January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

PSY8950 Clinical Psychology Doctoral Practicum

The doctoral practicum is a repeating course learners take to fulfill 1,000 required practicum hours. Learners work with their mentors and the director of clinical training to develop goals for the practicum experience that may include assessment, intervention, consultation, diagnosis, case conceptualization, research and evaluation, supervision, teaching, management, and administration. Learners then receive supervised, doctoral-level training at a practicum site and engage in concurrent online course activities that emphasize self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-evaluation; knowledge and application of evidence-based practice; competence to practice with diverse populations; and ethical and legal professional psychology standards. Work completed during this course will lead to the learners Clinical Competency Examination. For PsyD in Clinical Psychology learners only. May be repeated for credit. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSY5410, PSY5420, PSY6015, PSY8220, PSY8371, and all residency requirements. Approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. Refer to the current manual for further details.