PSYC 373 - Clinical Interviewing

Credits: 3

An introduction to the basic principles of clinical interviewing. The various major systems of psychotherapy/counseling are reviewed, as are the basic skills of interviewing for the helping professions. Students are exposed to a variety of theoretical orientations to interviewing, and will apply/compare/contrast them while evaluating their empirical merit. Students will also be introduced to the major principles and contemporary issues in the field of clinical psychology, such as ethical behavior, multicultural competence, evidence-based practice, and professional training.

Requisites: PSYC 370 and either PSYC 372 or PSYC 374 (Required, Previous). PSYC 373L (Required, Concurrent).

Session Cycle: Fall only Yearly Cycle: Every Year