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7 CE UNIT HOURS This course presents an overview of basic issues in the assessment, reporting and treatment of child abuse. Topics covered include the development of child abuse reporting laws, the nature of abuse and neglect, definitions of child abuse, reporting requirements, identification and assessment guidelines, and treatment issues with children, families and adult survivors of child abuse and neglect.

CEABP1003-Abnormal Psychology This course provides an introductory examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment,and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between 'normal' and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques. This course fulfills the undergraduate requirement of an Abnormal Psychology course necessary for admittance for Alliant International University’s clinical psychology doctoral program.

The course begins an overview of the substance abuse treatment field, to give the clinician a context for understanding available resources. We will examine evidence-based principles and practices, the profound impact of stigma, and emergent problems such as the opioid crisis, challenges of expanding marijuana use, and behavioral addictions. We will review screening, assessment and diagnosis and considerations in addressing the needs of clients with co-occurring mental disorders. Finally, we will address treatment issues, from a recovery-oriented approach, in which the clinician addresses the client’s tasks at different stages of the process. This entails goal setting, breaking the addiction cycle, maintaining gains (relapse prevention) and working on quality of life issues.

This course aims to deepen students’ knowledge of advanced counseling constructs and theories, assessment and treatment planning, clinical interventions, therapeutic relationships, and psychopathology.

10 CE UNIT HOURS Aging: Biological, social, cognitive, and psychological aspects presents information on the psychological complexities of adult development and aging. Content focuses on established psychological theories of adult development and recent research involving social and biological influences on behavior and cognitive functioning in older adults.

Assessment and Treatment of People Living with HIV and AIDS is designed to meet the requirements for licensed professional clinical counselors in California who must take a one-time, seven hour continuing education course covering the assessment and treatment of people living with HIV and AIDS, as part of the 36 hour continuing education coursework requirement.

This is a Master-level program which covers autism assessment and evaluations (and advocacy) and a wide range of forensic assessments in-depth. It also provides an overview of cognitive assessment and neuropsych assessment, which are generally not in the scope of LPCC practice but which should be understood from an introductory perspective. Finally and specific assessments or test instruments and approaches regarding adoption, child abuse, domestic violence and human sexuality are treated briefly.

This course covers career development theories and techniques, the role of multicultural issues in career development and the application of career counseling approaches.

The class is designed to prepare students to successfully participate in the first year classes in statistics at Alliant International University.

This graduate level course will introduce students to the primary basic statistics and statistical concept underlying contemporary research in clinical psychology. It is designed to improve the ability of students to read and interpret the psychological literature and help prepare them to conduct independent research.

10 CE UNIT HOURS Clinical Approaches for Addressing Human Sexuality Issues With Couples is designed to help participants further their understanding and clinical abilities in working with both individuals and couples, with special emphasis on the role of intimacy in sexual relationships. Participants will learn a systematic approach for addressing sexual issues and will discuss ideas for adapting sex therapy techniques to be consistent with a systematic perspective.

Crisis & Trauma Counseling in Clinical Counseling supports students to acquire the knowledge, and to develop the skills and professional dispositions, associated with providing crisis and trauma counseling to diverse populations. The course aligns with and supports 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling’s unified definition of counseling as a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.

15 CE UNIT HOURS Domestic Violence: Assessment, Detection and Intervention Strategies focuses on partner or spousal abuse assessment and detection. Topics covered include intervention strategies, community resources, knowledge about cultural factors and same-gender abuse dynamics.

This course critically examines contemporary issues and topics in the field of human development. This course will provide an overview of current theory and research related to development across the life span. Special emphasis will be placed on issues and debates that have dominated the field and continue to be a source of controversy and impetus for research. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we will explore social, cognitive, physical, and biological factors that can shape the course of human development. Attention will also be paid to how cultural context shapes and gives meaning to development.