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Ancilliary Institute
INSTITUTO DE MEDICINA Y TECNOLOGIA AVANZADA DE LA
CONDUCTA
CATALOG OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR
“Ibero-America”
2013
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
1. BS in Applied Psychology and Addictions Counseling
2. MA and Specialization Programs:
-Addictions Counseling
-Adolescent Psychology and Special Education
-Human Sexuality
-Alternative, Complementary and Behavioral Medicine (in
process)
-Advanced Applied Behavioral Technology
-Hypnosis
3. Ph.D. or Psy.D. by Dissertation in the above areas
COMBINED BACHELOR OF SCIENCES, MA AND
SPECIALIZATION PROGRAM IN APPLIED BEHAVIORAL
PSYCHOLOGY
This is a unique combined program of Bachelor’s or “Licentiate
Degree”, Specialization Program and Masters of Science in Applied
Behavioral Technology and Psychology. It is a unique integral
program and designed to furnish students, with an in depth and
practical knowledge in a wide array of the disciplines of Psychology,
Addictions, Human Sexuality, Child Psychology, Special Education,
Alternative Complementary and Behavioral Medicine, and related
mental health areas. These programs are combined with practicum’s,
in the aforementioned areas in order to prepare students with the
skills necessary for working effectively, in the areas of Advanced
Mind-Body Technologies in an applied settings.
The above, mentioned,
academic-practicum programs will be
achieved and completed, at the academic level,
by teaching
students, with an integral “bio-psico-social and spiritual approach” to
diagnose, treat and counsel effectively a wide range of Behavioral
Disorders such as addictions, psychological, special education,
sexuality disorders with some of the most advanced behavioral
technology techniques such as Hypnosis, Rational Emotive Behavioral
Therapy, EDMR, Biofeedback and Autogenic Training, Complementary
and Alternative Medicine, Sex Therapy etc. in a bio-psycho-social
context. Moreover, in spite that the program seeks, mainly, to
provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to treat
and counsel the problems of drug addiction, the psychological and
psychiatric dual disorders that accompany these disorders. It, also,
seeks to prepare professionals that will be capable to deal with other
specialized areas of applied psychology such as Human Sexuality,
Special Education, Complementary Medicne, etc.
The program differs from traditional Bachelors Degree in the United
States, that emphasize general studies with few courses in the
specialized area, with a program that contains a comprehensive
curricula
in the medical and mental health areas, which are
developed entirely and focused to prepare students in the theoretical
and practical courses of the career. This by using the model of
“Licentiate Degrees” offered in Latin America that emphasize almost,
entirely, a concentration in courses that are geared and prepared
students to become specialized in the area from the beginning of the
program. Therefore, preparing students, via several practicum
courses in real life settings in private and public mental health
organizations so that they can enter the job market with “an
specialized practical background” without necessarily completing a
graduate degree in order to practice or become certified and licensed.
Moreover, it also offers the students the option to complete graduate
level degree courses that may be transferred to the Specialization
and MS of Science Programs. The program is geared, mostly, to
Ibero-American Students whom, by completing the degree can
become eligible for licensing by completing a Licentiate Degree,
Specialization or MA degrees. The programs are designed in such a
way to meet the international standards for equivalency for degrees
that are offered in Latin-American in order to facilitate the licensing
process once the program is completed.
Target Student Population: This program is geared toward new
students or students with a longstanding working experience in the
aforementioned fields of specialization, as well as those who have
completed partial undergraduate courses or professional training. The
program is designed to be offered via an online platform as well as
onsite campus training where this may be available.
I.
Bachelor’s Degree (4 Combines Certificate Programs
and a practicum)
Total Credits 138 From the following:
-Theoretical core:
Mandatory:
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Addictions core: 30
Psychology Core: 30 Credits
Human Sexuality core: 30 Credits
Special Education Core: 30 Credits
Applied Psychology Practicum Core: 6 Credits
-Applied Psychology Practicum Core: 6 Credits
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Assessment core:
-Comprehensive Examination:6 Credits
-Thesis Core: 6 Credits
*Students may choose two of the practicum’s available and listed to
cover for the practicum section of the program in the desired area to
obtain the degree.
II.
