This course is an overview of the principal concepts of social science research methodology and associated statistical procedures, and the relevance of these to evidence-based clinical practice and professional development for the marriage and family therapist. Special emphasis is given to survey research methodology used in the study of couples and families, and a synthesis of qualitative and quantitative approaches is encouraged. (4 or 5 units)
PG 800 History and Systems of Psychology. This course is designed to provide clinical psychology students an opportunity to reflect upon the field as a whole—specifically to examine the history of the profession and evolution of ideas over time. Students will focus on psychological understandings of the person from the perspective of historical development and systems of thought. It traces the emergence of psychology as an independent discipline from its roots in culture, philosophy, theology, and the natural sciences. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate how intellectual and cultural contexts have shaped the current trends in contemporary psychology and explore how globalization will impact the future direction of the field.
This course is designed to provide an overview of the primary approaches, applications, and research related to the area of forgiveness in clinical practice. Forgiveness assessment, issues concerning domestic violence, infidelity, as well as the theological and intergenerational implications of forgiveness are discussed.
FL 501 Family Life Education. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of family life education methodology, including a rationale for the use of preventive psychoeducational strategies in family ministry. The course adopts a strength-based “wellness” and positive psychology approach, utilizing education techniques from Family Wellness©, with special emphasis on the student’s development of presentation skills, including the use of roleplay and coaching. Students who successfully complete the course and attend the requisite number of hours will be officially certified as Family Wellness Instructors. Open to all students.
This course is an overview of the principal concepts of social science research methodology and associated statistical procedures, and the relevance of these to evidence-based clinical practice and professional development for the marriage and family therapist. Special emphasis is given to survey research methodology used in the study of couples and families, and a synthesis of qualitative and quantitative approaches is encouraged. (4 or 5 units)
PG 800 History and Systems of Psychology. This course is designed to provide clinical psychology students an opportunity to reflect upon the field as a whole—specifically to examine the history of the profession and evolution of ideas over time. Students will focus on psychological understandings of the person from the perspective of historical development and systems of thought. It traces the emergence of psychology as an independent discipline from its roots in culture, philosophy, theology, and the natural sciences. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate how intellectual and cultural contexts have shaped the current trends in contemporary psychology and explore how globalization will impact the future direction of the field.
This course is designed to provide an overview of the primary approaches, applications, and research related to the area of forgiveness in clinical practice. Forgiveness assessment, issues concerning domestic violence, infidelity, as well as the theological and intergenerational implications of forgiveness are discussed.
FL 501 Family Life Education. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of family life education methodology, including a rationale for the use of preventive psychoeducational strategies in family ministry. The course adopts a strength-based “wellness” and positive psychology approach, utilizing education techniques from Family Wellness©, with special emphasis on the student’s development of presentation skills, including the use of roleplay and coaching. Students who successfully complete the course and attend the requisite number of hours will be officially certified as Family Wellness Instructors. Open to all students.