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Contemporary Psychotherapy (496-1-1)

Instructors

Richard E Zinbarg
X7 2290
302 Swift Hall

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 231: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

The purpose of this course is to give graduate students a survey of theory, research, and practice in psychological interventions, with major emphasis on empirically supported approaches and research methods for studying psychotherapy.

Registration Requirements

Instructor Permission required

Learning Objectives

The student will be expected to know the major schools of thought about psychotherapy, major findings in the field and research methods for studying psychotherapy.

Teaching Method

Lecture, class participation, films/videos, presentations, readings, seminar, writing assignments

Evaluation Method

Class participation, Final paper, presentations, readings

Class Materials (Required)

Assorted journal articles and chapters.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Student must be part of the Psychology PhD program to enroll.