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http://www.psy.miami.edu

Dept. Code:  PSY

Complete details about the Psychology Graduate Program, including description of our three graduate divisions (Adult, Child, and Health), faculty research interests, and admission requirements, can be found at our website listed above.

Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis

• MS in Psychology- Applied Behavior Analysis

Doctoral Program in Psychology

PSY 601. Issues in Professional Development and Research.. 1 Credit Hour.

Seminar addressing issues such as structure of academic systems and progress through them, time management, library search systems, professional journals, how to structure curriculum vitae, procedures and rules in human subject research, professional meetings and presentations, extramural funding opportunities, professional writing style, ethical issues. Requisite: Plan of Graduate Psychology. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 602. Scientific writing and grantsmanship. 3 Credit Hours.

Writing and organizational skills for professional development in social and behavioral sciences. Mechanism of extramural funding and grant review, including grantsmanship. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 603. Neuroanatomy. 3 Credit Hours.

Functional neuroanatomy for individuals engaged in basic neuroscience and psychological research. Gross anatomy, identification of pathways and circuits, and physiological functions of neuroanatomical systems. Clinical examples and case histories of neuroanatomical disorders. Laboratory exercises including brain dissections, examination of brain models and atlases, and internet neuroanatomy websites. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 604. Cognition and Emotion. 3 Credit Hours.

Study of basic cognitive processes of attention and memory, the function of emotions, and the role of cognitive mechanisms in the processing of affective information. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 605. Cognitive Neuroscience. 3 Credit Hours.

Brain mechanisms in cognition and behavior, including sensory encoding and perception, attention, motivation, emotion, learning/memory, language, executive functions, and mental disorders. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 606. Biobehavioral Processes and Disease in Health Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Discussion of basic processes of central nervous system, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune and other biological systems in the context of behavioral medicine, psychoneuroimmunology, and health psychology research. Prerequisite: PSY 610 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 609. Psychopharmacology. 3 Credit Hours.

Basic methods and current issues in psychopharmacology. Prerequisite: PSY 605 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 610. Behavioral Medicine: Overview of Basic Science, Public Health, and Clinical Trial Approaches. 3 Credit Hours.

Overview of biobehavioral, psychosocial and sociocultural factors in pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of physical disorders. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 613. Psychoneuroimmunology. 3 Credit Hours.

Structural and functional aspects of the immune system that are sensitive to neural and psychological processes. Interactions between the nervous and immune systems are examined in relation to empirical associations between psychological factors (i.e., stress) and immune-mediated processes in diseases such as cancer and AIDS. Prerequisite: PSY 605 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 614. Diversity issues in psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Overview of diversity issues including race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical disability and socioeconomic status as they relate to psychological research and clinical practice. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 615. Foundations of neuropsychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including developmental disorders, dementia, aphasia, amnesia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and loss of general intelligence. Clinical tools for neuropsychological assessment, forensics, and genetic screening. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 616. Biobehavioral Processes and Clinical Research Applications in Health Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Conduct of clinical research and examination of biobehavioral processes in health psychology. Lectures, readings and assignments deal with clinical research involving pathology, assessment and intervention-based functions with applications focused on health and disease conceptualized at multiple levels of prevention. Prerequisite: PSY 606 and PSY 610 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 620. Advanced Developmental Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Mechanisms underlying continuity and change over the lifespan. Topics include developmental theories and methods; specific domains of development (perceptual, cognitive, social/emotional); socialization processes; and emerging adulthood, parenting, and aging. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 621. Theories of Development. 3 Credit Hours.

Theoretical aspects of psychological development throughout the life span. Prerequisite: PSY 620 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 622. Cognitive Development. 3 Credit Hours.

Theories of cognitive development across infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Topics include measurement approaches, normative development, individual differences, etiological factors and contextual influences. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 623. Language Development. 3 Credit Hours.

The study of language acquisition, primarily focusing on infancy through 5 years. Topics covered include biological bases of language, sound discrimination abilities, babbling and speech production, word learning, acquisition of grammar, bilingualism, and development in atypical populations. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 624. Social Development. 3 Credit Hours.

The theoretical and empirical literature on typical and atypical social development-including emotional development and social cognition--in infants, children, and adolescents. Topics include measurement approaches, individuals differences and contextual influences. Prerequisite: PSY 620 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 625. Social Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

The major substantive areas and theories of social psychology. Emphasis on applications to students' own research field. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 631. Psychological Statistics, Research Methods, and Design. 3 Credit Hours.

Statistics for experimental design with uncorrelated independent variables. Review of t-tests; designs and applications of analysis of variance; including one-way, factorial, repeated-measures, and mixed designs; post hoc comparisons among means. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 632. Multiple Regression. 3 Credit Hours.

