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includes administration, scoring, and journey-

man level interpretation, scoring, and journey-

man level interpretation of these instruments.

Instruments covered include: BGT, MMPI,

SCII, CAQ, TAT, Figure Drawing, Sentence

Completion, Rorschach, and other contempo-

rary assessment methods. Limited

practice/practicum will be required. Prerequi-

site: degree student in masters level psycholo-

gy program and PSYC762 or permission of

instructor.

PSYC764

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

This course is intended to provide the student

with sufficient knowledge of psychotherapeu-

tic drugs to allow for effective communication

with medical practitioners and for successful

integration of psychotherapy with chemother-

apy in the treatment of psychopathology.

PSYC766

LEARNING BASES OF

BEHAVIOR CHANGE

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to provide the student

with a thorough understanding of learning-

based strategies for behavior change in the

clinical context. Behavior modification and

behavior therapy constitute the major areas of

emphasis. Prerequisite: PSYC300

PSYC380 or PSYC400 or permission of

instructor.

PSYC767

INTERPERSONAL AND

COGNITIVE BASES OF

BEHAVIOR CHANGE

3 sem. hrs.

An advanced study of the basic theory, princi-

ples, ethics, procedures, techniques, and

appropriate applications of contemporary ver-

bal/interpersonal psychotherapies. Emphasis

will be placed upon guided practice in basic

listening and communicative skills via demon-

strational role playing and (where possible)

practicum experience. Limited practice/

practicum may be required. Prerequisite: Per-

mission of instructor.

PSYC768

CLINICAL RESEARCH

METHODS

3 sem. hrs.

This course is composed of two general topics,

statistical techniques in clinical psychology

and research design problems in clinical set-

tings. The intent is to teach the student the

basic principles of psychological research

design for use in applied settings and the use

of the appropriate analytical procedures for the

interpretation of clinical data. Prerequisite:

Undergraduate course in statistics or permis-

sion of instructor.

PSYC770

ETHICS AND

PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

3 sem. hrs.

Students will develop an indepth understand-

ing of ethical, legal, and related professional

issues in psychology, including suicide, dan-

gerousness, mandated reporting, involuntary

commitment, managed care, and mujlti-cultur-

alism. Other economic, political and societal

factors which affect the mental health system

will be discussed. Outside agency visitation

may be required. Prerequisite: enrollment lim-

ited to internship eligible MA clinical psy-

chology students.

PSYC773

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT

III ADVANCED

TECHNIQUES AND

REPORT WRITING (**)

3 sem. hrs.

This course, the third in a series that trains stu-

dents in psychodiagnostic evaluation, focuses

on advanced projective techniques, emphasiz-

ing Rorschach's approach. It also offers expe-

rience in writing evaluations that integrate

cognitive measurements, self-report invento-

ries, and projective techniques. Prerequisite:

PSYC763 completed or in progress.

PSYC787

SPECIAL TOPICS IN

PSYCHOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

This course provides for an in-depth study of a

specialized topic in Psychology.

Behavioral Science Courses

BEHV708

FOUNDATIONS OF

BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to acquaint the student

with the role of behavioral research in applied

settings. The student will be taught to critical-

ly read research literature, to design, analyze,

and interpret his or her own research; to write

a research report; and to incorporate research

findings into a broader theoretical framework.

Prerequisite: an undergraduate course in statis-

tics or the consent of the instructor.

SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAMS

The Professional Studies Department offers

graduate programs leading to a Master of Edu-

cation in School Administration. The depart-

ment also offers non-degree certification pro-

grams in school administration (K-12), and

school supervision.

The School Administration programs of Edin-

boro University have been developed to reflect

the general standards and specific program

guidelines prescribed by the Pennsylvania

Department of Education. Therefore, the

School Administration programs provide the

opportunity for prospective educational lead-

ers to demonstrate their knowledge of and

competence in six defined areas:

theories of educational leadership

the role of the principal as an instruction-

al leader who focuses on teaching and

learning

school organization and structures within

a social and political environment

historical and contemporary issues in

school law and the legal responsibilities

of school administrators

fiscal operations of the school

the proactive role of the principal in

school/community relations

Throughout the program, students will be

engaged in course work, authentic simula-

tions, field experiences, an internship, and pro-

fessional and ethical practices.

The School Administration program is a 45

semester hour program. Successful comple-

tion of 30 semester hours will result in the

earning of a Master of Education in School

Administration. Successful completion of the

45 semester hour program will result in the

earning of certification as a K-12 school prin-

cipal.

The School Administration program has been

designed for the part-time graduate student;

however, individual programs can be arranged

for the full-time student.

Most students complete the program in three

years. The exact length of time varies with the

nature of basic education, out-of-school com-

mitments, previous administrative experience

and courses completed, and the work load

desired by the individual student.

70/School Administration Programs