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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses

 

Psychology
  

  • PY 630 - Theories of Counseling (3)

    This course introduces students to theories of counseling and psychotherapy. It includes an orientation to professional practice and emphasizes a multicultural approach to counseling and therapy.
  

  • PY 631 - Topics in Couples & Family Counseling (1-3)

    This course explores interpersonal and/or parent-child dynamics as well as application of theories to issues that impact the overall functioning of the unit. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: PY 630 . Additional prerequisites may be designated.
  

  • PY 633 - Applied Research Methods: Variable Topics (1-3)

    In this course, students will learn about applied research methods used in psychological research, including the theoretical and practical background behind the methods, with hands-on experience in the collection and interpretation of data. May be repeated.
  

  • PY 635 - Individual Intelligence Assessment (3)

    This course requires students to administer and interpret a series of individual intelligence tests for adults, adolescents, and children, and to produce basic psychological testing reports. Primary emphasis will be given to tests developed by Wechsler. Fee required. Prerequisite: PY 617  or advisor approval.
  

  • PY 637 - Research Design & Analysis III (3)

    This course is designed for students seeking doctoral-level education or employment as researchers. Topics covered will include advanced research designs and statistical techniques using SPSS. Emphasis will be placed on sound research practices and presenting work in written and oral form. Prerequisite: PY 627  and instructor approval.
  

  • PY 641 - Topics in Abnormal Child & Adolescent Psychology (1-3)

    These courses explore the major behavior disorders of children and adolescents. The etiology, characteristics, and treatment options for these disorders will be studied. Developmental and systemic issues will also be considered. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: PY 621  or advisor approval.
  

  • PY 645 - Personality Assessment (3)

    This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of psychological testing, including factors critical in the selection and interpretation of instruments. The students will gain a broad knowledge of instruments used in the assessment of personality and mental disorders. Students will learn to administer, score, interpret, and integrate tests and to write reports. Fee required.
  

  • PY 647 - Research Experience I (1-2)

    This course is intended as an apprenticeship in psychological research. Through discussion, readings, and hands-on experiences, the student will learn about how to conduct research, from initial planning stages to data collection and analysis, write up results, and submit to conferences and academic journals. May be repeated for up to two credit hours. Fee required. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
  

  • PY 648 - Research Experience II (1-2)

    This course is intended as an advanced apprenticeship in psychological research.  Through discussion, readings, and hands-on experiences, the student will engage in research, from initial planning stages to data collection and analysis, write up results, and submit to conferences and academic journals. May be repeated for up to two credit hours. Fee required. Prerequisites: PY 647  and instructor approval.
  

  • PY 650 - Biological Bases of Behavior (3)

    This course explores the relationship between biology and human experience. Topics include the organization and development of the nervous system, genetics, memory, consciousness, perception, movement, and emotion.
  

  • PY 655 - Advanced Social Psychology (3)

    This course explores social cognitive processes, personal relationships, and interpersonal processes. In addition, the course examines professional considerations of multiculturalism and diversity, including gender, age, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
  

  • PY 656 - Multicultural Counseling (3)

    This course promotes sensitivity to historical and current issues in counseling service delivery for culturally, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations.
  

  • PY 660 - Theories & Methods of Group Counseling (3)

    This course focuses on the structure and dynamics of the group treatment process. Students will be exposed to the important elements of selection, grouping, and choice of leadership style. General techniques of group practice applications to specific populations will be discussed. Prerequisites: PY 605  and PY 630 .
  

  • PY 661 - Topics in Counseling Children & Adolescents (1-3)

    These courses explore theories, methods, and techniques of counseling with children and adolescents.  Developmental, social, and contextual issues will also be discussed. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisite: PY 621  or advisor approval.
  

  • PY 665 - Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (3)

    This course provides a thorough familiarization with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Students will be able to recognize indicators of psychiatric disorders in order to appraise individual differences, diagnose when appropriate, and communicate these impressions effectively with other professionals.
  

  • PY 680 - Selected Topics (1-3)

    This course provides current information on a selected topic in the field of psychology. May be repeated.
  

