Catalog 2005-2006
Graduate School of Education and Counseling

Information found in this online edition of the 2005-06 Catalog is unofficial and for informational purposes only. The official document of record is the printed edition of the 2005-06 Catalog. For more information, please contact the Dean of the Graduate School.

Please Note: This is the 2005-2006 catalog. It is now out of date, and included here only for archival purposes. Please use the current edition. Thank you.

Counseling Psychology

Now more than ever, counselors, therapists, and school psychologists play a vital role in society, helping individuals and groups to grow in healthy ways, to respond to difficult circumstances with resiliency, and to deepen their respect and acceptance of both self and other. Ultimately these professionals are leaders who build caring relationships and strong communities defined by hope and good health.

Lewis & Clark's graduate degree and licensure programs provide future counselors, therapists, and school psychologists with the knowledge and innovative skills critical to the practice of community mental health, addictions counseling, marriage and family therapy, and school psychology in today's diverse world. Graduate study is augmented by experiential learning that further cultivates the attitudes and skills essential to culturally competent practice. Through this combination of classroom and practicum/internship experiences, students learn how to foster helping relationships and create a spectrum of interventions effective for individuals, groups, and communities.

Graduates use their skills in a wide range of public and private agencies and schools, as well as private practices.

The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists extends approval to Lewis & Clark's programs leading to the master of arts and master of science in counseling psychology, considering them CACREP-equivalent.* Graduates in the community mental health and addictions counseling programs who have earned the M.A. or M.S. degrees in counseling psychology are eligible to pursue licensing as professional counselors (LPC) in Oregon. Similarly, graduates of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program are eligible to pursue licensing as marriage and family therapists (LMFT).

Lewis & Clark's School Psychology Program is an approved program of the National Association of School Psychologists and has also been approved by Oregon's Teacher Standard and Practices Commission for licensing in Oregon.

Other states, including Washington and California, grant eligibility for licensing to graduates of our School Psychology Program and our community mental health and addictions counseling programs. However, some states may have additional educational requirements that must be met prior to licensure.

* Recognized in the 39 states with licensing standards set by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

Preparatory Courses

All students admitted to a counseling psychology program are expected to have a thorough grasp of the natural and social science aspects of psychology. To ensure that students are prepared for graduate-level study in counseling psychology, the College requires those students who have not completed sufficient coursework in psychology prior to admission to complete CPSY 500 and 501, Fundamentals of Psychology I and II, during their first year in the program. Although students completing these courses earn 6 semester hours of graduate-level credit, these hours do not count toward the requirements for the master's degree. Alternatively, students can satisfy the psychology prerequisite for the program by passing the GRE psychology test with a score of 550 or higher.

Waivers and Transfers

Students seeking master's degrees may petition to waive required courses based on competence or experience. All required courses that are waived must be replaced by elective coursework with equivalent credit.

Students seeking master's degrees may petition to transfer credits from another institution. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is 10 semester hours.

Please refer to the Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for further information.

Core Program

The Core Program, a graduate school elective option, is described in detail in this catalog. Students should consult their advisers for the specific Core requirements for counseling psychology.

Information Meetings

Anyone wanting additional information about the department, its programs, and application procedures is encouraged to attend an information meeting, where a faculty member describes the programs and is available for questions. Please call the counseling psychology office for date, time, and location of the next meeting or check the Web site at education.lclark.edu/dept/cpsy.

Midprogram Evaluation

Counseling psychology students are evaluated at two points before they may undertake an internship (or practicum for school psychology students).

Portfolio and coursework review: All counseling psychology students maintain portfolios of their courses, fieldwork, and other professional activities. Prior to enrollment in Practical Skills for Counselors (CPSY 579), all students must meet with a department adviser and provide documentation of the following:

1. Completion of all prerequisite courses.
2. Completion of all courses taken (i.e., no outstanding Incompletes).
3. A minimum of 300 hours of experience as a helper or caregiver in a school or community setting. This experience may be obtained before or after admission to the department.
4. Evidence of collaborative experience with peers or other professionals.
5. A written statement of professional goals.
6. A signed statement indicating comprehension of and adherence to ethical standards.

Advancement to Internship/Practicum

To be enrolled in the internship/practicum, students must meet with their adviser to discuss their progress in the program and their internship plans. At this meeting, students must provide documentation of the following:

1. Completion of all prerequisite coursework, including Practical Skills for Counselors (CPSY 579).
2. A minimum of 12 hours of counseling from a mental health professional. This experience may be obtained before or after admission to the department.
3. Attendance at a minimum of six community meetings based on the 12-step program or similar models. This experience may be obtained before or after admission to the department.

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

This degree program is for students who wish to become mental health counselors in community mental health clinics, hospitals, the juvenile justice system, and other community settings. Students can choose an emphasis on adult counseling or on child and adolescent counseling. The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists has determined that students who graduate with this degree have met the educational requirements for licensure as professional counselors.

