Outline of Course Sequence


This sequence of courses is a sample schedule based on preferences stated from the results of a survey of Dominican's Counseling Psychology students and graduates. An undergraduate, upper division course in Theories of Personality is a pre-requisite to the program and must be taken prior to beginning the program or within your first year of the program. CP 5231 Phases of Human Development is a pre-requisite for CP 5207 Psychodynamic. CP 5217 Professional Ethics and Law is a prerequisite to beginning your fieldwork placements. Candidacy status is required to enroll in CP 5224, 5244 and 5245. See the Student Handbook for details.

      

Year One: Fall and Spring Semesters
Course Number
Title
Units
CP 5200
Intro/Client Centered Techniques
3
CP 5203
Behavioral/Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
3
CP 5204
Groups Techniques
3
CP 5208
Brief & Strategic Therapies
3
CP 5215
Child Abuse: Assesment, Reporting & Treatment
1
CP 5217Professional Ethics & Law
2
CP 5219Human Diversity
2
CP 5231Phases of Human Development
3
 
total units
20

Year Two: Fall and Spring Semesters
Course Number
Title
Units
CP 5207
Psychodynamic Techniques
3
CP 5214
Domestic Violence
1
CP 5216 Alcohol & Substance Abuse 

2

CP 5221

Psychological Assessment

3

CP 5225
Alternative and Innovative Psychotherapies
2
CP 5237
Psychopathology & Treatment Planning
3
CP 5294Fieldwork in Counseling
3
CP 5294Fieldwork in Counseling
3
 
total units
20

Year Three: Fall and Spring Semesters
Course Number
Title
Units
CP 5205
Assessment/Treatment of Children Techniques
3
CP 5218 Geriatrics & Long-term Care 

CP 5222
Research in Human Systems
2
CP 5224
Psychopharmacology
3
CP 5244
Couple & Family Therapy
3
CP 5245 Clinical Aspects of Human Sexuality

CP 5294Fieldwork in Counseling
3
CP 5294Fieldwork in Counseling
3
 
total units
20
   
 
Total Units
60

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