MA Degree (2 certificate programs)
Total credits 45
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Major or Specialization core: 30 credits
Applied Psychology Practicum I: 6 credits
Applied Psychology Practicum II: 6 Credits
Thesis: 3 credits
Total Credits: 30
III. Specialization Program (1 certificate program)
Major or Specialization core: 20 credits
Applied Psychology Practicum I: 3 credits
Applied Psychology Practicum II: 3 Credits
Total Credits: 30
Practicum’s Available
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Practicum in Clinical Psychology
Practicum in Addictions Counseling
Practicum in Human Sexuality
Practicum in Child-Adolescent Psychology and Special
Education
Practicum in Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques
Practicum in Complementary, Alternative and Medicine
Psychotherapy: Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy/REBT
Hypnosis
Specialized Module Academic Areas via Certificate Programs (400 hrs
combined academic-practicum)
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Applied Psychology
Addictions Counseling
Child Psychology and Special Education
Human Sexuality
Behavioral, Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Hypnosis
Psychotherapy: Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
System and Logistics to Complete the Programs
Certificate Program System/Clinical Practice/ Combined
Academic Programs: The courses will be taught in the context of
certificate programs that comprises the topics of the courses which
includes the main academic and practicums of the program. The
theoretical and clinical practice, in the aforementioned areas, may
be completed in real life settings private or institutional government
agencies in the specialize areas of mental health related to the
degree. Credit will be granted for work experience or previous
practice in the aforementioned specialized areas in clinical settings at
private or institutional government organizations in mental health. A
minimum to grant credit for practice or work experience will be five
years or 3000 hours of clinical practice in the areas as certified by an
accredited institution in mental health. The applied psychology clinical
practice may be conducted along or at the same time with the
theoretical courses of the main academic areas. Courses and
Practicum’s from this BS may be transferable, at the same time, for
the MA program and the Specialization Program on Addictions
Medicine and Counseling as well as the MA in Human Sexuality for
those students wishing to complete a complementary MS or
Specialization Program. Also, the Advanced Practicum courses may be
considered graduate courses and lead to the MS or Specialization
Programs by completing a Complementary Advance thesis or
Dissertation in the aforementioned module specialization areas.
Finally, the clinical practicum and academic program on Addictions
Counseling will be considered as the required experience and
practicum to cover the certification requirement for the certification
on Addictions Counseling offered by the Mexican Certification Board
for Professionals on Addictions, Alcoholism and Tobacco (Member
Board of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium
IC&RC).www. jmcpaat.com. It is important to note that the courses
are designed and may cover the academic requirements to apply for
an equivalency degree with the Mexican Dept of Education in Mexico
or other countries members of the Hague Convetion.
Degree Title Selections
Even though, the title of the main Degree is “Applied Behavioral
Psychology and Addictions Counseling”. However, since the program
comprises courses in several specialized areas, students may decide
to emphasize as main or title of the degree area, one of the four
academic blocks (Psychology, Addictions Counseling, Child Psychology
and Special Education, Human Sexuality and Behavioral, Alternative
and Complementary Medicine). In this case the thesis must be
completed in the chosen area of specialization.
Transfer of Courses and Professional Training Policy
Up to 75% of courses or previous professional training in the areas of
specialization, offered in this program, may be transferred in from
accredited colleges and certified training agencies to cover for the
degrees. In this case, the formula for granting the degree will be
automatic as indicated in the regulations established in Mexico or
other Ibero-American countries to obtain a degree by equivalency by
the National System on Education.
Prior Learning Policy
The University respects the college-level prior learning of its adult
students to the extent that such learning is appropriate to the
degrees pursued by our students and satisfies the expectations of the
University s faculty. The University allows prior learning to be
credited from professional portfolio evaluations, a well as course
challenge examinations.
Most mid-career adults have creditworthy elements in their
backgrounds for which sufficient credible evidence exists of advanced
level learning. The source of prior learning might include work
experience, non-college training, continuing education, seminars and
conferences, career experiences and personal achievements,
employment training, language training, technical classes, training
leading to special certificates, diplomas and licenses and other
advanced level learning obtained from personal and professional
achievements.
Under the direction of the University s primary mentors, and within
certain clearly defined limits, students may submit prior learning
portfolios for assessment of college or graduate equivalency credit or
pursue course challenge examinations in fulfillment of the
requirements for any course available at the University.
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION
ALL PROGRAMS
Addiction Courses
ADDIC 3110 Foundations of Addictions (3.0)
This course will address a general overview of addictions, such as the
current status of drug addiction in the World, national and
International policies. Moreover, the main introductory concepts on
addictions such as definitions of addictions, addictive behavior,
theories of addictions, substance abuse, dependence, developmental
stages of substance abuse and substance recovery.
ADDIC 3111 Etiology and Epidemiology of Addictions (3.0)
Current theories of the addicted personality will be addressed,
explaining why some people become addicted while others do not.
This module will look, also, at different geographical areas of the
world and will attempt to explain why some areas of the world are
hot beds for addiction while others are not. Also, national and
International statistical and epidemiological trends will be addressed.
ADDIC 3112 Historical and Socio-Cultural Dimensions of
Addictions (3.00)
The main historical developments and landmarks of the use of drugs
in different cultures will be addressed, from the ritualistic use of
drugs by religious groups to the common use drugs in modern times.
Moreover, the socio-cultural aspects and the impact and influence of
drugs in society will be emphasized.
