Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Doctor of Psychology. Major in Clinical Psychology.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYD 6001 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSYD 6002 | Theories of Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSYD 6003 | Psychotherapy I | 3 |
| PSYD 6004 | Case Conference | 1 |
| PSYD 6005 | Psychotherapy 2 | 3 |
| PSYD 6006 | Clinical Psychology Practicum | 3 |
| PSYD 6007 | Professional & Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6008 | Cognitive & Academic Assessment | 3 |
| PSYD 6009 | Advanced Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6010 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6011 | Personality and Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSYD 6012 | Psychometrics and Measurements Theory in Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6013 | Systems and Family Approaches | 3 |
| PSYD 6014 | Psychotherapy 3: Child and Adolescent Treatment | 3 |
| PSYD 6015 | Data Analysis and Statistics in Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6016 | Clinical Practice Across Society | 3 |
| PSYD 6017 | Biological and Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6018 | Human Neuropsychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6019 | Professional Issues I | 3 |
| PSYD 6021 | Clinical Supervision and Consultation in Health Service Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 6022 | Professional Issues II | 3 |
| PSYD 6980 | Internship | 6-9 |
Courses to total 120-125 credits for this degree.
Intended learning outcomes for PsyD clinical psychology graduates are detailed in the accreditation requirements for the American Psychological Association (APA). The curriculum will be based on profession-wide competencies as outlined by the APA, which include the following: I. Research; II. Ethical and Legal Standards; III. Individual and Cultural Diversity; IV. Professional Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors; V. Communication and Interpersonal Skills; VI. Assessment; VII. Intervention; VIII. Supervision; IX. Consultation and Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills.
These profession-wide competencies are expected of all graduates and are partially demonstrated via the following learning outcomes:
I. Research: Successful completion of coursework related to methods and statistics, as well as completion of the dissertation, participation in faculty-supervised research, and completion of a manuscript to be submitted for possible publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
II. Ethical and Legal Standards: Successful completion of coursework related to ethics and legal standards, demonstration of ethical practice in practicum and as assessed by faculty supervisor.
III. Individual and Cultural Diversity: Successful completion of coursework related to culture and diversity, as well as by designing and implementing culturally sensitive interventions based on the unique needs and perspectives of their patient/client for whom they are providing assessment or therapy while demonstrating evidence-based practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
IV. Professional Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Outcomes for this area of competencies will be demonstrated by the successful completion of practicum, supervision, and case conferences.
V. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The student will demonstrate effective active listening, empathetic responses, and clear communication in therapeutic interactions with clients, and via supervision and obtaining feedback from supervisors.
VI. Assessment: Successful completion of coursework related to Assessment, as well as completion of practicum and supervision. Next, they will successfully complete their comprehensive examination on assessment. They will also demonstrate competence in assessment via the one-year APA-accredited clinical internship, which is required for graduation.
VII. Intervention: Successful completion of coursework related to Intervention, as well as completion of practicum and supervision. Next, they will successfully complete their comprehensive examination on therapy and intervention. They will also demonstrate competence in intervention via the one-year APA-accredited clinical internship, which is required for graduation.
VIII. Supervision: Learning outcomes are based on the completion of a supervised practicum. Additionally, students in their 3rd and 4th years of training will have the opportunity to provide mentored supervision to 1st and 2nd year students (i.e., “supervised supervision”).
IX. Consultation and Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills: Students will actively participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, contributing meaningful insights and recommendations, and receiving positive evaluations from colleagues and supervisors for their contributions.
Other general learning outcomes expected of students:
- Coursework: Students will obtain a grade of B or higher.
- Other didactics: attendance and participation in case conferences and other periodic seminars.
- Successful completion of supervised clinical practica (therapy and assessment experiences).
- Completion of a dissertation
- Completion of comprehensive examinations
- Completion of a one-year APA-accredited clinical internship (APA requirement).