University of Calgary : Applied Psychology APSY

Applied Psychology APSY

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Instruction offered by members of the Division of Applied Psychology in the Faculty of Education.

Associate Dean – T. Strong

Note: Additional Education courses are offered under the course headings Education Teacher Preparation and Educational Research.

Note: Only Psychology courses may be used to fulfill the requirements for the Major or Minor in Psychology.

Graduate Courses

Note: Graduate courses within the Division of Applied Psychology can be taken only with consent of the Division of Applied Psychology and in specific cases additional requirements may be necessary (see below).

Applied Psychology 602

Counselling Theories and Professional Practice

Engages students in a critical evaluation of a range of contemporary counselling theories and helps them begin to develop a description of their own emerging theory.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)

Applied Psychology 603

Ethics in Applied Psychology

Ethical and legal issues in applied psychology. Professional issues in practice settings.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.

Applied Psychology 605

Research Design and Statistics in Applied Psychology

Research design and statistics, including methods for research in applied psychology and related laboratory instruction.
Course Hours: H(3-2)

Applied Psychology 606

Methods of Inquiry in Professional Practice

Helps students critically analyze other research efforts and in the process learn how to think through their own research questions in a critically evaluative manner.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)

Applied Psychology 607

Research in Applied Psychology - Multivariate Analysis

Research design and statistics in applied psychology, with special reference to large sample techniques.
Course Hours: H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 301 and 303 or equivalents.

Applied Psychology 608

Introduction to Statistical Analyses

An introductory course on descriptive and inferential statistics designed to give students with minimal statistical background sufficient competence to conduct basic statistical procedures. Topics will include: displaying data; measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation; regression analysis and prediction; probability; parameter estimation; and analysis of variance. Emphasis will be on understanding basic concepts, using software to conduct analyses, and interpretation of results.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)

Applied Psychology 611

Qualitative Research Methodologies

Advanced study of qualitative research methods for use in applied psychology and education.
Course Hours: H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 301 and 303 or consent of the Division.

Applied Psychology 615

Theoretical and Clinical Foundations of Assessment

In-depth review of theoretical and clinical foundations of psycho-educational assessment. Focus is on processes of assessment, properties of tests, use and interpretation of tests and clinical diagnosis.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 693.24)

Applied Psychology 616

Assessment Theory and Practices

Combines a theoretical and practical focus to develop a framework from which to approach the assessment of client change in a variety of contexts.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602 and 622.

Applied Psychology 617

Psychological Assessment of Adults

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to select, administer, score and interpret formal psychological tests and other assessment instruments commonly used within counselling contexts.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 615.

Applied Psychology 619

Counselling Girls and Women

Sex role development; stereotyping and social roles; counselling theories; counselling approaches.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Applied Psychology 621

Creating a Working Alliance

Theory and practice in developing skills contributing to working alliance and problem clarification. Ethical, legal and professional issues are the context for the application of generic counselling skills in laboratory experiences.
Course Hours: H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 419 or consent of the Division.
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Applied Psychology 623.
Notes: Not open to Open Studies students.

Applied Psychology 622

Developing and Sustaining a Working Alliance with Clients

Focuses on the understanding and acquisition of skills that are essential for the development of working alliances in counselling contexts. Introduces a theoretical framework for the application of counselling skills in addition to providing the opportunity for skill practice.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Applied Psychology 602.

Applied Psychology 623

Theory in Counselling

History and systems involved in counselling psychology and client change.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.

Applied Psychology 625

Cultural Influences on Professional Practice

An examination of cultural influences on theory and practice in applied psychology.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.

Applied Psychology 627

Group Processes in Applied Psychology

Theory of group practice in applied psychology, with experiential laboratory.
Course Hours: H(3-1)

Applied Psychology 628

Counselling Interventions for Client Change

Combines a theoretical and practical focus to develop a framework from which to plan and implement client change interventions in a variety of contexts.
Course Hours: H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602 and 62 .

