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The practice of public administration operates as part of the administration-policy dichotomy. In this course, you will develop the skills needed to explain models of public policy analysis and assess how different participants and stakeholders in the policy process impact decision-making. You will also explore and learn to evaluate how court decisions shape public policy. Finally, you will examine how the media influences public policy decisions that inform the work of public administrators.
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