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2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 7 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program—Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago
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Program Overview
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology degree program has been designed to educate and train students so that they may be able to function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice. The PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professional psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Specific goals and objectives of the program include the following:
- Goal 1: Prepare professional psychologists to accurately, effectively, and ethically select, administer, score, interpret, and communicate findings of appropriate assessment methods informed by accepted psychometric standards and sensitive to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
- Objective 1a: Accurately and ethically administer and score various psychodiagnostic instruments.
- Objective 1b: Accurately interpret and synthesize assessment data in the context of diversity factors, referral questions, and specific objectives of the assessment, and organize and communicate results in writing and orally.
- Objective 1c: Examine psychometric properties of psychological assessment instruments, and use that knowledge to evaluate, select, administer, and interpret psychological tests and measures appropriate for the client, the referral question, and the objectives of the assessment.
- Goal 2: Prepare professional psychologists to select, implement, and evaluate psychological interventions consistent with current ethical, evidence-based, and professional standards, within a theoretical framework, and with sensitivity to the interpersonal processes of the therapeutic relationship and the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
- Objective 2a: Synthesize the foundations of clinical psychology, including psychopathology, human development, diagnosis, diversity, ethics, and various therapeutic models in clinical applications.
- Objective 2b: Select, plan, and implement ethical and evidence-based interventions with sensitivity to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
- Objective 2c: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively implement and participate in psychological consultation and supervision.
- Objective 2d: Demonstrate personal development and self-reflective capacity, including growth of interpersonal skills, and therapeutic relationships.
- Goal 3: Prepare professional psychologists to analyze the complexity and multidimensionality of human diversity, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand diverse worldviews and the potential meaning of social, cultural, and individual differences for professional psychological services.
- Goal 4: Prepare professional psychologists to examine the historical context and the current body of knowledge of biological, cognitive, affective, developmental, and social bases of human functioning.
- Goal 5: Prepare professional psychologists to critically evaluate the current and evolving body of scholarly literature in psychology to inform professional practice.
This program can be completed in as little as four years, however most students complete the program in five or six years. Graduates of this program will be qualified for positions as licensed clinical psychologists (provided they pass the appropriate licensure examination) in five or six to seven years. The PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program is offered in a traditional, though flexible format with classes meeting in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. This program must be completed in seven years.
Students enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program may also choose to complete one of eight optional concentrations:
- Child & Adolescent Psychology
- Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies
- Diversity & Multicultural Psychology
- Family Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Psychoanalytic Psychology
Clinical Training Overview
Clinical training refers to the supervised practical experience in which students work directly with a clinical population in a healthcare delivery system. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply what they have learned and to foster the skills and character necessary to become a competent therapist or counselor. Clinical training, therefore, strives to advance and integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical technique, and professional attitudes.
Successful clinical training results in the ability to accurately assess and understand a wide range of clinical phenomena. These skills subsequently serve as the basis for implementing effective intervention techniques to help and heal those in the clinician’s care.
These activities must occur within a climate of absolute respect for the client, in accordance with the ethical standards of care, and in a manner sensitive to issues of diversity and individual differences.
Through direct, supervised client contact, the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago trains ethical, qualified, and competent clinicians who deliver effective assessment and therapeutic services. To this end, the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago and clinical field training faculty closely monitor students’ academic progress and clinical development to ensure academic achievement as well as clinical suitability. Thus, students’ personal adjustment, interpersonal relatedness, and professional behavior also pertain to their development as clinicians.
There are three levels of clinical training and evaluation at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago:
- Clinical Evaluation Conference (CEC)
- Clinical Practicum
- Pre-doctoral Internship
Each of these curriculum components serves to systematically refine and integrate the major training areas of theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes.
Foundation Courses
Prior to applying to the program, applicants should have completed the following five undergraduate foundation courses, or their equivalent:
Abnormal psychology
General psychology
Tests and measures or psychological assessment
Statistics or research methods
Personality theories
Students who have not completed these courses prior to admission must complete them no later than the end of the first academic year, and before registering for a practicum. These courses are designed to provide an academic foundation for the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program curriculum, and offer perspectives that complement those of the clinical psychology program. Students failing to satisfactorily complete the five foundation courses or their equivalent prior to the completion of their first year of matriculation in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program may be prevented from registering for practicum until the requirements are satisfied.
