PSY 953 - Advanced Clinical Case Conceptualization

Credit Hours: 3

The purpose of this course is to develop advanced clinical case conceptualizations that integrate material covered throughout all previous courses and practicum experiences. The first part of the course will focus on clinical diagnosis and idiographic assessment to guide clinicians towards identifying effective processes of change. The assessment process emphasizes multicultural perspectives and moving beyond normalization. The second part of the course will focus on process-based intervention approaches that address process of change targets to achieve valued outcomes in the lives of clients. The final part of the course will focus on integrating analytic methods throughout assessment and treatment to ensure target outcomes are achieved with clients and can be conveyed to stakeholders and advocates of change.

Prerequisite: PSY 850 and PSY 851 and PSY 952; and admission to Doctor of Psychology program or permission of instructor.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall