3 credits
Fall 2025 Distance Learning Lecture Upper Division
This course introduces students to the field of clinical psychology and will provide a broad overview of the roles and responsibilities that fall under the rubric of clinical psychology, with a particular emphasis on psychological assessment and intervention. Focus is on the professional responsibilities of a clinical psychologist (i.e., how clinical psychology is applied in practice), rather than the study of psychopathology per se.
Learning Outcomes1Describe professional responsibilities of a clinical psychologist.
2Discuss methods used by clinical psychologists to assess and diagnose disorders.
3Describe specific types of interventions used to treat psychological disorders.
4Discuss special concerns related to diagnosing and treating children and adolescents.
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