Special Topics in Clinical Psychology

3 units

An introduction to what clinical psychologists do, why they do it, and where they do it. Reviews the history and development of clinical practice with special attention to psychological assessment, psychotherapy, theoretical orientations, settings in which psychologists practice, and ethical issues. Written assignments in this writing-intensive course include a research paper, a case study, and a formal analysis of an ethical problem in clinical psychology. Prereq: Psych 354. Not open to students who have taken Psych 450 OR Psych 357.