Argosy University, Chicago offers undergraduate foundation courses in most of the above subject areas, which are available to first-year students periodically during the academic year.
Courses in psychological testing require the completion of a psychological assessment course either before or concurrently with enrollment in the first testing course. An abnormal psychology course must be completed prior to enrolling in Health and Dysfunction I (PP 7320 ).
Enrollment Requirements
Students must be enrolled at full-time status each semester except during and after internship. Doctoral degree students wishing to be enrolled for less than full-time status (9 credit hours per fall/spring terms and 6 credits for all of summer) must petition the campus dean or program chair of clinical psychology programs for part-time status.
No pre-internship doctoral degree program students will be permitted to take less than the equivalent of 6 credit hours per semester, except those students who have fewer than 6 credit hours of required coursework to take prior to internship. For the summer semester, full-time status is defined as 6 credit hours or more and half-time status is defined as 3 credit hours or more. Students registered for the Clinical Research Project are considered half-time.
Retaking Courses
Students who earn a grade below a “B-” in a non-elective course are required to retake the course.
Additional Requirements for Academic Progress
Students must make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree by maintaining a GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) and completing the program within seven years after matriculation. All coursework and practicum must be completed by the end of the fifth year after matriculation. The Comprehensive Examination must be completed successfully no later than the end of the fifth year after matriculation.
Students who have temporarily withdrawn from Argosy University will have seven years plus the length of time that they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program. Students who receive a grade lower than “B-” in a core course must retake the course within the next twelve months and receive a grade of “B-” or better. Students who receive a grade lower than “B-“in a core course required for the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program, while enrolled in the MA in Clinical Psychology degree program, must retake the course no later than the end of the first twelve months after matriculation into the doctoral degree program and achieve a grade of “B-” or better. Core course requirements in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program are listed under “Program Requirements.”
Graduation Requirements
Students who are admitted into the program will be responsible for completing the program requirements that are in effect at the time of their admission. The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago retains the right to modify these requirements in accordance with the demands of the profession of psychology. The courses will be completed in the order recommended by the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago. To be eligible for graduation, students must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of 98 semester credit hours of required courses — including the successful completion of two years (12 credit hours) of practicum and practicum seminar
- Of the 98 credit hours, 12 credit hours may be selected from elective clusters in required areas.
- Successful completion of 2 credit hours of Professionalization Group
- Successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination no later than the end of the fifth year
- Successful completion of the Clinical Research Project
- Successful completion of the Clinical Evaluation Conference Examinations
- Successful completion of a one-year, full-time internship or its equivalent
- GPA of at least a “B” (3.0 on a scale of 4.0), with no more than two grades lower than “B-,” and a grade of “B-” or better in all non-elective courses
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
Students may not refer to themselves as “Doctor” or use the title of “PsyD” until internship and all program requirements have been completed. The date of formal program completion will be entered on the student’s transcript upon receipt of the bound copy of the Clinical Research Project, or upon official notification of internship completion — whichever is the student’s final degree requirement.
Program Requirements
The PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago requires the successful completion of 98 semester credit hours distributed as follows: core course requirements, 58 credit hours; advanced intervention and supervision elective requirement, 3 credit hours; diversity elective requirement, 3 credit hours; general elective requirement, 3 credit hours; intervention I, II and III elective requirements, 9 credit hours; professional practice elective requirement, 3 credit hours; professionalization group requirement, 2 credit hours; practicum requirements, 12 credit hours; and clinical research project requirement, 5 credit hours.
