Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Some required courses must be taken multiple times for credit. Please see footnotes for details. | ||
| PSY 600 | Research Report 1 | 3 |
| PSY 605 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 607 | Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 702 | Psychopathology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY 703 | Psychopathology Across the Lifespan Lab | 1 |
| PSY 705 | Multicultural Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 708 | Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 710 | Psychotherapy I: Cognitive and Behavior Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 712 | Psychotherapy II: Interpersonal and Psychodynamic Theory | 3 |
| PSY 714 | Psychotherapy III: Child and Family Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 720 | Assessment I: Psychoeducational Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 721 | Personality Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 730 | Clinical Skills Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision 2 | 3 |
| PSY 732 | Consultation and Supervision in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum 2 | 3 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum 3 | 2-3 |
| PSY 735 | Assessment Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 740 | Research Practicum 4 | 3 |
| PSY 742 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY 743 | Introduction to Statistics/Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 744 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSY 753 | Social Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY 800 | Dissertation | 3 |
| PSY 890 | Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship 5 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Disruptive Behavior Through the Lifespan | ||
| Topical Seminar in Psychology | ||
| Advanced Health Psychology | ||
| Psychotherapy IV: Group Dynamics/Group Interventions | ||
| Community Interventions | ||
| Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood | ||
| Infant Mental Health | ||
| Trauma and Treatment | ||
| Trauma Interventions for Children and Adolescents | ||
| Ecological Contexts of Trauma | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 105 | |
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The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PSY 702 | Psychopathology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY 703 | Psychopathology Across the Lifespan Lab | 1 |
| PSY 705 | Multicultural Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 710 | Psychotherapy I: Cognitive and Behavior Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 730 | Clinical Skills Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 708 | Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 714 | Psychotherapy III: Child and Family Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 720 | Assessment I: Psychoeducational Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| PSY 753 | Social Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 600 | Research Report | 1 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 712 | Psychotherapy II: Interpersonal and Psychodynamic Theory | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| PSY 735 | Assessment Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 740 | Research Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 743 | Introduction to Statistics/Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision (*To be taken during the winter term) | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 605 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| PSY 740 | Research Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 744 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 600 | Research Report | 1 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum (*Only required if practicum starts before the fall semester)) | (3) |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Dissertation proposals successfully defended by the end of the fall semester of 3rd year. MS in Psychology (Clinical Concentration) may be awarded to students working towards the PsyD, with the completion of 60 credits of specific coursework and the Dissertation Proposal (aka Preliminary Orals). | ||
| PSY 607 | Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| PSY XXX | First Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 721 | Personality Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 732 | Consultation and Supervision in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 742 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 600 | Research Report | 1 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| PSY XXX | Second Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 800 | Dissertation | 3 |
| PSY XXX | Third Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 890 | Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship (starting July 1) | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Year Five | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 890 | Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Spring | ||
| Oral dissertation defense and approval of dissertation by committee is required before degree is complete. | ||
| PSY 890 | Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 105 | |