Analysis of the general linear model. Computer application of these techniques to the behavioral sciences. Design and measurement considerations. Prerequisite: PSY 631 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 633. Structural Equation Modeling. 3 Credit Hours.

Structural models, path analysis, measurement models, and confirmatory factor analysis, particularly related to hypotheses about causal relations, change over time, and comparisons across diverse populations. Prerequisite: PSY 632 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 634. Multilevel Modeling. 3 Credit Hours.

Multi-level modeling of nested and non-independent data. Application of multilevel modeling to social science and behavioral data, including computer laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: PSY 632 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 636. Research Methods with Children and Adolescents. 3 Credit Hours.

Concepts and research design approaches for the measurement and analysis of data across developmental stages from infancy through adolescence. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 638. Psychology of Infant Development. 3 Credit Hours.

Theory, research, and methodology pertaining to psychological development in the first three years of life. Emphasis on both general developmental processes, and individual differences in cognitive, social, and emotional development. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 639. Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.

Developmental disabilities with an emphasis on autism. Biological, social, cognitive and emotional concomitants. History, etiology, assessment, and individual differences. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 640. Adult Psychopathology. 3 Credit Hours.

Theories, models, history, and research relevant to various patterns of problematic behavior, with a focus on adults. The influences of family systems as well as cultural and other diversity factors (e.g., ethnicity, sexual orientation) are included. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 641. Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. 3 Credit Hours.

Theories, models, and research relevant to the development and the course of behavioral disorders and other problems (e.g., maltreatment, exposure to violence and poverty) that emerge in childhood and adolescence. The influences of family and peer systems as well as cultural and other diversity factors (e.g., ethnicity, sexual orientation) are included. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 642. Advanced Adult Psychopathology. 3 Credit Hours.

Theory and research on risk factors and etiological models of mental disorders. Socioenvironmental (cultural, social support, life events), psychological (temperament, cognitive biases), and biological (genes, neurotransmitters) models of risk, research methodology, and design are discussed. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 643. Behavioral Medicine and Developmental Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.

Processes influencing diagnosis and management of developmental disabilities: genetics, embryology/fetology, physical growth and development, nutrition, hearing and speech pathology, family dynamics, cognition and psycho-educational assessment. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 645. Introduction to Psychological Evaluation. 3 Credit Hours.

Measurement theory; introduction to the administration and interpretation of widely-used intelligence and personality tests, with attention to issues of ethics and diversity. Requisite: Plan of Graduate Psychology. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 646. Psychological Evaluation of Adults. 3 Credit Hours.

Administration, interpretation, and psychometric evaluation of psychological tools and procedures used in the evaluation of adult psychopathology. Attention to issues of ethics and diversity. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 647. Psychological Evaluation of Children and Families. 3 Credit Hours.

Administration, interpretation, and psychometric evaluation of psychological tools and procedures used in the evaluation of children, adolescents, and families. Attention to issues of ethics and diversity. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 648. Psychological Evaluation in Physical Disorders. 3 Credit Hours.

Administration, interpretation, and psychometric evaluation of psychological tools and procedures used in the evaluation of physical disorders. Attention to issues of ethics and diversity. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 650. Laboratory in Clinical Psychology. 0 Credit Hours.

Practical training in clinical skills such as assessment, interviewing, and case conceptualization. Laboratory to be used in conjunction with courses such as PSY 640 and PSY 645 Components: LAB. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 655. Evolution and Sex. 3 Credit Hours.

A biological/evolutionary approach to the study of human sexuality and cognition. The evolution of sexual reproduction and the evolution of the two sexes. Initial discussions will introduce the theory of evolution by natural selection and address the different levels at which selection operates. Building on this foundation, the class will focus on why sex evolved and the myriad physiological and psychological adaptations that evolved as a consequence. Topics to be covered include sexual selection, mate selection, pregnancy, and parent-offspring conflict. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 656. Introduction to Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments. 3 Credit Hours.

Theories, history, and techniques of psychological and behavioral therapies, with emphasis on evidence-based approaches. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 657. Introduction to Psychotherapy, Ethics, and Professional Issues. 3 Credit Hours.

Introductory experience in clinical interviewing, therapeutic communication, ethics, and case conceptualization. Consideration of client-and-therapist culture, gender, and diversity are also emphasized. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 660. Evidence-Based Psychological Intervention with Children and Families. 3 Credit Hours.

Theories, history, and techniques of psychological and behavioral therapies, with emphasis on evidence-based approaches with children, adolescents, and families. Understanding normative and deviant development, with attention to issues of diversity, ethics, and domestic violence. Prerequisite: PSY 656 . Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 661. Interventions in Pediatric Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Pediatric psychology and basic learning theory. Medical and behavioral aspects of child and adolescent health disorders, psychological assessment, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 662. Health Psychology Interventions. 3 Credit Hours.

