Suggested Course of Study in the Clinical Psychology Program

 

FIRST YEAR:  Required course sequence.

 

Fall Semester

 

            PSY 705            Statistical Methods I

            PSY 811            Research Methods in Psychology

            PSY 901            Clinical Assessment I

            PSY 813            Psychopathology

            PSY 710            Proseminar: Foundations of Psychology

 

Spring Semester

 

            PSY 706            Statistical Methods II

            PSY 985            Research Apprenticeship

            PSY 902            Clinical Assessment II

            PSY 903            Lab in Clinical Assessment II (1 credit)

            PSY 921            Psychotherapy:  Research and Method

            Optionally, with advisor’s approval, Elective or PSY 840, Ethics

 

SECOND YEAR

 

Fall Semester

 

            PSY 986            Research Apprenticeship

            PSY 907            Practicum in Psychotherapy

            3 Electives, or 2 electives and PSY 840, Ethics

 

Spring Semester

 

            PSY 987            Research Apprenticeship

            PSY 908            Practicum in Psychotherapy

            3 Electives, or 2 electives and PSY 840, Ethics

 

THIRD YEAR

 

Fall Semester

 

            Clinical Practicum Elective (e.g., Externship)

            1 or 2 Electives and/or PSY 840, Ethics

            Comprehensive Exams (suggested)

 

Spring Semester

 

            Clinical Practicum Elective (e.g., Externship)

            1 or 2 Electives and/or PSY 840, Ethics

            Dissertation Guidance (if comprehensive exam has been passed)

 

FOURTH YEAR - BOTH SEMESTERS

 

            Dissertation Guidance

            Externship (optional)

 

FIFTH YEAR

 

            Complete dissertation and take oral exam

            Internship (12 months) (1 credit each semester)

 

Additional Requirements for All Clinical Students

 

Ethics and Professional Practice (Psy 840)

 

Three elective courses in the following non-clinical areas:

·         One in biological bases of behavior (e.g., neuropsychology)

·         One in social bases of behavior (e.g., cultural psychology)

·         One in cognitive-affective bases of behavior (e.g., emotions; cognitive aging)

 

Elective Requirements:

·        One Assessment Elective

·        One Treatment Elective

·        One Clinical Elective from the Assessment Electives, Treatment Electives, and

               other clinical courses (not practica)

·        One other classroom course in Psychology at the 600-level or higher

               (not practica)

 

Externship (2 semesters)

 

In addition to grades, research, and practicum performance evaluation, students are evaluated regarding their interpersonal competency as it influences a student’s professional and/or ethical conduct in the program or their potential for work in the field.