Applied Psychology 629

Theory and Applications: Selected Topics

Course Hours: H(3S-2)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 631

Theories of Career Development

Study of career development theory and related research; implications for the applied field.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Applied Psychology 632

Career Development and Services for Organizational Settings

Designed to combine theoretical and practical concerns regarding applications of career development concepts to human resources contexts in organizations. Concepts will be relevant to counselling and human resources development professionals.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602, 603, 622 and 625.

Applied Psychology 633

Career Counselling

Laboratory and field experiences in career counselling.
Course Hours: H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 631.

Applied Psychology 634

Multicultural Career Development and Counselling

Increasing cultural diversity requires career development practitioners to examine the ways that their services are designed and delivered. Designed to enable students to deliver culturally responsive career counselling services to diverse populations.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Campus Alberta Applied Psychology 625 and 631.

Applied Psychology 635

Advanced History, Theory, and Practice in Psychology

Course examines the history of psychological concepts in Western culture, major theoretical systems and research approaches, and the foundational assumptions of contemporary perspectives in psychology.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 693.54)

Applied Psychology 636

Systemic Approaches to Community Change

Provides students with a theoretical and practical basis to work as effective community change agents in a broad range of sectors. An examination of comprehensive guidance in schools provides a foundation for exploring key concepts pertinent to developing and implementing comprehensive services in a variety of contexts, and in the process, gaining a better understanding of communities, and building their strengths and capacities.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)

Applied Psychology 637

Relationship Counselling

Review of theory and systems in marriage and family counselling. Structured observation activities.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Applied Psychology 640 or consent of the Division.

Applied Psychology 638

Counselling Interventions for Client Change

Combines a theoretical and practical focus to develop a framework from which to plan and implement client change interventions in a variety of contexts.

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602 and 622.

Applied Psychology 639

Counselling Interventions

Theory and practice in planning and implementing client change interventions; the application of counselling interventions in laboratory experiences.
Course Hours: H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 621 and 623 or consent of the Division.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 640

Practicum in Counselling Psychology

Supervised counselling experience and related seminars.
Course Hours: F(2-7)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 621, 623, 625 and consent of the Division.
Corequisite(s): Prerequisites or Corequisites: Applied Psychology 639 and one of 601, 615, or 685, or equivalent.
Notes: Not open to Open Studies Students.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 641

Development, Learning and Cognition - Child and Adolescence

The interactions of development, learning and cognition in childhood and adolescence.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Applied Psychology 642

Counselling Practicum I

Provides an opportunity for professional development and supervised practice in a general counselling setting. Students will be involved in direct work with clients under the supervision of a qualified professional.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602, 603, 616, 622, 625, 638 and consent of the Division.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 643

Development, Learning and Cognition - Adult

The interactions of development, learning and cognition in childhood and adulthood.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Applied Psychology 644

Counselling Practicum II

Provides an opportunity for professional development and supervised practice in a specialized counselling context. Students will be involved in direct work with clients under the supervision of a qualified professional. The practicum allows students to actively explore issues encountered in working with a specialized client population or area of practice.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 616, 638 and 642.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 646

Processes of Learning

Addresses the essential features of major theories of learning and presents current research in each area of learning. Students will discover how the principles of learning relate to their own learning and behaviour, and how the principles can be used to understand the behaviour of others and enhance counselling practice.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)

Applied Psychology 648

Lifespan Human Development

Introduces a comprehensive view of human development across the lifespan, drawing on the major theoretical positions. Developmental themes are discussed in terms of their application to typical and atypical human development in children, adolescents and adults.

Course Hours: H(3S-0)

Applied Psychology 650

Family and Social Bases of Behaviour

Course explores theoretical perspectives and contemporary research on socialization processes in childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on family and peer interpersonal relations.

Course Hours: H(3-0)
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 693.48)

Applied Psychology 651

Disorders of Learning and Behaviour

Focuses on childhood and adolescent disorders through an examination of theories, diagnostic and associated features and disorders, prevalence, developmental course, cultural and gender context, and familial patterns.

Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 683)

Applied Psychology 652

Academic and Language Assessment

Course provides a broad understanding of the standards that guide assessment practices through an examination of assessment of academic areas and language skills.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 667.

