Clinical Psychology Requirements
Required Coursework & Milestones
Stat & Research Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EPY/PSY 8214 | Quantitative Methods II |
| PSY 8803 | Quantitative Methods III |
| PSY 8513 | Psychological Research Methods |
| PSY 8000 | Thesis (6 hour minimum) |
| PSY 9000 | Dissertation (21 hours minimum) |
Core Clinical Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 8354 | Intelligence Testing (Cognitive Assessment) |
| PSY 8364 | Personality Appraisal |
| PSY 8323 | Psychopathology |
| PSY 8333 | Systems of Psychotherapy (Evidence Based Interventions) |
| PSY 8533 | Clinical Practicum in Psychology (Clinical Skills) |
| PSY 8233 | Ethics and Professional Issues |
| PSY 8383 | Behavior Therapy |
| PSY 8990 | Diversity in Applied Psychology (or equivalent, i.e., COE 9053 Advanced Multicultural Counseling) |
| PSY 8450/9460 | Professional Practicum |
| PSY 9730 | Internship (9 hours) |
Foundation Courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 6403 | Biological Psychology |
| PSY 8613 | Advanced Social Psychology |
| PSY 8713 | Issues in Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY 8313 | Developmental Psychology |
| EPY 8113 | Systems and Theories (History of Psychology) |
Milestones
- Thesis Proposal (second year, 11/10 deadline)
- Thesis Defense (end of third year, 8/1 deadline)
- Manuscript Submission Examination Proposal (third year, 10/1 deadline)
- Manuscript Submission Examination Passed
- Dissertation Proposal (fourth year, 10/1 deadline)
- Admitted to Doctoral Candidacy*
- Permitted to Apply for Internship**
- Dissertation Defense
- Internship Completed
- Degree Conferred
- EPPP Passed
- Licensure as a Psychologist Obtained***
*To be accepted for doctoral candidacy, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be within 6 credit hours of completing all course requirements (excludes PSY 9000 Dissertation and PSY 9730 Internship)
- Thesis defended
- Manuscript Submission Exam passed
- Dissertation Proposal passed
- Approval of the Clinical Training Committee and Director of Clinical Training
**To be permitted to apply for internship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be admitted into doctoral candidacy
- Dissertation proposed by October 1 deadline
- Approval of the Clinical Training Committee and Director of Clinical Training
***Licensure occurs after graduating from the program and is strongly encouraged.
Example 5-Year Course Sequence
| Year | Fall (13 Credits Required) | Spring (13 Credits Required) | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | QMII (4) Research Methods (3) Psychopathology (3) Thesis (3) |
Intelligence Testing (4) Systems of Psychotherapy (3) Clinical Skills (3) QMIII (3) |
Practicum (1-4) Thesis (0-X) |
| Second Year | Personality Appraisal (4) Behavior Therapy (3) Practicum (1-4) Thesis (1-X) |
Biological Psychology (3) Ethics (3) Dev/Soc/Cog/His #1 (3) Practicum (1-4) Thesis (1-X) |
Practicum (1-4) Thesis (0-X) |
| Third Year | Dev/Soc/Cog/His #2 (3) Dev/Soc/Cog/His #3 (3) Practicum (1-4) Dissertation (1-X) |
Dev/Soc/Cog/His #4 (3) Diversity (3) Practicum (1-4) Dissertation (1-X) |
Practicum (1-4) Dissertation (0-X) |
| Fourth Year | Practicum (1-4) Dissertation (1-X) |
Practicum (1-4) Dissertation (1-X) |
Practicum (1-4) Dissertation (1-X) |
| Fifth Year | Internship (3) | Internship (3) | Internship (3) |
Students must sign up for 13 credits in fall/spring semesters. After registering for all offered required courses appropriate for their year in the program, students should reach 13 credits with thesis/dissertation, practicum hours, and electives as appropriate.
Students are expected to spend a minimum of 10 hours weekly in research activities for the duration of the program, and students are strongly encouraged to propose/defend in advance of deadlines in addition to working on additional research projects. Continual enrollment in practicum (i.e., 1 to 4 credits per semester) is required upon completion of first year spring, and a minimum of 8 practicum credits must be completed by end of second year.
Please note that the above is only an example. As such, a different timeline may apply to your situation and some courses, especially the foundation courses, may be offered at variable times.