PSYC 3336 Clinical Psychology
Issues associated with the treatment of psychological disorders will be examined. The concepts of normality and pathology will be discussed in the context of various models of intervention. Several different schools of psychotherapy will be covered, with an emphasis on the theoretical assumptions and practical applications of each perspective. Studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy will be reviewed. The clinical training and professional practices of psychologists will be discussed.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- PSYC2234/ADPS2234
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology: Courses That May Be Applied to the Minor (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.73 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.62 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Karen Rosen | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 27 of 37 |
| Fall 2024 | Karen Rosen | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 25 of 41 |
| Fall 2023 | Karen Rosen | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 37 of 42 |
| Fall 2022 | Karen Rosen | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 35 of 41 |
| Fall 2021 | Karen Rosen | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 36 of 48 |