Provides in-depth knowledge about clinical interventions and the practice of clinical health psychology. Students will become familiar with how to conduct evidence-based behavioral medicine interventions for care (living with a chronic or acute illness) and have an introduction to advanced clinical health psychology practice topics such as prevention, consultation/liaison work in the hospital setting, and models of supervision. We begin with theory and concepts that range across behavioral medicine interventions. This includes how to prepare clients for behavioral change, how to integrate techniques of motivational interviewing with cognitive-behavioral skills training, and working as a health psychology consultant in a medical setting (consultation/liaison work). We will then transition to specific weekly topics on example medical illnesses or prevention related behavioral change issues. A common theme will be working with the comorbidity of medical and psychological symptom management. From a clinical perspective, students will learn applied skills in the delivery of behavioral change interventions. From a research perspective, students will be exposed to state of the art methods for behavioral medicine intervention development ranging from conceptualization, pilot testing, efficacy, effectiveness, and implementation science. Additionally, because a major part of transitioning from student to scientist-practitioner involves life-long learning, the class will also involve regular critiques of empirical papers through class discussion and submission of thought questions. Note: this course is offered as part of the sequence for clinical health psychology PhD students. Other students interested in the class are encouraged to speak with the instructor before enrolling in the class. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 663. Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.

A graduate-level 45-hour course that covers aspects of behavior analysis related to strategies and tactics of behavioral assessment, measurement, data display, and investigational design. In addition to covering task-list items related to measurement and single-case design in behavior analysis practice; we will read select articles from the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis covering a variety of applications of behavioral principles. We will read from a selection of seminal articles in behavior analysis and current, contemporary research. We will evaluate the measurement and design strategies employed in the articles. Prerequisite: PSY 666 . And must pass with a GPA 3.2. Components: DIS. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 664. Ethics and Professional Conduct in Behavior Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides an overview of ethics and professional conduct in the field of behavior analysis.The course will provide in-depth information on the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts. The course will cover professional issues related to responsible conduct of behavior analysts, behavior analysts' ethical responsibility to clients and colleagues, including issues related to assessment of behavior, development and implementation of behavior change programs, clinical supervision and mentoring, the profession of behavior analysis and the BACB, and the conducting and reporting of research. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 30 instructional hours in the area of Ethical and Professional Conduct, 5 hours in the area of Intervention and Behavior Change Consideration 5 hours in the area of Behavior Change Systems and 5 hours in the area of Implementation, Management and Supervision. Prerequisite: PSY 666 . And must pass with a GPA 3.2. Components: DIS. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 665. Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.

This course covers a number of advanced research and clinical issues relevant to the field of applied behavior analysis including, particularly as they relate to the field of developmental disabilities.The course will provide in-depth information related to the selection of appropriate interventions, including staying abreast of current research, critically interpreting research, considering individual client needs and developing treatment programs that are consistent with the science of applied behavior analysis. The course will additionally cover issues related to the implementation and management of clinical service provisions, including ensuring appropriate and accurate data collection, maintaining procedural fidelity and providing supervision and training. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 15 instructional hours in the area of Measurement, 15 hours in the area of Experimental Design and 15 hours in the area of discretionary. Prerequisite: PSY 666 . And must pass with a GPA 3.2. Components: DIS. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 666. Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides an introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is the clinical application of behavioral science and learning theory towards the treatment of problematic behavioral and behavioral deficits. In this course, students will become familiar with the scientific foundations of behavioral science and the basic concepts and principles of behavior analysis. The course will emphasize terminology and definitions of behavioral concepts, as well as introduce the application of those concepts across a range of clinical scenarios. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 45 instructional hours in the area of Concepts and Principals of Behavior Analysis. Requisite: PSY 666 OR PSY 676 OR PSY 677 AND Bachelor's degree AND GPS>=3.2. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 667. Assessment and Treatment of Language Learning. 3 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on the application of behavior analysis toward the treatment of individuals exhibiting behavioral deficits or developmental delays. Throughout this course, students will acquire in-depth knowledge of behavioral analytic approaches for promoting the development of new skills and for supporting and maintaining those skills over time. Students will learn to prioritize target behaviors for clinical intervention as well as how to use applied behavior analytic techniques and procedures to develop effective treatment plans. Clinical and professional issues (e.g., fidelity of implementation, monitoring effectiveness) will also be discussed. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 10 instructional hours in the area of Identification of the Problem and Assessment, 30 instructional hours in the area of Fundamental Elements of Behavior Change and Specific Behavior Change Procedures, and 5 instructional hours in the area of Behavior Change Systems. Requisite: PSY 666 OR PSY 676 OR PSY 677 AND Bachelor's degree AND GPS>=3.2. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 668. Functional Assessment and Function-Based Treatment. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will focus on the application of behavior analysis toward the treatment of aberrant behavior. Throughour this course, students will acquire in-depth knowledge of behavior analytic approaches toward the assessment of aberrant behavior (e.g., functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and functional analysis). In addition, the course will focus on how behavior analysis use the results of a behavioral assessment to develop effective and ethical behavioral interventions to reduce aberrant behavior. Clinical and professional issues (e.g., fidelity of implementation, monitoring effectiveness) will also be discussed. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 25 instructional hours in the area of Identification of the Problem & Assessment, 15 instructional hours in the area of Fundamental Elements of Behavior Changes and Specific Behavior Change Procedures and 5 instructional hours in the area of Intervention of Behavior Change Considerations. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 669. Professional Issues in Designing and Monitoring Interventions. 3 Credit Hours.