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Core Course Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Core Course Requirements — 58 Credit Hours
Advanced Intervention and Supervision Elective Requirements— Students Choose One or More of the Following
Advanced Intervention and Supervision Elective Requirements — 3 Credit Hours
Diversity Elective Requirement — Students Choose One of the Following
Diversity Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Intervention I, II, and III Elective Requirements — Students Choose Three of the Following
Intervention I, II, and III Elective Requirements — 9 Credit Hours
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — Students Choose a Combination of the Following for a Total of 3 Credit Hours
The Following Courses Must Be Taken in Sequence to Fulfill This Requirement
The Following Courses Must Be Taken in Sequence to Fulfill Requirement
The Following Courses Must Be Taken In Sequence to Fulfill Requirement
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Professionalization Group Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professionalization Group Requirement — 2 Credit Hours
Practicum Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Practicum Requirements — 12 Credit Hours
Clinical Research Project Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Clinical Research Project Requirement — 5 Credit Hours
Notes
* Courses listed in multiple distribution elective categories may only be used to fulfill one of the elective category requirements. A course may not be taken to fulfill both requirements. General Elective Requirement
Students in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program are required to complete 3 credit hours of a general elective. Students may choose any course in the PsyD degree program that is not part of the required curriculum to fulfill this requirement. Professionalization Group Requirements
All students are required to enroll in a Professionalization Group, which meets for one hour per week for two semesters. Students must register for two consecutive semesters of Professionalization Group beginning with their first semester of matriculation. The Professionalization Group leader is the student’s advisor for his or her first year of matriculation. Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
All students who enter the practicum application process must be in good academic standing, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) and have completed the academic planning, which will allow for all the practicum prerequisite courses to be completed prior to the beginning of the practicum. The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago faculty review all practicum applicants to determine their academic and clinical suitability. Student readiness is determined by the director of Clinical Training, in consultation with the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago faculty. No student may begin a practicum without being in attendance at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago for a minimum of two semesters. The director of Clinical Training has the discretion to make decisions on any probationary student. This would include both looking for practicum and participating in practicum. If a first-year student is placed on probation based on fall semester grades, the student may not look for a practicum during the spring semester. If the student has achieved a GPA of 3.0 or above when the spring grades are available, the student may, at the discretion of the director of Clinical Training, look for a practicum at that time. If a first-year student who has accepted a practicum is placed on probation after spring grades are received, he/she may not attend the practicum if the GPA is below 3.0. The Clinical Training Committee may make exceptions only after a thorough review of the student’s academic and clinical suitability. If the GPA is at or above 3.0 after the summer grades are received, the student may, at the discretion of the director of Clinical Training, begin the practicum. Please refer to the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago Clinical Training Manual for a more detailed description of practicum training requirements and guidelines. All students are responsible for being familiar with the information contained in the clinical training manual. Comprehensive Examination Requirements
All doctoral degree program students are required to successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination. The successful passage of this examination marks the official acceptance of the matriculated student as a doctoral candidate. The material covered in the Comprehensive Examination covers the courses and material required of students during the first two to three years of study at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago. The examination requires students to be able to integrate the material from those years into a form demonstrating both mastery of the material and ability to organize what they have learned in a coherent and logical manner. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to taking the Comprehensive Exam. This exam is a two-week take-home exam offered once a year in August, and it is usually taken at the beginning of the fourth year. Failure to fully pass the Comprehensive Exam after two attempts will result in dismissal from the program. All doctoral degree program students must pass this exam by the end of the fifth year and before they may begin to apply for internships. Students who are unable to pass the Comprehensive Examination will receive information concerning their performance on the examination and assistance in constructing additional experiences and instruction aimed at enabling them to pass this program requirement. Comprehensive Examination Prerequisites
Courses that are transferred are considered successfully completed. Students taking the Comprehensive Examination must be students in good standing and have a GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0). To be able to sit for the Comprehensive Examination, the student must have successfully completed all prerequisite courses required by their curriculum, which include the following: Comprehensive Examination Prerequisites
Clinical Evaluation Conference Requirements
The Clinical Evaluation Conference (CEC) is a series of competency-based examinations, which are designed to evaluate students’ mastery of major clinical assessment and therapeutic skills. Students should be prepared to demonstrate clinical competence both conceptually and in application. It is also expected that students, having learned theoretical and applied bases in classroom courses, will have made use of out-of-class clinical contacts (e.g., practicum, seminar groups, supplementary supervision, visiting lecturers) to refine and extend the skills to be evaluated by the CEC. Therefore, successful completion of coursework and practicum do not guarantee passing the CEC. The CEC has five components: - Diagnostic Scoring
- Diagnostic Interpretation
- Diagnostic Interviewing
- Therapy
- Ethics
Clinical Research Project Requirements
