Apr 19, 2024

2014-2015 General Catalog (Spring, Summer 2015)

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Psychology - PhD

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Psychology

Combined and Integrated (C-I)
Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology, (APA-accredited)

This program integrates the theory and practice of psychology common to the disciplines traditionally denoted as clinical, counseling, and school psychology. It subscribes to the scientist-practitioner model, and students completing the program will enter professional practice in a variety of settings, including VA hospitals, mental health centers, hospitals, clinics, schools, and academic settings. The program provides an excellent balance of research and practitioner skill training. A research thesis and dissertation are required of all students. The combined program provides generalized training, along with three areas of emphasis. The emphasis areas are designed for students to begin systematically developing a specialty area in line with their future career goals. The three areas of concentration mirror faculty interest and expertise and include: adult psychology focused on health psychology/neuropsychology and/or contextual behavior science, child and adolescent psychology with an Ed.S in school psychology possible, and multicultural psychology.The program is also affiliated with the American Indian Support Project, one of the nation’s most successful programs for training and mentoring American Indian psychologists.

Complete information on accreditation guidelines and principles is available through the Commission on Accreditation (CoA) at Education Directorate, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street NE, Washington DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979, or on the web at: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/

Absolute undergraduate prerequisites for admission to the PhD program in Combined Clinical/Counseling/School are as follows: (1) Elementary Statistics; (2) Theories/Research in Learning; (3) Abnormal Psychology; and (4) Theories/Research in Personality.

The Combined Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology PhD requires 105-107 total semester credits, including the following:

A. MS Courses

B. PhD Program Courses

PSY 6100 - History and Systems of Psychology 3
PSY 6510 - Social Psychology 3
PSY 6530 - Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 6630 - Supervision and Consultation in Psychological and Educational Settings 3 or
PSY 7630 - Supervision and Consultation in Applied Psychology 1
PSY 6650 - Theories of Learning: The Behavioral Perspective 3 or
PSY 6660 - Cognition and Instruction 3
PSY 6750 - Evidence-Based Practice II: Adults 2
PSY 6290 - Diversity Issues in Treatment and Assessment 1-3 (3 credits required)
PSY 7100 - Biological Basis of Behavior 3
PSY 7230 - Theory and Research in Personality 3
PSY 7250 - Professional Ethics and Standards 1-3 (3 credits required)
PSY 7360 - Practicum in Clinical Child/School Psychology 3 (6 credits required)
PSY 7370 - Practicum in Counseling/Clinical Psychology 3 (6 credits required)
PSY 7610 - Measurement, Design, and Analysis II 3
PSY 7670 - Literature Reviews in Education and Psychology 2 or
Other approved research course (2-3 cr) 2-3
PSY 7850 - Internship and Professional Development Seminar 1
PSY 7950 - Internship in Professional Psychology 1 (3 credits required)
PSY 7970 - Dissertation 1-18 (12 credits minimum)
Electives 9

Note:

The MS counseling psychology degree is available only to students matriculated into the PhD Clinical/Counseling/School program.

Experimental and Applied Psychological Science (EAPS)

The department offers a PhD program in Experimental and Applied Psychological Science. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in research and/or teaching in academic, public, or private settings. While satisfying the department’s general requirements, students may design their programs to become specialists in a variety of areas, such as behavior analysis, sociobehavior, epidemiology, and cognition brain and behavior. A research thesis and/or dissertation are required of all students.

A. PhD Degree Curriculum

The Experimental and Applied Psychological Science PhD requires a minimum of 70 credits as follows:

Program Seminar (10 credits total)

PSY 7090 - Experimental and Applied Psychological Science Program Seminar 1 (1 credit to be taken each semester)

Methodology Courses (9 credits)

Ethics (2 credits)

PSY 7250 - Professional Ethics and Standards 1-3

Emphasis Areas Specific Electives (30 credits total)

Students must complete an additional 30 credits of course work related to their Emphasis Area and approved by their supervisory committee as part of the Plan of Study. These credits may include additional Independent Study/Reading credits.

Independent Study/Reading (7 credits total)

PSY 6900 - Independent Study 1-3 and/or
PSY 6910 - Independent Research 1-3

Dissertation (12 credits total)

PSY 7970 - Dissertation 1-18

Specialty Area Electives

Students should consult with their supervisory committee to determine which Specialty Area Electives they should complete.

Additional Requirements for Psychology PhD Programs

All PhD candidates must meet the following general core requirements, regardless of specialty emphasis: (1) submission of a first authored manuscript for publication in a recognized journal; (2) presentation of research findings (first author) at a regional or national convention or professional meeting; (3) completion of the doctoral dissertation; (4) completion of a clinical comprehensive exam; (5) completion of the all required coursework; and (6) completion of an one year internship. Students in the combined PhD program must also complete a formal case presentation, and compete nationally for admission to an APAapproved, 2,000-hour predoctoral internship. The Experimental and Applied Psychological Science program has an additional requirement of a grant proposal.