Applied Psychology 654

Neurobiological and Developmental Bases of Learning and Behaviour

Course examines the field of cognitive neuroscience from an assessment framework. It explores the evolving understanding of neurobehavioural disorders and new testing techniques and practices.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 693.62)

Applied Psychology 656

Practicum in Academic and Language Assessment and Intervention

This 200-hour practicum provides opportunities to develop competencies in academic and language assessment and interventions within an approved setting.
Course Hours: F(1-14)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 695.07)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 657

Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment

Focuses on the theory and practice of intellectual/cognitive, memory, and neuropsychological assessment primarily through the use of individually administered standardized tests.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 693.71)

Applied Psychology 658

Interventions to Promote Cognitive, Academic, and Neuropsychological Well-Being

Focuses on evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting cognitive, academic, and neuropsychological development in children and youth.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 693.65)

Applied Psychology 660

Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Assessment

Grounded in bioecological systems perspective and developmental and resiliency frameworks, course focuses on the comprehensive assessment of children and youth referred for social, emotional, and behavioural concerns.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 689)

Applied Psychology 661

Psychological Foundations of Student Exceptionality

Major trends, developments, theoretical foundations, and current practices and challenges relative to the education of students with diverse learning needs.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in Applied Psychology programs or permission of the Division.

Applied Psychology 664

Psychological Approaches to Health

Focuses on how human psychology and human health intersect and is organized according to core principles and skills that guide the practice of health psychology. Will orient students to contemporary theories and models of health, illness, and health promotion, and their relevance in a variety of settings.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602, 625, and 605.

Applied Psychology 667

Assessment of Students with Exceptional Learning Needs

Theory and practice in school-based academic and social-emotional assessment techniques and strategies for use with students with diverse learning needs. Laboratory and field experiences.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Open to students enrolled in the School and Applied Child Psychology program or permission of the Division.
Notes: Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 652.

Applied Psychology 668

Theory and Practice of Clinical Supervision

Intended for students to learn the process of clinical supervision and as a result become better consumers of supervision, more effective supervisors, and more able to evaluate their current and future development and involvement in supervisory roles.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602, 603, 622, and 625.

Applied Psychology 670

Final Project Seminar

Students complete a culminating independent project in their area of specialization to satisfy the degree requirements.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 602, 603, 622, 625, 616, 638, 605, 642, and consent of the Division.

Applied Psychology 671

Practicum in School-based Interventions for Children and Youth with Exceptional Learning Needs: I

Practicum in educational interventions for children and adolescents with special learning needs. Focus on general assessment, analysis, intervention, and strategies in applied settings.
Course Hours: H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 661 or equivalent.

Applied Psychology 672

Counselling Exceptional Children

Intended to help students enhance their awareness and understanding of major trends, developments, theoretical foundations, and current practices and challenges in counselling and providing consultation for special needs children and adolescents.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)

Applied Psychology 673

Practicum in School-based Interventions for Children and Youth with Exceptional Learning Needs: II

Advanced practicum in educational interventions for children and adolescents with special learning needs. Focus on specialized assessment, analysis, interventions, and strategies in applied settings.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 671 or equivalent.

Applied Psychology 674

Interventions to Promote Socio-emotional and Behavioural Well-Being

Courses focuses on strategies to enhance the socio-emotional and behavioural well-being of children and youth who exhibit significant emotional and behavioural needs in school and community settings.

Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 660 or consent of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 693.67)

Applied Psychology 675

Practicum in Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention

This 200-hour practicum provides opportunities to develop competencies in cognitive and neuropsychological assessment and interventions within an approved setting.

Course Hours: (F1-14)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 658 or consent of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 695.08)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 676

Practicum in Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Assessment and Intervention

This 200-hour practicum provides opportunities to develop competencies in social, emotional, and behavioural assessment and intervention within an approved setting.

Course Hours: F(1-14)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 674 or consent of the Division.
Also known as: (formerly Applied Psychology 695.09)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 677

Play Therapy Theory and Process

The theoretical foundations and basic orientation necessary to understand and use play as therapy are outlined, along with the developmental underpinnings of play in children and the basic principles upon which child-centered play therapy is built.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Applied Psychology 678

Art Therapy History

Art therapy is examined from a broad perspective, from its beginnings as a treatment for mentally or emotionally disturbed people, to its development as a distinct profession in North America and Europe. The works of key authors are covered, along with their theoretical approaches and current trends in the field. Students will learn how the foundations of art therapy are incorporated by many disciplines, with applications in many settings.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 642, 616, and 638.

