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COURSES
REGULAR CLASS MEETING DATES:
Mondays October 5 - December 7
Tuesdays October 6 - December 8
Wednesdays October 7 - December 9
Thursdays October 8 - December 17
Fridays October 9 - December 18
Saturdays October 10 - December 19
HOLIDAYS Th & Fr Nov. 26 & 27
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Schedule of Classes
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PSC-501A Section 1 Linda Holder
3 Unit(s)
Psychotherapy in Context
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
In this course, students critically examine some of the most
influential traditional theories of psychotherapy by exploring the
social, cultural and historical contexts that produced them. Theories
are considered in terms of their relevance in the contemporary
social context. Students also explore theories to identify their
beginning therapeutic orientation. LIMIT 20
PSC-501A Section 2 Ryan Smith
3 Unit(s)
Psychotherapy in Context
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
In this course, students critically examine some of the most
influential traditional theories of psychotherapy by exploring the
social, cultural and historical contexts that produced them. Theories
are considered in terms of their relevance in the contemporary
social context. Students also explore theories to identify their
beginning therapeutic orientation. LIMIT 20
PSC-501A Section 3 Linda Holder
3 Unit(s)
Psychotherapy in Context
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM
In this course, students critically examine some of the most
influential traditional theories of psychotherapy by exploring the
social, cultural and historical contexts that produced them. Theories
are considered in terms of their relevance in the contemporary
social context. Students also explore theories to identify their
beginning therapeutic orientation. LIMIT 20
PSC-501A Section 4 Linda Holder
3 Unit(s)
Psychotherapy in Context
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
In this course, students critically examine some of the most
influential traditional theories of psychotherapy by exploring the
social, cultural and historical contexts that produced them. Theories
are considered in terms of their relevance in the contemporary
social context. Students also explore theories to identify their
beginning therapeutic orientation. LIMIT 20
 PSC-504G Section 1 Frank P. Rust PSC-507A Section 4 Michelle Villegas
1.5 Unit(s) 3 Unit(s)
Human Life-Span Development: The Older Adult Family Therapy
10/9 & S 10/10 (9:00 - 5:00) Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
This course examines the major concepts of family systems
This course meets the ten-hour BBS requirements for the study of thinking and helps students conceptualize systemically. The
the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Students history, premises, cultural influences, and approaches of family
will learn to identify red flags, assess common disorders such as therapy are explored. LIMIT 18
depression and dementia, consider treatment options for elderly
clients and their families, and make community referrals. Students PSC-507A Section 5 Andrew Teton
must attend entire class to meet requirements. LIMIT 25 3 Unit(s)
Family Therapy
PSC-505 Section 1 Mariela Marin Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3 Unit(s)
Clin Skills in Multicult Cntx
This course examines the major concepts of family systems
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM
thinking and helps students conceptualize systemically. The
history, premises, cultural influences, and approaches of family
This experiential course fosters multicultural awareness, teaches therapy are explored. LIMIT 18
students about the impact of multiple cultural influences and
identities on clinical issues, and introduces students to culturally PSC-508 Section 1 Elisa Gottheil
responsive assessment practices and clinical skills. Cultural 3 Unit(s)
influences and identities include age, disability, religion/spirituality, Psychological Assessment
race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, indigenous Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
heritage, national identity, and gender. LIMIT 16

PSC-507A Section 1 Deborah Allen Appropriate clinical interventions require appropriate assessment of
3 Unit(s) the individual, the system, and the human context. This course
introduces students to methods of psychological assessment within
Family Therapy
the social, cultural, and interpersonal context. LIMIT 15
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM
PSC-512 Section 1 Mariela Marin
This course examines the major concepts of family systems 3 Unit(s)
thinking and helps students conceptualize systemically. The Clinical Skills in the Latino Context
history, premises, cultural influences, and approaches of family Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
therapy are explored. LIMIT 18

PSC-507A Section 2 Andrew Teton In this experiential course students work on the development of
3 Unit(s) basic counseling skills and the building of a therapeutic relationship
that is accomplished within and with reference to the Latino
Family Therapy
cultural context and healing practices. LIMIT 12
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM
PSC-520 Section 1 Kristine Schwarz
This course examines the major concepts of family systems 3 Unit(s)
thinking and helps students conceptualize systemically. The Process of Group Psychotherapy
history, premises, cultural influences, and approaches of family Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM
therapy are explored. LIMIT 18

PSC-507A Section 3 Michelle Villegas Students are introduced to the concepts and theories of group
3 Unit(s) process, group membership, and behavior. All students participate
in the classroom group process under the leadership of the
Family Therapy
instructor, and opportunity is provided for learning group
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM
facilitation skills. LIMIT 12

