Alan J. Swope, PhD, ABPP

Specialties and Interests

• Psychotherapy with adults and couples
• Psychology and the liberal arts
• Education versus training in psychology
• Psychology and technology

Programs and Research Projects

• Music Experience Questionairre research project
• Psychotherapy research

Courses Taught

• Advanced Clinical Seminar
• Psychodynamic Intervention
• PsyD Proposal Development
• Psychology and technology

Selected Publications

• Swope, A.J. (1987). Measuring clinical competence in psychology graduate students: A case example. Teaching of Psychology, 14, (1), 32-34.
• Swope, A.J. (2002). The fellowship of power and technology: A review of the film The Lord of the Ring. fort da, 8(1), 90-93
• Werner, P.D., Swope, A.J., & Heide, F.J. (2006). The music experience questionnaire: Development and correlates. The Journal of Psychology, 140, 329-345.

Recent Dissertations Chaired

• Sherman, J. Required psychotherapy for psychology graduate students
• Young, K. Children of incarcerated fathers
• Hiner, B. Ego defense mechanisms, aggression, and anxiety among karate practitioners.

Professional Activities

• Founder, California Association of Psychology Internship Centers (CAPIC), Honorary Lifetime Board Member
• Site Visitor Pool, Office of Accreditation, American Psychological Association
• Private Practice, Berkeley, CA.

Professional Licenses, Certifications, and Honors

• Diplomate, Speciality in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), 1975 to Present.
• Licensed Psychologist, California, PSY 3514.

Interests and Hobbies

• Travel
• Literature
• Music
• Gardening