The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago requires each doctoral degree program student to develop a Clinical Research Project as a requirement for graduation. The Clinical Research Project requires students to articulate a particular clinical question or set of questions that they then attempt to address in their paper. The Clinical Research Project is intended to be a demonstration of scholarship and critical thinking in approaching a relevant and meaningful clinical question or issue. The Clinical Research Project usually requires at least 12 months to complete with a steady commitment of time. During this period, the student works closely with their Clinical Research Project chairperson, to develop an acceptable proposal. In the proposal, the student addresses a particular clinical question or set of questions within an established format. The format requires the student to review the theoretical, clinical and research literature relevant to the problem addressed, to present appropriate data, and to analyze the data in the light of the questions and concepts found in the literature. The Clinical Research Project requires that the written paper contain a new integration of theory based upon the data presented and the review of the literature. All students must register for PP 8499 CRP Proposal Development no later than the Fall semester of the academic year prior to the application for internship. Starting in the following Spring semester, students will register for PP 8501 Clinical Research Project I and remain registered until they complete the project. For further information and details concerning the Clinical Research Project, please refer to the Handbook for the Clinical Research Project, which can be obtained from the Student Services Department. Internship Requirements
All students are required to complete a one-year (12 month) internship as a condition for graduation. This intensive and supervised contact with clients is essential for giving greater breadth and depth to the student’s overall academic experience. Typically, full-time students will begin the internship during their fifth year of enrollment. Please refer to the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago Clinical Training Manual for a more detailed description of training requirements and guidelines. All students are responsible for being familiar with the information contained in the clinical training manual.
Recommended Course Sequence for the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago — Five-Year Curriculum
This course sequence provides a recommendation for which years students should complete coursework. In most cases, the particular semester the student completes the course is not important. Student progress through the program is intended to be sequential. Certain courses are offered to first-year students that are designed to provide a theoretical and practical foundation for courses that will follow in subsequent years. In addition, certain advanced courses require the student to have the background of more basic courses in order to benefit fully from the course experience. Students must satisfy all stated prerequisites for a course before a registration for that course can be considered official. A listing of the prerequisites for courses in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program is printed in each Registration Bulletin. Notes:
* Once students register for the Clinical Research Project, they must remain continuously enrolled in 1 credit hour per semester until completed.
Comprehensive Examination is taken in August before the start of the fourth year.
Fall Semester
- Diversity Elective II (3)
- General Elective [choose any course] (3)
- Advanced Intervention and Supervision Elective (3) [See course listings in “Program Requirements”]
- PP8300 - Advanced Practicum
Completing the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program in Four Years
First-year students may be eligible for a four-year curriculum that will require three years of coursework followed by an internship rather than four years of coursework and an internship. Typically, this accelerated program is only recommended for students who either already have a master’s degree in clinical psychology (or a related field) or for students who have considerable clinical experience prior to starting the program. Curriculum guidelines for the four-year program are available from the Student Services Department. Generally, no additional approval is necessary prior to beginning the four-year program. Students will need to gain the consent of their advisors prior to applying for a fourth-year internship. Recommended Course Sequence for the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago - Four Year Program
Notes:
Comprehensive Examination is taken in August before the start of the third year.
*Once students register for the Clinical Research Project, they must remain continuously enrolled in 1 credit hour per semester until completed.
Concentrations in the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program
The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago does not require the selection of a particular concentration within PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program. The basic curriculum contains a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills required by a fully-functioning clinical psychologist. However, for those students who desire to follow a particular interest, the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago offers eight optional concentrations in the following areas: - Child & Adolescent Psychology
- Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies
- Diversity & Multicultural Psychology
- Family Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Psychoanalytic Psychology
Students graduating from these concentrations will be eligible for licensure as clinical psychologists. Therefore, the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago has retained the elements of the curriculum that are essential to educating and training future psychologists. Students use the electives requirements portion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology general degree program to satisfy the concentration course requirements. The internship, Clinical Research Project, practicum and practicum seminar time and semester credit hour requirements of the general program remain in effect, the student simply focuses his or her direction of placement and research on his or her concentration area. Child & Adolescent Concentration
The Child & Adolescent Psychology concentration is designed to prepare doctoral degree program students to work with a broad spectrum of emotional, developmental and cognitive functioning presented in pediatric through adolescent populations. The concentration is designed to develop clinical competency in the areas of diagnostic assessment, therapeutic intervention, program development, and prevention strategies. Considerations
- The concentration emphasizes the value of integrating cultural, racial, gender and sexual orientation factors into understanding optimal adaptation and dysfunction.
