Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

Minimum Totals for Graduation: 104 hours

Model

The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology follows a scientist-practitioner model in training graduates to function as ethical clinical psychologists who have breadth and depth in assessment and intervention, as well as the ability to conduct clinical research. Graduates function successfully in modern professional contexts and demonstrate an investment in lifelong learning. The clinical faculty represent various clinical and research interests.

The program endorses the criteria for training set forth by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA)* and is listed as an accredited program. The curriculum reflects recent developments in scientific psychology, while imparting to students the skills needed to respond to contemporary clinical concerns. Our training model endorses practice based on sound theoretical and empirical foundation in the science of psychology. The doctoral program includes four years of intensive didactic preparation and applied experience plus a yearlong, full-time internship.

*Commission on Accreditation

American Psychological Association

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Curriculum

Students are accepted into the program on a full-time basis. Before arriving on campus each student is assigned a clinical faculty mentor. This faculty mentor aids the student in his or her passage through the program. Students entering with a BA/BS degree are required to complete approximately 104 graduate credit hours. Although some courses may be waived based on prior graduate work, no more than 30 credit hours can be transferred. The current curricular requirements are listed below by year of completion.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

Admission Requirement Snapshot

Entrance Exam: GRE

Application Deadline: December 1 (Fall)

See Admission Requirement Details Below

Admission

Admission requirements and a detailed description of the Clinical Ph.D. program can be obtained from the Department of Psychology. In addition to grades and GRE scores, the admissions committee is attentive to letters of recommendation, personal statements, and relevant professional experiences. The admissions committee selects students who have general academic preparation in psychology and psychology-related research methodology.

Program Requirements

Admission to doctoral candidacy is based on satisfactory grades, completion of thesis requirements, and passing a Clinical Qualifying Examination at the end of the third year. Before applying for pre-doctoral internship training, students must have a doctoral dissertation proposal accepted by their dissertation committee. The doctoral degree is awarded upon successful completion of a pre-doctoral internship, as well as the successful defense of a doctoral dissertation.

Program Requirements

Year 1 (24 hours)

PSY 510	Principles of Psychological Measurement	3(3-0)
PSY 609	History and Systems of Psychology	3(3-0)
PSY 642	Clinical Research Methods	3(3-0)
PSY 653	Intervention I: Adult	3(3-0)
PSY 657	Assessment I: Adult	3(3-1)
PSY 658	Assessment II: Child and Adolescent	3(3-1)
PSY 660	Intervention II: Child and Adolescent	3(3-0)
PSY 751	Psychopathology	3(3-0)

Year 2 (30 hours)

PSY 612	Applied Multiple Regression and Correlation	3(3-0)
PSY 613	Multivariate and Correlational Methods	3(3-0)
PSY 624	Advanced Developmental Psychology	3(3-0)
PSY 641	Objective Personality Assessment	3(2-2)
PSY 765	Seminar: Ethics and Professional Issues	3(3-0)
PSY 785	Seminar: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy	3(3-0)
PSY 790	Practicum I A: Professional Services	3(Spec)
PSY 791	Practicum I B: Professional Services	3(Spec)
PSY 798	Thesis	1-12(Spec)

Year 3 (24 hours)

PSY 589	Cognitive Psychology	3(3-0)
PSY 630	Advanced Social Psychology	3(3-0)
PSY 661	Neuropsychological Assessment	3(3-0)
PSY 680	Learning	3(3-0)
PSY 687	Physiological Foundations	3(3-0)
PSY 850	Ethnic and Minority Issues in Therapy	3(3-0)
PSY 890	Practicum II A: Professional Services	3(Spec)
PSY 891	Practicum II B: Professional Services	3(Spec)

Plus one elective (3 hours)

Note: Student must choose between PSY 589 and PSY 680.

Year 4 (24 hours)

PSY 892	Practicum III A: Professional Services	3(Spec)
PSY 893	Practicum III B: Professional Services	3(Spec)
PSY 898	Doctoral Dissertation: Design	1-12(Spec)
PSY 899	Doctoral Dissertation: Implementation	1-12(Spec)

Plus two electives (6 hours)

Year 5 (2 hours)

PSY 990	Internship A: Professional Services	1-6(Spec)
PSY 991	Internship B: Professional Services	1-6(Spec)

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