ADDIC3113 Addictions and the Law (3.0)
This course will deal with a general overview of the legislation
regarding the production, commercialization, consumption of licit and
illicit drugs according to the legal framework worldwide. For instance,
the impact of the law in the design and execution of national policy’s
related to education, security, national defense and commercial
relations, moreover, International agreements and strategies to
confront the problem of drugs and related problems as well as how
legal Systems deal with the criminalization and legalization of drugs.
ADDIC
3114
Biochemical,
Physiological Basis of Addictions
Neurophysiological
and
This section presents nervous system's structures and functions
necessary for understanding addiction. The course will, also, present
the foundations of the biological mechanisms and genetic influences
which takes place in the human body of the drug addict. For instance,
the molecular changes of the brain, the metabólic processes and the
influence of these changes in behavior
such as the reward
mechanism
ADDIC 3115: Medical, Psychological and Social Models of
Addictions
Research will be presented on the evidence regarding the
multicausuality of dependence to psychoactive drugs. Also, The
perspective of the medical model which emphasizes a genetic and
biological etiologies will be addressed in this course. Moreover, the
psychological factors which influence the development of addictions
along with the psychological vulnerability, its genesis and
psychological disorders. Moreover, the social aspects such as culture,
economy, environment, drug market and their impact in the
development of addictions
ADDIC 3116 Assessment, Screening, Interview Techniques
and Treatment Planning
This module will review some of the commonly used assessment tools
such as clinical and medical histories used in assessing substance
abuse disorders. Intervention strategies will be explored and skills in
writing treatment plans will be developed. Moreover, this course
draws on the global criteria established by the profession in the area
of screening and intake to develop the counselor's understanding and
skill level in conducting a meaningful screening interview for client
intake. Major screening instruments and interview techniques and
their application are practiced as well
ADDIC 3117 Pharmacology of Alcohol and other Psychoactive
Substances
The pharmacology and pharmaceutics of psychoactive drugs will be
addressed. The connection of psychoactive drugs to the autonomic
nervous system will also be discussed. This course, also, provides an
overview of the major classes of drugs and their pharmacological &
psychological effects on functioning.
ADDIC 3118 Treating Co-Occurring Disorders in Addictions
This module will look at some of the more common psychiatric
disorders as found in the DSM and will address appropriate treatment
strategies in working with clients who have both a substance abuse
disorder and a psychiatric disorder.
ADDIC 3119 Medical Treatment of Addictions
Medical interventions in a residential and ambulatory treatment
programs will be addressed. Specifically, the medical management of
hospitalization, such as clinical history, medical screening and
pharmacological approaches used will, also, be addressed, Moreover,
the latest medical technology such as new drugs and pharmacological
protocols such as Buprenorphine will also be evaluated.
ADDIC 3120 Counseling Theories
Both classical and contemporary theories of psychotherapies will be
studied. This module will identify which of the counseling theories
works best for addiction issues. From psychodynamic approaches to
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy Approaches will be addressed along
with the 12 step program and other spiritual approaches, commonly
used, at drug rehabilitation centers.
ADDIC 3121 Psychological Treatment of Addictions
Major psychological interventions will be addressed in the context of
the current psychological models such as psychoanalytic, psychiatric,
cognitive, behavioral as well as others related approaches such as
psychosocial and theotherapy. Also, the different intervention
strategies, such as individual, group and family therapy will be
addressed. Moreover, the different phases of the process of
psychological interventions such as: motivation to change,
detoxification, dishabituation, maintenance, etc.
ADDIC 3122 Legal and Ethical Issues in Addictions
Both legal and ethical issues in the medical practice and counseling of
addictions medicine will be explored. Concerns specific to ethical
codes and regulations will be addressed, in a comparative context, of
parameters used at local, national and International levels.
ADDIC. 3123 Design
Prevention Programs
and
Implementation
of
Addictions
In this course the student will learn how to design prevention
programs suited to the socio-cultural and developmental conditions of
the target population. He will learn also how to asses the needs of the
population for which the program is designed and will apply and
implement these prevention models in the school and community.
Also, it will include a special module on how to prevent high risk
behaviors which may lead to addictions
ADDIC 3124 Theories and Techniques of Group Intervention
Group interventions constitute a major part of the success of
treatment programs in ambulatory as well as residential programs.
This course will address, therefore, the major group interventions
used by groups such as the AA program and religious organizations,
as well as other models and techniques used in the context major
psychological orientations. It will, also, deal with the psychological
and sociological dynamics which explain the success, effectiveness
and limitations surrounding these techniques.
ADDIC 3125 Analysis and Research Methods in Addictions
This course will deal with the analysis of current research, scientific
data on addictions, as well as evaluative studies of claims made on
effectiveness on these research and publications. Also, it will address
specific research methodologies and techniques which can be applied
in the creation of research protocols applied in the area of addictions.