- Students are encouraged to develop expertise in their particular areas of interest, and will be involved with coursework in prevention, pediatric, and early childhood development as well as intervention with adolescents. Additional coursework includes maltreatment, family systems, forensics, and treatment of diverse populations.
Concentration Requirements
The Child & Adolescent Psychology concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements” earlier in this section. Students in this concentration are required to fill the electives requirements portion of the program with the following courses: Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Diversity Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Diversity Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
General Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
General Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Intervention I Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Intervention I Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Intervention II Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Intervention II Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Intervention III Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Intervention III Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
Students are encouraged to complete a Diagnostic Practicum in a setting that provides services to child and adolescent populations. Students are encouraged to enroll in Diagnostic and Therapy Seminar groups, which provide a focus on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. Clinical Research Project Requirements
Students in this concentration are encouraged to investigate a topic that addresses some aspect of assessment, prevention, and/or clinical intervention with this population. Internship Requirements
If possible, students are expected to intern at a site that involves experience working with a child and adolescent population. Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies Concentration
The Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies concentration focuses on coursework and training, as well as a community of support for students who want to develop themselves as client-centered or experiential psychotherapists. Considerations
- Graduates will be prepared to work effectively in client-centered and/or experiential frameworks. Students will be encouraged to clarify and develop their own more specific orientation within the range of person-centered psychotherapies.
- Graduates will have training and experiences that encourage development of the relational qualities central to person-centered work: empathic understanding, personal authenticity and non-judgmental prizing.
Training in the concentration will emphasize development of the ability to maintain client-centered relationship conditions with persons coming from a broad range of life experiences — including diversity of culture, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and levels of psychological functioning. Coursework and practicum experience in the Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies concentration can be used toward gaining certificates in Client-Centered and/or Experiential Psychotherapy.
Concentration Requirements
The Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements” earlier in this section. Students in this concentration are required to fill the electives requirements portion of the program with the following courses: Intervention Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Intervention Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Diversity Elective Requirement — Students Are Encouraged to Take the Following
Diversity Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Note:
Students who take Exploring Diversity (PP8022) for 1.5 credit hours must also choose 1.5 credit hours worth of coursework from the diversity electives listed under “Program Requirements” for the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program. Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
Students in the doctoral degree program of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago engage in two part-time, year-long practicum and one full-time, year-long internship at community agencies and institutions during the doctoral program. Students in the Client-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies concentration are encouraged to seek out sites that welcome client-centered or experiential styles of working and/or which have client-centered or experiential supervision available. Students are encouraged to enroll in their first-year Professionalization Group with a client-centered or experiential faculty member. Students in the concentration should take their Therapy Practicum Seminar with a client-centered or experiential faculty member. Internship Requirements
Students in the concentration are encouraged to complete internships at sites that welcome client-centered or experiential styles of working and/or which have client-centered or experiential supervision available. Diversity & Multicultural Psychology Concentration
The Diversity concentration is designed to meet the educational and training needs of students interested in racial/ethnic issues, culture, gender, sexuality, international psychology, and disabilities. Defining diversity in the broad sense is designed to prepare students for service provision to diverse populations in multiple settings. The concentration will facilitate students’ understanding of relevant aspects of human services and healthcare delivery to people of color, immigrants, persons with varying sexual orientation, gender, and disabilities, and other under-served populations. Many of the courses for the Diversity concentration will not only help meet the job demands of the current psychology market, but also foster leadership development in relevant diversity issues within clinical psychology. Considerations
- Graduates must have sufficient knowledge about current theories and practice that relate to various diverse populations.
- Graduates must undergo a process of continued awareness of their own cultural context while respecting differences.
- Graduates must become knowledgeable about social and political systems (e.g., discrimination and oppression) and the impact this has on various diverse populations.
- Graduates must recognize that each person has multifaceted identities, and appreciate how these identities interact in dynamic and often complex ways with personality, experience, and context.
- Graduates must demonstrate an adequate floor of cultural competence in their roles as clinicians, as well as an understanding of the role of cultural competence outreach, training, supervision, and teaching.
