Course Descriptions
PSYO 6101 Computers and Instrumentation in Psychology Experiments
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an overview of the use of computers in psychological experimentation. Topics may include: real-time issues, input and display devices, platform and operating system differences, web-based experiments, and current experimental packages. Course work will include an introduction to programming and the development of a small-scale computerized experiment.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6102 Child Assessment: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives and Practical Applications
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course addresses the theoretical and applied foundations of psychological measurement as it relates to child assessment. Historical, theoretical and psychometric issues are addressed to provide the students with a sound knowledge base in issues related to test development. The second part of the course emphasizes the development of skills in assessment of cognitive abilities, personality, behaviour and emotional function of children. Students learn to administer, score and interpret performance on a variety of assessment instruments for children. Report writing skills are developed through case studies.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6103 Adult Assessment: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives and Practical Applications
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course addresses the theoretical and applied foundations of psychological measurement as it relates to adult assessment. Historical, theoretical and psychometric issues are addressed to provide the students with a sound knowledge base in issues related to test development, including various forms of validity and reliability, as well as research designs in test development. The second part of the course emphasizes the development of skills in the assessment of cognitive abilities, personality, behaviour and emotional functioning of adults. Students learn to administer, score and interpret performance on a variety of assessment instruments for adults. Report writing skills as developed through case studies.
FORMAT: Seminar
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 6203.03
PSYO 6104 Psychopathology: A Lifespan Perspective
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is an overview of psychopathology from a lifespan perspective. The objective is to provide knowledge of diagnostic criteria, and evidence on etiology and treatment of the major mental health disorders. Historical, social, cultural, and contextual aspects of psychopathology are examined and current research in the field is highlighted.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6105 Ethics and Professional Decision Making
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course covers ethical and professional issues arising in various fields of psychology, including clinical practice and research. Students will be encouraged to develop a methodology for appraising their ethical and professional behaviour through an understanding of such issues as the legal regulation of psychology, codes of ethics and professional standards, and malpractice. The course will introduce students to the concepts of quality and risk, and explore the relationship between psychology and other professions in multi-disciplinary contexts. The course will also examine the relation between psychology standards and standards established by organizations in which psychologists work, such as health facility accreditation.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6106 Foundational Practice Skills for Clinical Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an introduction to foundational clinical skills necessary for intervention and assessment practice with clients. Students will learn clinical interviewing techniques and their application with clients across the lifespan. Students will learn how to select techniques and structure interviews to meet specific assessment and intervention goals, keeping with the referral question and the client's developmental status. Students will also become familiar with professional standards of practice, core competencies, and key ethical issues related to clinical practice as a preparation for practicum training.
NOTES: Replaces PSYO 6203. New title accurately reflects content and is in line with the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accreditation standards.
FORMAT: Seminar
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 6203.03
PSYO 6107 Mental Health and Psychoeducational Assessment Practicum: Child
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain applied experience in conducting psychoeducational and mental health assessments with children. Students will be able to apply the skills learned in
PSYO 6102 Child Assessment. Students will attend class as well as practicum to complete one to two psychological assessments. Students will receive course credit for taking
PSYO 6107 as well as accumulate practicum hours to a maximum of 80 hours.
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 6102.03 and
PSYO 6103.03
PSYO 6108 Mental Health and Psychoeducational Assessment Practicum: Adult
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This class will provide students with the opportunity to gain applied experience in conducting psychoeducational and mental health assessments with adults. Students will be able to apply the skills learned in
PSYO 6103 Adult Assessment. Students will attend class as well as practicum to complete one to two psychological assessments. Students will receive course credit for taking
PSYO 6108 as well as accumulate practicum hours to a maximum of 80 hours.
FORMAT:
- Seminar
- Other (explain in comments)
FORMAT COMMENTS: Practicum
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 6102.03 and
PSYO 6103.03
PSYO 6160 Comparative Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Different topics in comparative psychology (such as kin selection, parental behaviour, hormonal control of behaviour, olfaction and behaviour) are covered.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6204 Cognitive, Affective and Behavioural Bases of Intervention: A Lifespan Perspective
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is an overview of major courses and modes of psychotherapy from a lifespan perspective. The objective is to provide knowledge of the history, development, current research findings, and practical considerations for implementing psychological interventions. Skills and knowledge for evaluating research evidence for specific treatments will be highlighted.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 6104.03
PSYO 6208 Advanced Clinical Neuropsychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course emphasizes the development of a knowledge base and applied skills in clinical neuropsychology. Topics include functional neuroanatomy, neurological exam, neuroimaging, process of neuropsychological assessment and differential diagnosis, and introduction to common neurological disorders. The course will involve a combination of instructor- and student-led lectures and discussions, guided readings, observation of clinical cases, and hands-on practice.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6209 Research Seminar
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course focuses on theoretical and substantive aspects of research design. Topics include reliability and validity of measurement, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental designs, measurement redundancy, and power analysis. Students present on selected topics, as well as present on design issues related to their dissertation.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6213 Culture and Identity: Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is an introduction to the interrelated concepts of culture and identity as they intersect in clinical psychology. It is intended to promote an appreciation of the impact of diverse and cultural influences on who we understand ourselves and others to be. This class will serve as an initial step towards developing cultural competence
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6214 Professional Practice in Intervention
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This class will provide students with the opportunity to gain applied experience in conducting psychological interventions. Students will be able to apply the skills learned in
PSYO 6204 Intervention Lifespan. Students will attend class as well as practicum to complete intervention with one client or group. Students will receive course credit for taking
PSYO 6214 as well as accumulate practicum hours to a maximum of 80 hours.
FORMAT: Other (explain in comments)
FORMAT COMMENTS: Practicum
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 6102.03,
PSYO 6103.03,
PSYO 6107.03 and
PSYO 6108.03
PSYO 6240 Topics in Animal Learning
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Different topics in the field of animal learning (such as classical and operant conditioning, quasi-neural modeling of learning phenomena, etc.) are covered.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6301 Advanced Clinical Intervention: Child
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This class focuses on a wide range of theoretical and applied aspects of child intervention. The class involves instruction in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and treatment evaluation.
PSYO 6302 Advanced Clinical Intervention: Adult
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is the adult equivalent of 6301.03. The emphasis is on Adult Advanced Clinical Intervention.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6303 Advanced Clinical Practice Skills in Supervision, Consultation & Program Evaluation
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Clinical supervision, consultation, and program development and evaluation constitute three critically important skill areas for clinical psychologists. This course will provide students with hands-on experience in supervision as well as theoretical and practical knowledge in consultation and program development and evaluation.
FORMAT: Seminar
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 6401.03
PSYO 6304 Clinical Rounds/Case Conference
CREDIT HOURS: 6
All students are expected to attend clinical rounds and presentations in various clinical settings in the community. Students are also expected to attend clinical case conferences that will be held on a monthly basis through the Fall and Winter terms. Clinical psychologists from the community and senior students are invited to present cases from their clinical practice. The aim of this course is to familiarize students with different ways of conceptualizing psychological problems, planning and initiating interventions, and evaluating outcome. Evaluation is based on student attendance and participation.
NOTES: Credit can only be given for this course if Fall and Winter are completed in consecutive terms and partial credit cannot be given for a single term.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Student are expected to register in this course each term, receiving a grade of IP until all course requirements are completed.
PSYO 6313 Topics in Cognitive Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Varied topics in cognitive psychology (such as theories of attention, memory and amnesia, cognitive inhibition) are covered in a seminar format.
FORMAT: Seminar