ADDIC 3126 Complementary Medicine Approaches
The newly model proposed by Alternative and Complementary
Medicine such as Hypnosis, Biofeedback/Neurofeedback, Herbal
remedies, Acupuncture, Homeopathy as well as other related
therapies will be addressed. Moreover, we will address the myths
and claims made by this therapy regarding their efficiency in the
treatment of addictions. Finally, the models most supported by
rigorous scientific data will be emphasized.
ADDIC 3127: Comprehensive Examination (2 credits)
Students complete this comprehensive examination as a required
element of their academic program, prior to undertaking the thesis.
The examination usually includes both written and oral components
and is confined to the programs of studies completed by the student.
ADDIC 3128 Thesis: This course is conducted via independent
research and guidance of instructors in the development and writing
skills for research purposes, data gathering, etc. Students may
present a summarized version or a compendium of papers on the
main topics of the courses or a single topic thesis as a final project.
Psychology Courses
PSYCH 3310 Introductions to Psychology
This course will provide you with a broad introduction to the field of
psychology, one of the social sciences. Among the topics we will
cover are: Gathering data on the cause and correlates of behavior,
key figures in psychology and their theories, example of research,
finding from the major subareas of the field, and using psychological
knowledge to improve the quality of our lives. This survey of
psychology will aquaint you with the major concepts and terminology
of the disciplines and gives you a better understanding of self and
others. We’ll use a combination of lectures, videclips, demonstrations
and miscellaneous experiences.
PSYCHO 3311 Theories and Systems in Psychology
A review of the main systems and schools of psychology since 1879.
The
main
assumptions
of
structuralism,
functionalism,
psychoanalysis, behaviorism, gestalt psychology, physiological
psychology, cognitive psychology, informative theory, and current
trends are comparatively examined.
PSYCH 3212 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology, a review of historical
approaches to the problems of abnormal behavior, topics will include
the
dynamics
of
abnormal
behavior,
its
classification,
symptomatology, and treatment
PSYCH 3213 Statistical Methods
A study of the basic concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics
as applied to research in the behavioral sciences. Topics may include
descriptive statistics, experimental design, correlation, analysis of
variance, and non-parametric tests. Required of all psychology
majors and minors
PSYCH 3214 Psychobiology
A study of the physiological and biochemical basis of psychopathology
in humans and models of psychopathology studied in animals.
Background
in
chemistry
and
physiology
recommended.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and senior standing.
PSYCH 3215. Developmental Psychology
The study of the psychological development and adjustment of the
individual through the life span.
PSYCH 3216. Psychology and the Law
A review of the relationship of psychology to the criminal justice
system. Topics may include an examination of the premises of
criminal responsibility, psychological testimony in court, and
psychological evaluation and management of public offenders,
including juveniles and prison populations.
PSYCH 3217. Behavior Modification
A review of the application of experimental principles of learning for
behavior change. Topics include: applications of classical, operant,
and cognitive learning in clinical, educational, family, and sociocultural settings. Prerequisites
PSYCH 3218. Psychology of Personality
A study of the normal personality, the course includes topics such as
biological and social determinants of personality; appraisal of
personality; and reactions to anxiety, frustration, and conflict.
PSYCH 3219 Cross-Cultural Psychology. This course focuses on
how culture affects the thoughts and behavior of individuals and
small groups. Specific issues covered vary but may include defining
culture, cross-cultural research methods, and identification of cultural
differences and cultural universals.
PSYCH 3220 Health Psychology. This course Introduces students
to the concepts, theory, and research that comprise health
psychology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationships
among psychological and behavioral factors, and psychological wellbeing, wellness, and disease.
Child and Adolescent Psychology and Special Education
EDUCA 3310: Child and Adolescent Psychology: History and
Theoretical Models
This course covers the issues related to child and adolescent
psychology, the history and theoretical models that have been used
to explain child and adolescent behavior. We will also address. both,
the theoretical medical and psychological models of child and
adolescent development, also the study on how the changing
developmental needs of children and adolescents affect the
therapeutic process, legal and ethical issues as they relate to child
and adolescent therapy
EDUCA 3311 Abnormal Psychology: Child & Adolescent
This course will focus on psychological disorders as they affect
children and adolescents. As part of our exploration, we will review
historical views of child psychopathology, issues of diagnosis and
assessment, and how one’s environment interacts with biology and
developmental stages to produce various disorders. Our review of
these disorders will include a developmental perspective so that
“abnormal” behaviours can be determined given appropriate
developmental norms. Specific disorders to be reviewed include:
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder and other
disruptive behaviour disorders, autism, anxiety disorders of
childhood, affective (mood) disorders, substance use disorders, and
eating disorders.