This course examines the major concepts of family systems

thinking and helps students conceptualize systemically. The
history, premises, cultural influences, and approaches of family
therapy are explored. LIMIT 18

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 PSC-520A Section 1 Andrew Teton PSC-529A Section 1 Kathleen Baggarley
3 Unit(s) 3 Unit(s)
Clinical Skills I Psychotherapy w/Adolescents
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

This course provides an introduction to basic psychotherapeutic
concepts and skills, with particular attention to the nature of the
relationship between psychotherapist and client In this highly
experiential course, students practice fundamental psychotherapy
skills in the roles of therapist, client and observer. LIMIT 12
This course will respond to the transitional stage of adolescence and
the formation of identity. Students will explore the consequences
of initiation ceremonies within our contemporary context, emerging
sexuality, the effects of social pressures and the transition out of the
home. LIMIT 18

PSC-520A Section 2 Taryn Lawrence PSC-529A Section 2 Felizon Vidad

3 Unit(s) 3 Unit(s)
Clinical Skills I Psychotherapy w/Adolescents
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

This course provides an introduction to basic psychotherapeutic
concepts and skills, with particular attention to the nature of the
relationship between psychotherapist and client In this highly
experiential course, students practice fundamental psychotherapy
skills in the roles of therapist, client and observer. LIMIT 12
This course will respond to the transitional stage of adolescence and
the formation of identity. Students will explore the consequences
of initiation ceremonies within our contemporary context, emerging
sexuality, the effects of social pressures and the transition out of the
home. LIMIT 18

PSC-520A Section 3 Jacqueline Kurta PSC-529A Section 3 Kathleen Baggarley

3 Unit(s) 3 Unit(s)
Clinical Skills I Psychotherapy w/Adolescents
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

This course provides an introduction to basic psychotherapeutic
concepts and skills, with particular attention to the nature of the
relationship between psychotherapist and client In this highly
experiential course, students practice fundamental psychotherapy
skills in the roles of therapist, client and observer. LIMIT 12
This course will respond to the transitional stage of adolescence and
the formation of identity. Students will explore the consequences
of initiation ceremonies within our contemporary context, emerging
sexuality, the effects of social pressures and the transition out of the
home. LIMIT 18

PSC-520A Section 4 Nicole Z. Williams PSC-530 Section 1 Kathleen Baggarley

3 Unit(s) 3 Unit(s)
Clinical Skills I Psychother w/ Childrn & Adole
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM

This course provides an introduction to basic psychotherapeutic
concepts and skills, with particular attention to the nature of the
relationship between psychotherapist and client In this highly
experiential course, students practice fundamental psychotherapy
skills in the roles of therapist, client and observer. LIMIT 12
PSC-528A Section 1 Jay Fortman
3 Unit(s)
Psychotherapy with Children
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
This course examines the treatment of children from diverse
backgrounds with particular attention to the necessity of adapting
therapeutic interventions to the child's cultural and familial context.
Students will become familiar with theories, practices and
experiences of play therapy, non-verbal techniques and the use of
cognitive/emotive therapies. NOTE: MACP students may register
for PSC- 528A or PSC-529A to meet requirement. LIMIT 20
This course examines models of treatment for children and
adolescents with particular attention to the necessity of adapting
therapeutic interventions into the child's cultural and familial
context. Students will become familiar with the theories, practices,
and experiences of play therapy and nonverbal techniques for
young children and the use of cognitive and emotional therapies for
adolescents. LIMIT 15
PSC-531A Section 1 Jonathan Shafer
3 Unit(s)
Intimate Relationships
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
In this course, students examine relationships of intimacy, including
same-sex and opposite-sex partnering, marriage, and significant
others. Theories and processes for facilitating change in intimate
relationships will be explored, including communications theory,
cognitive-behavioral theory, psychodynamic theory, and systems
theory. LIMIT 15

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 PSC-531A Section 2 William Peters PSC-546 Section 3 Neil Friedman
3 Unit(s) 3 Unit(s)
Intimate Relationships Psychopharm for Therapists
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