Applied Psychology 679

Fundamentals of Solution-Oriented Therapy

Provides a working knowledge of the theory and practice of solution-oriented therapy and related models.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Applied Psychology 680

Counselling Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics

Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics.

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 682

Special Topics: Counselling

Graduate Seminar: Special Topics.

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 684

Advanced Seminar in the Domains of School Psychology Leadership and Function in the Schools

This course provides an advanced study of the domains and functions of school and applied child psychologists. Constituting a final course within the MEd program, students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of competencies in ten domains identified by the National Association of School Psychologists as central to the school psychology profession.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the MEd program in School and Applied Child Psychology who have completed all other course work prior to enrolment.

Applied Psychology 686

Counselling Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics.

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 691

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: Q(1.5S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 692

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: F(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 693

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 694

Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: F(1S-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 695

Graduate Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: H(1S-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 698

Pre-Master's Internship in School and Applied Child Psychology

This 1200 hour internship requires the integration and application of the full range of school psychology competencies and domains within an approved setting.
Course Hours: F
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Training Director. Open only to students enrolled in the MEd or MSc in School and Applied Child Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Note: 700-level courses are normally available only to students in the Applied Psychology doctoral program.

Applied Psychology 701

Advanced Research Design, Psychometrics and Statistics in Applied Psychology

Provides intensive exposure to sophisticated quantitative techniques relevant to research design, psychometrics, and statistics such as structural equation modelling (SEM), item-response theory (IRT), and hierarchical linear modelling (HLM).
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 607 or equivalent.

Applied Psychology 703

Advanced Seminar in Applied Psychology

Doctoral seminar in issues in applied psychology. Dissertation development.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 705

Advanced Seminar in Special Education I

Advanced study of theoretical, empirical, and practical issues affecting individuals with exceptional learning needs.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Applied Psychology 661 or equivalent.

Applied Psychology 709

Advanced Seminar in Applied Learning and Developmental Psychology I

Advanced study of theory and practice in human development and learning.
Course Hours: H(3-0)

Applied Psychology 731

Advanced Clinical Supervision in Applied Psychology

This course provides students with formal training in clinical supervision with the intent of raising an awareness of supervision models, as well as a conceptual framework and vocabulary for thinking through their supervision practice.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open only to doctoral students in School and Applied Child Psychology and Counselling Psychology or permission of the Division.

Applied Psychology 732

Advanced Seminar in School and Applied Child Psychology

Seminar series that links theory and research with practice in the school psychology domains of professional competence.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Open only to doctoral students in School and Applied Child Psychology.

Applied Psychology 741

Advanced Professional Skills and Issues

This course focuses on providing knowledge and developing skills in the areas of consultation, supervision, and program development and evaluation across the lifespan.
Course Hours: H(3-2)

Applied Psychology 742

Advanced Practicum in Counselling

Advanced practicum in counselling psychology, and related seminars.
Course Hours: F(2-7)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 788

Pre-Doctoral Internship in Counselling Psychology

One full calendar year, full-time (or two years, half-time) supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Practical application of theories and interventions pertaining to individual and group, couple, or family counselling as well as assessment, consultation, and supervision. Experience in addressing a variety of professional issues.

Course Hours: F
Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the PhD program in Counselling Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Applied Psychology 792

Advanced Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: F(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 793

Graduate Seminar: Selected Topics

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 794

Advanced Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: F(1S-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 795

Advanced Practicum: Selected Topics

Course Hours: H(1S-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Applied Psychology 798

Pre-Doctoral Internship in School and Applied Child Psychology

Supervised 1600 hour pre-doctoral internship in School and Applied Psychology involving the theory and practice of evaluations, consultation, interventions, research, and related activities within an approved school, clinic, or other human service agency.
Course Hours: F
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Training Director. Open only to doctoral students in School and Applied Child Psychology.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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