Concentration Requirements
The Diversity concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements” earlier in this section. Students in this concentration are required to fill the following academic requirements: Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirements—3 Credit Hours
General Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following:
General Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Diversity Elective Requirement — Students Choose One of the Following
Diversity Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
An essential aspect of professional education and development is supervised practice in clinical skills. Students are required to engage in two year-long experiences known as practicum. Training sites may be in a variety of settings and may include clinics, counseling centers or mental health facilities. Regardless of practicum site, students are encouraged to seek out placement sites where there are sufficient opportunities to treat people of diverse backgrounds and receive culturally responsive supervision. Diversity concentration students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a Psychotherapy Seminar led by a core faculty member teaching within the concentration. Internship Requirements
Diversity concentration students are strongly encouraged to complete their internship at sites which offer supervised experiences in working with culturally and racially diverse populations. Requirements for the Clinical Research Project
- Clinical Research Project topic must be relevant to the Concentration, and must be approved by the CRP chair in collaboration with Concentration Coordinator
- CRP chair should be a faculty member from Concentration whenever possible; if not feasible, at least one of the readers should be of these faculty members
Family Psychology Concentration
The Family Psychology concentration is designed to meet the need for education and training in assessment, intervention, and supervision in working with families, couples and individuals. Considerations
- Graduates will be educated and trained in the fundamentals of family and couples clinical paradigms.
- Graduates will be prepared to pursue postdoctoral training and focused clinical activities with an advanced system’s conceptual and clinical foundation.
The concentration emphasizes the significance and value of integrating cultural, racial, gender, religious, and sexual orientation factors into understanding families, couples, and individuals.
Concentration Requirements
The Family Psychology concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements” earlier in this section. Students in this concentration are required to fill the electives requirements portion of the program with the following courses: Intervention I Elective Requirement — Students Choose One of the Following
Intervention I Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Intervention II Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Intervention II Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Intervention III Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Intervention III Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Diversity Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Diversity Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
General Elective Requirements — Students Choose Three Credits from the Following
General Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
Family Psychology concentration students are expected to be enrolled in Therapy Practicum in which they will see children/adolescents, families, and couples. Training sites include family clinics, community mental health centers and counseling centers. Students are encouraged to take the Therapy Seminar with a concentration faculty member, who will emphasize clinical application of family/couple theories to actual practicum cases. Internship Requirements
If possible, Family Psychology concentration students are encouraged to intern at a site, which assesses and treats family and couples populations as well as individuals Clinical Research Project Requirements
Students in this concentration are encouraged to investigate a topic that addresses critical problems and issues in serving families and couples. Forensic Psychology Concentration
The Forensic Psychology concentration focuses on areas where clinical psychology and law interact. The goal of the concentration is to familiarize students with the application of child and adult assessment techniques to both criminal and civil cases, as well as to the emerging area of testing for the hiring of police and governmental law enforcement personnel. Considerations
- Graduates will understand selected fundamental principles in assessment of individuals involved in both criminal justice and civil legal proceedings.
- Graduates will become familiar with topics of emerging significance in the areas of suitability assessments of police and governmental personnel.
- Graduates will be conversant with the role of diverse background factors in the assessment of forensic related populations.
Concentration Requirements
The Forensic Psychology concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements” earlier in this section. Students in this concentration are required to fill the electives requirements portion of the program with the following courses: Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Diversity Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Diversity Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
General Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
General Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Practice Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
Forensic concentration students will be encouraged to enroll in practicum that are in forensic settings such as jails, juvenile detention centers, and selected practice groups which are primarily engaged in forensic work. Students will be encouraged to enroll in seminars with faculty members familiar with forensic assessment and intervention. Internship Requirements
Students enrolled in the Forensic concentration are encouraged to intern at a site with a primary forensic focus in terms of population and assessment techniques. Clinical Research Project Requirements
Students in this concentration are encouraged to investigate a topic related to Forensic Psychology. Health Psychology Concentration
The Health Psychology concentration is designed to prepare students to work with health psychology populations in addition to their general training in clinical psychology. Health Psychology refers to the educational, scientific and professional contributions of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of physical health; the prevention and treatment of illness; the identification of the factors that contribute to illness and health; and the analysis and improvement of the healthcare system and health policy. Considerations
- Graduates will be educated and trained in coursework and practicum training relating to the theory and practice of health psychology.
- Graduates will be prepared to pursue postdoctoral training and focused clinical activities with an advanced theoretical and clinical foundation.
The concentration emphasizes the significance and value of integrating cultural, racial, gender, and sexual orientation factors into understanding and working with health psychology populations.
