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2021-22 Graduate & Non-Traditional Catalog | School of Natural and Social Sciences | Psychology

Psy.D.

[Clinical/School Psychology - 2003]

The Doctor of Psychology program prepares students to deliver evidence-based psychological services in a variety of settings. This innovative curriculum blends the professional areas of clinical and school psychology in a programmatic sequence of courses, culminating in the completion of a dissertation that addresses an issue relevant for the professional practice of clinical/school psychology.

Since this program has as its principle objective the preparation of students for professional practice, the program recognizes its obligation to the profession, clients, colleagues, employing organizations, and society to select appropriate students for the graduate program. Admission to the program is based on five criteria:  completed application form, academic transcripts, autobiographical/writing sample statement, three written recommendations (one from a work/internship supervisor, and two from current or former college professors), and scores on the General Graduate Record Exam (GRE). In addition, an interview will be used as an informal assessment of interpersonal presentation.

Admission Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts discipline (psychology major preferred*)
  • Accumulated grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00
  • Competitive GRE Scores
  • Coursework in:
    • Statistics
    • Research Methods/Design
    • At least 15-18 hours in Psychological Studies

Transfer Credit:
Applicants to the Psy.D. program may transfer up to 30 credits from another regionally accredited college or university graduate program in which they were matriculated graduate students in good standing.  Academic credit is not given for life experience or previous work experience.

SPECIFICS OF THE CLINICAL/SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, Psy.D. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 96

Minimum Requirements:

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 must be maintained, with no grade less than a B-. Any course with a grade less than B- will need to be repeated. Field experience, practicum, and internship courses which receive grades of less than a B- will be referred to the Psychology Department’s Academic and Professional Evaluation Committee (APEC) for special action, which may include termination from the program. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be referred to APEC who will act in accordance with the policies identified in the Graduate Student Termination Policy. At a minimum, students with GPAs below 3.0 will be placed on probation. The student's curriculum plan will be reviewed and necessary adjustments made. Students who are on academic probation for two consecutive terms will be terminated. At least one term (excluding summer) must transpire before reapplying. Students who are struggling with coursework should talk with their instructors and advisors when difficulties arise so that remediation may be done as early in the semester as possible.

Credits in the Program:

  • DPSY 5030 (3)  Clinical Foundations of Interventions I
  • DPSY 5040 (3)  Clinical Foundations of Interventions II
  • DPSY 5160 (2)  Practicum I- Clinical Psychology
  • DPSY 5200 (3)  Assessment I-Psychological Measurement
  • DPSY 5220 (3)  Integrative Assessment-Individual Differences
  • DPSY 5300 (3)  Advanced Developmental Psychology
  • DPSY 5400 (3)  Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior
  • DPSY 5420 (3)  Biological Bases of Behavior/Pharmacology
  • DPSY 5600 (3)  Adult Psychopathology
  • DPSY 5650 (3)  Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
  • DPSY 6010 (3)  Research Methods and Statistics I
  • DPSY 6030 (3)  Multicultural Diversity and Professional Practice
  • DPSY 6040 (3)  Evidence-Based Treatments and Interventions
  • DPSY 6050 (3)  History and Systems of Psychology
  • DPSY 6160 (2)  Practicum II- School Psychology
  • DPSY 6210 (3)  Integrative Assessment IV-Social/Emotional Concentration
  • DPSY 6220 (3)  Integrative Assessment V: Neuropsychological Concentration
  • DPSY 6550 (3)  Consultation for Prevention & Intervention
  • DPSY 6640 (2)  Group Dynamics and Group Counseling
  • DPSY 7000 (3)  Advanced Integration of Psychology and Theology
  • DPSY 7150 (3)  Clinical Supervision
  • DPSY 7160 (3)  Exceptionality & Diversity
  • DPSY 7340 (3)  Play Therapy
  • DPSY 8010 (3)  Research Methods and Statistics II
  • DPSY 8020 (3)  Marriage and Family Therapy
  • DPSY 8040 (3)  Advanced Clinical Skills Seminar
  • DPSY 8100 (3)  Profesional Ethics and Standards of Practice
  • DPSY 8300 (3)  Advanced Social-Cognitive Psychology
  • DPSY 8500 (2)  Internship in School Psychology I
  • DPSY 8510 (2)  Internship in School Psychology II
  • DPSY 8600 (2)  Dissertation I
  • DPSY 8610 (3)  Dissertation II
  • DPSY 8700 (3)  Pre-Doctoral Internship I
  • DPSY 8710 (3)  Pre-Doctoral Internship II