PSRT PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS  

PSRT -1101
Introduction to the Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation                    3 cr.

This course enables students to identify the methods by which individuals with severe mental illness are helped in psychosocial rehabilitation and treatment settings.  Classroom lecture and seminars provide students with opportunities to explore concepts unique to psychosocial rehabilitation, including history, philosophy and values of psychosocial rehabilitation.  Classroom lectures and seminars provide students with opportunities to develop an introductory understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation as a set of innovative modalities designed to restore the individual to his or her maximal level of functioning. (Lecture hours 45)

PSRT -1102
Communication Techniques for Interviewing and Counseling                  3 cr.

This course introduces students to the principles and skills necessary for the effective use of therapeutic communication.  The students learn about values and attitudes affecting professional interpersonal relationships.  Classroom lectures and seminars expose students to interviewing and helping principle trough active participation in faculty-supervised clinical practice.  (Lecture hours 30; Laboratory hours 30)

PSRT-1103
Introduction to Group Dynamics and Processes                                         3 cr.

This course introduces the student to the principles and skills necessary for the effective use of groups to engage people and achieve goals.  Classroom lectures and seminar provide students with an introduction to group dynamics and group process.   It includes participation in a faculty supervised group experience. (Lecture hours 30; Laboratory hours 30)

PSRT-1204
Clinical Principles in Psychiatric Rehabilitation                                          3 cr.

This course introduces students to an understanding of psychopathology as it interacts with psychiatric rehabilitation intervention efforts.  Students are able to define and differentiate between mental health and mental illness.  The use of common psychotropic drugs and their side effects are covered.  Current psychiatric practices are discussed with an emphasis on rehabilitative interventions for the individual with psychiatric disability. (Lecture hours 45)

PSRT-1211
Rehabilitation and the Individual with Severe Mental Illness I                 5 cr.

Students observe and identify common interventions for working with the individual with severe mental illness.  Clinical experiences emphasize participation under supervision in group activities program tasks, client skills training and skills practice.  Classroom lectures and seminars provide students with opportunities to integrate theory with practical experience. (Seminar hours 45; Clinical hours 168)

PSRT 2112
Rehabilitation and the Individual with Severe Mental Illness II               5 cr.

This course builds upon students' previous knowledge obtained in prerequisite courses and enables students to continue to develop intervention skills and strategies.  Faculty supervised field practice provide students with opportunities to develop appropriate clinical judgement, as well as initial participation in service planning and choice of interventions.  Students begin to lead activities under supervision and be introduced to documentation requirements. (Seminar hours 45; Clinical hours 168)

PSRT-2121
Community Resource Management and                                                      3 cr.
the Individual with Severe Mental Illness

This course builds upon previous knowledge and introduces students to the principles and practices of systems utilization for people with psychiatric disability.  Needs assessment and goal formulation are the basis for case coordination and resource linking within a systems network.  Classroom lectures and seminars provide students with opportunities to explore the relationship of services to the individual's psychological, vocational, social, recreational, residential and educational needs. (Lecture hours 45)

PSRT-2213
Rehabilitation and the Individual with Severe Mental Illness III            5 cr.

This course builds upon students' previous knowledge obtained in prerequisite courses and enables students to implement effectively the psychiatric rehabilitative role in a faculty supervised clinical practicum.  These experiences are designed to expand the students' skills and clinical judgement as part of a multidisciplinary team providing service to clients with psychiatric disabilities. (Seminar hours 45; Clinical hours 168)

PSRT 2231
Emerging Topics in PSRT                                                                                  3 cr.

This course acquaints the student with emerging developments in the field of psychosocial rehabilitation and treatments, focusing on current issues and trends. The treatment needs of special subgroups are addressed.  In addition, programmatic innovations are addressed.  The purpose of the course is to help the student conceptualize psychosocial rehabilitation as a diverse and evolving field that adapts to demographic, public policy and cultural changes. (Seminar hours 45)