IV. GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

PsyD CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology offers a professional degree, the Doctor of Psychology. It is conferred in recognition of marked scholarship, ability, and distinguished achievement in investigation and evaluation of a special area within the field.

CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS

a. A minimum of 81 course credit hours for clinical and organizational students, 82 course credits for school, plus E-credits which reflect pre-internship supervised practica (1080 clock hours in the clinical program and 1050 clock hours in the organizational and school programs). 1,500 hours of internship are required for completion of the school program and 1,750 hours for completion of the clinical and organizational program.

b. Each program may add additional requirements in the general area of specialization represented. For students entering at the beginning level, separate requirements would be taken in the second and third years, at times corresponding to those general curriculum items listed as "Electives or Program Requirements." Currently the Clinical PsyD program requires 81 course credits plus 32 E-credits of practica. The School PsyD program requires 82 course credits plus 36 E-credits of practica and supervision for beginning students. This includes E-6 credits for internship. An Organizational Psychology student's program requires 81 course credits plus a minimum of 36 E-credits, which includes 6 E-credits for internship.

c. While students with prior training entering at an advanced level may be exempted from courses when their backgrounds justify this, some GSAPP programs has established some courses as essential for all students, regardless of background. Refer to the GSAPP catalog.

d. Full-time/Part-time Credit Hour Requirement: students entering at the bachelor's level (without advanced status) must devote a minimum of three years of full-time study, plus one year of an approved internship.