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2015-2016 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 6, Issue 1 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program—American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area
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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 they may be able to function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are adequately prepared, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of psychological science, theory, and clinical practice. The clinical psychology program at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area is designed to emphasize the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential in the training of professional psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services.
Training Model
The program follows a practitioner-scholar model and is based on the competencies developed by the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). The curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad array of theoretical perspectives, in preparation for the general practice of clinical psychology. Required courses expose students to assessment and intervention strategies that are based on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and experiential approaches. As a group, the program faculty is also representative of this diversity. Rather than being immersed in a single theoretical perspective, students are encouraged to consider these alternative perspectives, to critically evaluate the full range of theories and associated practices, and to be able to apply multiple theoretical perspectives to clinical issues. Attention to issues of diversity and ethics are infused throughout the course curriculum, where students are encouraged to consider how these issues relate to their clinical work and their own professional development. Opportunities are available for students to develop competence in a number of areas, including the provision of services to specific populations.
The PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program is a five-year program. Three full-time academic years (or the equivalent thereof) are dedicated to graduate coursework, including three years of practicum training during the second, third and fourth academic years. The fourth academic year also allows students to complete advanced elective courses, and complete the Clinical Research Project (CRP). The fifth academic year is devoted to an internship in clinical psychology. There is an option to complete a half-time internship over two years, requiring a sixth year in the program. There is also an option for completion of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology degree en route to the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree.
Program Learning Objectives
Specific objectives of the program include the following:
Goal Number One
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| To prepare practitioners of psychology who are able to provide therapies and diagnostic assessments that are evidence based, ethically appropriate and are sensitive to diversity factors. |
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Students will demonstrate competency in case conceptualization and DSM diagnosis which are based on the foundational aspects of clinical psychology including psychopathology and individual differences. |
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Students will demonstrate the competency to consider cultural and individual differences, and how those factors affect treatment and assessment. |
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Students will demonstrate competency in their ability to practice psychology that is consistent with both ethical and legal guidelines. |
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Students will be able to administer, score, and interpret the results of psychological testing, and understand the psychometric information obtained from psychological testing instruments as well as integrate these interpretations with other behavioral and qualitative information into a written report. |
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Students will demonstrate competency in a broad range of theoretical orientations and therapeutic techniques as well as develop competency in relationship skills. |
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Graduates will engage in the practice of psychology consistent with their training, including the direct delivery of services (therapy, assessment, consultation). Consistent with this objective, graduates will demonstrate the ability to pass state licensing exams and proficiency on the national exam (EPPP). |
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Goal Number Two
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| To prepare practitioners of psychology who possess the requisite knowledge of the scientific bases of psychology which include biological, cognitive, affective, historical, developmental and social aspects of human behavior. |
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of the current body of literature in biological, cognitive, developmental and social bases of human functioning; and the overall historical and philosophical context of the field of psychology. |
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Goal Number Three
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| To prepare practitioners of psychology who are able to critically evaluate and utilize the existing and evolving body of knowledge and the scientific method of psychology to enhance clinical practice. |
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Students will demonstrate competence in research methodologies and the application of statistical tests for data analysis in the science and practice of psychology. |
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Students demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the existing theoretical and research literature in psychology. This includes the ability to articulate a clinical question and critically evaluate and synthesize the relevant theoretical, clinical, and research literature. |
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To prepare practitioners of psychology who are capable of operating in the expanding roles of psychology, including the areas of consultation and supervision. |
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Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them to succeed in the expanding roles of psychology. Specifically, they will understand basic consultation and supervision. |
Clinical Training Overview
Clinical training involves students’ supervised practice with clinical populations. Through this contact, students have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge, implement clinical techniques based on this knowledge, and develop personal and professional attitudes important to the identity of a health service psychologist. By the end of their clinical training, students should possess effective assessment and intervention skills, and practice in a highly ethical manner that accounts for individual differences.
