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Academic Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Academic Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-711B Research in Psychotherapy

4 semester credits
This course provides an understanding of the psychotherapy literature in terms of issues of evidence and outcomes. Readings will cover how psychologists from different perspectives understand the practice of psychotherapy, including contemporary dialogue in the field. The course emphasizes the application of research methods to the study of psychotherapy process and outcome. Students are expected to learn how to apply research to make informed clinical decisions and to be familiar with evidence-based practice and related issues.
Pre-requisites: PSY-701A , PSY-711A1  
Delivery Method: Distance/Electronically Mediated
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):  

  1. Be able to justify professional interventions on the basis of demonstrated effectiveness and efficacy.
  2. Be familiar with the current literature on psychotherapy research, including empirically supported practices and evidence based practice.
  3. Be familiar with the major theories of psychotherapy, their proposed mechanisms of change (specific factors), and how these are most effectively applied.
  4. Understand the literature on non-specific factors or common factors that may cut across different forms of practice (e.g. therapeutic alliance).
  5. Know how to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical research and its application to practice.



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