Mental Health Counseling

Course Descriptions - Spring 2010 - Mental Health Counseling

January 31, 2010 - June 17, 2010

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PSY 604 - Statistics for School Psychologists (Masters)
The purpose of this course is to review basic statistical techniques and theory used in School Psychology research and practice. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing, linear regression, correlation, simple analysis of variance and a variety of non-paramedic techniques.

PSY 601 - Biological Foundations of Learning and Development

This course begins by reviewing the physiology of the systems for human sensation, perception and behavior which has provided the basis for psychological treatment and practice, then guides the student through an examination of the many current research findings which have illuminated and altered our understanding of human physiology in recent years. Students explore with the professor the ways in which new research findings can or should modify psychological treatment. The role of prescription of psychoactive drugs by psychologists in the treatment process is studied and evaluated.