During their clinical training, students advance through progressively challenging and complex training experiences. At each level, a student’s progress is assessed in multiple ways by faculty members and licensed supervisors. In order to advance to the next level of clinical training, the student must pass requisite courses, complete practicum and internship requirements, and demonstrate competency in specific clinical tasks.
Foundation Courses
The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area requires that certain prerequisite courses be completed by all students enrolling in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program. These courses serve as a foundation for graduate level learning that will follow. Students are required to successfully complete 15 credit hours in psychology prior to matriculation. Applicants who have completed undergraduate or graduate degrees in psychology or a related field (as determined by the Program Dean) will have met the requirement for foundation courses.
All others must have completed courses in the following content areas, or their equivalent (as determined by the Program Dean), totaling three credit hours each:
- Introductory or General Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology
- Personality Theories or Social Psychology
- Statistics and Research Methods
- Any additional psychology course
These courses must be completed prior to matriculation in the program. Applicants who have not completed this requirement may be conditionally accepted to the program pending successful completion of foundation coursework.
Argosy University offers online undergraduate-level courses in the above subject areas, which are available throughout the year.
Enrollment Requirements
Matriculated students must be continuously enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program from the time of matriculation through graduation. The only exception applies to students who have applied for an official temporary withdrawal from Argosy University. Students are required to be in residence for at least two academic years (not including the internship year) and one of the two years must be full-time residence in the program. Doctoral degree program students wishing to be enrolled for less than 9 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters or less than 6 credit hours during the summer semester will be considered part-time.
Additional Requirements for Academic Progress
To maintain academic progress toward a degree all students must retain the required cumulative grade point average and meet the cumulative maximum time frames for their program. Students who do not meet these requirements will be placed on academic probation.
The following are the cumulative grade point average (GPA), cumulative maximum time frame, and incremental maximum time frame requirements:
- Cumulative GPA: Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
- Maximum Time Frames: Students must complete the program within seven years after matriculation, with all coursework and practicum completed by the end of the fifth year. The Clinical Competence Examination must be passed no later than the end of the fifth year after matriculation. Students who have temporarily withdrawn from the University will have seven years plus the length of time that they were not enrolled, not to exceed one year, to complete the program.
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 school retains the right to modify these requirements in accordance with the demands of the profession of psychology. The courses should be completed in the sequence recommended by the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area.
To be eligible for graduation, students must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of all coursework (98 credit hours) including:
- 71 credit hours of required courses
- 6 credit hours of elective courses
- 15 credit hours (three years) of practicum and practicum seminar groups
- 3 credit hours of clinical research project
- Successful completion of the Clinical Competency Examination (CCE)
- Successful completion of the Clinical Research Project (CRP)
- Successful completion of the seven-hour PP7332 - Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting course (0 credit hours)
- Successful completion of the fifteen hour PP8670 - Human Sexuality course (0 credit hours)
- Successful completion of a one-year, full-time internship or two year half-time internship*
- Successful completion of the Residency Requirement
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least “B” (3.0 on a scale of 4.0), with no more than two grades lower than “B-“
- Completion of these requirements within seven years of matriculation into the program
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
Notes
*Students who choose to complete a one year full-time internship enroll in
PP8900 for three consecutive semesters. Students who choose to complete a two year half time internship enroll in PP8901 for six consecutive semesters which requires an additional year to complete the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program.
Graduation and Internship Contract Requirements
Students are required to meet the requirements of internship contracts, including start and end dates. If a student’s internship contract extends beyond the completion date of coursework, graduation dates will reflect the date the contract ends and all degree requirements are met.
Graduation and Clinical Research Projects Requirements
Students doing the Clinical Research Project (CRP) need to have completed their requirements including the final CRP defense prior to the last day of the semester in which they are registering to be eligible to graduate. Students must have their CRP chairperson indicate the semester/date in which the student anticipates completion of their CRP on the Petition to Graduate Form.
Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area are required to satisfactorily complete 98 credit hours distributed as follows: professional issues requirements, 5 credit hours; intervention requirements, 24 credit hours; individual differences requirements, 9 credit hours; assessment requirements, 12 credit hours; methodology requirements, 9 credit hours; bases requirements, 12 credit hours; elective requirements, 6 credit hours; practicum requirements, 15 credit hours; clinical research project requirements, 6 credit hours; internship requirements, 0 credit hours. The curriculum should be completed in the order recommended by the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area.
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Professional Issues Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Professional Issues Requirements—5 Credit Hours
Intervention Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Intervention Requirements—24 Credit Hours
Individual Differences Requirements— Students Are Required to Take the Following
Individual Differences Requirements—9 Credit Hours
Assessment Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Assessment Requirements—12 Credit Hours
Methodology Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Methodology Requirements— 9 Credit Hours
Bases Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Bases Requirements—12 Credit Hours
Elective Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Elective Requirements—6 Credit Hours
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Courses that may be used to satisfy these elective requirements will be noted in the Registration Bulletin each semester under the title “Electives.” Practicum Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Practicum Requirements — 15 Credit Hours
Clinical Research Project Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Clinical Research Project Requirements—6 Credit Hours
Internship Requirements — Students Are Required to Choose One of the Following*
Internship Requirements — 0 Credit Hours
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*PP8900 - Internship is one year full-time. Students have the option to complete a two-year half time internship which involves a sixth year in the program. Students who choose to complete a two-year half-time internship enroll in PP8901 - Half- Time Internship . Practicum and Internship Training Requirements
Practicum and internship are supervised field experiences with clinical populations that take place within a health care delivery system. The purpose of practicum and internship training is to provide the environment and opportunity for students to apply their academic learning and theoretical knowledge to build clinical competence. The aim is to learn to implement and develop clinical techniques based on knowledge gained through coursework and prior clinical training, and to foster the professional and personal attitudes important to the identity of a health service psychologist. Evaluation of student progress in practicum and internship focuses on three areas: theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional conduct. The foundation of the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area’s training in professional psychology is the accurate assessment and understanding of human clinical problems. This assessment and understanding is the basis for the recommendation and/or implementation of effective, evidence-based techniques for the alleviation or resolution of these problems within a climate of absolute respect for the client or patient. The ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) are incorporated into all students’ training. The faculty closely monitors academic and clinical development during all stages of progress throughout a student’s graduate career. This monitoring, by both academic and licensed field training faculty, addresses the issue of clinical suitability as well as academic achievement. Thus, aspects of students’ personal adjustment, interpersonal relationships, and behavior in all settings are relevant to their progress. Our aim is to assure that students are well qualified and have the potential to become competent and ethical professionals capable of serving a diverse public. Clinical Research Project Requirements
The Clinical Research Project (CRP) is an essential part of the practitioner-scholar education at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area. Designed as a capstone experience, the CRP provides an opportunity for the student to apply theory and research to a particular clinical topic and to think critically and creatively about professional psychology. The CRP must demonstrate clearly and concisely the student’s ability to: - Articulate a clinical question or set of questions
- Critically evaluate and synthesize the relevant theoretical, clinical and research literature
- Analyze collected data in light of the organizing question(s) and the prevailing knowledge in the area chosen for study; and
- Write a scholarly paper of doctoral-level quality using APA format
Students select the topic of their CRP, with the approval of their selected chairperson and their other CRP committee member. It should be noted that students may need to seek additional training (e.g., specialized courses or computer applications) or resources external to the school (e.g. statistical consultation, research subjects) to complete some CRP studies. Students are required to develop a plan identifying training and resource needs as part of their CRP proposal. A CRP proposal must be completed and agreed to by, and orally defended before, one’s CRP committee prior to starting the actual CRP study and prior to application to internship. All CRPs will require professional editing. Students should refer to the Clinical Research Project Manual for detailed information about the CRP process. The manual is distributed to all students annually during PP7201 - Statistics and Research II , and is also available online in the student portal. Clinical Research Project Registration
Students are required to take PP8499 - CRP Proposal Development prior to registering for CRP. Following the proposal development course (PP8499 ), students must register for CRP continuously and consecutively every semester until complete. Students on a temporary withdrawal from Argosy University will not have access to their CRP committees and other University resources. It is expected that students on temporary withdrawal would not make significant progress on the CRP during the withdrawal period. Clinical Research Project Scope