This course covers a number of professional issues related to the competent and ethical delivery of applied behavior analysis services. The course will provide in-depth information related to the selection of appropriate interventions, including staying abreast of current research, critically interpreting research, considering individual client needs and developing treatment programs that are consistent with the science of applied behavior analysis. The course will additionally cover issues related to the implementation and management of clinical service provisions, including ensuring appropriate and accurate data collection, maintaining procedural fidelity and providing supervision and training. Finally, the course will provide information about the professional and ethical compliance code for behavior analysis, as outlined by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), tis course meets criteria for 15 instructional hours in the area of Ethical and Professional Conduct, 10 hours in the area of Measurement, 10 hours in the area of Experimental Design and 10 hours in the area of Implementation, Management and Supervision. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 670. Practicum in Clinical Psychology. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Supervised experience in evaluating and treating psychological problems of children, adolescents, families, and/or adults behavior. For students placed at the U.M. Psychological Services Clinic there is a weekly case conference that focuses on ethics case conceptualization. Course may be repeated for credit. Components: PRA. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 671. Practicum in Clinical Psychology II. 0 Credit Hours.

Continuation of PSY 670 . Corequisite: PSY 645 . Components: LAB. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 672. Advanced Practicum in Clinical Psychology. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Advanced experience in special clinical techniques and clinical supervision. Primarily for post-internship clinical students. The advisor may direct that PSY 672 be repeated, but no more than six credits may be applied toward a degree. Components: PRA. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 673. Advanced Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis III. 3 Credit Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with supervised clinical experience in selecting, developing and implementing applied behavior analytic procedures and techniques. During this course, students will provide direct ABA services aimed at improving the behavioral functioning of individuals participating in ABA therapy. Experiential activities provided during this practicum course additionally focus on advanced professional issues in the design and implementation of ABA programs, so as to facilitate appropriate treatment selection, fidelity of implementation and systematic monitoring of treatment efficacy and providing training and feedback on performance. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 168 hours of practicum experience. Prerequisite: PSY 666 . Components: PRA. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 674. Applications of ABA in Development Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with supervised clinical experience in the application of behavior analysis toward the treatment of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior, behavioral deficits or developmental delays participating in ABA therapy. During this course, students will provide direct ABA services aimed at reducing problematic behave or and promoting the development and maintenance of new skills. Experiential activities provided during this practicum course focus on functional assessment, the identification of meaningful treatment goals, identification of reinforcers via systematic assessment, and the implementation of ABA intervention techniques and programs to treat problematic behavior and behavioral and language deficits. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BA.CB), this course meets criteria for 168 hours of practicum experience. Prerequisite: PSY 666 . And must pass with a GPA 3.2. Components: PRA. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 675. Advanced Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis II. 3 Credit Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with supervised clinical experience in selecting, and developing applied behavior analytic procedures and techniques for individuals with autism and developmental delay and providing clinical supervision to those implementing behavioral procedures. During this course, students will assist instructors in providing supervision to individuals who provide direct ABA services for individuals participating in ABA therapy. Experiential activities provided during this practicum course additionally focus on advanced professional issues in the design and implementation of ABA programs, so as to facilitate appropriate treatment selection, collection of data related to fidelity of implementation and systematic monitoring of treatment efficacy. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 168 hours of practicum experience. Prerequisite: PSY 666 . And must pass with a GPA 3.2. Components: PRA. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 676. Application of ABA: Principles and Concepts. 3 Credit Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with supervised clinical experience in selecting, developing and implementing applied behavior analysis procedures and techniques. During this course, students will provide direct ABA services aimed at improving the behavioral functioning of individuals participating in ABA therapy. Experiential activities provided during this practicum course focus on the application of basic principles and concepts in ABA, including the identification of behavioral targets, measuring behavioral, monitoring changes in behavior over time, and implementing reinforcement-based interventions. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 168 hours of practicum experience. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 677. Application of the Assessment and Treatment of Language and Learning. 3 Credit Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with supervised clinical experience in the application of behavior analysis toward the treatment of individuals who exhibit behavioral deficits or developmental delays. During this course, students will provide direct ABA services aimed at promoting the development and maintenance of new skills Experiential activities provided during this practicum course focus on the identification of meaningful treatment goals, identification of reinforces via systematic assessment, and the implementation of ABA intervention techniques and programs to treat behavioral and language deficits. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 168 hours of practicum experience. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 678. Capstone in Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.