Degree Requirements
A minimum of 50 semester hours, distributed as follows:

Degree Courses
503 Introduction to Counseling Individuals, 1 semester hour
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
506 Life Span Development, 3 semester hours
512 Counseling Theory: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
513 Theory and Philosophy of Counseling, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
515 Group Counseling With Adults, 3 semester hours
520 Career Counseling, 3 semester hours
522 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders, 2 semester hours
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents, 2 semester hours
524 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Adults, 2 semester hours
532 Introduction to Assessment, 2 semester hours
535 Research Methods in Counseling, 3 semester hours
544 Practicum in Counseling, 3 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours
579 Practical Skills for Counselors, 2 semester hours
580 Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Counselors, 2 semester hours
582 Mental Health Internship: Adult Emphasis, two semesters, 6 semester hours total
or
583 Mental Health Internship: Emphasis on Child and Family Problems, two semesters, 6 semester hours total

Graduate Elective Requirement
A minimum of 4 semester hours

Elective Courses
Any remaining required semester hours may be earned by taking elective courses.

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Students admitted to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program may chooseto seek an M.S. degree. This option, which is often of interest to students planning to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology, is available only upon formal application to the M.S. program.

Degree Requirements
Refer to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology section for general course requirements. The M.S. requires a minimum of 52 semester hours and the following:

• A demonstrated capacity for initiative and independent research
• Completion of CPSY 530A/530B (in place of CPSY 535) with a grade of B or better
• Completion of CPSY 531
• Completion of a thesis proposal, including a timeline for completing the project, agreement by a faculty member to serve as chair of a thesis committee, and designation of a three-person faculty committee
• Formal approval of a thesis proposal by a thesis committee

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Addictions Treatment

The addictions program integrates preparation for addictions counseling with general mental health/community counseling and meets the academic requirements of the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon as well as the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Students wishing to work with adolescents who have substance-abuse problems may plan a program of study with their adviser to incorporate this special emphasis. Students completing this course of study receive a master of arts in counseling psychology or, if they complete a thesis, a master of science in counseling psychology.

Degree Requirements
A minimum of 55 semester hours, distributed as follows:

Degree Courses
503 Introduction to Counseling Individuals, 1 semester hour
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
506 Life Span Development, 3 semester hours
512 Counseling Theory: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
513 Theory and Philosophy of Counseling, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
515 Group Counseling With Adults, 3 semester hours
520 Career Counseling, 3 semester hours
522 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders, 2 semester hours
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents, 2 semester hours
524 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Adults, 2 semester hours
532 Introduction to Assessment, 2 semester hours
535 Research Methods in Counseling, 3 semester hours
544 Practicum in Counseling, 3 semester hours
545 Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior, 3 semester hours
546 Models of Addiction and Recovery, 3 semester hours
547 Addictions Treatment: Procedure, Skills, and Case Management, 3 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours
579 Practical Skills for Counselors, 2 semester hours
580 Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Counselors, 2 semester hours
582 Mental Health Internship: Adult Emphasis, two semesters, 6 semester hours total
or
583 Mental Health Internship: Emphasis on Child and Family Problems, two semester, 6 semester hours total

Graduate Elective Requirement
A total of 55 semester hours, planned in consultation with an adviser

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy

The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program is designed to lead graduates to eventual employment as marriage and family therapists in settings that focus on family-based interventions.

The MFT Program at Lewis & Clark College is unique as it offers candidates two distinct concentrations beyond a generalist program. The first specialization focuses on the treatment of children in the context of families. Providing mental health services in and for schools is a growing specialty in family therapy. A concentration in this area will allow students to work in the schools and address all developmental crises faced by school personnel and families with schoolage children.

The second specialization is in addictions treatment in the context of families. Candidate training in this area of addictions treatment has a strong practice focus. In the highly competitive field of mental health practitioners, this specialty is in great demand.

The curriculum for the MFT Program builds the knowledge base and skills necessary for practitioners to provide high-quality, effective therapy and integrates preparation for marriage and family therapy with general mental health/community counseling. It prepares students to use an active, positive approach to therapy that will help individuals, couples, and families build on their strengths, improve their relationships, and generate solutions to relational problems.

Lewis & Clark's MFT Program meets the standards of accreditation set by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Training and Education, and the academic requirements for state licensure in Oregon, and the requirements for clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family.

Graduates of this program will have met the academic requirements needed to become a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and/or the American Counseling Association's (ACA)

Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling, and will have met the majority of standards to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

Degree Requirements
A minimum of 63 semester hours, chosen from the following list:

Degree Courses (63 semester hours)
503 Introduction to Counseling Individuals, 1 semester hour
512 Counseling Theory: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
513 Theory and Philosophy of Counseling, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
515 Group Counseling With Adults, 3 semester hours
520 Career Counseling, 3 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours

Required Courses for Area I: Theoretical Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
560 Couple Therapy, 3 semester hours

Required Courses for Area II: Clinical Practice
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents, 2 semester hours
546 Models of Addiction and Recovery, 3 semester hours
561 Marital and Family Assessment, 3 semester hours
562 Advanced Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
563 Treatment Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy, 3 semester hours

Required Courses for Area III: Individual Development and Family Relations
506 Life Span and Development, 3 semester hours
565 Human Sexuality and Counseling, 2 semester hours

Required Courses for Area IV: Professional Identity and Ethics
566 Legal Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2 semester hours
569 Ethical and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy, 1 semester hour