Students are expected to address a psychological issue that is grounded in theory and is addressed by current research. The appropriateness of the project is determined by the CRP chair and the other committee member. The CRP must be a potentially publishable review or a synthesis of findings that could be presented to professional psychologists in a conference or workshop setting. The program’s CRP manual is made available to students, and fully describes the policies and procedures for completing the CRP. At the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | San Francisco Bay Area, any one of three basic types of CRPs can be done. The first type of CRP involves conducting original research. One can design, carry out, and write-up an original research project using a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods (i.e., both quantitative and qualitative) research methodology on a topic relevant to professional psychology. The second type of the CRP involves conducting a comprehensive review of the literature and a critical analysis on a topic of the theory and/or practice of professional psychology. The study is guided by one or more research questions, hypotheses, or objectives the student has originally chosen, and involves the student addressing these questions (or other research foci) after having carried out the integrated literature review. The third type of CRP that can be chosen involves conducting a comprehensive critical survey of the literature followed by addressing the questions (or other research foci) that guided the study, and then presenting an original contribution to the field (e.g. a clinical tool, training guide) stemming from the integrated literature review and the consideration of the research foci. Types of Inquiry
A broad range of inquiry is permitted in the CRP. The only restrictions are: - The topic must have a clinical application.
- There must be faculty support for the study.
- There must be a published empirical literature of sufficient size to warrant critical review.
- The focus of the review is determined by the student in collaboration with the CRP committee.
In an original research project, a CRP might use any of a number of qualitative descriptive research methods, including questionnaire or survey, causal-comparative or ex post facto, case study, interview, naturalistic observation, ethnographic or field, phenomenological, action or process, historical, archival, theoretical/scholarly, evaluation, or efficacy or outcome type approaches. Combinations of these approaches may also be possible. It is also possible to do an exploratory-level study that is experimental, quasi-experimental, or correlational in nature. The main requirement is that the methodology employed must be appropriate to the question(s) asked or the hypothesis(es) tested and that conclusions are drawn from the evidence presented. Clinical Competency Examination Requirements
The Clinical Competency Examination (CCE) includes a treatment summary, case presentation, written case analysis, oral presentation, and oral examination based on the written and case presentations. This format is designed to provide an assessment of students’ knowledge, clinical reasoning within a conceptual model, technical skills, relationship skills, and ability to communicate in written and oral form. Students are expected to take the examination at the end of their third year of coursework. Students must submit a CCE Readiness Form to the Director of Clinical Training no later than March 1 in order to take the exam during the Summer semester. A student is not eligible to apply for internship until he or she has passed the examination. In the event of failure, the student will be referred to the SPDC for remediation. The examination may be retaken once. Exam retakes usually occur the following year once a formal remediation plan is completed. If the examination is not successfully passed during the second attempt, the student will be automatically dismissed from the program. Internship Requirements
All PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program students are required to complete either a one year full-time internship, or two years of half-time internship as a requirement for graduation. The internship must be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or be a member of either the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) or California Psychology Internship Council (CAPIC). All students are expected to participate in the APPIC internship match, unless a waiver is granted by the Director of Clinical Training. Students are expected to seek APA accredited internships, and to be geographically flexible in their completion of the internship requirements. The Director of Clinical Training must approve all internships at the time of application and ranking, and reserves the right to discontinue use of any internship at any point in the training cycle. The internship is an integral component of the doctoral program and the capstone experience in the clinical training sequence. During internship the student will be expected to assume significant clinical responsibilities and perform major professional functions under the supervision of qualified licensed psychologists. Because the internship is typically the last pre-doctoral step in the student’s preparation for functioning as an independent professional, the internship experience should provide the student with a variety of appropriate role models, as well as intensive and diverse opportunities to function in the various roles expected of a clinical psychologist. Application Process
The application process for internship begins at least one year prior to the starting date of the internship. Some internships begin in September, but many begin as early as July 1st. Students planning to apply for internship must attend all meetings scheduled by the Clinical Training Office. Any student whose readiness is in question will be referred to the Clinical Training Committee to determine whether the student will be allowed to apply for internship that year. The Director of Clinical Training makes the final determination about eligibility and readiness for all students applying for internship. Internship Prerequisites
To be eligible to apply for internship, students must: - Be in good academic standing (a GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 with no more than two grades below “B-” and not on probation).
