Graduate
Clinical Psychology - Summer 2012
Some of the courses listed below are General Core Courses (GC), Clinical Core Course (CC), other Required Courses (R), or Elective Courses (E) for the degree program. See below the summary for the full course description.
Clinical Psychology courses are generally not open to non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) students without the Director's approval. Non-matriculated students need to contact the Director, Dr. Ronald Miller, rmiller@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2288 or Diana Hoppe, Program Assistant, dhoppe@smcvt.edu, 802.654.2206, before registering.
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) | Days | Time and Dates | Place |
| GPS 513 | Advanced Developmental Psychology (3) | Helene Nilsen | T, TH | 5:00pm-8:30pm June 26-July 26 |
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| GPS 605 | Play Therapy (3) | Naomi Shapiro |
M-F
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5:00pm-10:00pm May 14-May 18 |
To be announced STE Farrell Room |
| GPS 649 |
Special Topics: Play Therapy II (3) |
Naomi Shapiro |
M-F Sun |
5:00pm-10:00pm June 25-June 29 |
To be announced |
| GPS 606 | The Practice of Intensive Psychotherapy (3) | Ronald Miller | T, TH | 5:00pm-8:30pm May 22-June 21 |
GPS 513 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)
Instructor: Helene Nilsen
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (June 26-July 26)
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 (3 cr.)
Instructor: Naomi Shapiro
Monday - Friday, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (To be announced)
Sunday, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Saint Edmund's Hall, Farrell Room)
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 the permission of the instructor only. Prerequisites: GPS 525, GPS 526, GPS 608 and GPS 609.
GPS 649 Special Topics: Play Therapy II (3 cr.)
Instructor: Naomi Shapiro
Monday-Friday, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (June 25-June 29)
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (July 1)
Note: This course is open to degree students or graduates of the program who have taken Play Therapy I. Permission of the instructor is required.
GPS 606 The Practice of Intensive Psychotherapy (3 cr.)
Instructor: Ronald Miller
Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (May 22-June 21)
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.
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For questions about Clinical Psychology course offerings, admission or registration, go to www.smcvt.edu/graduate/psych or contact:
Dr. Ronald Miller
rmiller@smcvt.edu
or
Diana Hoppe, Program Assistant
dhoppe@smcvt.edu
802.654.2206
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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.