Required Courses for Area V: Research
530B Research Methods and Statistics I, 2 semester hours
568 Research Project in Marriage and Family Therapy, 1 semester hour

Required Courses for Area VI: Additional Learning
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
515 Group Counseling With Adults, 3 semester hours
522 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders, 2 semester hours
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children, 2 semester hours
524 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Adults, 2 semester hours
545 Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior, 3 semester hours
546 Models of Addiction and Recovery, 3 semester hours
547 Addictions Treatment: Procedures, Skills, and Case Management, 3 semester hours
564 Treating Addictions in Marriage and Family Therapy, 3 semester hours

Required Courses for Supervised Clinical Practice
584 Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
588 Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy, three semesters, 9 semester hours total

Graduate Elective Requirement
A minimum of 4 semester hours

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Psychological and Cultural Studies

The Psychological and Cultural Studies Program is intended for the student who desires graduate study but is not pursuing professional licensure as a counselor. Degree candidates explore the academic discipline of psychology as it is applied through counseling and intercultural communication. This program presents an opportunity for creative individualized study: The large number of credit hours available for electives makes it possible for students to pursue specializations, such as gender studies, globalization, poverty and class, and psychology and the arts. Faculty advisers assist students in identifying coursework for their specialized focus.

Degree Requirements
A minimum of 44 semester hours, distributed as follows:
503 Introduction to Counseling Individuals, 1 semester hour
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
506 Life Span Development, 3 semester hours
512 Theory of Counseling and Behavior Change With Children, 3 semester hours
or
513 Theory and Philosophy of Counseling, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
515 Group Counseling With Adults, 3 semester hours
520 Career Counseling, 3 semester hours
532 Introduction to Assessment, 2 semester hours
535 Research Methods in Counseling, 3 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours
580 Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Counselors, 2 semester hours

Graduate Elective Requirement
A minimum of 4 semester hours

Elective Courses
Remaining credits (14 hours) may be used for elective courses.

Educational Specialist in School Psychology*

This specialist degree-level program is designed for students seeking licensure as school psychologists. The Ed.S. degree demands a level of preparation significantly greater than that called for by a master's degree. Completion requires a minimum of three years, the third year involving a fulltime internship with a public school.

The Lewis & Clark School Psychology Program is fully approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission and the National Association of School Psychologists.

In addition to fulfilling the following educational requirements, students seeking licensure must submit passing scores on the California Basic Educational Skills Test and Praxis II Specialty Area Test in School Psychology. Those scores must be on file in the Department of Counseling Psychology office prior to graduation.

* Degree-level designation pending approval by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Degree Requirements
A minimum of 64 semester hours, distributed as follows:

Required Courses: Counseling Psychology
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
506 Life Span Development, 3 semester hours
507 Introduction to School Psychology I, 1 semester hour
508 Introduction to School Psychology II, 1 semester hour
512 Counseling Theory: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
517 The Exceptional Child in Schools, 3 semester hours
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents, 2 semester hours
530A Research Methods and Statistics I, 3 semester hours
531 Research Methods and Statistics II, 3 semester hours
537 Cognitive Theory and Assessment, 3 semester hours
538 Academic Assessment and Intervention, 3 semester hours
539 Social-Emotional Assessment and Intervention of Children, 2 semester hours
540 Applied Developmental Neuropsychology, 2 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours
571 Prevention in Educational Settings, 3 semester hours
573 School-Based Consultation, 3 semester hours
574 Advanced Consultation and Program Evaluation, 2 semester hours
581 Ethical and Legal Issues for School Psychology Practicum, 2 semester hours
585 Practicum in School Psychology, two semesters, 4 semester hours total
586-587 Internship in School Psychology I and II, two semesters, 8 semester hours total

Graduate Elective Requirement
A minimum of 4 semester hours

Licensure-Only Program in School Psychology

Students with a master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, special education, or a related field may qualify for admission into the licensure-only program in school psychology. Students in the licensure program who are not seeking a master's degree may petition to waive required coursework based on competence, experience, and/or equivalent graduate credits from other institutions. Upon admission, transcripts of previous graduate work and supporting documentation are evaluated by a faculty committee to determine which courses will be waived* and to develop an individualized program plan for licensure as a school psychologist. A minimum of 7 semester hours of coursework in addition to CPSY 586-587 Internship in School Psychology is required.

* Students in licensure programs may petition Oregon's Teacher Standards and Practices Commission if they wish to appeal a denied waiver request.

Continuing Licensure in School Psychology

The 11-semester-hour Continuing License Program is designed to support school psychologists who already hold Oregon Initial licenses. The four courses (each 2 semester hours) and elective credits (3 semester hours) in this continuing professional development sequence are offered over five terms so that candidates may complete the requirements in three years.

Licensure Requirements
591 Domain I: Research-Based Collaboration, 2 semester hours
592 Domain II: On-Site Collaboration, Leadership, and Advocacy, 2 semester hours
Domain III: Community Collaboration, Leadership, and Advocacy, 2 semester hours
Domain IV: Professional Collaboration, Leadership, and Advocacy, 2 semester hours
Domain V: Elective(s) specific to student, school, or community needs, 3 or more semester hours

Licensure-Only Program in Marriage and Family Therapy

Students with a master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field may qualify for admission into the certification program in marriage and family therapy. Upon admission, transcripts of previous graduate work and supporting documentation will be evaluated by a faculty committee to determine which courses will be waived* and to develop an individualized program plan for licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Graduates of this program will have met the academic requirements needed to become a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and/or the American Counseling Association's (ACA) Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling.

