Intro to Clinical Skills

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Students will learn the theory and practice of clinical skills including: developing rapport, behavioral observations, behavioral interpretations, child/parent/teacher interviewing, developmental history, mental status exam, and genogram with a multicultural diverse population in order to develop accurate DSM-IV-TR diagnoses and NJDOE special education classifications. Students will conduct two clinical interviews using a psychological evaluation report format. Student Liability Insurance and field work are required. Prerequisite: Successful completing of MA courses in Psychological Studies (School and Community Psychology Concentration) and acceptance into the School and Community Psychology EdS program. Concurrent enrollment in CPSY 8501 and CPSY 9985 .