• PSY 6510: Clinical Pre-Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The clinical practicum consists of various clinical activities in the SUU Program Training Clinic (e.g., shadowing), clinical simulations with undergraduate students, and an introduction to clinical supervision. The main goals of this course are to (a) help students begin conceptualizing how to provide basic clinical services, (b) ensure that students begin to build a foundation they will ultimately use in their work with clients, and (c) help students develop their ability to provide accept constructive feedback related to their developing clinical efforts. There is no required textbook, but the instructor may provide relevant readings as needed throughout the course. There are no written exams, but there are written documents to be completed from client contacts or simulations thereof. (Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only
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• PSY 6520: Clinical Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The clinical practicum consists of both individual and group supervision of clinical activities in the SUU Program Training Clinic (e.g., psychotherapy, assessment) and CAPS, as well as providing students with opportunities to begin their own supervision efforts with junior students in Doctoral Program. Specifically, in their second year of the Program, students will begin seeing clients in the SUU Program Training Clinic and will participate in this course as they build a foundation of their clinical skill set. In the third year of the Program, students will see clients at SUU CAPS to continue to build clinical skills. 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) to help students accept constructive feedback related to their own clinical efforts, and (d) begin providing supervision to junior members of the Vertical Team. [Fall, Spring, (Summer As Needed)] [Graded (Standard Letter)] Is this course repeatable for credit? Yes - Maximum credit hours: 15 Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only.
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• PSY 6610: Human Development Through the Lifespan

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course examines basic principles of development that inform our understanding of human development across the lifespan. In addition to the texts, various articles will be assigned in order to further student's knowledge of development across the lifespan. We will also read and explore recent work examining different cultural perspectives, processes, and methods of examining development across the lifespan. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only
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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 6630: Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course will continue your training in and experience with measurement theory, psychological testing, evaluation and assessment. The course surveys multiple assessment tools, with an emphasis in familiarity with test instruments and case conceptualization across the lifespan. The first three units of the course will focus upon assessment and intervention with children and adolescents, while the final unit will explore assessment and intervention with older adults. Following introductory material, students begin an in depth exploration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). Students will then turn our attention to methods of academic, behavioral and neurodevelopmental assessment, including the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4), the Behavioral Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3) and the Conners- 3rd edition (a thorough assessment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). The next unit explores projective and objective measures of functioning, including the Rorschach Psychological Inkblot Test, the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory, Second Edition (MACI-2) and the Gender Identity Workbook. Finally, students will transition their focus to the assessment of later adulthood including assessment of dementia (e.g., MoCA, DRS-2), decision-making capacity, and mood. The course will also cover interventions including individual, family, and caregiver therapy as well as providing services in outpatient, primary care, and long-term care settings. (Spring - Even Years) [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. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the Doctorate of Psychology Program
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