In addition to satisfying all the requirements for the M.A. degree, students must also successfully complete the following courses:

• CLP 6166 Psychopathology
• PPE 6058 Personality
• CLP 6937 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
• CLP 6438 Psychological Assessment
  • A. Intellectual Assessment*
  • B. Personality Assessment*
  • C. Psychometrics
• CLP 7188 Psychotherapy and Behavior Change
  • A. Individual Psychotherapy*
  • B. Behavior Modification*
• PSY 7931 Ethics and Professional Problems
• CLP 7379 Advanced Graduate Seminar (two required)
• CLP 7379 Community Psychology
• PSY 6946 Clinical Practicum and Case Conference
  • A. Assessment Case Conference (two semesters--year two)
  • B. Psychotherapy Case Conference (two semesters--year three)
  • C. Clinical Practicum--In years two and three students must register for two hours of clinical practicum each summer. Students may, however, register for these hours during the regular academic year if they so choose (e.g., in the fall or spring prior to the summer). In year four and above, students must register for two hours of clinical practicum each semester (including summer). Clinical practicum hours are required in addition to those associated with course-linked practica and the case conferences.
• PSY 7980 Dissertation (minimum of 12 hours required)

*Course has linked practicum.

YEAR I - Semester I

• Psychopathology(3)
• Personality(2)
• Research Methods I(4)
• Intro to Clinical Psy(1)
• Intellectual Assess. &(3)
• Associated Practicum(1)

  YEAR I - Semester II

  • Learning, Perc. & Perf.(2)
  • Social(2)
  • Research Methods II&III(2/2)
  • Personality Assess. & (3)
  • Associated Practicum (1)
  • Intro to Clinical Psy (1)

  [During the summer after the first year, it is suggested that students take required courses (e.g., ethics, graduate core) if offered and also work on their master's thesis (2 credit hours).]

  YEAR II - Semester I

  • Developmental**(2)
  • Memory, Lang. & Cognition (2)
  • Psychotherapy I(3)
  • Associated Practicum (1)
  • Thesis(2)
  • Remaining Core(2)
  • Assessment Case Conf.(2)
  • **Recommended Elective

  YEAR II - Semester II

  • Psychometrics(3)
  • Psychotherapy II(3)
  • Associated Practicum (1)
  • Thesis(2)
  • Elective (Minor)(3)
  • Assessment Case Conf. (2)

  (Students must register for two hours of clinical practicum during the summer term. However, students may register for these hours in the prior fall and/or spring semesters.)

  YEAR III - Semester I

  • Elective (Minor)(3)
  • Advanced Seminar(3)
  • Elective (Methods)(3)
  • Therapy Case Conf.(2)

  YEAR III -Semester II

  • Elective(3)
  • Advanced Seminar (3)
  • Elective (Methods)(3)
  • Community Psychology(3)
  • Therapy Case Conf.(2)

  (Students must register for two hours of clinical practicum during the summer term. However, students may register for these hours in the prior fall and/or spring semesters.)

  YEAR IV - Semester I

  • Electives(3)
  • Dissertation(4)
  • Clinical Practicum(2)

  YEAR IV - Semester II

  • Electives(3)
  • Dissertation(4)
  • Clinical Practicum(2)

  (Students must register for two hours of clinical practicum during the summer term.)

  Major Area Paper Option

  Students have the option of requesting to do a Major Area Paper in lieu of the comprehensive examination.

  1. Grade Point. An overall average of 3.75 in core courses (not practica or electives) is required for students wishing to exercise this option.
  2. Approval. Approval must be granted by the student's major professor, doctoral committee, and the Clinical faculty. Faculty reserve the right to disapprove the option when serious concerns about the quality of a student's academic work exist.
  3. Scope. The student's oral defense will be on the Major Area Paper plus related areas of existing knowledge beyond the scope of the paper itself. These areas should be delineated by the committee during the proposal meeting and explicitly set forth in writing for the student and committee. A reading list should also be formally developed by the student's committee. The three- to four-hour oral defense should be divided,with approximately half of the time spent defending the written product and half discussing and defending related knowledge.
  4. Grading. It is expected that only our best students will request the MAP option and will not only pass, but go on to publish their papers. If a relatively small portion of the paper or related area(s) defense does not meet minimal standards, remediation can be recommended in the form of a partial re-write, another oral, or a short paper on the material in the question.

  Faculty will vote to fail those students whose substantive performance is below minimal standards. This could result in the writing of another MAP paper on a different topic or the requirement to take the written comprehensive exam. This decision will be made by the student's doctoral committee.

  Internship Requirements

  Each student in the Clinical Program is required to complete a one-year, full-time APA-approved internship in a training facility approved by the Program area. Students on internship are required to register for a minimum of three hours of credit.

  Recommended Guidelines

  Recommended guidelines for progressing through the program in five years:

  1. First Semester (Year One) -- Learn about the research interests and availability of major professor for the thesis. Decide on both by beginning of the second semester.
  2. Second Semester (Year One) -- Become well acquainted with the research literature, work as a research assistant, and meet with major professor to determine a thesis topic. It is recommended that the student spend at least 6 hours per week in these activities. Failure to do so may seriously hamper progress.
  3. Summer Semester (Year One) -- Write thesis proposal. Allow 10 hours per week. Assume more than one revision.
  4. First and Second Semester (Year Two) -- Defend proposal, collect and analyze data. Allow two semesters for data collection and analysis. (If possible, write and defend thesis by end of second semester.)
  5. Summer Semester (Year Two) -- Write results and discussion.
  6. First Semester (Year Three) -- Defend thesis at beginning of term. Begin work on dissertation proposal. Study for comps.
  7. Second Semester (Year Three) -- Take comprehensive exams. Defend dissertation proposal by end of semester.
  8. Summer Semester (Year Three) -- Begin collecting data.
  9. First and Second Semester (Year Four) -- Complete data collection and analysis. Write results and discussion. Defend dissertation by end of semester.
  10. Year Five -- Internship.

   

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  LINKS TO OTHER PROGRAM AREAS

  • EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY IN SPEECH/ LANGUAGE/HEARING SCIENCES