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PSY 6620: Individual & Cultural Diversity

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

Students will gain knowledge regarding their own cultural background as well as those who are culturally different than themselves. Student will learn how to incorporate multicultural frameworks and theories into the practice of counseling. Readings and class activities will address multiple perspectives (e.g., individual, family, community) for addressing multiculturalism in counseling, social justice, and advocacy work. Upon completion of this course, students should be prepared to handle a variety of multicultural issues in numerous settings. As emerging clinicians, students should be able to work with clients with different identities than themselves and understand how the clients' identities and the clinicians' identities play a role in their work together. Additionally, students should also be prepared to explore issues of diversity in each of their future courses in their program of study after completing this course. Students should be emerging experts in issues of diversity on the Southern Utah University campus, in the community, and at their future clinical training sites. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only

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PSY 6700: Statistics and Research Design I

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

Students learn to interpret and evaluate elements of research design and statistical analyses and their applicability in health services psychology. Included are quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Demonstration of the ability to formulate a research proposal is required. Attention is paid to issues related to individual and cultural diversity, ethics, and research with vulnerable populations. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only

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PSY 6705: Statistics and Research Design II

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This is the second and final course in the sequence on Statistics and Research Design. This course covers statistical inference, including null hypothesis testing and its alternatives; correlational designs and quasi experimentation; quantitative, mathematical modeling and analysis of psychological data, multivariate statistics, statistical power, replication, estimation, and meta-analysis. Students also learn and practice conducting various types of statistical analyses such as statistical description, power estimates, meta-analyses, and linear modeling, along with univariate and multivariate analysis techniques. We will also discuss research ethics, questionable research practices, and open science. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only

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PSY 6810: Rural Mental Health and Substance Use

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health in Rural America and explores culturally competent mental health care with rural populations. The history and structure of rural mental health care, and the culture of rural living among diverse groups will be explored. Areas such as poverty, mental health, co-occurring disorders and substance use evaluations and interventions will be examined. This course seeks to bring knowledge of multicultural perspectives to rural community practice. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only

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PSY 6990: External Clinical Practicum

1.00 - 3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

The clinical practicum consists of supervision of clinical activities at external practicum placement sites (e.g., psychotherapy, assessment). Specifically, starting in the Summer after Year 2 of the Program, students will begin seeing clients at various clinical sites in the surrounding communities (e.g., Cedar City, St. George, Salt Lake City). Students will also be assigned external placements each subsequent semester during Year 3 and Year 4 (i.e., Fall, Spring, Summer). The main goals of this course are to (a) help students continue conceptualizing the delivery of basic clinical services, (b) continue building the foundation they are using in their work with clients, and (c) and to help students accept constructive feedback related to their own clinical efforts. It is important to note that students will receive individual supervision on site if the practicum placement includes a licensed Doctoral-level Psychologist on staff. In instances where there are no licensed Doctoral-level Psychologists on site, individual supervision will be done by a core Faculty member from the SUU PsyD Program (e.g., DCT). (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Pass/Fail)] Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 - Registration Restriction(s): PsyD Students only.

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PSY 7010: Applied Research and Program Evaluation

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course introduces students to the foundational skills for psychological and mental health program/service planning and evaluation. The process of formulating appropriate research questions, research design, sampling, methods of data collection, procedures to assess and improve the validity and reliability of data and measures, and the ethics of scientific inquiry will be addressed. As consumers of research, students will learn to locate, assess, and critique research studies so as to draw appropriate inference, particularly as it affects diverse populations. Students will gain a basic understanding of how to plan and implement psychological and mental health programs and how to design evaluations to determine if those programs are effective. This course will help students understand mental health practice through the critical examination of methods and approaches associated with decision-making, critical thinking, and ethical judgment. (Spring - As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the Doctorate of Psychology Program

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PSY 7100: Memory and Cognition

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

All aspects of human memory and executive function are critical for navigating everyday life as well as becoming a successful contributor to society. This class is intended to provide a forum for theoretical discussion concerning the wide variety of memory and cognitive processes that underpin the modern human mind. This class emphasizes the cognitive aspects of targeted functions but also considers the contribution of cognitive neuroscience perspectives (ERP, fMRI and other techniques) to the development of these essential neurocognitive functions. Each session is intended to promote a theoretically-based discussion of the topic at hand that will engage you and your fellow students in a stimulating and thought-provoking exchange of ideas. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only

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PSY 7170: Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

This course provides an in-depth survey of the cognitive and affective bases of behavior. Historical and current theories are presented to provide a breadth of knowledge in these two interrelated domains. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only

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PSY 7200: History and Systems

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

History and Systems provides discipline specific knowledge in the historic foundations of psychology, the development of major systems and sub-disciplines, and how these underpinnings have led to modern perspectives and practices. The course is designed to facilitate an integrated and comprehensive examination of the seminal theories and classic empirical approaches in a variety of disciplines within psychology and its philosophic roots. Throughout the course an emphasis will be placed on how society, culture, context, and diversity have played a role historically in the formation of psychologists and their ideas. (Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only.

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PSY 7250: Group Interventions: Theory and Application

3.00 Credits

Southern Utah University

Group Dynamics is the study of group development, dynamics, and theories in relation to group guidance, group counseling, and group therapy. Leadership styles, techniques, diversity intersections and roles are explored, and ethical and legal issues related to group interventions are discussed. (Summer - 1st Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only

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