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Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology

Program Overview

The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) program provides training for the professional practice of psychology. Graduates of the program usually seek licensure as a professional psychologist. The program is student centered, and is attentive to the needs of the adult learner. Once foundation courses are completed, the curriculum allows students to focus their study in areas consistent with their interests and professional goals. Throughout the curriculum, the program emphasizes and integrates ethical practice, service to diverse and underserved communities, and evidence based practices. The 85-credit program requires a master’s degree for admission and can be completed in four to six years.

Classes start for the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology (PsyD)
Classes will begin for the entering group of approximately 20 students on September 8, 2010. After several years of preparation the Saint Mary’s community is excited to see this new program off to an excellent start.

The Program is now accepting applications for the class to enter in September, 2011. Completed applications are due March 15, 2011. Selected applicants will be invited for an admissions interview shortly after that date. Prospective students who would like to learn more about the program are invited to attend an information session or to contact the admissions representative.


Location Admission Contact
Twin Cities Kristin Branlund-Girod - (612) 238-4520
 Course Information

    Program Requirements

    Total credits required: 85

    Scientific Foundations: 20 cr.
    Theory and Research: 11 cr.

    PYD801
    PYD802
    PYD803
    PYD804
    Historical Foundations of Psychology
    Physiological Psychology and Psychopharmacology
    Social and Organizational Psychology
    Cognitive - Affective Bases of Behavior
    2 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
     

    Research Methods: 9 cr.

    PYD806
    PYD807
    PYD808
    PYD809
    Psychometric Theory
    Quantitative Research and Statistical Analysis
    Qualitative Research Methods
    Outcome Research and Program Evaluation
    3 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
     

    Foundations of Professional Practice: 33 cr.
    Assessment and Individual Differences: 15 cr.

    PYD811
    PYD812
    PYD815
    PYD816
    PYD818
    Child Development and Psychopathology
    Adult Development and Psychopathology
    Cognitive Assesment
    Personality Assessment
    Multiculturalism and Diversity
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
     

    Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions: 9 cr.

    PYD820
    PYD821
    PYD822
    Common Factors in Counseling and Psychotherapy
    Adanced Cognitive-Behavioral Theories and Techniques
    Advanced Psychodynamic/Experiential Theories and Techniques
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
     

    Professional Roles: 9 cr.

    PYD825
    PYD828
    PYD829
    Ethics and Professional Issues
    Supervision and Consultation
    The Contemporary Practice of Professional Psychology
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
     

    Advanced Training for Professional Practice: 14 cr.

    The following titles are representative of courses available. See the semester course schedule for current offerings.

    Advanced Assesment and Intervention: 6 cr.
    Select 3 courses from this group.

    PYD851
    PYD852
    PYD853
    PYD855
    PYD856
    PYD857
    PYD859
    Counseling with Children and Families
    Neuropsychological Assessment
    Treatment of Trauma and Abuse
    Group Therapy
    Vocational Assessment and Career Counseling
    Counseling and Human Sexuality
    Couple and Family Assessment
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
     

    Counseling Psychology in Diverse Settings: 4 cr.
    Select 2 courses from this group.

    PYD861
    PYD862
    PYD863
    PYD864
    Counseling in Health Care Settings
    Rural Practice
    Counseling in the Schools
    Counseling in Forensic Settings
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
     

    Counseling Psychology with Diverse Populations: 4 cr.
    Select 2 courses from this group.

    PYD871
    PYD872
    PYD873
    PYD874
    Psychology of Diversity-Ethnicity
    Psychology of Diversity-Age
    Psychology of Diversity-Gender and Orientation
    Psychology of Diversity-Economics
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
     

    Other Requirements: 18 cr.

    PYD800
    PYD881-2-3
    First Year Proseminar
    Doctoral Qualifying Examinations
    1 credits
    0 credits
     

    Supervised Training

    PYD840-41
    PYD842-43
    PYD885
    PYD990-1-2
    Practicum I-A & I-B
    Practicum II-B & II-B
    Individualized Mentorship
    Internship (3 semesters)
    4 credits
    4 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
     

    Supervised Training

    PYD995
    PYD996
    PYD997
    Proposal Development
    Data Analysis and Manuscript Preparation
    Dissertation Defense and final editing
    1 credit
    1 credit
    1 credit
     

    Total:
    86 credits
     

    Click on the courses below to expand their descriptions.

  • PYD800 First Year Proseminar (1)
  • PYD801 Historical Foundations (2)
  • PYD802 Physiological Psychology and Psychopharmacology (3)
  • PYD803 Social and Organizational Psychology (3)
  • PYD804 Cognitive - Affective Bases of Behavior (3)
  • PYD806 Psychometric Theory (3)
  • PYD807 Quantitative Research and Statistical Analysis (2)
  • PYD808 Qualitative Research Methods (2)
  • PYD809 Outcome Research and Program Evaluation (2)
  • PYD811 Child Development and Psychopathology (3)
  • PYD812 Adult Development and Psychopathology (3)
  • PYD815 Cognitive Assessment (3)
  • PYD816 Personality Assessment (3)
  • PYD818 Multiculturalism and Diversity (3)
  • PYD820 Common Factors in Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
  • PYD821 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Theories and Techniques (3)
  • PYD822 Advanced Psychodynamic / Experiential Theories and Techniques (3)
  • PYD825 Ethics and Professional Issues (3)
  • PYD828 Supervision and Consultation (3)
  • PYD829 The Contemporary Practice of Professional Psychology (3)
  • PYD840 Practicum I-A (2)
  • PYD841 Practicum I-B (2)
  • PYD842 Practicum II-A (2)
  • PYD843 Practicum II-B (2)
  • PYD851 Counseling with Children and Families (2)
  • PYD852 Neuropsychological assessment (2)
  • PYD853 Treatment of Trauma and Abuse (2)
  • PYD855 Group Therapy (2)
  • PYD856 Vocational Assessment and Career Counseling (2)
  • PYD857 Counseling and Human Sexuality (2)
  • PYD859 Couple and Family Assessment (2)
  • PYD861 Counseling in Health Care Settings (2)
  • PYD862 Rural Practice (2)
  • PYD863 Counseling in the Schools (2)
  • PYD864 Counseling in Forensic Settings (2)
  • PYD871 Psychology of Diversity-Ethnicity (2)
  • PYD872 Psychology of Diversity-Age (2)
  • PYD873 Psychology of Diversity-Gender and Orientation (2)
  • PYD874 Psychology of Diversity-Economics (2)
  • PYD881 Doctoral Qualifying Examinations (0)
  • PYD882 Doctoral Qualifying Examinations (0)
  • PYD883 Doctoral Qualifying Examinations (0)
  • PYD885 Individualized Mentorship (3)
  • PYD990 Internship (1)
  • PYD991 Internship (1)
  • PYD992 Internship (1)
  • PYD995 Proposal Development (1)
  • PYD996 Data Analysis and Manuscript Preparation (1)
  • PYD997 Dissertation Defense and Final Editing (1)


Program Staff
Kenneth Solberg
Doctor of Psychology - Program Director