This correspondence/e-course provides an introduction to basic issues in clinical interviewing and to the current interviewing approaches of all the major types of mental disorders. This course is appropriate for undergraduates who are potentially interested in pursuing a career as a mental health professional, such as a psychologist, social worker, psychiatrist, substance abuse counselor, or marriage and family therapist.

Instructor: Daniel L. Segal, PhD
Professor, UCCS Department of Psychology

This course earns one (1) semester hour of Psychology Department credit at the undergraduate level. Cost is $235, plus $2 SIS Administrative fee. Enrolling now for the Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 semesters. Coursework must be completed by August 2, 2013 for Summer 2013; and by December 21, 2013 for Fall 2013.

To view the syllabus, click here. On the syllabus you will find textbook information and contact information for Prof. Segal. After you have registered, contact Prof. Segal to initiate the coursework.

Online registration for this course is now open for both the Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 semesters. The Class Number for Summer 2013 is 19078; the Class Number for Fall 2013 is 37213. You may register for this course through your myUCCS student portal account until June 17, 2013 for Summer 2013; until September 12, 2013 for Fall 2013. To register, review the Extended Studies enrollment instructions by going to the "Student Resources" menu above and clicking on the "Register and Pay For Your Extended Studies Course" link.

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
The myUCCS registration system will make it more feasible for most students to use their financial aid to pay Extended Studies tuition. We still recommend that you contact a financial aid counselor before enrolling, to make sure this enrollment will not negatively affect your financial aid, full-time status, etc.

TUITION INFORMATION
Tuition for Summer 2013 Extended Studies courses is due by June 17, 2013; for Fall 2013 tuition is due by September 12, 2013. Make sure to wait for your balance to appear in your online account before you make your payment. You may pay via credit card in your student account or by Electronic Funds Transfer; if you are not able to make your payment by either of these methods, please contact the Campus-Wide Extended Studies office at 719/255-3498 to set up a payment by another method. Do not wait to receive a bill; you may be charged late fees.

WITHDRAWAL INFORMATION
The Summer 2013 withdrawal deadline for this course is June 17, 2013; the Fall 2013 deadline is September 12, 2013. If you are withdrawing before this date, you may withdraw in your student portal account and receive a full tuition refund. If you are withdrawing after this date, you must contact LAS Extended Studies at 719/255-4071 or lases@uccs.edu to complete withdrawal paperwork; you will not receive a full tuition refund if you withdraw after this date.

Note to STUDENT SUCCESS: this course is open to all UCCS students without restriction.