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Click on the name of an online psychology graduate course to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the category by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Community Psychology (PSY8640) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course addresses the role of the psychologist as an agent of change in the community. Attention will be given to the social change strategies community-oriented psychologists can use in facilitating community improvements and alleviating adverse social conditions. Legal, social policy, medical, familial and psychological viewpoints will be considered in the analysis of community problems and their prevention. Topics considered are child abuse, delinquency, crime, poverty, powerlessness, inadequate social support, and forms of discrimination. |
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Compensation and Benefits Planning Psychology (PSY8785) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course emphasizes workplace compensation issues and benefits planning. Current trends in compensation issues, the process of job evaluation, establishing pay rates, and conducting salary surveys are covered. Employee benefit planning, employee insurance services, retirement planning, and workplace options and flexible workplace programs are also addressed. |
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Compulsive Behavior and the Disturbance of the Self (PSY8450) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course defines the nature of addictive and compulsive behavior problems, discusses the development of the addiction model and its tenets, and reviews the literature regarding the validity and efficacy of treatment approaches based on the addiction model. Alternatives to the addiction model will be discussed, including cognitive behavior therapy. An understanding of the Compulsive Behavior model, a psychodynamically oriented model, will be developed and covered in detail. |
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Computer Mediated Instruction/Learning (PSY8120) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Theory and applications of computer software to improve learning, productivity and personal satisfaction in information processing and cognitive tasks. Human information processing models and cognitive theories will provide a theoretical basis for how to facilitate complex human learning. Applications to local access networks and distance learning will be considered. Current online instructional resources will be examined. |
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Consultation and Collaboration in the School (PSY8335) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the optimal approaches within the school setting for effective consultation and collaboration. Learners will synthesize results of assessments and formulate effective ways to communicate with parents, school administrators and teachers, and other support service providers. Learners will demonstrate the ability to facilitate understanding of assessment outcomes and implementation of interventions. |
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Consultation Psychology (PSY8730) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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The various roles of consultants, current theory of consultation, ethical considerations, relevant research, and the consultant-client relationship are covered in this course. Psychologists' contributions to clinical, educational and organizational settings are reviewed in this course. Discussion of critical incidents and cases will be part of the course. Learners will be encouraged to develop a plan to identify and market to appropriate potential clients for consultation. |
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Consulting in Business, Education and Mental Health (IOP6007) |
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Psychology |
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Northcentral University |
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This course provides the basics of the consultation process and provides models for consulting in the organizational, mental health and educational settings. |
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Contemporary and Professional Issues in Counselor Education & Supervision (PSY8321) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course explores the varied roles of counselor educator and supervisor across multiple settings. An understanding of the current and historical development of the profession of counselor education and supervision will be explored. Additionally, the development of collaborative strategies for working with other professionals will be explored. Specific attention is given to the ethical and legal consideration of counselor education and supervision. |
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Coping with Chronic Physical Illness (PSY8660) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the psychological impact of a variety of medical conditions and their bio-psycho-social etiologies and treatments. Emphasis is placed on the role of the interdisciplinary team in treatment planning and implementation. Pain syndromes such as headaches, back pain, gastrointestinal disorders, and auto-immune diseases are covered. Other chronic diseases will also be examined. |
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Counseling Skills and Procedures (PSY8092) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course focuses on the specific skills that underlie the counseling the relationship. From the development of the therapeutic alliance through termination, counseling relies on the intentional use of skills to promote client growth and development. This course provides an introduction into the basic skills and core conditions associated with effective counseling practice. This course is paired with a residential component intended to assist learners in achieving behavioral proficiency in the skills. The residential component will involve the use of role-playing and other simulation techniques to provide feedback to learners. |
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Counseling Theories (PSY8090) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course offers learners an overview of major theories of counseling, the assumptions that underlie these theories as well as the historical and cultural context in which they developed. In addition, the course will explore the specific techniques, research, limitations and ethical issues associated with these theories. Finally, learners will have the opportunity to develop their integrative understanding of these theories. |
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Counselling in Special Populations (PSYC 6193) |
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Psychology |
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Yorkville University |
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Please visit Yorkville University's website to find out more about this course. |
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Counselling Methodologies ? Behavioural and Other Modalities (PSYC 6163) |
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Psychology |
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Yorkville University |
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Please visit Yorkville University's website to find out more about this course. |
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Counselling Methodologies ? Cognitive, Psychodynamic (PSYC 6153) |
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Psychology |
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Yorkville University |
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Please visit Yorkville University's website to find out more about this course. |
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Couples Therapy (PSY8520) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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An overview of theory and research on marriage and the couple relationship in contemporary society. Topics covered include relationship development, maintenance, and termination; conflict-resolution skills; communication styles and skills; couple adjustment and assessment of interpersonal relationships; cultural variations; and issues related to gender. Major approaches to couple therapy will be reviewed. |
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Cultural Differences in Counselling (PSYC 6173) |
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Psychology |
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Yorkville University |
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Current Issues and Methods in Family Research (PSY8540) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course provides an overview of measurement of family variables, complexities of family research design, data collection, and analysis. Topics include: current scales of measurement, validity and reliability, experimental and non-experimental designs and approaches to integrating clinical research and practice. Special attention will be given to the current factors in family research. |
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Current Issues and Trends in Forensic Practice (PSY8360) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course is an analysis of the current issues within forensic psychology. It includes eyewitness identification, legal decision-making, forensic assessment and reporting, criminal defenses, profiling, polygraphy, risk assessment, jury composition, scientific jury selection, and other selected topics of interest to both the psychological and legal fields. Emphasis will be placed on the application of scientific methods to forensic situations. |
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Current Issues in Sport Psychology (PSY8845) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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In-depth reading and critical analysis into current issues in sport psychology. The content of this course examines in-depth current research and theoretical directions in the field of sport psychology. |
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Dissertation Research I (PSY9301) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Learners begin to demonstrate proficiency in independent research in a selected area of psychology during this first of four courses. Learners gain approval of their Dissertation Committee while enrolled in PSY 9301. A preliminary draft of the learner's dissertation proposal is approved by the Committee Chair by the end of this course. Prerequisite(s): All courses completed. |
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