Clinical and Health Psychology

College of Public Health and Health Professions

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Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, all courses at the University of Florida are taught in English, with the exception of specific foreign language courses.

Courses

CLP 2001 Personal Growth 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Introduces the concepts and techniques in psychology that apply to personal growth and development. All students have the opportunity to participate in research projects or alternative experiences. (S)

Attributes: General Education - Social Science

CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

The varieties of disordered experience and conduct, and their contribution to an understanding of more effective personal and social adjustment. Includes the neuroses, psychoses and psychosomatic and conduct disturbances. (S)

Prerequisite: PSY 2012.

Attributes: General Education - Social Science

CLP 3911 Introduction to Clinical Research 1-3 Credits

Grading Scheme: S/U

Hands-on, faculty-supervised research experience in an area of interest. Introduces current research techniques, including the design and development of clinical research projects and data analysis. Three hours of laboratory work or other research activity (e.g., literature searches, grant preparation, recruitment of study participants, etc.) are required for each credit.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

CLP 4110 Eating Disorders 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Overview of the causes and treatments associated with the full range of recognized eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, as well as a variety of subclinical forms of problematic eating behaviors and their surrounding factors and issues.

Prerequisite: PSY 2012.

CLP 4134 Introduction to Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Survey and exploration of the science and practice of clinical child/pediatric psychology, including application of clinical science to problems faced by children and their families. Course also emphasizes assessment and intervention methodologies related to child behavior and health.

Prerequisite: PSY 2012 and CLP 3144, and STA 2023.

CLP 4302 Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Survey and exploration of contemporary roles of clinical psychologists. Also emphasizes the integration of science and practice when solving problems of individuals, families, and groups.

Prerequisite: PSY 2012 & CLP 3144 & STA 2023 all with a minimum grade of C.

CLP 4314 Introduction to Health Psychology 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Survey and exploration of the science and practice of clinical health psychology. Also emphasizes application of the biopsychosocial model of health and illness to health promotion, disease prevention, and the treatment and rehabilitation of existing illness and disability.

Prerequisite: PSY 2012 & CLP 3144 & STA 2023 all with a minimum grade of C.

CLP 4420 Introduction to Neuropsychology 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Survey and exploration of the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology. Course also emphasizes discussion of major neuropsychological disorders and the mechanisms underlying higher cognitive function.

Prerequisite: PSY 2012 & CLP 3144 & STA 2023 all with a minimum grade of C.

CLP 4421C Clinical and Behavioral Neuroanatomy and Lab 4 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Provides lecture and laboratory study of the human central nervous system and behaviors. Gain knowledge for engaging in basic clinical problem solving by laying a foundation of neurophysiological and neuroanatomical principles.

Prerequisite: APK 2105C & CLP 4420 both with a minimum grade of C.

PHC 4796C Artificial Intelligence in Psychological and Brain Sciences 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Builds upon the artificial intelligence (AI) foundations taught in PHC 3793 to train health science-focused students to examine how AI and Machine Learning (ML) methods are applied in psychology and related brain sciences, as well as to address the factors that contribute to appropriate use of AI. The course neither provides nor necessitates prior programming knowledge, advanced statistical, or machine learning training.

Prerequisite: (PHC 3793 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent AI Foundations course) or (CLP 4420 with a minimum grade of C & (HES_BHS major)).