A graduate of Lewis & Clark's Department of Counseling Psychology will be required to complete the following 29 semester hours of courses:
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
560 Couples Therapy, 3 semester hours
561 Marital and Family Assessment, 3 semester hours
562 Advanced Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
563 Treatment Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
565 Human Sexuality and Counseling, 2 semester hours
566 Legal Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
588 Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy, two semesters, 9 semester hours total

Licensure candidates who are not graduates of Lewis & Clark's Department of Counseling Psychology will be required to complete the following 34 semester hours of courses:
504 Family Therapy: Theory & Practice, 3 semester hours
506 Life Span Development, 3 semester hours
523 Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents, 2 semester hours
560 Couples Therapy, 3 semester hours
561 Marital and Family Assessment, 3 semester hours
562 Advanced Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
563 Treatment Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
565 Human Sexuality and Counseling, 2 semester hours
566 Legal Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy, 3 semester hours
588 Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy, two semesters, 9 semester hours total

Faculty

Lewis & Clark's Department of Counseling Psychology consists of 10 full-time faculty members and more than 20 adjunct faculty members, the majority of whom are practicing professionals. (See the list of full-time faculty in this catalog.) The faculty's research interests include treatment of anxiety and stress disorders, midlife transition, religious and sociocultural variables in the psychotherapy process, group interventions, gender and self-esteem in children and youth, learning disabilities, assessment procedures, cross-cultural service delivery, addictions prevention and treatment, sexual-identity development, family systems, integration of mental health and addictions treatment, teamwork, interpersonal conflict and work stress, program evaluation, spirituality, disaster counseling, and crisis intervention. Faculty members encourage student involvement in their research. Counseling psychology programs seek to balance applied clinical training with a rigorous approach to psychological inquiry using qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Counseling Psychology Curriculum

CPSY 500* - Fundamentals of Psychology I

Introduction providing a foundation for graduate work in counseling psychology; intended for students with limited previous coursework in psychology. Covers the basic concepts and methods of inquiry in social, personal, and clinical psychology.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours (not applicable toward the degree).

* Open to those with Special Student Status as space allows.

CPSY 501* - Fundamentals of Psychology II

Introduction providing a foundation for graduate work in counseling psychology; intended for students with limited previous coursework in psychology. Covers the basic concepts and methods of inquiry in biological, cognitive, learning, and perceptual psychology.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours (not applicable toward the degree).

* Open to those with Special Student Status as space allows.

CPSY 503* - Introduction to Counseling Individuals

Basic theoretical assumptions of the counseling profession, with an overview of its historical roots, social and cultural contexts, types of practice, ethical principles, and professional orientation.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.

* Open to those with Special Student Status as space allows.

CPSY 504* - Family Therapy: Theory and Practice

Overview of the fundamental assumptions and ideas of general systems theory and the basic premises of theoretical orientations within family therapy. Participants explore the application of course material to their work setting or training track. This course is not clinical in nature and is not designed to train or prepare participants to conduct family therapy.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

* Open to those with Special Student Status as space allows.

CPSY 506* - Life Span Development

Exploration of life span development through the lenses of social, cultural, cognitive, biological, and learning theories and research. Emphasis is on gaining better conceptual understanding of healthy development and better practical understanding of how to help children, adolescents, and adults address the developmental challenges they face across the life span. Particular focus placed on understanding our own developmental processes as well as the role of cultural difference and commonality in the developmental process.
Prerequisite: CPSY 500, 501.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

* Open to those with Special Student Status as space allows.

CPSY 507 - Introduction to School Psychology I

Overview of the history, systems, roles, and functions of school psychologists. Readings in contemporary issues and historical events provide the foundation for graduate preparation in school psychology. Students observe the work of school psychologists and discuss the profession in a seminar format.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.

CPSY 512 - Counseling Theory: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents

Introduction to the theories guiding mental health work with children and adolescents in school and clinical settings. Reviews learning theories (classical, operant, and social). Participants explore the design and implementation of contingency-management programs and various CBT strategies for educational and clinical settings. Also considers psychoanalytic, Adlerian, client-centered, Gestalt, play therapy, reality therapy, solution-focused, and brief therapy theories. Issues of diversity and client matching are addressed throughout.
Corequisite: CPSY 503, or 507 and 508.
Prerequisite: CPSY 500, 501.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 513 - Theory and Philosophy of Counseling

Overview of counseling theories such as psychoanalytic, Adlerian, client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, multi-modal, Gestalt, feminist, existential, solution-focused, and brief therapy, as well as integrative approaches. Examines a wide range of theoretical perspectives and advocates professional knowledge of best practices. Students acquire knowledge of various counseling theories and critique their relevance to diverse populations and clinical situations. Students clarify their personal assumptions and learn how to explain their own theoretical stance. Issues of diversity and client matching are addressed throughout.
Corequisite: CPSY 503.
Prerequisite: CPSY 500, 501.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 514 - Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents

