Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
| 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 | 1-3 |
| PSY 601 | Introduction to Statistics/Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 602 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSY 605 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 607 | Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 608 | Developmental Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 609 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 700 | Adult Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 701 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | 3 |
| 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 716 | Psychotherapy IV: Group Dynamics/Group Interventions | 3 |
| PSY 720 | Assessment I: Intellectual Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 721 | Assessment II: Personality Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 730 | Clinical Skills Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 732 | Consultation and Supervision in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision 2 | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum 2 | 2 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum 3 | 2-3 |
| PSY 740 | Research Practicum 4 | 3 |
| PSY 742 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY 800 | Dissertation | 3 |
| PSY 890 | Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship 5 | 1-6 |
| Electives | ||
| Select four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| Advanced Health Psychology | ||
| Community Interventions | ||
| Clinical Neuropsychology | ||
| Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood | ||
| Infant Mental Health | ||
| Trauma and Treatment | ||
| Trauma Interventions for Children and Adolescents | ||
| Ecological Contexts of Trauma | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 114 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
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 700 | Adult Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 705 | Multicultural Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 710 | Psychotherapy I: Cognitive and Behavior Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 720 | Assessment I: Intellectual Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 730 | Clinical Skills Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 701 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 708 | Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 712 | Psychotherapy II: Interpersonal and Psychodynamic Theory | 3 |
| PSY 721 | Assessment II: Personality Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| 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 601 | Introduction to Statistics/Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 608 | Developmental Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 714 | Psychotherapy III: Child and Family Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| PSY 740 | Research Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 602 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSY 609 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 716 | Psychotherapy IV: Group Dynamics/Group Interventions | 3 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| PSY 740 | Research Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSY 600 | Research Report | 1 |
| PSY 731 | Clinical Supervision | 1 |
| PSY 733 | Psychology Clinic Practicum | 2 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Dissertation proposals successfully defended by the end of the fall semester of 3rd year. | ||
| PSY 605 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 732 | Consultation and Supervision in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| PSY XXX | First Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 607 | Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 742 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY XXX | Second Elective | 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 | Third Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 734 | Advanced Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 800 | Dissertation | 3 |
| PSY XXX | Fourth 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 | 114 | |