This advanced practicum course is a culmination of all past coursework and practicum experience in the ABA Master’s program. The course is designed to provide ABA graduate students with hands-on experience conducting and disseminating applied research to address a socially significant topic. Completion of the course requires a synthesis of a number of previously taught skills including consuming research, considering the ethics of the project, implementing behavior analytic change procedures, selecting an appropriate experimental design, measurement, graphing, and professional writing. Components: PRA. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 679. Advanced Application of ABA. 3 Credit Hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with supervised clinical experience in selecting, development and implementing applied behavior procedure and techniques. During this course, student will provide direct ABA services aimed at improving the behavioral functioning of individuals participation in ABA therapy. Experiential activities provided during this practicum course additionally focus on advanced professional issues in the design and implementation of ABA programs, so as to facilitate appropriate treatment selection, fidelity of implementation and systematic monitoring of treatment efficacy. In accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), this course meets criteria for 168 hours of practicum experience. Components: PRA. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 680. Research. 1-4 Credit Hours.

Investigation of an original problem. Components: THI. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 681. Research. 1-4 Credit Hours.

Investigation of an original problem. Components: IND. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 683. Special Topics. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics in selected areas of specialization. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 684. Readings in Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Supervised readings in selected topics. Components: THI. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 685. Seminar in Clinical Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

Content varies by semester. Components: LEC. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 687. Seminar in Clinical Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 688. Seminar in Developmental Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 690. Seminar in Developmental Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 692. Seminar in Personality. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 693. Seminar in Behavioral Medicine. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 694. Seminar in Behavioral Medicine. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 696. Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Club. 1 Credit Hour.

This 1-credit course will provide an opportunity for graduate students in the Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Graduate Program within the psychology department to discuss recently published literature in the field. The course will consist of in-depth discussions held every week, led by graduate students and other trainees, on research articles and topics of their choice. Typically, discussion will alternate between an empirical article and a more advanced methods article every other week. A faculty member from the CBN program will organize the journal club, facilitate and guide discussion, provide clarification of key concepts, and evaluate student performance. Components: DIS. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

PSY 697. Seminar in Biological Psychology, Neuroimaging in the Psychological Sciences I: Methods. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 698. Seminar in Quantitative Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.

PSY 803. Internship in Clinical Psychology. 1 Credit Hour.

Supervised internship in clinical psychology. May not be counted as part of the 90 hours required for the Ph.D. degree. Components: CLN. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 804. APA Accredited Internship in Clinical Psychology. 1 Credit Hour.

PSY 805. Postdoctoral Practicum. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Advanced clinical psychology training for individuals who have completed a clinical psychology Ph.D. or PsyD. from an APA-accredited doctoral program. Supervision of clinical activity by licensed faculty members. Components: THI. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 806. Summer Research Practicum. 1 Credit Hour.

Faculty-supervised research during the summer for students in the Psychology Ph.D. Program. Components: THI. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 810. Master's Thesis. 1-6 Credit Hours.

The student working on his/her master's thesis enrolls for credit, in most departments not to exceed six, as determined by his/her advisor. Credit is not awarded until the thesis has been accepted. Components: THI. Grading: SUS. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 820. Research in Residence. 1 Credit Hour.

Research in residence for the thesis for the master's degree after the student has enrolled for the permissible cumulative total in PSY 810 (usually six credits). Credit not granted. May be regarded as full time residence. Components: THI. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 825. Continuous Registration--Master's Study. 1 Credit Hour.

To establish residence for non-thesis master's students who are preparing for major examinations. Credit not granted. Regarded as full time residence. Components: THI. Grading: GRD. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 830. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-12 Credit Hours.

Required of all candidates for the Ph.D. The student will enroll for credit as determined by his/her advisor, but for not less than a total of 12 hours. Up to 12 hours may be taken in a regular semester, but not more than six in a summer session. Components: THI. Grading: SUS. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 840. Post-Candidacy Doctoral Dissertation. 1-12 Credit Hours.

