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94 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 Clinical Psychology PSYCH 785 Clinical Seminar/Practicum I The first of four required clinical seminars accompanied by supervised clinical training experiences in field settings. The seminars provide the theoretical and empirical foundations necessary for students to establish competence in diagnosing or defining problems through psychological testing and assessment and formulating and implementing intervention strategies. The practicum placements on campus and in community agencies provide students with the opportunity to apply a range of assessment and intervention techniques under close supervision. 3 Lect Hrs, Practicum Hrs by arrangement, 6 Credits PSYCH 891 Seminar in Teaching This seminar is required of all fourth-year students who are teaching undergraduate psychology courses and open to teaching assistants in other disciplines. The seminar provides didactic presentations combined with class discussion and supervision on a variety of topics, including pedagogy, techniques for effective teaching, teaching diversity in psychology, writing and delivering lectures, and conceptualizing exams. Prerequisite: Status as third- or fourth-year graduate student in Clinical Psychology Program or permission of instructor. 3 Sem Hrs, 3 Credits PSYCH 786 Clinical Seminar/Practicum II PSYCH 896 Independent Study in Clinical Psychology This course involves the comprehensive study of a particular topic in clinical psychology under the direction of a faculty member. An independent study course can fulfill one elective requirement. A detailed proposal must be submitted to the faculty member prior to registration. Hrs by arrangement, 3 Credits This is the second of four required clinical seminars accompanied by supervised clinical training experiences in field settings. (See PSYCH 785.) 3 Lect Hrs, Practicum Hrs by arrangement, 6 Credits PSYCH 787 Clinical Seminar/Practicum III This is the third of four required clinical seminars accompanied by supervised clinical training experiences in field settings. (See PSYCH 785.) 3 Lect Hrs, Practicum Hrs by arrangement, 6 Credits PSYCH 897 Special Topics in Clinical Psychology PSYCH 788 Clinical Seminar/Practicum IV This is the fourth of four required clinical seminars accompanied by supervised clinical training experiences in field settings. (See PSYCH 785.) 3 Lect Hrs, Practicum Hrs by arrangement, 6 Credits This advanced course offers intensive study of selected topics in clinical psychology. A special topics course can be used to fulfill one area elective requirement (see “Degree Requirements”). Course content varies according to the topic and is announced before registration each time the course is offered. Hrs by arrangement, 1-6 Credits PSYCH 898 Internship in Clinical Psychology PSYCH 790 Professional Standards and Ethics The primary goal of this course is to insure that students are familiar with the current professional standards and ethical principles of the American Psychological Association. It studies conduct in research and teaching. Because program emphasis is on clinical psychology, the course focuses particularly on the standards and principles which guide the professional behavior of clinical psychologists. Students learn, through a close inspection of each of the ethical principles and the use of case studies, how to analyze and respond to a range of problems and situations. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Doctoral candidates in clinical psychology are required to complete this one-year, full-time predoctoral internship in a setting approved by the American Psychological Association. During the internship, students have a variety of clinical experiences, including assessments and therapeutic interventions. They are closely supervised by mental health professionals, some of whom must be licensed clinical psychologists. A letter from the on-site internship director documenting satisfactory completion must be in the student’s file at the University before the degree can be granted. 18 Credits (9 for each semester) PSYCH 899 Dissertation Research Research is conducted under supervision of the doctoral committee, leading to the presentation of a doctoral dissertation. Hrs by arrangement, 1-9 Credits

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
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Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
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Historical Archaeology
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Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
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International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011