EDUC 3312 History of the Diagnosis of Child and Adolescent
Disorders
This course presents a brief history of diagnosis of child and
adolescent psychological and psychiatric disorders. Also, it will
instruct students on how to use of the DSM-IV and ICD-10 to
diagnose such disorders as well as the international classification of
diseases. Moreover, a presentation of actual cases diagnosed in the
context of the DSM-IV and ICD-10 will be presented by the instructor
to illustrate the use of the diagnoses in the context of the DSM-IV
and ICD-10
EDUC 3313 Assessment: Psychological and Medical
Approaches
In this course the student will be taught on how to assess child and
adolescents presenting psychological and psychiatric disorders via a
combined clinical structured clinical history of the disorders.
Structured written formats of clinical history will be provided and
used by students to practice such assessment. For instance,
The clinical history: Medical-Psychological
 Psychological Assessment: Basic Psychological Testing
 The medical assessment: Basic Neuro-sciences, Pediatrics
and Psychiatry
 The differential diagnosis approach: The bio-psycho-social
spectrum approach
EDUC 3314 Pharmacology: Treatment Approaches
This course will deal with the use of psychotropic medication to treat
children with neurological and psychological disorders as used by
Neurologist, Psychiatrist and Medical Doctors. It will provide students
with the framework and theoretician and empirical models in the
context of which children are medicated in the medical area. Specific
medication treatments will be explained by specialists in the medical
area.
EDUC 3315 Psychological Treatment Models
From the Psychodynamic approaches to Behavioral and Cognitive
Approaches, students will learn about the different mental strategies
to treat children and adolescents by the aforementioned schools of
psychotherapy. Actual live cases will be presented by students and
instructors
on
how
to
implements
the
aforementioned
psychotherapies
EDUC 3316 Counseling for children and Adolescents
Counseling and therapeutic strategies for psychotherapy with children
and adolescents. The course will address the major counseling and
psychotherapy models to treat adolescents with a myriad of
psychological, sexual, addictions and psychiatric disorders as well as
their family.
EDUC 3317 Introduction to Special Education
This course provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals
with disabilities within the context of human growth and development
across the life span. Content includes historical factors, legislation,
etiology, characteristics, needs, educational strategies, including
existing and emerging technologies, assessment, and support
services of/for individuals with disabilities ranging from mild,
moderate to severe levels of varying disabilities. The course will study
the impact of disabilities on academic and social/emotional
performances. Field experience is required.
EDUC 3318 the Psychology of Disability and Rehabilitation
This course presents comprehensive approach to the understanding
of Disability: Definitions and Concepts, classification of the World
Health Organization. Topics will include the psychological and medical
impact of physical and mental disabilities on children and
adolescents, myths on disability, family, social work, facing
discrimination in the family work and society. Also, a Rational
Emotive Therapy Approach to counsel and treat the disable patient.
EDUC 3319 How to raise an emotionally healthy happy child
and adolescent
Applied Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy to teach parents on how
to help their children by applying the techniques of REBT to a wide
range or psychological and psychiatric disorders of children and
adolescents. For instance help them how to overcome problems and
disorders such as anxieties, problems of achievement, hostility,
become self-disciplined, sex problems, conduct problems and how to
live with a neurotic child or adolescent.
Human Sexuality Courses
SEX 3410: Introduction to Human Sexuality
A comprehensive review of sexuality covering topics such as
homosexuality, masturbation, bisexuality, fantasy, female and male
sexuality, special problems, sex therapy and cultural sexual
expressions.
SEX 3411: Bio-medical Foundations of Human Sexuality (3
credits)
This course includes a technical look at the body and its sexual
function and anatomy. Moreover, it includes sections on basic
gynecology and urology for sexologists. Furthermore, a look at the
anatomy and function of male and female genitalia, physiological
etiology of sexual dysfunction: impact on functioning of medication,
surgical techniques and human reproduction. Also, in the framework
of Urology, sexual dysfunction’s of the male, medical treatments and
surgical interventions (surgical implants, hormone injections).
SEX 3412: Culture and Sexuality (3 credits)
This course presents an introduction to the rational and systematic
investigation of sexual problems from Ancient Greece to the present
time. Also, a look at the ways that sex is shaped by culture from
tribal to industrial societies. Topics include, culture and biology,
religion, sex and power and family structure, male and female
menopause and puberty rites.
SEX 3413: Sex Therapy (3 credits)
This course presents a review of sex therapy techniques, how they
were developed, the rationale for the use, implementation strategies,
and assessment of effectiveness. Comparison among the different
theoretical approaches will be stressed to allow the student to
develop an eclectic approach. Role-playing techniques will be used to
demonstrate the therapeutic approaches
SEX 3414: Human Sexual Development (3 credits)
This course presents the developmental stages of sexuality
throughout the ages.
SEX 3415: Sex Education (3 credits)
This course examines sex education programs at varying educational
levels. Topics include the design and implementation of curricula to
teach children, adolescents and adults.
SEX 3416: Sexual Health (3 credits)
This course provides the foundation for the prevention and treatment
of sexually transmitted diseases. Epidemiological programs and
advanced intervention strategies. This course will be conducted in
collaboration of medical members of the department of health.