Required of all candidates for the Ph.D. who have advanced to candidacy. The student will enroll for credit as determined by his/her advisor, but not for less than a total of 12. Not more than 12 hours of PSY 740 may be taken in a regular semester, nor more than six in a summer session. Components: THI. Grading: SUS. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

PSY 850. Research in Residence. 1 Credit Hour.

Used to establish research in residence for the Ph.D., after the student has been enrolled for the permissible cumulative total in appropriate doctoral research. Credit not granted. May be regarded as full-time residence as determined by the Dean of the Graduate School. Components: THI. Grading: SUS. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

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Dr. Sannisha Dale is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at the University of Miami (UM). She is the Founder and Director of the SHINE (Strengthening Health through Innovation and Engagement) Research Program. Dr. Dale also holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Dale completed her PhD at Boston University, internship and postdoctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital /Harvard Medical School (MGH/HMS), and was on faculty at MGH/HMS prior to joining UM. Dr. Dale’s primary research interests are (a) enhancing our understanding of the relationships between resilience, trauma, and health outcomes among individuals with HIV and those placed at risk for HIV, (b) investigating psychosocial and structural factors that relate to HIV health inequities, (c) developing effective prevention, intervention, and implementation strategies to promote resilience and good health outcomes amongst survivors of trauma and individuals with or placed at risk for HIV, especially individuals minoritized due to racism (e.g., Blacks/African Americans), sexism, heterosexism, and cisgenderism, and who are heavily burdened by the HIV epidemic, and (d) engaging community members and stakeholders in research.

Dr. Dale has been a PI of 14 grants in the area of HIV (e.g.,  NIMH R01 on Black women living with HIV, R01   from   NIMH   focused   on  a bundled implementation strategy for  HIV   prevention in Black communities hardest hit by HIV in Miami, T32 focused on training the next generation of scholars addressing HIV inequities ). She has also been a Co-I on over 12 grants. In addition, Dr. Dale is the Director for the Mental Health Disparities and  Community Engagement Core for a P30 grant (Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health [CHARM]) where she established and provides guidance to the Community Advisory Board.

Beyond her noted research projects, Dr. Dale has given over 150 presentations of her work domestically and internationally, authored over 70 publications, received four early career researcher awards and one research mentor award, and served as an associate editor, consulting editor, and reviewer across several peer-reviewed journals . Her efforts in engaging community members have been recognized by two awards (Rhoda Johnson-Tuckett Award for Commitment to Community-Engaged Research and a Community Hero Award) and several certificates/plaques of appreciation from community partners. In conducting research Dr. Dale views community engagement and involvement as the key and start to doing research that can be adopted in community settings to have a positive impact. Positive community relationships both ground and inspire her approach to research.

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Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology

MISSION The mission of the Psy.D. program in Clinical Psychology at Albizu University, Miami Campus , is to train professionally and culturally competent clinical psychologists with special emphasis on the training of a diverse psychologist workforce prepared to serve a growing multicultural population.

PHILOSOPHY OF TRAINING The philosophy of training for the Psy.D. Program is based on the belief that the needs of a multicultural society are best served by psychology professionals who are culturally competent and inclusive. In accordance with this belief, the program seeks to provide students with rich exposure to culturally and individually diverse populations through its academic training and applied experiences. It also seeks to train students who have been underrepresented in the field.

TRAINING MODEL The Psy.D. Program is designed to train students as health service psychologists with an emphasis on clinical psychology. The program prepares students to provide comprehensive psychotherapeutic and psychodiagnostic services, assume administrative and supervisory positions in mental health programs, and provide professional psychological consultation.

The doctorate in clinical psychology program trains students in the theories and concepts of cultural and individual diversity and their application to the practice of professional psychology. It also trains students to be consumers of research and base their work on the foundation of scientific evidence and scholarly works.

PROGRAM AIMS

• Prepare culturally competent, compassionate, self-aware, and scientifically-informed health service psychologists.
• Foster an attitude toward lifelong learning.

PROGRAM COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of academic requirements, students will demonstrate competency in:

• Ethical and legal standards
• Individual and cultural diversity
• Professional values, attitudes, and behaviors
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Intervention
• Supervision: Demonstrate knowledge of supervision models and practice
• Consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills

These competencies are consistent with the Commission on Accreditation’s Standards of Accreditation in Health Service Psychology.

CURRICULUM PLAN The curriculum of the Psy.D. Program is derived from its mission, philosophy, aims, and competencies. The Psy.D. Program offers a generalist curriculum along with electives that invite students to focus their area of study on any of these areas: Clinical Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Addictions Psychology, and Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Students also have the option of taking a variety of elective courses across specialty areas, thereby enriching their generalist training. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have completed 99 credits.