  • PY 681 - Human Sexuality (3)

    This course will teach the student to understand and apply concepts of human sexuality. It will afford the student an opportunity to explore their personal belief system of human sexuality and the topics of human anatomy, sexual development, attraction, arousal, sexual behavior, sexual orientation, sexual abuse, sexual disorders, and sexuality across the lifespan.
  

  • PY 682 - Writing for Psychology (3)

    This course will promote thinking and writing in psychology at the graduate and professional level, how to translate thinking and data into critical and reflective writing, and how to target that writing for specific purposes.
  

  • PY 683 - Trauma & Stress (3)

    This course will prepare the student to understand the dynamics involved in the stress response, fight or flight, and trauma. Specific areas of focus will be the impact that stress and trauma have on the brain, different types of traumatic experiences, and effective interventions.
  

  • PY 689 - Community Project (3)

    This course provides students an opportunity to address the needs of the community through service and the application of psychological science through training in project development, implementation, and management, and use of these skills with their discipline-specific knowledge to design and implement a community project.  Students will work in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations to design a project that helps to advance its mission, addresses a community issue, and/or serves an underrepresented group. Prerequisite: 15 hours in the program.
  

  • PY 693 - Ethics & Professional Development (3)

    This course focuses on ethical, legal, and professional standards that guide the counseling profession and contribute to counselor identity. Landmark cases will be reviewed and decision making processes will be covered. Licensure, professional organizations, continuing education, and social justice issues related to counseling will also be introduced. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PY 630 .
  

  • PY 694 - The Helping Relationship II (3)

    This course is a bridge between theory and practice that integrates key concepts from development, psychopathology, theories of counseling, and assessment. An emphasis is placed on utilizing professional literature to inform theoretically based conceptualizations and treatment of issues presented by practice clients. Students learn how to integrate theory and practice via a variety of methods such as didactics, modeling, peer/live supervision, and individual supervision. Maintenance of ethical, professional, and diversity standards is required. Fee required. Prerequisites: PY 605 , PY 630 , PY 693 , and counseling candidate status. Prerequisite/Corequisite: PY 665 . Offered as CR/NC only.
  

  • PY 695 - Internship (1-4)

    Students are required to complete a clinical experience working in a responsible, supervised capacity in an outside professional placement. Students will attend class that entails group supervision and clinically-oriented course objectives. Internship must extend to two or more semesters. May be repeated for up to seven credit hours. Only six hours may be counted toward Counseling Psychology program requirements. Fee required. Prerequisite: PY 694 . Offered as CR/NC only.
  

  • PY 697 - Master’s Thesis (1-4)

    This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to produce a primary research project in psychology utilizing empirical data. May be repeated for up to six credit hours. Fee required. Prerequisite: PY 647  and instructor approval.
  

  • PY 698 - Treatment of Disorders (3)

    This course focuses on the current paradigms used to understand behavioral and mental disorders and dysfunctions, including the etiology and social implications of mental disorder. Treatment modalities considered most effective in the treatment disorders will be explored. This is a theory-to-practice course taught using a multicultural perspective. Prerequisite: PY 605  or PY 630 .
  

  • PY 699 - Advanced Studies in Psychology (1-3)

    This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to participate in the planning, implementation, and communication of an application project related to their area of interest, with an emphasis on current theory and practice in their chosen research or apprenticeship experience. May be repeated. Fee required.  Prerequisites: PY 617 , PY 627 , a minimum of 15 hours in the program, and instructor approval.

Study Tour
  

  • ST 608 - Study Abroad (6-12)

    Avila University has affiliated with universities to offer study abroad opportunities in countries such as Switzerland, the Netherlands, England, Austria, Thailand, China, Japan, and Spain. Courses chosen are determined with the assistance of the academic advisor. Credits for study abroad will be transcripted from courses completed at the university abroad. Students interested in information should contact the Center for Global Studies and Social Justice, located on the first floor of Carondelet Hall. Study abroad is open only to current Avila students. Prerequisite: Completion of application and all paperwork required by deadlines set by the sponsoring university; good standing at Avila University. FA, SP, SU.
 

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