SEX 3417: Advanced Areas of Sexuality (3 credits)
This course covers the areas of human sexuality not discussed in the
introductory course 501, or only discussed briefly. The topics included
in this course includes other range of sexual behaviors such as
paraphilias, group sex, trans--sexualism, sex and disability, sexual
crimes, sexual abuse and prevention and evolutionary perspectives in
human sexuality, etc.
SEX 3418: Ethical and Legal issues in Sexuality (3 credits)
This course covers the ethical and moral dimensions of human
sexuality. Moreover, religious, socio cultural and legal milieu in which
human sexuality evolves through the ages. Although, in this course,
emphasis is placed in the Judeo-Christian tradition and their influence
in sexuality for the Western tradition, however, cross-cultural mores,
legal cross-cultural systems ethical and values are also addressed.
Master of Science in Applied Psychology Career Development
SEX 3419 Forensic Sexuality Testing (3.0)
Students will learn about the specific psychological test on forensic
sexology with particular emphasis to the administration of serological
and psychological tests geared towards the diagnosis and detection of
sexual abuse of children and the evaluation of the sex abuser.
Particular emphasis will be provided in learning how to present and
conduct expert’s report in the judicial system.
SEX 3419 Research Design and Implementation (3.0)
A basic course for students needing to learn on how to review and
evaluate scientific research papers in refereed journals, etc, Also,
students will learn how to design basic qualitative and quantitative
experiments. A basic introduction to elementary statistics for the
social sciences will be presented during the course.
SEX 3420 Introduction to Rational Emotive
I this course, students will learn the basic REBT techniques in therapy
and will, also, learn about the origin and history of REBT, among the
cognitive therapies along with the theoretical and philosophical basis
of the REBT model of therapy.
SEX 3420: Comprehensive Examination (2 credits)
Students complete this comprehensive examination as a required
element of their academic program, prior to undertaking the thesis.
The examination usually includes both written and oral components
and is confined to the programs of studies completed by the student.
SEX 3421 Thesis: This course is conducted via independent research
and guidance of instructors in the development and writing skills for
research purposes, data gathering, etc. Students may present a
summarized version or a compendium of papers on the main topics of
the courses or a single topic thesis as a final project.
PRACTICUMS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
Skills that will receive particular attention will include:
- Development of the therapeutic relationship
- Practical use of therapeutic interventions
- Counselor empathy and compassion,
- Counter-transference
- Contact/process dynamics
- Concluding the therapeutic relationship.
The recognition of the impact of race, culture, gender, sexual
orientation and poverty as well as other field
conditions (such as societal and political influences) that effect the
therapeutic relationship will be
highlighted as well. A beginning knowledge of client assessment and
the development of treatment planning
(including articulating the goals, objectives and interventions) will be
developed. The establishment of a self-care
practice and development of professional boundaries will be central
as students become aware of
countertransference
and
vicarious
trauma
while
growing
professionally as a counselor.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Practicum students will engage in a helping relationship with their
clients focusing on the development of the therapeutic relationship.
• Demonstrate consistent use of micro skills which includes
interviewing skills, client
conceptualization and effective use of prevention/intervention
strategies (CC: 7h, 5h, 5c)
• Demonstrate engaging in a therapeutic relationship based on
benevolence, trustworthiness and
authenticity
• Demonstrate intake interviews as well as appropriate client
assessments and screening
• Demonstrate evaluation of risk factors related to client’s safety and
welfare as well as perpetrator of violence or abuse (CC: 7h)
• Demonstrate appropriate documentation and record keeping skills
• Utilize effective treatment planning, goal planning and termination
plans
• Engage in case presentations, consultation, communication with
supervisor and peers utilizing professional language
• Utilize community resources and understanding of how to access
and refer, as well as consult with outside agencies as necessary
• Maintain ethical counseling standards with an ability to identify
ethical issues, their evaluation, use consultation and engage in the
ethical decision making process
• Maintain a protocol for self-care, identifying personal support
systems, appropriate boundary management and life activities that
generate overall well being
PRACTICUMS
APPL 5111 Applied Psychology Practicum in Addictions
Counseling
Supervised practicum of 10 taped or 100 hours of cases of clients to
be presented in class or of practiced in a clinical institutional setting,
government or private or100 hours in Chemical Dependency
Counselor Training (Practicum) instructor must approve all internship
sites.
The practicum includes observing treatment delivery and
providing services under direct supervision of a Licensed Chemical
Dependency Counselor. The clinical domains of the practice include,
Clinical Evaluation consisting of Screening and Assessment;
Treatment Planning; Referral; Service Coordination consisting of
Implementing a Treatment Plan, Consulting, Continuing Assessment
and Treatment Planning; Counseling- Individual, Group, Families,
Couples and Significant Others; Client, Family and Community
Education; Documentation; Professional and Ethical.
