Descriptive and inferential data analysis techniques are covered. Selected subprograms from the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences are introduced and used. A survey of the major contemporary theories of personality and personality disorders, examining both theories and individual, group, and systematic treatment strategies. An intensive course in the administration and interpretation of results of tests of intelligence, aptitudes, and interests, giving the student practical training in such testing. A survey of the major approaches to counseling.
Attention is given to theory, application. and basic research findings.
Recommended for persons working in areas involving human relations and helping skills. A study in adult personality development through the completion of the life cycle, this course includes the psychological, physiological, and emotional phenomena associated with aging. Adjustment processes and approaches to coping with various aspects of life transitional counseling are emphasized. An overview of the field of marital and family therapy including basic systems concepts, family life cycle, aspects of healthy marriages and family life, developmental changes of families.