- Successfully pass the Clinical Competency Examination (CCE).
- Successfully pass the CRP proposal orals by October 15th of the fourth year (or the year applying for internship), and prior to submitting internship applications.
To be eligible to commence internship, students must: - Successfully complete all coursework with no grades of Incomplete (excluding the Clinical Research Project).
- Successfully complete three years of practicum and practicum seminars.
- Complete a minimum of seven supervised integrated psychological batteries and reports.
Evaluation of Interns
Each semester, supervisor evaluation forms will be sent to the internship site to evaluate each intern’s performance. At the end of the year, the student will be required to evaluate the internship experience. The Student Evaluation Form enables supervisors to assess the student’s progress, competence and performance relative to the learning objectives, as well as other factors of importance to the internship site. These forms are monitored by the Director of Clinical Training to assess progress and possible areas for growth. All evaluations are kept as part of the student’s permanent record. The Director of Clinical Training makes the final determination whether or not the internship requirements have been met and whether credit will be granted for the experience.. Remediation in Clinical Training
Students who may need remediation in clinical training are referred to the Clinical Training Committee (CTC). The Clinical Training Committee will examine all pertinent information related to the student’s progress. Students may request a meeting with the committee. Likewise, the committee may request a meeting with the student. If information suggests a student may need remediation in clinical training, the Director of Training or CTC may make a referral to the Student Professional Development Committee (SPDC). If the review identifies deficits in a student’s clinical progress, the Director of Clinical Training will identify the areas in need of remediation. The SPDC, in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training and the student, will develop a remediation plan. The remediation plan is forwarded to the Program Dean. Upon approval, the remediation plan is forwarded to the Director of Clinical Training and the student. The student is bound by the conditions set forth in the remediation plan. The clinical training site may, at its discretion, also require it own remediation plan. In some cases, this plan may be required in lieu of one written by the SDPC. The remediation plan may require, but is not limited to, personal therapy or consultation, additional training, additional coursework, remedial practicum, remedial internship, or other assignments. Students should refer to Student Professional Development Committee and Student Conduct Committee policies and procedures described under Section Four, Student Rights and Responsibilities . If there are any problems that cannot be corrected through the remediation plan, the student may be referred to the Student Conduct Committee (SCC). Conduct on Practicum and Internship
Ethical Behavior Students must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines and the laws and regulations of the Board of Psychology. If difficulties occur, they should be resolved with the training program staff, if possible. The Director of Clinical Training will be available to evaluate or assist students with ethical dilemmas, if necessary. In the event that unethical behavior is found to occur during training, appropriate action will be taken by the CTC, which may include: - Referral to the SPDC or SCC
- Removal from practicum or internship
- Other disciplinary or remedial action
Completing Clinical Training Commitments
Students are expected to fulfill the commitments of their training contracts. A student wishing to terminate or take leave from a practicum or internship before completing the contract must notify the Director of Clinical Training in writing as soon as the need becomes known. The Clinical Training Committee will review the student’s request to determine whether early termination is warranted. In most cases, there must be mutual agreement between all parties (e.g. the internship, the Director of Clinical Training, and either APPIC or CAPIC) in order to approve the student’s request. In some cases, the CTC may request the SPDC review the request for early termination. No student should terminate a training agreement without approval of the Director of Clinical Training. Early termination of a training commitment can have serious implications for the student, the agency, and the school’s relationship with the training site, thus any steps in this direction must be considered carefully and in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training. Students should know that licensing boards require they complete internship within a set number of months and that is usually not possible to begin new practicum or internship experiences once the training year is underway. There is no partial credit hours granted for clinical training experiences. Course/Credit Transfer