5119 Practicum Workshop on Clinical Psychology
Psychotherapy Models:
A review of the main systems and schools of psychology since 1879.
The
main
assumptions
of
structuralism,
functionalism,
psychoanalysis, behaviorism, gestalt psychology, physiological
psychology, cognitive psychology, informative theory, and current
trends are comparatively examined. Also, practice with patients via
modeling by the instructor and practiced by the student will be
included using the aforementioned models of therapy.
5112 Applied Psychology Practicum Workshop in
Psychotherapy: REBT
The student will present live or video and audiotape sessions of
actual secession practicing Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy as
applied to psychological, addictive and other mental health related
disorders. Students, also, will be invited to participate in actual live
sessions of therapy presented and modeled by the instructors in
order to further the knowledge of the practice of REBT.
APPL 5113 Applied Psychology Practicum in Sex Therapy
HSED 695 PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL SEXOLOGY I
This practicum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to
develop the skills and resources necessary to provide age
appropriate, psycho-educational, individual or group intervention
strategies, treatment goals, practice and evaluation for a variety of
clinical cases in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
Course requirements include supervised hours in the field, regular
class meetings with faculty, and case presentations of work
representing the practicum.
APPL 5114 Applied Psychology Practicum in Clinical Hypnosis
This course-practicum will include the theoretical foundations of
hypnosis, hypnosis techniques and clinical applications to a wide
range of clinical disorders, psychological as well as medical. The
course is composed of three week intensive workshops at three
levels: Principles of Hypnosis, Intermediate and Advanced following
the intensive short model used by the American Society of Clinical
Hypnosis.
5115 Applied Psychology Practicum in Behavioral,
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This course-practicum will include the theoretical foundations and
practical demonstrations by the instructor and students of some the
major advanced behavioral technologies as applied in mind-body
medicine, such as hypnosis, meditation, relaxation techniques,
acupressure, autogenic training as applied to a wide range of clinical
disorders, psychological as well as medical. The course is composed
of three week intensive workshops at three levels: Basic and
Advanced
5116 Applied Psychology Practicum in BiofeedbackNeurofeedback
This course will provide hands on practice on the use of Biofeeback
and Neurofeedback equipment in clinical practice geared, mostly, to
its use in the treatment of mental health and medical disorders. It
will, also, include the fundamentals, empirical and theoretical
foundations of Biofeedback and Neurofeedback.
5117 Psychological Testing Practicum
This practicum is a practical introduction to and training in the
administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests and
their application in clinical setting. Students will apply 5 psychological
to patients or classmates under the supervision of the instructors
EXM 518: Comprehensive Examination (2 credits) Masters students
complete this comprehensive examination as a required element of
their academic program, prior to undertaking the thesis. The
examination usually includes both written and oral components and is
confined to the programs of studies completed by the student.
Thesis 890
This course governs the conduct of the thesis project for the
Licenciate degree level student. The BS thesis is the demonstration of
the mastery of a body of knowledge in a given field and is presented
in a manuscript usually 75 or more pages in length. The final project
may take any of several forms, depending upon the field of study and
the expectations of faculty. This may be quantitative or qualitative
research, participatory action research, or a major project
demonstrating excellence. Master's students re-enroll for this course
for no-credit
PROCEDURE FOR CONVERTING CONTINUING
EDUCATION COURSEWORK INTO ACADEMIC
CREDITS
The University will accept appropriate continuing education
coursework for academic credit. Acceptance is at the discretion of the
Dean of the degree programme to which the candidate is applying.
Procedure
Form CE should be completed and sent to the Dean with appropriate
evidence of the continuing education coursework.
 One (1) credit will be granted for each thirteen and one half (13.5)
contact hours under the following conditions:
1. Course content must be judged by the Dean to be at the graduate
level and relevant to the candidate’s degree;
2. Proof of attendance;
3. A passing grade (If the candidate’s coursework has not been graded,
an examination consisting of a submitted paper of seven (7) or more
double-spaced pages for each credit granted. The candidate will then
submit the paper(s) to the Dean for grading. Upon approval, by the
Dean appropriate credits will be granted;
4. Fees: Two hundred dollars ($200) for the evaluation of each graded
credit (13.5 contact hours); three hundred dollars ($300) for the
evaluation and examination of each ungraded credit (13.5 contact
hours) submitted for approval will be charged;
5. The University offers, if needed, on line courses at four hundred fifty
dollars ($450) per credit.
 A record of all converted continuing education coursework along with
the evidence of examination (testing) will be kept in the candidate’s
permanent portfolio.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/INSTRUCTORS
Biographies of Principals/Biographical sketches of faculty
BIOGRAPHIES OF PRINCIPALS
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH ON THE NATURE
OF MAN
a) Board of Directors, Officers and Administrators:
Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.: President, International Division of Foundation
for Research on the Nature of Man in Juarez Mexico. Director of the
Master’s program in Human Sexuality for the foundation’s ancillary
institute, International Institute of Human Sexuality. He, also, currently
holds the position of professor of Psychology and Director of
Consciousness Study Program at Saybrook Graduate School and Research
Center in San Francisco CA. He earned his Ph.D., at Kent State University
and was the Director of the Child Study Center. He has served as President
of Divison 30, Psychological Hypnosis of the American Psychological
Association. He has been awarded the APA international award for his
contributions to the development of mental health in Latin America.