Concentration Requirements
The courses required for students in the concentration cover the scope of theory and practice of health psychology, including knowledge of medical conditions, assessment and treatment methods for working with a healthcare population, prevention, consultation, and techniques developed for working with medical conditions, such as hypnosis and biofeedback. These courses are integrated into the Health Psychology concentration curriculum using the elective choices in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program. Courses in the concentration curriculum are chosen to prepare students to learn theories, methods, and techniques that will equip them to function in the various capacities involved in the field of health psychology. The Health Psychology concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements” earlier in this section. Students in this concentration are required to fill the electives requirements portion of the program with the following courses: Diversity and Professional Practice Elective Requirement— Students Take the Following
Diversity and Professional Practice Elective Requirement — 6 Credit Hours
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — Students Choose One of the Following
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
General Elective Requirement — Students Choose Three Credits of the Following
General Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
If possible, students in the Health Psychology concentration are expected to engage in two supervised field experiences which involve health psychology: a Diagnostic Practicum and a Therapy Practicum. While the client population at these sites is typically medical, the range of experiences is quite varied. Populations that are treated include those with eating disorders, substance addiction, brain injury, clients needing physical rehabilitation. When possible, students in the concentration will take the Diagnostic and Therapy Practicum Seminars with a Health Psychology concentration faculty member. Internship Requirements
If possible, students are expected to pursue an internship that involves some experience with Health Psychology. Clinical Research Project Requirements
Students in this concentration are encouraged to investigate a topic related to Health Psychology. Neuropsychology Concentration
The Neuropsychology concentration is structured to meet the Division 40 guidelines for doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology. This concentration prepares the student for internship and postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology in accordance with the Houston Conference Guidelines. Considerations
- Graduates will have an understanding of Brain-Behavior relationships that will allow them to practice effectively in neuropsychological settings.
- Students will receive coursework and training in Clinical Neuropsychology that is structured to meet the Division 40 guidelines for doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology.
- This concentration prepares the student for internship and postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology in accordance with the Houston Conference Guidelines.
- Graduates will have both scholarly and clinical experience with populations that may utilize or benefit from Neuropsychological interventions. Further, they will develop skills to incorporate neuropsychological concepts with traditional psychology.
- Students will gain familiarity with cutting edge, empirically supported research in the etiology and practice of the treatment of cognitive and mental health disorders.
The Neuropsychology concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements.”
Students in this concentration are required to fulfill the electives requirements portion of the program as follows:
Brain-Behavior Relationship PP 7530 Neuroanatomy and Pathology
PP 8702 Neuropsychological Assessment I
PP 8704 Neuropsychological Assessment II Foundations for the Practice of Neuropsychology PP 8220 Adult Neuropsychological Assessment
PP 8333 Treatment and Diagnosis of ADHD
PP 8450 Advanced Child Neuropsychology
PP 8645 Introduction to Neuropsychology
PP 8701 Geriatric Assessment/Introduction to Neuropsychological Screening
Students who wish to obtain a specialization in Neuropsychology will need to - Satisfy enrollment requirements and be in good standing
- Officially declare neuropsychology as an area of concentration in writing to the Neuropsychology Concentration Chairperson
- Receive official approval from the Neuropsychology Concentration Chairperson
- Complete the concentration curriculum requirements established at Argosy University, Chicago
Concentration Requirements
The Neuropsychology concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements.” Students in this concentration are required to fulfill the electives requirements portion of the program as follows: Advanced Intervention and Supervision Elective Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Intervention and Supervision Elective Requirements—3 credit hours
Professional Practice Elective Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Practice Elective Requirements—3 credit hours
Diversity Elective Requirements — Students Are Required to Choose from the Following
Diversity Elective Requirements—3 credit hours
General Elective Requirements— Students Are Required to Take the Following
General Elective Requirements — 3 credit hours
Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
Students in the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program engage in two part-time, year-long practicum and one full-time, year-long internship at community agencies and institutions during the doctoral program. Students in the Neuropsychology concentration are encouraged to seek out sites that offer training in neuropsychology for at least one of the practicum experiences. Students in the concentration are strongly encouraged to take the Diagnostic and Therapy Practicum Seminar with a faculty member associated with the Neuropsychology concentration. Internship Requirements
Students in the concentration are encouraged to complete internships at sites that practice neuropsychology and/or which have neuropsychology supervision available. Clinical Research Project Requirements
It is a requirement that the focus of the CRP be in the area of neuropsychology. The topic must be approved by the minor coordinator. Psychoanalytic Psychology Concentration
The Psychoanalytic Psychology concentration is designed to meet the need for education and training in assessment, intervention, and supervision within a broad psychoanalytic model. The curriculum is designed to provide a firm grounding in major theoretical paradigms with special attention to those which are current and emerging. Considerations
Graduates of the Psychoanalytic Psychology concentration will be prepared to work effectively within a psychoanalytic framework and begin postdoctoral training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis. Issues of difference and diversity (e.g., race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, social class) will be addressed throughout the concentration’s curriculum.