Instruction and practice in developing group treatments for children and adolescents in clinical and school settings. Students gain practice as group leaders in addressing issues related to group dynamics, cultural diversity, potential problems encountered when running groups, and generalization and maintenance of behavioral change. Introduces curriculum for specific issues including divorce, substance use, grief, and social skills.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503, or 507 and 508.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 515 - Group Counseling With Adults

Introduction to the major schools of group therapy and the common factors associated with positive outcomes. Covers group dynamics, obstacles to success in group therapy, and the stages of group process. Roleplaying, outside group membership, and demonstrations illustrate principles of effective group leadership.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 517 - The Exceptional Child in Schools

Overview of the exceptional child in today's educational setting. Provides a basic understanding of special educational law and public policy related to the birth-to-3 early intervention, preschool, K-12, and vocational transitioning populations. Exceptionalities studied include communication disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, behavioral disorders, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, traumatic brain injuries, hearing and vision impairments, and giftedness. Students gain an understanding of the criteria requirements for each category as outlined under the Oregon Administrative Rules and some of the unique evaluation considerations for each.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 520 - Career Counseling

Career development theories; current career trends, concerns, and programs/interventions for diverse client populations; career counseling strategies, tools, and resources (including Web-based resources); facilitation of client awareness, choice, and action with respect to career-related issues; integration of career counseling with mental health and addictions treatment. Emphasis is on developing a broad view of career as lifestyle, the mutual impact of career and culture, and the practical application of theory and information in a professional counseling context.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503, or 507 and 508.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 522 - Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders

Introduction to the structure and uses of the DSM-IV and ICD-9 systems for diagnosing mental and emotional disorders. Limits and weaknesses of these approaches--especially with regard to cultural differences--and alternatives to them. How to use these systems effectively in the context of person-centered, psychosocial, and systemic interventions, and in culturally diverse environments. Current knowledge, theory, and issues regarding selected disorders. Use of technology-based research tools to secure and evaluate contemporary knowledge.
Corequisite: CPSY 512 or 513.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 523 - Treatment Planning and Intervention With Children and Adolescents

Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders of childhood and adolescents. Topics include identification, diagnosis, and planning of multifaceted intervention and treatment strategies; developmental, social, and cultural influences on diagnoses and interventions; multicultural considerations; and effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, schools, and other environments.
Corequisite: CPSY 522.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503, 507, or 508; 512 or 513; and 506, 517, or 522.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 524 - Treatment Planning and Intervention With Adults

Identification, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, substance abuse, and addictive disorders in late adolescence and adulthood. Covers adjustment, mood, anxiety, psychotic, dissociative, impulse, sexual, personality, and addictive disorders, including gambling and eating disorders. Topics include multicultural, interpersonal, and relationship factors; evidence-based treatments; and information technology research tools. Emphasis is on planning comprehensive, multifaceted treatment interventions.
Corequisite: CPSY 522.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503, 506, 512 or 513, and 522.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 530A/530B* - Research Methods and Statistics I

Introduction to research methods with an emphasis on design, sampling, measurement issues, and introductory data analysis. Topics include (1) Research design: elements of the research process, types of designs, program evaluation. (2) Ethical considerations of research: informed consent, research with diverse and vulnerable populations, research with children, human subjects review. (3) Basic measurement concepts: validity, reliability, norms, score interpretation. (4) Basic statistical concepts: frequency distributions, central tendency, measures of variability, correlation. Reviews Web-based resources for conducting research.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 530A, 3 semester hours. 530B, 2 semester hours.
Note: Taught during the fall semester only, as the first course of a two-semester sequence. Students who wish to pursue the thesis-option M.S. program are advised to take this sequence as early as possible in their course of study.

* Open to those with Special Student status as space allows.

CPSY 531* - Research Methods and Statistics II

Research design and data analysis, inferential statistics. Simple and complex designs, normal distribution, z-test, t-test, analysis of variance, statistical power, simple regression. Overview of nonparametric and multivariate analysis.
Prerequisite: CPSY 530A/530B.
Credit: 3 semester hours.
Note: Taught in spring semester only, as the second course of a two-semester sequence. Students who wish to pursue the thesis option M.S. program are advised to take this sequence as early as possible in their course of study.

* Open to those with Special Student status as space allows.

CPSY 532 - Introduction to Assessment

Principles of psychological assessment as employed in school, clinical, and applied settings. Addresses psychometric concepts such as validity, reliability, norms, and score interpretation. Surveys intelligence, personality, career, interest, aptitude, and achievement tests and reviews alternative methods of assessing competence and person-situation interactions. Contemporary issues such as the validity of instruments for diverse populations and the impact of technology on assessment are discussed.
Prerequisite: CPSY 530A/530B or 535.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 535* - Research Methods in Counseling

Foundations of psychological research. Students are introduced to qualitative and quantitative research processes and basic concepts. Topics include (1) Elements of the research process. (2) Types of designs, program evaluation. (3) Ethical considerations of research: informed consent, research with diverse and vulnerable populations, research with children, human subjects review. (4) Basic measurement concepts: validity, reliability, norms, score interpretation. (5) Basic statistical concepts: frequency distributions, central tendency, measures of variability, correlation, normal curve, hypothesis testing, significance tests. Students read and evaluate examples of published research. Reviews Web-based resources for conducting research.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

* Open to those with Special Student status as space allows.

