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Psychology and Counseling ProgramsChairperson: Edward J. O'Brien, Ph.D. Master's and Post-Master's Certification || Counseling Programs || Psychology Programs || Certification of Advanced Graduate Studies || Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology Doctoral ProgramConsistent with the mission of the University, the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program endeavors to train high quality students to provide state-of-the-art, ethical, human, and culturally sensitive clinical services to diverse populations in contemporary society. On the way to earning a Psy.D in clinical psychology, the program model teaches students to be research-informed practitioners with general skills who pursue development in specific areas through the selection of electives, practicum site, research topics, internships, and post-doctoral training. The specific goals of the program are as follows:
Psy.D. Program Philosophy and Training Model In accordance with Marywood University's tradition of service, the clinical psychology doctoral program follows the Vail model, training students to be scholar-practitioners. The Psy.D. program includes foundation courses in psychology and both academic and applied training in the substantive area of clincial psychology. The use of empirically-supported assessments and intervention techniques is emphasized, as wellas a focus on outcome assessment. Although not designed to produce researchers, the Psy.D. program teaches students to be educated consumers of research. To reach this goal, they have both academic training and personal experience in research and statisitcs. An empirical master's thesis is required, as well as a doctoral project which is empirically-based. In addition, students complete four courses in research and statisitcs and an additional course focused on single case design, program evaluation, and outcome assessment. This strong scholarship component is consistent with our scholar-practitioner model, as opposed to the more practice-oriented practitioner-scholar or local clincial scientist models. Typically, six students are admitted annually at the post-bachelor's level. These students are in residence for four years prior to internship and are awarded a master's degree (M.A. in Psychology, Clinical Services) upon degree requirement completion, typically after their second year. As the curriculum is very structured and sequential, we accept pmly up to 15 transfer credits which may be applied toward the master's degree. These credits must be approved by the Director of Clinical Training. Admission Application ProcessSee the application materials for deadline and mailing address information. All applicants must provide the completed application form, offical undergraduate/graduate transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation (at least 2 from psychologists), and a personal statement. All these materials must be sent by the application deadline. Both the general and the Psychology GREs (taken within the last 5 years) are required for post-bachelor's admission applicants and scores must be recieved by the application deadline. PrerequisitesAdmission to the Psy.D. program requires at least 18 credits of Psychology course work at the undergraduate level, including: statistics, experimental methods/research design, and abnormal/psychopathology. A major in Psychology is preferred. Combined Verbal and Quantitative GREs greater than 1000 are preferred. Analytical = 520, Psychology subtest = 540. A minimum overall GPA of 3.30 on a 4.00 scale is expected, for both general curriculum and psychology courses. Admission Post-Master'sUp to two students will be accepted annually at post-master's degree in psychology, to join the third year doctoral students. Students must have completed their degrees no more than five years prior to application. Demonstrated excellence in academics and clinical work is expected. Applicants also must have completed an empirical master's thesis. Two of the applicant's letters of recommendation must be from full-time gradutae Psychology faculty at the institution where the master's degree was completed. All other application procedures are the same as for the post-bachelor's admissions. Preference will be given to students who completed their psychology master's degree in the clinical services or the clinical child/school track at Marywood University, to assure that all master's level course work and experiences are consistent with the Marywood Psy.D. total program. For a post-master's application to be considered, all of the following courses (or their equivalent) must have been completed at the master's level (unless otherwise indicated) with a grade of "B" or better:
Advisement and Student Progress EvaluationWith the exception of electives, the curriculum plan for each student is structured by the Director of Clinical Training at the time of admission and implemented by the student's academic advisor. Annual written evaluations of the student's progress in the program are provided by the Director of Clinical Training, who is available to every student for consultation or advisement. Community practicum and internship site preparation and selection, as well as academic advising, occur under the guidance of the Director of Practica and Internships. Continuation in the Psy.D. program is contigent upon: successful completion of course work and other program requirements, conduct that is ethical and professional, and demonstration of appropriate clinical aptitude and skills. A corrective Action Plan will be implemented, should there be significant areas of concern in the student's performance. Refer to the Psy.D. Student Handbok for further information. Curriculum The Psy.D. curriculum is sequential, cumulative, increasing in complexity, and designed to prepare the student for further formal training. The program requires 113 total credits. (51 at the master's level; 62 doctoral credits). The Psy.D. program is full-time, with required course work scheduled during daytime and evening hours within the traditional two academic semesters (fall, spring). There are no required courses scheduled for the summer; however, students may choose to fufill some of their electives during the summer months. The six-semester (18 credits) on-campus practicum series builds from initial work in the Psychological Services Center (PSC) to later work in which students provide clinical supervision to junior Psy.D. students on work in the clinic. Additionally, in the fourth year, students are involved in a two-semester community based practicum. The Psy.D. curriculum includes significant training in both assessment and intervention strategies. The curriculum builds from foundation courses to more specific application courses and experiences. There are opportunities for course work and applied practice with children, adolescents, and adults. Required courses allow for training as a generalist, with elective selection providing the opportunity for focus on child or adult populations. The Psy.D. program primarily is cognitive-behavioral in focus, with additional training provided in interpersonal psychotherapy and exposure to other therapeutic approaches. The Marywood Psy.D. program follows the guidelines for clinical training as a set forth by the American Psychological Association and the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology. Licensure and CredentialingThe Psy.D. program meets the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology "Guidelines for Defining 'Doctoral Degree in Psychology.'" Therefore, graduates of this designated program who decide to apply for licensing as psychologists typically will meet the educational requirements for licensing. However, in each jurisdiction there are additional requirements that must be satisfied. For exact information, please contact the state or provincial licensing board in the jurisdiction in which you plan to apply. Once licensed, graduates are eligible to aply for credentialing as a Health Service Provider in Psychology. Graduation from a dsignated program ensures that the program you completed meets the educational requirements for credentialing bythe National Register. However, there are additional requirements that must be satisfied prior to being credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology©. For further information, consult the National Register's website: www.nationalregister.org. Comprehensive Examination Upon completion of the master's foundational core courses (21 credits), typically at the end of the second year, students are required to pass the Comprehensive Examination, consisting of questions from each of the seven core courses. This Comprehensive Examination must be completed for receipt of the master's degree and for continuation in the doctoral program. refer to the Psy.D. Student Handbook for further information. Qualifying Proficiency Examination At the end of the third year, students are required to pass a Qualifying Clinical Examination (QCE), involving a written case study presentation and oral examination by clinical Psy.D. faculty. Students are required to successfully pass the QCE prior to accepting an internship offer. Refer to the Psy.D. Student Handbook for further information about the QCE. Sample Schedule Fall Semester (15 master's credits)
Spring Semester (12 master's and 3 doctoral credits)
Year 2 Fall Semester (12 master's and 3 doctoral credits)
Spring Semester (9 master's and 6 doctoral credits)
Year 3 Fall Semster (12 doctoral credits)
Spring Semester (13.5 doctoral credits;
Year 4 Fall Semester (13.5 doctoral credits;
Spring Semester (12 doctoral credits;
Year 5 Fall Semester (1 doctoral credit)
Spring Semester (1 doctoral credit)
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