Transfer of Courses/Credit into the PsyD in Clinical Psychology Degree Program
Like other institutions that offer a doctoral degree, Argosy University does not automatically transfer credit from graduate coursework taken at other institutions. Students who have taken graduate courses elsewhere may petition to have these courses apply toward a transfer of courses in the curriculum. Transfer of credit are not reviewed or granted until the student has been accepted and paid the initial deposit. All course transfer petitions for prior coursework must be submitted during the student’s first semester of enrollment. For a course to be considered eligible for a transfer, the following conditions must be met: - The course must have been taken no more than five years before the student’s entry into Argosy University, except when students present evidence of ongoing work experience or continuing education in that area, or when students pass a transfer exam for the course.
- The course must have been a graduate-level course, taken for graduate-level credit at a regionally accredited college or university. In the case of institutions outside the U.S., the appropriate state or national accreditation is required.
- Any course submitted toward a transfer of a 3-credit hour course must have itself carried 3 or more graduate credit hours.
- A student must have earned a grade of “B” or better in any course submitted for a transfer.
- A maximum of 30 credit hours may be transferred toward the doctoral program in clinical psychology.
The school does not accept any credit hours earned as military credit, credit hours by examination, credit hours by correspondence, credit hours for life experience, or graduate credit hours from non-accredited schools. The following is a list of courses that may not be transferred to the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program: Course Transfer Procedures
Students wishing to transfer courses should obtain a Course Transfer Form from the Student Services Department. Students complete one form for each course transfer request, listing the course name and number they wish to transfer, and the corresponding course taken elsewhere. All course transfer petitions for prior coursework must be submitted during the student’s first semester of enrollment. Students should submit the form to the Program Dean with the following items: - A copy of the transcript referencing the course under review
- The course syllabus
- When available, other items such as assignments, projects, course notes or exams to support the transferability of the course.
If the transfer meets the conditions listed above, it will be forwarded to the appropriate faculty member. The faculty person will review the student’s materials and complete the submitted Course Transfer Form. It will then be submitted to the Program Dean to be filed with the Director of Student Services. There is a $50 fee for each course granted for transfer. Students will receive an invoice from Student Services indicating the total amount due, based on faculty approval and Program Dean’s approval of the transfer(s). Course(s) will not be entered onto the transcript until payment is received. No grade is entered for transferred courses. If requested, a copy of the Course Transfer Form will be given back to the student, along with the supporting materials. Students who may have questions about this process should see the Program Dean or Director of Student Services. Qualifying for the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Degree as a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology Degree Program Student
Many students enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program want to earn the Master of Arts (MA) degree as they progress toward the doctoral degree. A student may earn the Master of Arts degree if they have completed all of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology degree requirements, including all required courses and one-year master’s practicum requirements. Students wishing to obtain a Master of Arts degree must submit a Petition to Graduate to the Student Services Department along with the course registration for the final semester in which they intend to complete the Master of Arts degree program requirements. The deadline for the Petition to Graduate is the first day of the last semester for which the student registers. The Master of Arts degree earned while enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program does not by itself prepare graduates for licensure in California, and is not intended to be a license-eligible degree. |
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