CPSY 537 - Cognitive Theory and Assessment

First in a two-course sequence on the theory, techniques, and issues regarding intelligence and achievement testing, including issues of cultural and linguistic diversity. Extensive training in the use of mainstream intelligence measures such as the Wechsler intelligence scales; the Stanford-Binet, Fourth Edition; the Kaufman Assessment Battery for children; and the Woodcock-Johnson measures. Students are also introduced to achievement measures such as the Woodcock-Johnson.
Prerequisite: CPSY 508, 530A, 531.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 538 - Academic Assessment and Intervention

Covers a broad range of approaches to assessing learning with traditional and alternative techniques. Participants become skilled in evaluating students with a variety of learning problems and in evaluating adaptive behavior and learning environments. Particular attention to working with learners of culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Focuses on the link between academic assessment and educational planning or intervention.
Prerequisite: CPSY 537.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 539 - Social-Emotional Assessment and Intervention of Children

Theory, techniques, and contemporary issues (including diversity) regarding personality assessment of children and adolescents. Examines a variety of assessment devices including play and classroom observation, diagnostic interviewing, and collateral information gathering. Intensive training with selected personality tests includes practice administrations, test interpretation, and report writing.
Prerequisite: CPSY 538.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 540 - Applied Developmental Neuropsychology

Conceptual overview of the field of neuropsychology from developmental and applied perspectives. Explores the theories and principles of neuropsychology and their relationship to practice. Provides students with a basic understanding of the neurological underpinnings of challenges their clients face, the effects of medications and substance abuse, and the implications for assessment and treatment.
Prerequisite: Admission to School Psychology Program, CPSY 537, 538.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 544 - Practicum in Counseling

Working with clients in an agency or school setting (8-10 hours per week, 150 hours total) under intensive supervision from CPSY faculty, developing the therapeutic relationship and basic counseling competencies. Students are expected to demonstrate personal characteristics and professional conduct necessary for effective, ethical counseling.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503, 512 or 513, 579, 580.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 545* - Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior

Psychopharmacology of alcohol and drug abuse. Major drugs and classes of abused substances. Mechanisms of action in the brain, patterns of physiological response in abuse, addiction, and recovery. Impact on brain function, cognition, emotions, behavior, and social effects. Pharmacological adjuncts to detoxification and treatment.
Prerequisite: B.A. in psychology, or CPSY 500 and 501, or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

* Open to those with Special Student status as space allows.

CPSY 546 - Models of Addiction and Recovery

Theories of the nature, causes, course, and effects of addiction to alcohol and drugs of abuse. Conditions, processes, and patterns of recovery. Emphasis on physiological, social learning, and interpersonal models and theories. Natural history of onset, abuse, addiction, and recovery; effects of intergenerational transmission, genetic predilection, developmental risk, and sociocultural factors; effects on psychosocial development; impact of culture and gender differences. Implications for treatment.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 547 - Addictions Treatment: Procedures, Skills, and Case Management

Emphasis on developing detailed understanding and beginning skills in the use of specific strategies, procedures, and interventions in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance abuse and addictive disorders. Topics include multiple modes and models of assessment, intervention and treatment, content and basic assumptions of different treatment modalities, organization of comprehensive treatment strategies, motivational interviewing in the context of stages-of change models, contracting with clients, consultation, integration of medical and psychosocial treatments, referral processes and standards, issues of moderation versus abstinence, relapse prevention, and case management. Also covers documentation, record keeping and management, confidentiality, and ethical and legal issues.
Corequisite: CPSY 523, 524.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 550 - Clinical Work With Diverse Populations

Development of counseling techniques for working with clients who are diverse in culture, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental ability. Focus is on helping students become capable therapists in varied environments, including becoming aware of their own beliefs, biases, and prejudices.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503. For school psychology students, also CPSY 507, 508.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 551 - Advanced Group Counseling

Advanced skills in design and management of psycho-educational, counseling, and psychotherapy groups. Emphasis is on time-limited groups focused around themes including depression, anxiety, parenting, couples, social skills, adolescent depression, loss, ADHD for adults, dual diagnosis, and borderline personality disorder. Students learn critical group processes, central intervention skills, and the specific approaches most useful for different diagnostic groups.
Prerequisite: CPSY 514 or 515, and 522-524.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 552 - Clinical Work With Women

Current issues in the psychotherapeutic treatment of women. Focuses on the role of sociocultural and biological factors in disorders prevalent among women. Attention is given to clinical skills specific to women's concerns.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503, or 507 and 508.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 554 - Women at Midlife

Overview of the issues faced by the current generation of midlife women. Considers general themes of midlife, drawn from the literature on adult development as a theoretical backdrop to recent research on midlife women. Emphasis is on themes shown by recent research to be most significant to midlife women today. Students are encouraged to explore how the material applies to their personal or professional lives.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 555 - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Review of the history, theory, and research on cognitive-behavioral methods in counseling and psychotherapy. Specific methods and applications for children, adolescents, and adults in central mental and emotional disorders, personality disorders, and relationship and interpersonal functioning.
Prerequisite: CPSY 523.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 556 - Gerontological Counseling: Issues in Aging

Issues in aging including biological, social, and cultural factors in adult development. Topics include retirement, relationships, satisfaction, depression, and therapeutic strategies for working with older adults.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 557 - Health Psychology

Impact of psychological factors (such as stress, coping styles, personality, and family environments) on health and illness. Examines psychological issues regarding prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in areas such as heart disease, cancer, eating disorders, obesity, and chronic pain. Students also examine the role of psychological providers in health care settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.

