2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
CLP 3911 Introduction to Clinical Research
Credits: 1 to 3.
Hands-on research experience supervised by clinical and health psychology faculty. Students are introduced to current research techniques, including the design and development of clinical research projects and data analysis. Students arrange their research experience individually with a faculty member working in an area of interest to the student. Three hours of laboratory work or other research activity (e.g., literature searches, grant preparation, recruitment of study participants, etc.) are required for each semester credit. (S-U)
CLP 4134 Introduction to Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology
Credits: 3; Prereq: PSY 2012, CLP 3144, STA 2023 or STA 2122.
Survey and exploration of the science and practice of this new specialty, including application of clinical science to problems faced by children and their families with an emphasis on assessment and intervention for concerns related to child behavior and health.
CLP 4302 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Credits: 3; Prereq: PSY 2012, CLP 3144, STA 2023 or STA 2122.
Survey and exploration of contemporary professional roles of clinical psychologists, with an emphasis on the integration of science and practice in solving problems of individuals, families, and groups.
CLP 4314 Introduction to Health Psychology
Credits: 3; Prereq: PSY 2012, CLP 3144, and three additional credit hours of psychology or health science course work or three credit hours in statistics.
Survey and exploration of the science and practice of clinical health psychology, including application of the biopsychosocial model of health and illness to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment and rehabilitation of existing illness and disability.
CLP 4420 Introduction to Neuropsychology
Credits: 3; Prereq: PSY 2012, CLP 3144, and three additional credit hours in psychology or health science course work or three credit hours in statistics.
Survey and exploration of the science and practice of clinical neuropsychology, including a discussion of major neuropsychological disorders and consideration of mechanisms underlying higher cognitive function.
General Education Categories
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- Biological Sciences (B)
- Composition (C)
- Diversity (D)*
- Humanities (H)
- International (N)*
- Mathematics (M)
- Physical Sciences (P)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
- Refer to the Schedule of Courses for specific information.