The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in clinical psychology supports the proposition that the clinical psychologist will contribute most to society when educated for the roles of both scientist and practitioner. The focus of the program is on the empirical analysis of current topics and problems in clinical psychology, with a particular emphasis on the development of sophistication in applied clinical research. Much of the research conducted within the program involves the development and rigorous investigation of innovative assessment and intervention for clinical problems. From this base, the student proceeds through research training that culminates in a dissertation-independent research defended before a faculty committee.
The program curriculum is anchored in the cumulative body of psychological knowledge and provides a firm basis in statistics, research design, and experimental research methodology. Through these experiences and a sequence of formal courses and graded exposure to clinical populations in supervised practica, the program imparts the knowledge and skill required for the student to assume the role of academician, researcher, and practicing clinical psychologist.
There are three broad program goals. The successful graduate of the program is expected to:
Goal 1. Comprehend the knowledge bases for professional practice.
Goal 2. Acquire and demonstrate skills needed to examine clinically significant issues scientifically.
Goal 3. Comprehend and use clinical skills for scientist-practioners.
There are some required courses (eg Diversity in Assessment & Intervention) that may require some personal disclosures by the student as part of the course requirements. Other elective courses (eg Group Theory and Process) may require a deeper level of ongoing self-disclosure as part of the class process.
Ph.D. Program Model Curriculum: 1st Year
Fall Semester:
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Prerequisites |
Credits |
| PSY 1401 |
History & Systems of Psychology |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 1403 |
Adult Psychopathology |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 1405 |
Developmental: Child and Adolescent |
|
1.5 Credits |
| PSY 1407 |
Developmental: Adult & Older Adult |
|
1.5 Credits |
| PSY 1409 |
Professional Issues and Ethics |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 1501 |
Assessment: Intelligence Testing with Lab |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 1803 |
Research Practicum I |
|
1 Credits |
Winter Semester:
| PSY 1408 |
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology |
1405 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 1502 |
Assessment: Interviewing |
1403 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 1605 |
Diversity in Assessment & Intervention
|
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 1610 |
Adult Intervention I |
1403, 1407, Co/Pre Req 1605 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 1703 |
Pre-Practicum I |
|
1 Credits |
| PSY 1804 |
Research Practicum II
|
|
1 Credits |
| PSY 2807 |
Advanced Statistics |
|
3 Credits |
Summer Semester:
| PSY 1416 |
Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 2809 |
Reseach Design |
|
3 Credits |
Fall Semester:
| PSY 2507 |
Objective Personality Assessment |
1501-2 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 2509 |
Behavioral Assessment |
1501-2 |
1.5 Credits |
| PSY 2603 |
Systems/Family Therapy |
|
1.5 Credits |
| PSY 2604 |
Child and Adolescent Intervention |
1408 |
1.5 Credits |
| PSY 2701 |
Clinical Practicum I |
(All
first Year Except 1412,1416) |
3 Credits |
| PSY 2703 |
Supervision I |
|
1 Credits |
| PSY 2803 |
Research Practicum III |
|
1 Credits |
| PSY 2808 |
Multivariate Statistics I with Lab |
2807 |
3 Credits |
Winter Semester:
| PSY 1412 |
Psychobiology |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 2511 |
Projective Personality Assessment |
1501-2,
2507-9 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 2606 |
Case Conceptualization
|
1610,
2603-4, 2701-3 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 2702 |
Clinical Practicum II |
2701 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 2704 |
Supervision II |
2703 |
1 Credits |
| PSY 2804 |
Research Practicum IV
|
|
1 Credits |
| PSY 2812 |
Multivariate Statistics II with Lab |
2808 |
3 Credits |
Summer Semester:
| PSY 3403 |
Social Bases of Behavior |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 270A |
Summer Practicum I
|
2702 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 270B |
Summer Supervision I
|
2704 |
1 Credits |
Fall Semester:
| PSY 2406 |
Psychopharmacology |
1412 |
1.5 Credits |
| PSY 3701 |
Clinical Practicum III |
2507-9-11,2603-4-6,2702-4
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 3703 |
Supervision III |
|
1 Credits |
| PSY 3803 |
Major Paper |
1803-4, 2803-4 |
1.5 Credits |
| |
Research Seminar |
2812 |
1 Credits |
| |
Elective * |
|
3 Credits |
Winter Semester:
| PSY 3406 |
Consultation & Supervision |
|
3 Credits |
| PSY 3702 |
Clinical Practicum IV |
3701 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 3704 |
Supervision IV
|
3703 |
1 Credits |
| PSY 3803 |
Major Paper |
|
1.5 Credits |
| Elective |
|
|
3 Credits |
Summer Semester:
| PSY 370A |
Summer Practicum II
|
3702 |
3 Credits |
| PSY 370B |
Summer Supervision II
|
3704 |
1 Credits |
Fall Semester:
| |
Clinical Competency Exam
|
All required courses plus 6 credits Intervention Electives (46XX) |
|
| PSY 5850 |
Dissertation |
|
6 Credits |
Winter Semester:
| PSY 5850 |
Dissertation |
|
6 Credits |
Fall Semester:
PSY 5700
|
Internship (1 credit per semester fall and winter)
|
All course work except 5850: Dissertation |
2 Credits |
Degree Total: 119
* For the 6 credits of electives, students must take intervention electives (46XX). See Model Curriculum.
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