CPSY 558 - Brief Therapies

Survey of the history and techniques of numerous approaches to brief therapy. Explores the criteria for selecting or excluding brief therapy. Student study psycho-dynamic and cognitive approaches to brief therapy in detail.
Prerequisite: CPSY 512 or 513.
Credit: 1-2 semester hours.

CPSY 560 - Couple Therapy

Systems theory therapies and practices relative to assessment, research, and treatment of couples. Explores cognitive, affective, interactional, and systemic theories of human behavior and change as related to couples.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504, 523, 524, and 530A/530B or 535.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 561 - Marital and Family Assessment

Issues in research and the clinical assessment of couples and families. Examination of the assumptions and values underlying assessment approaches. Specific assessment techniques are discussed, evaluated, and practiced. Special attention is given to approaches in multicultural assessment. Exploration of ethical, legal and practical issues. Attention is given to theoretical underpinnings of measures as well as their psychometric properties.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504, 530B, 560, 562.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 562 - Advanced Family Therapy

Introduction to the practice of systemic family therapy through approaches based on contemporary/emergent models: brief, narrative, meaning/language systems-based, competence-based, and functional family therapy. Conceptual understanding and acquisition of specific treatment skills through training videos and live observations are emphasized. Builds upon CPSY 504 by focusing on the interventive aspects of family therapy through case examples, role play, and, when possible, live observations of actual clinical work at participating mental health sites.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504, 522-524.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 563 - Treatment Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy

Applications of family systems approach to the treatment issues facing families in crisis and transition. Addresses grief and loss, substance abuse, family violence and abuse, child and adolescent behavioral problems, and chronic physical and mental illnesses. A portion of this course emphasizes clinical case conceptualization and treatment planning.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504, 560-562.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 564 - Treating Addictions in Marriage and Family Therapy

Family systems view of the development and maintenance of substance abusing patterns for family therapists and other health practitioners. Examines the contributions made to the understanding and treatment of substance abuse by family researchers, theorists, and clinicians. Considers clinical intervention methods of substance abuse with attention to the treatment of adolescents, couples, and families.
Prerequisite: CPSY 560, 562, 563.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 565 - Human Sexuality and Counseling

Recent research on sexual health issues of importance to counselors. Issues include sexual health in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging; review of recent research on sexual preference; and common sexual dysfunction experienced by rape and incest victims and modes of treatment.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 566 - Legal Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy

Legal responsibilities and liabilities in the practice of family therapy. Addresses issues such as limits to confidentiality, therapist liability, and client privilege. Includes working with the legal system and relevant aspects of family law.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 567 - Gender, Communication, and Culture in Family Systems

Examination of the role of gender, culture, and communication in family therapy. Requires exploration of unsettling questions about cultural and personal identities. These concerns directly affect everyone as individuals and as part of a collective world. Participants must be willing to consider new ideas openly and to risk values and identities that are familiar. With awareness comes responsibility. How we act--or fail to act--influences our shared culture.
Prerequisite: CPSY 503.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 568 - Research Project in Marriage and Family Therapy

Develops a basic understanding of the research process in family therapy. Prepares students to make proficient use of research literature and to conceptualize and conduct a quality research project of their own. Students read from selected books and papers relating to the philosophy of science, research designs and methods, family measurement instruments, outcome research in family therapy, research ethics, and a variety of special issues such as gender and ethnicity. Projects involve "hands-on" experience with reviewing and critiquing published research, coding qualitative data, and developing a scholarly research proposal.
Prerequisite: CPSY 535.
Credit: 1 semester hour.

CPSY 569 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy

Survey of current issues relating to ethics, professional identity, and practice in the field of marriage and family models, and utilization of these models in developmental and therapeutic practice.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504, 561, 562.
Credit: 1 semester hour.

CPSY 571 - Prevention in Educational Settings

Theory, application, design, implementation, and evaluation of prevention and intervention programs for school-age youth in school and community settings. Students also examine the cultural, social, psychological, family, and political factors bearing on children's understanding of and experiences with alcohol and other drugs. Prevention and intervention through enhancement of social competence are presented from constructivist and ecological-developmental perspectives with application to individuals and to small-group and classroom-based settings.
Prerequisite: CPSY 512.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 573 - School-Based Consultation

Theory and practice of consultation, which is fundamental to the delivery of mental health services in schools. Covers models of behavioral and instructional consultation in schools and with families. In-school observations facilitate students' understanding of consultation in schools. Emphasis is on identifying ways to collaboratively assess and intervene in problematic behavioral and instructional situations. Addresses issues of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic differences.
Prerequisite: CPSY 512.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

