PP 8202

Diagnostic Practicum Seminar II

Spring 2008

INSTRUCTOR:

Kathleen O’Brien, Ph.D.

PHONE:

312-777-7791 (office)

EMAIL:


ALT PHONE:

708-507-4216 (private practice)

REQUIRED TEXTS:

THERE ARE NO REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS FOR THIS COURSE

RECOMMENDED READINGS

Title / Integrative Assessment of Adult Personality
Author(s) / Beutler, L. & Groth-Marnat, G.
Copyright / 2003
Publisher / New York:Guilford Press
ISBN / 1593852428
Edition / 2nd
Title / Positive psychological assessment
Author(s) / Lopez, S.J. & Snyder, C.R.
Copyright / 2004
Publisher / Washington, DC: APA
ISBN / 978-1557989888
Edition
Title / Culturally diverse children and adolescents: Assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Author(s) / Canino, I.A. & Spurlock, J.
Copyright / 2000
Publisher / New York:Guilford Press
ISBN / 9780898624090
Edition / 2nd
Title / Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
Author(s)
Copyright / 1994
Publisher / Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association
ISBN / 089042408X
Edition
Title / Assessment of Children
Author(s) / Sattler, J.M.
Copyright / 2003
Publisher / San Diego: Sattler
ISBN / 9780961820923
Edition / 4th

This Course Requires the Purchase of a Course Packet: YES NO

Illinois School of Professional Psychology

Kathleen O’Brien, Ph.D.

312-777-7791(campus)

708-507-4216(private practice)

PP 8201 Diagnostic Practicum

Required Texts:

NONE

Recommended Text

Beutler, L. & Groth-Marnat, G. (2003) Integrative Assessment of Adult Personality. (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Lopez, S. J. & Snyder., C. R. (2004). Positive psychological assessment. APA:Washington, D. C.

Canino, I. A. & Spurlock, J. (2000). Culturally diverse children and adolescents: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. (2nd. Ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, Fourth edition (1994). Washington, D. C.: American Psychiatric Association.

Sattler, J. M. (2003). Assessment of children. (4th ed). San Diego: Sattler.

Purpose/Overview of Course

The purpose of this course is two-fold: first: to provide students with ongoing supervision and guidance through their clinical practicum experience

Course Objectives

1. Process Objectives

To expose students to different conceptual dimensions of clinical diagnosis (eg. dynamic, behavioral, developmental, neuropsychological) across assessment modalities.

To expose students to different styles of report writing.

2. Outcome Objectives

Students will learn to apply clinical data to actual clinical clients and develop effective clinical assessments

Students will learn to present their findings, interpretations, impressions, conclusions, and recommendations in clear, concise, written form.

These objectives will be measured through ongoing seminar meetings and presentations of cases

Schedule

Each week, one student will be required to present a clinical case for review and discussion by colleagues and the professor

Course Requirements:

Attendance at all classes is mandatory and points will be deducted from your final grade with your first absence unless excused by highly unusual circumstances. Two absences will result in a full grade deduction. More than two absences will result in automatic failure of the course.

Students must receive a B- or better on the CEC to pass the course, regardless of other grades received.

Evaluation protocol and criteria for the CEC is available at the Argosy University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Training Department website.

Program Outcomes: The Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University Chicago Campus is an APA accredited program (APA, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC20002, 202-336-5500). This program is designed to educate and train students so that they may eventually be able to function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum provides for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice. The Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University Chicago Campus emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential in the formation of professional psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Specific objectives of the program include the following:

  • Goal 1: Prepare professional psychologists to accurately, effectively, and ethically select, administer, score, interpret, and communicate findings of appropriate assessment methods informed by accepted psychometric standards and sensitive to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
  • Objective 1a: Accurately and ethically administer and score various psychodiagnostic instruments.
  • Objective 1b: Accurately interpret and synthesize assessment data in the context of diversity factors, referral questions, and specific objectives of the assessment, and organize and communicate results in writing and orally.
  • Objective 1c: Examine psychometric properties of psychological assessment instruments, and use that knowledge to evaluate, select, administer, and interpret psychological tests and measures appropriate for the client, the referral question, and the objectives of the assessment.
  • Goal 2: Prepare professional psychologists to select, implement, and evaluate psychological interventions consistent with current ethical, evidence-based, and professional standards, within a theoretical framework, and with sensitivity to the interpersonal processes of the therapeutic relationship and the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
  • Objective 2a: Synthesize the foundations of clinical psychology, including psychopathology, human development, diagnosis, diversity, ethics, and various therapeutic models in clinical applications.
  • Objective 2b: Select, plan, and implement ethical and evidence-based interventions with sensitivity to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
  • Objective 2c: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively implement and participate in psychological consultation and supervision.
    Objective 2d: Demonstrate personal development and self-reflective capacity, including growth of interpersonal skills, and therapeutic relationships.
  • Goal 3: Prepare professional psychologists to analyze the complexity and multidimensionality of human diversity, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand diverse worldviews and the potential meaning of social, cultural, and individual differences for professional psychological services.
  • Goal 4: Prepare professional psychologists to examine the historical context and the current body of knowledge of biological, cognitive, affective, developmental, and social bases of human functioning.
  • Goal 5: Prepare professional psychologists to critically evaluate the current and evolving body of scholarly literature in psychology to inform professional practice.

Disability Statement

It is the policy of the Argosy University/Chicago to make reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disability, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If a student with disabilities needs accommodations to complete the instructor’s course requirements, the student must notify the Director of Student Services. Procedure for documenting student disability and the development of reasonable accommodation will be provided to students upon request. Students will be notified by the Director of Student Services when each request for accommodation is approved or denied in writing via designated form. It is the student’s responsibility to present the form (at his or her discretion) to the instructor in order to receive the requested accommodation in class. In an effort to protect student privacy, Student Services will not discuss the accommodation needs of any student with the instructors.

Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism Statement

The University seeks to foster a spirit of honesty and integrity. Any work submitted by a student must represent original work produced by that student. Any source used by the student must be documented through normal scholarly references and citations, and the extent to which any sources have been used must be apparent to the reader. The University further considers resubmission of a work produced for one course or the submission of work done partially or entirely by another to be academic dishonesty. It is the student’s responsibility to seek clarification from the course instructor about how much help may be received in completing an assignment or exam or project and what sources may be used. Students found guilty of academic dishonesty or plagiarism shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the University.

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