It is important to note that students who began the Psy.D. Program prior to Fall 2019 were under the previous 134-credit curriculum. These students transitioned into the 99-credit curriculum and were at different levels in the program so that they will complete the program with more than 99 credits. Upon satisfactory completion of all 40 credits in sessions 1-4, with the exception of PSYD840, students may apply for the en route Master of Science in General Psychology by completing an application form at the Registrar’s Office along with the payment of a processing fee.

Training in the doctorate in clinical psychology program is sequential, cumulative, and increasing in complexity. It is designed to prepare students for professional practice in Health Service Psychology and for training at the post-doctoral level. First-year students are exposed to foundation courses that prepare them to work with clients and to develop a graduate-level understanding of human behavior and dysfunction. Once students complete the foundation courses (ethics, cognitive-affective bases of behavior, psychopathology, and clinical interviewing), they continue their clinical courses (Evidenced Based Practice I: CBT), and begin their assessment training (Intellectual and Cognitive Assessment, Personality Assessment I). They also begin practicum (Practicum I and Practicum Seminar) in the final semester of the first year. Research course also begins this year (Applied Statistics and Psychometrics).

During the second and third years, students learn and apply intermediate skills in psychotherapy and assessment. They enroll in more advanced clinical courses (Evidenced Based Practice II: Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theory, Couples and Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Diversity and Culture in Clinical Practice, Clinical Supervision and Consultation) and enroll in advanced assessment Courses (Personality Assessment II, Integrative Assessment). Students continue to apply the skills learned in practicum and practicum seminars (PRAC702-707). Research courses also continue (Research Methods, Doctoral Project Seminar, Doctoral Project).

In the fourth and fifth years, the Doctoral Project continues, Elective courses are taken, and students begin Clinical Internships.

The program offers specialties/tracks (Neuropsychology, Health, Child, and Forensic) in any of the above areas of study to students who meet all of the following requirements. Please note that the specialty/track area will be listed on the student’s transcript but not on the diploma.

• Complete, i.e., pass with a grade of “A” or “B”, four (3-4) courses in one specific area of study (e.g., Clinical Neuropsychology). This criterion can be met if the student earns an “A” or “B” upon repeating a course.
• Complete an earn a “Pass” in every semester of a practicum rotation and/or clinical internship of which a major area of focus or rotation is in the specialty/track area.
• His/her doctoral project topic must lie within the scope of the specialty/track area.

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TESTIMONIAL “Based on my experiences working with other clinicians from other doctoral programs, I would say Albizu University distinguishes itself based on multiple factors. 1. The multicultural training and experiences set me apart from other program trainees, especially in rural Ohio where I completed my internship. 2. The extensiveness of courses dedicated to testing and assessments put me over the curve compared to my peers and colleagues from other programs. 3. The smaller cohort allowed me to have a closer connection with faculty members, that in turn, allowed me to engage in research, publications, and teaching opportunities that made me stand out for internship applications, but also for job applications as a psychologist. 4. The practicum training sites that Albizu University has agreements with allowed me to train at some of the leading hospitals and organizations that are considered “giants” in the fields of neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology.”

Derek Ream, Psy.D., M.S. Albizu University Graduate

Program Highlights

• This program offers elective courses in neuropsychology, health psychology, child psychology, and forensic psychology. Additional elective courses include bilingual assessment and treatment, clinical practice management, human sexuality, and addiction—all taught by licensed psychologists who practice in these fields.
• Most of the courses in the program have an experimental component (e.g., role play and presentations).
• Our Psy.D graduates secure gainful employment as psychologists, with our most recent alumni survey showing 92% of respondents working in the field.
• The program is taught on campus.
• Our faculty members are practicing professionals in neuropsychology, child and family therapy, behavioral medicine, forensic psychology, addiction, and bilingual assessment and treatment. They also have a strong record of publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Students complete at least three (3) practicum semesters at the Goodman Psychological Services Center (GPSC), where they might interact with speech and language pathology students.

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Admission Requirements

Please note that preference is given to applicants whose grade point average (GPA) exceed what is shown below. Applications with scores or GPA that do not meet the following criteria will still receive thorough consideration for acceptance.