CPSY 574 - Advanced Consultation and Program Evaluation

Application of consultation in schools and other social service delivery systems. Topics include theoretical and practical considerations for the use of mental health consultation, advocacy consultation, process consultation, organization development, and other approaches. Explores the application of ethical principles to consultation practice including careful consideration of issues of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity. Students develop strong consultation skills grounded in well-articulated theory.
Prerequisite: CPSY 573 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 579 - Practical Skills for Counselors

Overview of basic counseling concepts and skills, including skill development through role-plays and simulated counseling experiences.
Prerequisite: Consent of adviser.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 580 - Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Counselors

Consideration of the applicable ethical and legal issues for mental health and school settings. Students develop skills in writing reports, assessments, and treatment plans.
Prerequisite: Consent of adviser.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 581 - Ethical and Legal Issues for School Psychology Practicum

Consideration of the applicable ethical and legal issues for school psychologists in mental health and school settings. Students develop skills in counseling, consultation, assessment, and intervention planning.
Corequisite: CPSY 523.
Prerequisite: CPSY 504, 506-508, 512, consent of adviser.
Credit: 2 semester hours.

CPSY 582 - Mental Health Internship: Adult Emphasis

Internship in a community setting. Participants engage in counseling and related professional activities under supervision. Students write reports, prepare case histories, and submit work samples for supervisory review.
Prerequisite: CPSY 579, 580, consent of adviser.
Credit: 3 semester hours each semester, for a total of 6 semester hours, CR/NC.

CPSY 583 - Mental Health Internship: Emphasis on Child and Family Problems

Internship in a community setting. Participants engage in counseling and related professional activities under supervision. Students write reports, prepare case histories, and submit work samples for supervisory review.
Prerequisite: CPSY 579, 580, consent of adviser.
Credit: 3 semester hours each semester, for a total of 6 semester hours, CR/NC.

CPSY 584 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy

Supervised practicum bridging the theoretical and practical as students for the first time apply their educational experiences to a real practice setting. Prospective practitioners as well as researchers build skills and practical experience for success in a variety of future employment situations. Students must be supervised by an approved supervisor through AAMFT.
Prerequisite: Consent of adviser.
Credit: 3 semester hours, CR/NC.

CPSY 585 - Practicum in School Psychology

Didactic class instruction, practicum placement, and clinical training as related to work as a professional school psychologist. Covers the application of psychological therapies with children, adolescents, and families in educational settings. In weekly seminars, students review research, theory, and practice. Students also present audio and/or videotapes of their counseling for supervisory review.
Prerequisite: CPSY 581, consent of adviser.
Credit: 2 semester hours, CR/NC.

CPSY 586-587 - Internship in School Psychology I and II

Supervised experience as a school psychologist. Direct weekly supervision is provided by a field-based licensed school psychologist and indirect supervision by the course instructor. Interns provide school psychology services in consultation, counseling, assessment, intervention development, and program evaluation with K-12 students in special and regular educational settings. Regular seminar meetings allow for group supervision and the examination of legal, ethical, and professional issues. A comprehensive examination of school psychology is included.
Prerequisite: All courses required for the School Psychology Program.
Credit: 4 semester hours each semester, for a total of 8 semester hours, CR/NC.

CPSY 588 - Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy

Extensive clinical training and experience in couples, family, and child therapy during a calendar-year internship. Requires the student to complete 600 client contact hours. Students must be supervised by an approved supervisor through AAMFT.
Prerequisite: CPSY 584, consent of adviser.
Credit: 3 semester hours each semester, for a total of 9 semester hours, CR/NC.

CPSY 590 - Topics in Counseling Psychology

Special topics in counseling psychology. Students should obtain a course description from the department office.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: .5-3 semester hours.

CPSY 591 - Domain I: Research-Based Collaboration

First foundation course of the Continuing License Program, consisting of 1 semester hour of coursework for two consecutive semesters. Extends knowledge and understanding of the role of school psychologists in the 21st century through review of current research and consideration of local, regional, and national trends. Investigates current and emerging diversity, cultural, legal, and ethical issues with attention to the specific needs of each candidate's work site. Emphasis is on the use of action research to increase effectiveness of school psychology services for meeting the learning needs of all students.
Prerequisite: Advanced degree in school psychology, Oregon Initial License.
Credit: 1 semester hour each semester, for a total of 2 semester hours.

CPSY 592 - Domain II: On-Site Collaboration, Leadership, and Advocacy

Second foundation course of the Continuing License Program, consisting of 1 semester hour of coursework for two consecutive semesters. Addresses research and practice standards that affect the school psychologist's collaborative, leadership, and advocacy roles with teachers, parents, administrators, other educational specialists, students, and staff. Candidates initiate collaborative action research projects in their work sites based on the planning completed in Domain I. Considerations of diversity and cultural/linguistic issues as relevant to organizational development and educational leadership support each candidate's engagement of these issues in their current work sites.
Prerequisite: CPSY 591.
Credit: 1 semester hour each semester, for a total of 2 semester hours.

CPSY 595 - Master's Thesis Research

Prerequisite: Consent of thesis committee chair.
Credit: 1-9 semester hours (minimum of 3 semester hours required for degree, maximum of 9 semester hours applicable to degree; students may enroll in 1-semesterhour increments).

CPSY 599 - Independent Study

Credit: 1-5 semester hours.