Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology
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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.
September Start Date Set for New PsyD Program: Applications are now being accepted for the new Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology. Classes will start on September 7, 2010. Please review the information on this website for additional information.
Program Requirements
Proseminar
Scientific Foundations Courses
Foundations of Professional Practice
Advanced Training for Professional Practice
Practicum
Qualifying Examinations
Individualized Mentorship
Internship
Clinical Dissertation
1 credit
20 credits
33 credits
14 credits
8 credits
0 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
PYD801 Psychology of Diversity (2)This course focuses on how cultural premises and differences in history, life experiences, and world views influence understanding and communication. Emphasis is placed on the perspectives and experiences of under-represented populations.
Prerequisites:
- PYD800 First Year Proseminar
PYD802 Multicultural Approaches in Psychology (2)This course focuses on roles of the psychologist as educator, researcher, clinician, and organizational change agent and policy developer, and the employment of the constructs of multiculturalism and diversity to various professional settings.
Prerequisites:
- PYD801 Psychology of Diversity
PYD806 Psychometric Theory (3)Techniques for measuring psychological variables with emphasis on reliability, validity, item analysis, scores, and reporting are covered. Concepts, principles, and methods of modern measurement theory are addressed. The cultural validity of assessment techniques, data gathering procedures, and instruments are examined. An additional focus is placed on the construction and interpretation of measures and scales.
PYD816 Personality Assessment (3)This course explores the theories and concepts of personality assessment and the instruments typically used to assess personality traits and characteristics. Both objective and projective instruments are examined. Topics include administering, scoring, interpreting, and integrating personality test information with interview, collateral, and background information and cultural features. Emphasis is placed on incorporating personality test results into psychological reports and communicating the results to colleagues, the client, and other interested parties. Ethical issues associated with personality assessment are examined.
Program Staff
TC - Doctor of Psychology - Program Director