January 2026 University Catalog

PSY8001 Orientation to Professional Psychology

In this course, students improve their ability to navigate the virtual campus and become familiar with library, career center, and writing center resources. Students identify the educational steps necessary for successfully completing the doctoral degree program; review their specialization's requirements, associated professional roles and organizations, and ethics and professional standards; and articulate a professional identity based on doctoral-level psychology training. For PsyD in Clinical Psychology and PsyD in School Psychology students only. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

5