Concentration Requirements
The Psychoanalytic Psychology concentration requires the satisfactory completion of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program semester credit hour, Professionalization Group, Comprehensive Examination, five Clinical Competency tasks, and internship requirements listed under “Program Requirements” earlier in this section. Students in this concentration are required to fill the electives requirements portion of the program with the following courses: Basic Intervention Elective Requirement —Students Are Required to Take the Following
Basic Intervention Elective Requirement — 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Intervention Elective Requirement—3 Credit Hours
Diversity/Professional Practice/General Elective Requirements
One or more additional courses from the list below, for a total of three credit hours will satisfy either the Diversity Elective requirement, General Elective requirement, or Professional Practice Elective requirement. The course requirement will only be met when it is taught by a psychoanalytically-oriented faculty member. Please consult with the coordinator of the Psychoanalytic Psychology concentration for a list of appropriate courses prior to registration. Diversity/Professional Practice/General Elective Requirement — Students Choose Three Credits of the Following
Diversity/Professional Practice/General Elective Requirements— 3 Credit Hours
Practicum and Practicum Seminar Requirements
An essential aspect of professional education and development is supervised practice in clinical intervention. Students are required to engage in two, year-long practicum experiences. Students should choose training sites at a variety of mental health facilities where licensed clinical psychologists who are psychoanalytically-oriented conduct supervision. Students must take the Diagnostic and Psychotherapy Seminars concurrent with practicum, and should take these with a psychoanalytically-oriented faculty member. The primary focus of these seminars is clinical study using taped material from the students’ practicum. The seminar faculty serve as role models for integration of practice and theory in psychoanalytic psychology. Internship Requirements
Students in the Psychoanalytic Psychology concentration are encouraged to choose an internship that will provide supervision in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Clinical Research Project Requirements
Students in this concentration investigate a topic related to psychoanalytic psychology. Personal Psychotherapy and Extracurricular Programs
The psychoanalytic faculty strongly encourages students to participate in their own individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as an important aspect of students’ personal and professional development. Faculty will make appropriate referrals at the student’s request. Students are also urged to join local psychoanalytic professional organizations (e.g., Chicago Association of Psychoanalytic Psychology [CAPP]) and/or participate in their programming. Further, students in the concentration should consider submitting applications for the various psychoanalytic mentorship/fellowship programs in the Chicago area (e.g., Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis [CCP] or the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis). Course/Credit Transfer
Transfer of Courses/Credit to the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program from Other Institutions
Students may seek transfer credit for graduate coursework taken at other institutions only after enrolling at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago and only during the first year of enrollment. Students must complete a Transfer Request Form and supply the syllabus, transcript, and any other relevant material for faculty review. Courses that overlap 80 percent with the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago courses will be accepted for transfer credit. Please refer to the Course Transfer Guidelines for additional information about transfer coursework and courses that are non-transferable.
Qualifying for the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degree as a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program Student
Students enrolled in the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology degree program who wish to earn the Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology degree while working toward the doctoral degree must petition for the degree, and complete program requirements consistent with the requirements of the MA in Clinical Psychology degree program. In order to qualify for the degree, doctoral students must complete a therapy practicum, pass the doctoral Comprehensive Examination and successfully complete all other doctoral degree program coursework up to that point. In addition, students must submit a petition to graduate form to the Student Services department. The master’s degree earned as a student enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program is necessarily license-eligible degree. Students who wish to be license-eligible at the master’s level should consult with their advisor and career services to take additional coursework to meet the requirements. |
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