PSYC 034 : Intro to Clinical Psychology

Introduction to Clinical Psychology. Gives students a broad overview of the application of psychological knowledge to the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. Explores the practice of clinical psychology and selected guiding theories, undergraduate/graduate educational requirements, postdoctoral training, licensure, job opportunities for clinical psychologist and continuing educational development. Explores the history and development of clinical psychology, clinical assessment, including the clinical interview and psychological testing, clinical interventions, theories of psychotherapy and evidence-based practice.Emphasizes topics related to working with culturally diverse groups. Prereq 001, 002.