Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 95 hours
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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.
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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 95 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
Application Deadline: December 1 (Fall)
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Admission
Admission requirements and a detailed description of the Clinical Ph.D. program can be obtained from the Department of Psychology website. In addition to grades, the admissions committee is very attentive to letters of recommendation, statement of research interest, 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 (21 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) |
Year 4 (18 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) |
Year 5 (2 hours)
| PSY 990 | Internship A: Professional Services | 1-6(Spec) |
| PSY 991 | Internship B: Professional Services | 1-6(Spec) |
Total: 95 semester hours