Hiram Yañez Yañez, MD, he is a current resident in Neurology at the
Centro Medico Siglo XX in Mexico city. He holds specializations in
Addictions Medicine and is the current Director of the outpatient program
for addictions at Hopital Poliplaza Medica in Juarez Mexico. He holds also
the potion of the Medical Certification pro-am for Medical doctors for the
Mexican Certification Board for Professionals on Addictions, Alcoholism
and Tobacco. He is also certified as Alcohol and Addictions Counselor by
the JMCPPAT, ancillary board members of the International Certification
and reciprocity Consortium-IC&RC
Dr. Ignacio Arroniz Medina, MD., Internal Medicine, Cardiology. Executive
Director Institute of Medicine and Advanced Behavior Technology in
Juarez Mexico. He is Current President of the Juarez Society of Cardiology
and of Juarez Cardiovascular. He also holds a specialization program on
addictions medicine and is Certified Advanced Drug Abuse and Alcohol
Counselor by the Mexican Board for Professionals on Addictions,
Alcoholism and Tobacco.
Dr. Agustin Felix Monsisvais, MD. , Director of Medical Services for the
Institute of Medicine and Advanced Behavior Technology. He is former
Director of the Intensive Care Unit and Hemodialisis at the Juarez Medial
Hospital. He also held the post of Director of Medical Interns in the
aforementioned hospital. He also holds a specialization program on
addictions medicine and is Certified Advanced Drug Abuse and Alcohol
Counselor by the Mexican Board for Professionals on Addictions,
Alcoholims and Tobacco.
Sergio A. Rueda, Ph.D., Vice-President, International Foundation for
Research on the Nature of Man. Director of Academic Services,
Educational Programs and Behavioral Medicine at the Institute of
Medicine and Advanced Behavioral Technology. He has served as
Therapist and Counseling for the Department of Health, Division Sexually
Transmitted Diseases for the Federal Dept of Health in Juarez Mexico. He
is, currently, in charge of the outpatient Addictions Treatment Program of
the Institute of Medicine and Advanced Behavioral Technology. He, also,
serves as President of the Mexican Certification Board for Professionals on
Addictions, Alcoholism and Tobbaco.
Dr. Jorge Alvarez, MD., MA, Ph.D. molecular biology. Medical Director of
the Human Sexuality Masters Program. He currently, holds the position of
Associate Professor of Physiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics at the
University of Juarez. He also, holds a PhD.in Bioethics from the
Complutense Univerty in Spain and a Masters Degree in Human Sexuality
from the National System on Education. Currently, he is a research fellow
on Bioethics at the Universidad Inter-Americana in Mexico City.
Dr. Maria Guadalupe Nava Loya, MD, Gynechology, Obstetrics. Director,
International Institute of Human Sexuality. She is the current Director of
the first In-Vitro Fertilization Program at the Human Reproduction at
Hospital Poliplaza Médica in Juarez.
Dr. Carlos Millan Reveles, MD., Urology, Director of Medical Continuing
Education Programs at the Instituto de Medicina y Tecnologia Avanzada
de la Conducta. He is a former President of the States Association of
Urology.
PROCEDURE FOR CONVERTING CONTINUING
EDUCATION COURSEWORK INTO ACADEMIC
CREDITS
The University will accept appropriate continuing education
coursework for academic credit. Acceptance is at the discretion of the
Dean of the degree programme to which the candidate is applying.
Procedure
Form CE should be completed and sent to the Dean with appropriate
evidence of the continuing education coursework.
 One (1) credit will be granted for each thirteen and one half (13.5)
contact hours under the following conditions:
1. Course content must be judged by the Dean to be at the graduate
level and relevant to the candidate’s degree;
2. Proof of attendance;
3. A passing grade (If the candidate’s coursework has not been graded,
an examination consisting of a submitted paper of seven (7) or more
double-spaced pages for each credit granted. The candidate will then
submit the paper(s) to the Dean for grading. Upon approval, by the
Dean appropriate credits will be granted;
4. Fees: Two hundred dollars ($200) for the evaluation of each graded
credit (13.5 contact hours); three hundred dollars ($300) for the
evaluation and examination of each ungraded credit (13.5 contact
hours) submitted for approval will be charged;
5. The University offers, if needed, on line courses at four hundred fifty
dollars ($450) per credit.
 A record of all converted continuing education coursework along with
the evidence of examination (testing) will be kept in the candidate’s
permanent portfolio.
