Saint Michael's College

Clinical Psychology - Summer 2009

The courses listed below are either General Core Courses (GC), Clinical Core Course (CC), other Required Courses (R), or Elective Courses (E) in the Graduate Clinical Psychology Program. Click on the Course Code to see the full course description. 

Non-matriculated students may only register for general Core Courses with official transcripts to verify satisfaction of pre-requisites. All other courses are open ony to Graduate Psychology degree students. Exceptions are made for psychology licensure candidates who already hold a master's degree, by permission of the Director, Dr. Ronald Miller, rmiller@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2288.

* Degree students only

GPS 513 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3cr.)
Instructor: Helene Nilsen
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00p.m.-8:30p.m. (May 19-June 18)
Saint Edmunds Hall 207
This course is a review of contemporary research and theories in child development with an emphasis on cognitive and social development. Included will be reading and discussion of infant research, attachment theory and development as it continues through the lifespan. Every effort is made to demonstrate how developmental theory is integral to clinical work. Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree and Developmental Psychology.

GPS 605 Play Therapy (3cr.)  Closed
Instructor: Naomi Shapiro
Monday-Friday, 5:00p.m.-9:45p.m. (May 11-15)
Saturday, 8:15 a.m.-6:15 p.m. (May 17)
Saint Edmunds Hall 205
This course will involve an experiential approach to the therapeutic understanding of children and adolescents. Humanistic play therapy will be the primary orientation discussed. Class attendance is mandatory. Note: This course is open to degree students with permission of the instructor only. Prerequisites: GPS 515, 516, 525, 526.

GPS 606 The Practice of Intensive Psychotherapy (3cr.)
Instructor: Ronald Miller
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00p.m.-8:30p.m. (June 23-July 23)
Saint Edmunds Hall 205
Through an examination of comprehensive case studies this course will explore the process of both brief and long-term intensive psychotherapy. A psychodynamic model supplemented by humanistic and interpersonal theory will serve as the framework for the course. Prerequisites: GPS 525 & 526 or permission of the instructor.

Note: Students may choose the option of writing a major paper, thesis (GPS 690) or case study (GPS 691), after registering for Research Seminar (GPS 689) in the fall semester. Students will have 12 months (two semesters and following summer) to complete the major paper, and 16 months (two semesters and following summer and one additional semester) to complete the thesis or case study. After these time periods, a continuation XT fee equivalent to a one-credit charge will be made for each additional semester that the student is working on the final project. The fee will be charged at the end of September in the fall semester, and at the end of January in the spring semester. The purpose of the fee is to cover the costs of continuing to supervise the project, library use, maintain student records in the program, as well as to provide an incentive to complete the project in a timely manner.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For questions about Clinical Psychology course offerings, admission or registration, contact:

Dr. Ronald Miller, Director
E-mail: rmiller@smcvt.edu

or

Tara Arcury, Program Assistant
E-mail: tarcury@smcvt.edu 
Phone: 802.654.2206

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE MASTER'S IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The focus of the M.A. Program in Clinical Psychology is on the integration of theory, research, and practice in the preparation of the professional psychologist. Our goal is to provide an educational milieu that fosters the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of our students and respects their individual educational goals and requirements. The program is not identified with any one particular "school" of psychology, and faculty offer a diversity of interest, orientations and experiences with the framework of the program. The program prepares students for professional practice in community agencies, schools, hospitals, and public and private clinics. Cross-registration in the M.S.A. program provides preparation for mental health administration as well. The curriculum is designed with two further goals in mind: (1) the preparation of students for state (Vermont) licensing examinations, and (2) further doctoral study in professional psychology at another institution.