Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSYD 600 | Introduction to Clinical Practice 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 601 | Introduction to Clinical Practice II 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 605 | Lifespan Development 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 610 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 615 | History and Systems 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 700 | Research Design I | 3 |
| PSYD 701 | Adult Psychopathology 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 702 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSYD 703 | Statistics I 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 704 | Statistics II 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 705 | Research Design II | 3 |
| PSYD 706 | Diversity and Cross Cultural Psychology 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 707 | Social Bases of Behavior 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 708 | Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 1 | 3 |
| PSYD 709 | Advanced Family Systems and Development | 3 |
| PSYD 710 | Advanced Theories of Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSYD 715 | Psychometrics | 3 |
| PSYD 735 | Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSYD 740 | Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Adults | 3 |
| PSYD 745 | Evidence Based Psychotherapy for Children | 3 |
| PSYD 750 | Advanced Group Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSYD 755 | Applied Theology for Clinical Psychologists | 3 |
| PSYD 770 | Clinical Competency Exam I | 0 |
| PSYD 796 | Clinical Seminar I 1 | 1 |
| PSYD 796 | Clinical Seminar I 1 | 1 |
| PSYD 797 | Clinical Seminar II | 1 |
| PSYD 797 | Clinical Seminar II | 1 |
| PSYD 798 | Clinical Practicum I and II | 2 |
| PSYD 798 | Clinical Practicum I and II | 2 |
| PSYD 805 | Psychological Assessment I: Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment | 3 |
| PSYD 810 | Psychological Assessment II: Personality Assessment: Objective and Projective Methods | 3 |
| PSYD 815 | Psychological Assessment III: Integrative Assessment | 3 |
| PSYD 820 | Psychopharmacology in Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD 825 | Consultation | 3 |
| PSYD 830 | Supervision | 3 |
| PSYD 898 | Clinical Practicum III and IV | 2 |
| PSYD 898 | Clinical Practicum III and IV | 2 |
| PSYD 970 | Clinical Competency Exam II | 0 |
| PSYD 997 | Clinical Seminar III | 1 |
| PSYD 997 | Clinical Seminar III | 1 |
| PSYD 998 | Clinical Practicum V and VI | 2 |
| PSYD 998 | Clinical Practicum V and VI | 2 |
| PSYD 999 | Clinical Leadership | 3 |
| PSYD 999 | Clinical Leadership | 3 |
| PSYD Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Assessment Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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A Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology degree will be awarded to students who have completed PSYD 600 Introduction to Clinical Practice (3 c.h.), PSYD 601 Introduction to Clinical Practice II (3 c.h.), PSYD 605 Lifespan Development (3 c.h.), PSYD 610 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3 c.h.), PSYD 615 History and Systems (3 c.h.), PSYD 701 Adult Psychopathology (3 c.h.), PSYD 703 Statistics I (3 c.h.), PSYD 704 Statistics II (3 c.h.), PSYD 706 Diversity and Cross Cultural Psychology (3 c.h.), PSYD 707 Social Bases of Behavior (3 c.h.), PSYD 708 Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology (3 c.h.), & PSYD 796 Clinical Seminar I (1 c.h.) (twice)
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Choose any PSYD course not already applying to the degree
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Choose from the following courses: PSYD 780 Clinical Neuropsychology (3 c.h.), PSYD 785 Clinical Health Psychology (3 c.h.), PSYD 831 Clinical Interventions for Depressive Disorders (3 c.h.), PSYD 860 Advanced Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (3 c.h.), or PSYD 861 Advanced Psychodynamic Therapy (3 c.h.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Courses | ||
| PSYD 889 | Dissertation | 2 |
| PSYD 889 | Dissertation | 2 |
| PSYD 889 | Dissertation | 2 |
| PSYD 890 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 126 hours
- A maximum of 39 hours may be transferred into the program from an APA accredited clinical psychology program. Transfer hours from programs not currently accredited by APA will be reviewed by the department for consideration.
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than a B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date