Model Course Sequence for Clinical Psy.D.
(To prepare for comprehensive exams and to meet other program requirements)
(Blank lines are for electives, if you have time for extra courses.)
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First Year |
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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1. Theoretical Foundations**: |
Psychodynamic Inter. ***(10) |
Theoretical Foundations: Systems** |
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2. Theoretical Foundations** Cognitive Behav. (10) |
Cog Behav Assessment ***(10) |
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3. Adult Psychopathology (15 wks.)*** |
Child Psychopathology
(15 wks.)*** |
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4. Observation & Interview (10 wks.) |
Cog. Assessment (or in summer) |
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5. Professional Practicum Placement (3-e) |
Professional Practicum Placem.
(3-e) |
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6. Clinical Practicum Supervision (1-e) |
Clinical Practicum Supervision (1-e) |
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7. Psychol. Clinic Practicum (1-e) |
Psychol. Clinic Practicum (2-e) |
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First Summer |
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Cog. Assessment (or in spring) |
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First, Second, or Third Summer |
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| Biological Bases of Human Behavior | ||
Second Year |
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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| 1. Cognitive, Affective, and Social Aspects of Behavior Through the Life Span | Ethics & Professional Development** | |
| 2. Statistics** | Adv. Stats & Research Design** | |
| 3. Ethn/Race Dvrs Popul*** OR Psychodynamic Therapy w/Diverse Populations*** | OR | Diversity & Racial Identity*** |
| 4. Community Psychology** | or | Intervention, Assessment or Spec Popul course |
| 5. Professional Practicum Placement (6-e) | Professional Practicum Placem (6-e) | |
| 6. Psychological Clinic Practicum (2-e) | Psychol. Clinic Practicum (2-e) | |
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**Required for General Comprehensive Exams |
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Second Summer |
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TAKE COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS |
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Third Year |
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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| 1. Systems of Psychology | Specific Assessment, Interven or Popul course | |
| 2. Adv. Dissertation & Research course (optional) | Specific Interv or Popul course | |
| 3. Specific Assessm, Interv, or Popul course | Specific Interv or Popul course | |
| 4. Prof Pract Placement | Prof Pract Placement | |
| 5. Psychol Clinic Pract | Psychol Clinic Pract. | |
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Fourth Year |
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APPLY FOR INTERNSHIP |
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(Note: Before applying for internship, it is recommended that you complete at least five integrated psychological assessment reports under supervision in various practica) |
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| Dissertation | ||
| Clinical Orals (request committee 4-6 months in advance of defense) | ||
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Fifth Year |
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| Internship | ||
| A total of 1,080 clock hours of supervised practicum is required. An approved internship of 1,750 hours is also required. | ||