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| PT 1M | Maturation in Psychoanalysis | Two Semesters |
| The modern psychoanalytic theory of maturation. How maturational needs unfold in psychoanalysis. | ||
| PT 2 | Psychopathology | Two Semesters |
| FIRST SEMESTER: Differential diagnosis based on presenting symptoms, defense patterns and psychic structure. | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER: Sections on pathology in childhood, adolescence, adults, families and groups. | ||
| PT 3 | Basic Psychoanalytic Theory | Two Semesters |
| FIRST SEMESTER: Intensive study of Freud's basic theoretical concepts and method of therapy. Readings in Freud. | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER: Modern psychoanalytic theory based on Freud's concepts of resistance. Other readings. | ||
| PT 4a | Modern Psychoanalytic Theory of Treatment and Supervision | One Semester |
| Distinguished Lecture Series. The course deals with the development of ideas on how to become a mature personality and a mature analyst. | ||
| PT 4b | Theory of Technique (Elective) | One Semester |
| Modern psychoanalytic technique. Patterns of communication and resistance emerging in beginning, middle, and end phase of treatment. | ||
| PT 5 | Medical Knowledge for Psychoanalysts | Two Semesters |
5A. Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Historical and philosophical aspects of the mind, the evolution of the state of consciousness. Embryology of the central nervous system presented and correlated with adult structure. The human brain is used to teach gross and microscopic structure. These exercises permit the student to integrate neuroanatomical knowledge with rational and emotional behavior. The course explores the relationship between functions of the mind, both rational and emotional, and modern psychoanalytic theory.
5B. The Chemistry and Biology of the Human Sexual and Reproductive Functions
The behavioral and structural aspects of human sexual behavior. Details of the embryology of the genital organs related to adult function. Endocrine control of maturation and details of the reproductive process will be illustrated.
| PT 20 | Drugs—Indications and Contraindications | |
| One Semester | ||
| May be substit | ||