• Overall GPA of 3.25
• A completed and signed application form accompanied by the appropriate fee prior to the established deadline dates.
• Official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) institutions attended, showing that the following conditions have been met:
• Previous academic work must include courses in statistics, research methods, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology.
• The transcripts need to include any degree received.
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required.
• Applicants enrolled in an institution of higher education outside the United States whose standards of training are substantially equivalent to the standards of training of those institutions in the United States will also be considered. A foreign evaluation must be provided by an approved agency by NACES ( https://www.naces.org/members ).
• Two letters of recommendation from current or past professional contacts. Letters must be on letter head with a wet signature. Send letters to [email protected]
• A current curriculum vitae or resume summarizing the applicant’s credentials
• Personal Statement: In an essay of 750 – 1000 words, please address the following aspects:
• Discuss personal and professional experiences that influence your career and academic goals.
• What made you choose clinical psychology and our program?
• Describe your career goals and research interests/experiences.
• Describe the role of diversity and culture in your life and in the work of a clinical psychologist.
• Discuss some of your strengths and challenges in regards to psychology, academia and research.
• After the Office of Enrollment Management has received and reviewed all documentation and credentials, the applicant’s file is forwarded to the Psy.D. Program Director and Faculty. Faculty review files, fill out a rubric, and offer their recommendation to proceed with an interview. When selected for an interview, applicants will be invited to attend the program on the Interview Days as assigned. They will take place on March and April. Selected applicants will be informed of the day, time, and place for the interview. The decision to interview a prospective student does not indicate or imply acceptance. After the interview, the applicant’s performance will be evaluated on all admissions variables: GPA, GRE, Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statement, Writing Sample, Interview, etc. The faculty along with the Psy.D. Program Director selects candidates for admission based on the scores from the interview and admission materials submitted, each applicant is ranked, and offers are made in ranked-number order. The Office of Enrollment Management uses the ranking to notify top-ranking candidates. Every applicant receives a letter from the Office of Enrollment Management containing the decision of the Faculty and Director on his or her admission. Applicants who are accepted for admission are required to confirm acceptance within three weekdays by submitting a non-refundable deposit to be applied to fees and tuition. Please note that the Psy.D. Program requires fingerprint analysis and background screening of all students before they can receive clearance to interview, evaluate and/or treat clients at the Goodman Psychological Services Center (AU’s on-site training clinic), and/or other external practicum sites.

Your application deadline midndinght EST on April 30, 2024.

Students are admitted only once per year for classes that start in the Fall semester.

Program Accreditations

The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation (CoA) of the American Psychological Association (APA).

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General Requirements for the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D)

The university has established the following requirements for awarding the doctoral degree:

• Meeting the Minimum Level of Achievement (MLA) in each of the Standards of Accreditation for Health Service Psychology’s nine (9) profession-wide competencies required by the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation.
• Grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
• Compliance with the program residency requirement.
• Satisfactory completion of all academic courses and laboratories, as applicable. Students obtaining a grade of “C” in any courses are expected to repeat the course to demonstrate minimum level of achievement in the content area.
• Satisfactory completion of the required supervised practicum hours and internship. Students obtaining a “No Pass” in practicum or internship will need to repeat it to obtain a “Pass” grade.
• Passing scores (70% or above) on the Doctoral Comprehensive Examination.
• Demonstrated competence in APA style for publications.
• Satisfactory completion and approval of a Doctoral Project.
• Satisfactory completion of a doctoral internship in clinical psychology on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) during a one-year period or part-time (20 hours/week) during a two-year period in a facility approved by the Program.
• Current good standing in the Program, i.e., no disciplinary action pending, or academic or clinical probation.
• Recommendation from the program faculty for the doctoral degree. Students seeking a doctoral degree must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the faculty those professional, ethical, and personal qualities and attributes described in the current General Policies and Disciplinary Procedures Manual.
• Completion of all degree requirements by the last day of the drop/add period of the following semester.

Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Program

Opioid/Substance Use Disorders Evaluation and Treatment Training Program

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Project Director: Scott M. Hyman, Ph.D.

Albizu University’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral (Psy.D.) program is delighted to offer a Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) training program to a select cohort of incoming clinical psychology doctoral students. The primary goal of this program, funded by a grant from the Health Resource Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is to provide students with experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with opioid/substance use disorders in integrated, inter-professional healthcare settings.

Program Benefits to GPE Trainees:

• Experiential practicum training in an interprofessional, integrated care setting for vulnerable and underserved individuals with substance use disorders.
• $25,000 stipend during the practicum training year.
• Conference attendance support.
• Tuition support for practicum credits during the practicum training year.
• Specialized trainings and case consultations with renown expert addiction professionals.

Three (3) trainees per year funded by this opportunity will 1) participate in practicum at Borinquen Medical Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center, 2) receive specialized coursework and trainings in substance use disorders and integrated care, and 3) conduct their doctoral research projects on a topic related to substance use disorders.

Incoming first semester doctoral students interested in this training opportunity should contact Dr. Scott M. Hyman for information on how to apply ( [email protected] ). An informational session will be held on September 14 th at 10:00 in Room 251.

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