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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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Dissertation Research II (PSY9302) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Learners continue to demonstrate proficiency in independent research in a selected area of psychology during this second of four courses. Learners gain approval of the final draft of their dissertation proposal, receive IRB approval of their Human Participation in Research application, and pass the Proposal Completion Conference Call while enrolled in this course. |
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Dissertation Research III (PSY9303) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Learners continue to demonstrate proficiency in independent research in a selected area of psychology during this third of four courses. Learners gain Dissertation Committee approval of the Results chapter of the dissertation while enrolled in this course. Conduct of the study including data collection and analysis are part of the course room activities leading to drafting the Results chapter. |
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Dissertation Research IV (PSY9304) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Learners continue to demonstrate proficiency in independent research in a selected area of psychology during this fourth of four courses. Learners gain Dissertation Committee approval of the final chapter and the complete dissertation manuscript while enrolled in this course. The final course requirement is passing the Dissertation Completion Conference Call.
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Doctoral Comprehensive Examination - Doctoral (PSY8920) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Learners demonstrate mastery of the subject matter supporting the doctoral leaner's specialization through the preparation of six scholarly papers. Papers approved by the Comprehensive Examination Committee demonstrate mastery of the theoretical, research, and best practice literature in the learner's specialization. This course may be taken prior to practicum. |
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Doctoral Learner Success Lab (PSY7022) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This Lab is designed to provide new doctoral learners the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their academic programs. The Lab familiarizes learners with the Capella online environment and support resources provided to ensure success. It is specifically designed to provide doctoral learners the tools they will need to successfully complete their program and dissertation. Learners build skills in the selection and use of methods, techniques, and library resources. Working with the academic advisor, learners will develop a Degree Completion Plan. PSY7022 is an advisor-led course taken in the first quarter, in conjunction with PSY7021, and carries no credit. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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Dual Diagnosis in Mental and Addictive Disorders (PSY8460) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course addresses the complexities of cormorbidity, diagnosis, and treatment of clients with various addictive disorders and mental illness (both Axis I and Axis II disorders). Current research and theory on the etiology, psychodynamics, and treatment will be reviewed, as well as specific methods of psychotherapy and the role of pharmacotherapy. Case studies will be used to illustrate course content and develop clinical skills. Emphasis will be placed on the application of scientific research to the clinical and programmatic settings. |
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Emerging Issues in Professional Ethics (PSY5510) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Reviews the ethical principles to which mental health providers adhere, and discusses related trends, current issues and practical suggestions for ethical practice. Issues discussed will include dual role behavior, the impaired colleague, reducing professional risk, incorporating individual differences into professional practice, and ethical supervision. |
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Environmental Health and Behavior (PSY8620) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the emerging literature supporting the capacity for self control in managing personal health care. Emphasis will be given to relationships between nutrition, exercise and wellness. Psychoneuroimmunology and the use of autogenic techniques to treat somatoform disorders will be examined. Behavior medicine and the role of the psychologist in the health care setting will be explored. |
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Ethical Standards for Mental Health Service Providers (PSYC 6202) |
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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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Ethics and Multi-cultural Issues (PSY7542) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the substantive theoretical issues regarding the application of psychological principles in an ethically and culturally sensitive fashion. Learners will address the role of culture specific programming and special issues and needs of cultural subgroups. Learners will evaluate recent research and theory surrounding the issues of cultural diversity and psychological concepts. Learners will assess situations in which ethical dilemmas are identified with strategies for their resolution. |
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Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice (PSY8330) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course examines the historical origins of professional ethics, including issues affecting educations, psychotherapy, law and institutional guidelines for protecting human subjects in research. The current standards of practice for professional psychology will be reviewed. Attention will be given to identifying effective methods for addressing ethical dilemmas and to current ethical issues in professional psychology. |
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Exercise Psychology (PSY8843) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Covers all psychological aspects related to exercise. Theoretical foundations of why people exercise, exercise adherence, personality factors in exercise, and the psychological effects of exercise will be investigated. In addition, applied issues such as motivation, cognitive and behavioral change strategies, leadership, and counseling in exercise will be addressed. |
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Family Systems Approach to Addictive Behavior Problems (PSY8570) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course reviews current theory and research on family dynamics and treatment methods of addictive and compulsive behavior problems. A variety of theoretical approaches to treatment will be covered including: disease model, brief therapy, structural/strategic therapy, and psychoanalytically oriented treatment. Special topics to be included are: the role of the family in the etiology, maintenance and treatment of various problems, emerging approaches to family interventions, the role of self-help groups in family intervention, and special ethical issues related to family treatment of addictive and compulsive problems. |
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Family Systems Theories (PSY8510) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Families will be studied as systems from a theoretical, clinical and research perspective. Emphasis will be on family development, family transitions, assessment and intervention. Systems oriented assessment models will be explored. Strategies for initial interviews, hypothesis formulation, designing a strategy for intervention, and the process of termination will be covered. |
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Family Therapy (PSY8530) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This course is an analysis and comparative study of the prominent schools of thought within the field of family psychology, their tenets, therapeutic strategies, and techniques. Structural, strategic, transgenerational, behavioral, communication, and analytical approaches to family therapy will be discussed. |
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Field Experience in Educational Psychology (PSY8182) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Field Experience in Educational Psychology |
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Final Case Presentation (PSYC 7105) |
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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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Foundations of Psychology - Doctoral Learners (PSY7021) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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This introductory course requires the articulation of a professional identity based on doctoral level training in psychology. Learners describe professional roles, organizations, licensure requirements and codes of ethics in the field of psychology. Learners identify and articulate their choice of study in psychology and the educational steps necessary to accomplish their goal. PSY7021 and PSY7022 must be taken concurrently by PhD learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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Foundations of Psychology - Master's Learners (PSY7011) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Learners describe professional roles, organizations, licensure requirements and codes of ethics in the field of psychology. Learners identify and describe their choice of study in psychology and the educational steps necessary to accomplish their goal. PSY7011 and PSY7012 must be taken concurrently by MS learners in their first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. |
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Functional Based Assessment (PSY7612) |
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Psychology |
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Capella University |
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Learners will apply functional behavior assessments in the development of behavioral support plans. Learners gain knowledge and experience in working collaboratively with others to design strategies that help students who exhibit challenging behaviors to be more successful in school. Learners will apply various strategies including the implementation of environmental supports and skills training, as well as behavioral interventions. |
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