In this course, students examine relationships of intimacy, including This course covers what every therapist should know about
same-sex and opposite-sex partnering, marriage, and significant referring a client for medical consultation, and what to expect from
others. Theories and processes for facilitating change in intimate consulting psychopharmacologists and how to insure that both the
relationships will be explored, including communications theory, therapist and the client get what they need from the consultation.
cognitive-behavioral theory, psychodynamic theory, and systems Attention is given to a review of the diagnostic criteria for major
theory. LIMIT 15 DSM IV disorders treatable with medication, including a list of
these medications, their therapeutic dosage range, and side effects.
LIMIT 18
PSC-531A Section 3 Jonathan Shafer
3 Unit(s) PSI-510 Section 1 Cami Vignoe
Intimate Relationships 3 Unit(s)
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM Career and Lifestyle Planning
Monday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
In this course, students examine relationships of intimacy, including
same-sex and opposite-sex partnering, marriage, and significant This course introduces career planning concepts to clinicians and
others. Theories and processes for facilitating change in intimate counselors. Students will learn major theories and assessment
relationships will be explored, including communications theory, techniques that allow for an initial formulation of a client’s
cognitive-behavioral theory, psychodynamic theory, and systems vocational needs or problems. Also covered are basic interventions
theory. LIMIT 15 such as helping clients prepare for job searches. Students will
explore some topics by an examination of their personal career
trajectories. LIMIT 18
PSC-546 Section 1 Neil Friedman
3 Unit(s)
Psychopharm for Therapists
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

This course covers what every therapist should know about

referring a client for medical consultation, and what to expect from
consulting psychopharmacologists and how to insure that both the
therapist and the client get what they need from the consultation.
Attention is given to a review of the diagnostic criteria for major
DSM IV disorders treatable with medication, including a list of
these medications, their therapeutic dosage range, and side effects.
LIMIT 18

PSC-546 Section 2 Stuart Light

3 Unit(s)
Psychopharm for Therapists
Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM

This course covers what every therapist should know about

referring a client for medical consultation, and what to expect from
consulting psychopharmacologists and how to insure that both the
therapist and the client get what they need from the consultation.
Attention is given to a review of the diagnostic criteria for major
DSM IV disorders treatable with medication, including a list of
these medications, their therapeutic dosage range, and side effects.
LIMIT 18

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 SEMINARS PSC-545 Section 2 Jacqueline Kurta
3 Unit(s)
PSC-537A Section 1 Linda Holder
Substance Abuse
1 Unit(s) 10/16 & S 10/17 (9:00 - 5:00) & S 11/21 (9:00 - 5:00)
Human Sexuality Friday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
10/16 & S 10/17 (9:00 - 5:00)
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
This course examines the conditions in self and society which are
associated with the abuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs.
In this course students examine current topics including biological, Various approaches and models for prevention and treatment will
psychological, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of sexuality. be explored. Students familiarize themselves with community
Students explore their own sexual identities and their values programs as part of their learning in order to have experience with
regarding sexual behavior. In order to receive credit with the the culture of recovery and to develop a practical understanding of
Board of Behavioral Sciences for the Human Sexuality requirement substance abuse, treatment, and recovery. LIMIT 20
for MFT licensure, students must attend all ten hours of instruction.
LIMIT 16 PSC-545 Section 3 Jacqueline Kurta
3 Unit(s)
PSC-537A Section 2 Suzanne Rapley
Substance Abuse
1 Unit(s) 10/23 & S 10/24 (9:00 - 5:00) & S 11/14 (9:00 - 5:00)
Human Sexuality Friday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
10/16 & S 10/17 (9:00 - 5:00)
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
This course examines the conditions in self and society which are
associated with the abuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs.
In this course students examine current topics including biological, Various approaches and models for prevention and treatment will
psychological, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of sexuality. be explored. Students familiarize themselves with community
Students explore their own sexual identities and their values programs as part of their learning in order to have experience with
regarding sexual behavior. In order to receive credit with the the culture of recovery and to develop a practical understanding of
Board of Behavioral Sciences for the Human Sexuality requirement substance abuse, treatment, and recovery. LIMIT 20
for MFT licensure, students must attend all ten hours of instruction.
LIMIT 16

PSC-537A Section 3 Suzanne Rapley

1 Unit(s)
Human Sexuality
11/7 & 11/21
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

In this course students examine current topics including biological,

psychological, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of sexuality.
Students explore their own sexual identities and their values
regarding sexual behavior. In order to receive credit with the
Board of Behavioral Sciences for the Human Sexuality requirement
for MFT licensure, students must attend all ten hours of instruction.
LIMIT 16

PSC-545 Section 1 Stuart Light

3 Unit(s)
Substance Abuse
10/9 & S 10/10(9:00 - 5:00) & S 11/7 (9:00 - 5:00)
Friday 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

This course examines the conditions in self and society which are
associated with the abuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs.
Various approaches and models for prevention and treatment will
be explored. Students familiarize themselves with community
programs as part of their learning in order to have experience with
the culture of recovery and to develop a practical understanding of
substance abuse, treatment, and recovery. LIMIT 20

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