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2000 Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology Nova Southeastern University
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Overview The master's program in clinical psychopharmacology is designed to enhance the knowledge base recom mended by the American Psychological Association for psychologists working in medical settings, private practice, or other settings where the interaction with the treating physician and other health care practitioners is critical to improving patient care.
Training Goals • expand the knowledge base in biopsychology, pharmacology, and psychopharmacology Program Delivery • ensure a more complex under The program is offered in a format standing of how medical conditions accessible to psychologists from interact with psychological conditions around the nation. • develop a more sophisticated Classes are scheduled bimonthly, understanding of a client's medica meeting for six consecutive days tion, potential side effects, and (Thursday-Tuesday). Web course tools contraindications (WebCT) are used to enhance learning • develop consultation skills for between class sessions. work with physicians and other health care providers
"learning how the brain works . how we think neurotransmitters wOrk. learning the ways that experience . as well as medication, alters the struc ture of the brain is more interesting and relevant precisely because it follows years of clinical experience . And it will continue to be fascinating as psychol ogists produce the research Ihat increases the knowledge. " -Sally Horwan Ph 0 ltcensed Clinical Psychologist, Virginia Clinical Psychopharmacology
Faculty Curriculum Our faculty members are drawn from The master of science in clinical Nova Southeastern University's psychopharmacology requires colleges of psychology, pharmacy, 33 semester hours, including and medical sciences and are supple two practicums. mented by adjunct faculty members with special expertise. • Anatomy and Physiology • Neuroanatomy/Neuropathology • Neurophysiology Admissions Information • Neurochemistry The program begins each fall semester. • Introduction to Organic Chemistry The application deadline is August 1. and Biochemistry Late applicants will be considered on a seat-available basis. Applications from • Pathophysiology advanced doctoral students in • General Pharmacology psychology may be considered. • Clinical Psychopharmacology • Developmental Psychopharmacology • Chemical Dependency and Pain Management • Introduction to Physical Assessment and Laboratory Exams • Professional , Ethical, and Legal Issues • Psychotherapy/Pharmacotherapy Interactions • Computer-Based Practice Aids • Pharmacoepidemiology • Practicum I: Psychopharmacology • Practicum II: Psychopharmacology Yes, please send me an application and more information on the master of science degree in clinical psychopharmacology program.
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