Psy.D.
[Clinical/School Psychology - 2003]
The Doctor of Psychology program prepares students to become psychologists who can deliver effective, evidence-based psychological services in a variety of settings, and who can integrate the science and practice of psychology with principles of the Christian faith.
Since this program has as its principle objective the preparation of students for professional practice, the program recognizes its obligation to the profession, clients, colleagues, employing organizations, and society to select appropriate students for the graduate program. Admission to the program is based on five criteria: completed application form, academic transcripts, autobiographical/writing sample statement, three written recommendations (one from a work/internship supervisor, and two from current or former college professors), and scores on the General Graduate Record Exam (GRE). In addition, an interview will be used as an informal assessment of interpersonal presentation.
Admission Criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts discipline (psychology major preferred*)
- Accumulated grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00
- Competitive GRE Scores
- Coursework in:
- Statistics
- Research Methods/Design
- At least 15-18 hours in Psychological Studies
Transfer Credit:
Applicants to the Psy.D. program may transfer up to 30 credits from another regionally accredited college or university graduate program in which they were matriculated graduate students in good standing. Academic credit is not given for life experience or previous work experience.
SPECIFICS OF THE CLINICAL/SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, Psy.D. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 96
Minimum Requirements:
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 must be maintained, with no grade less than a C+(Only 1 is allowed). Any course with a grade less than C+ will need to be repeated. Field experience, practicum, and internship courses which receive grades of less than a C+ or failing grade will be referred to the Psychology Department’s Academic and Professional Evaluation Committee (APEC) for special action, which may include termination from the program. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be referred to APEC who will act in accordance with the policies identified in the Graduate Student Termination Policy. At a minimum, students with GPAs below 3.0 will be placed on probation. The student's curriculum plan will be reviewed and necessary adjustments made. Students who are on academic probation for two consecutive terms will be terminated. At least one term (excluding summer) must transpire before reapplying. Students who are struggling with coursework should talk with their instructors and advisors when difficulties arise so that remediation may be done as early in the semester as possible.
Credits in the Program:
- DPSY 503 (3) Clinical Foundations of Interventions I
- DPSY 504 (3) Clinical Foundations of Interventions II
- DPSY 516 (2) Practicum I- Clinical Psychology
- DPSY 520 (3) Assessment I-Psychological Measurement
- DPSY 522 (3) Integrative Assessment-Individual Differences
- DPSY 530 (3) Advanced Developmental Psychology
- DPSY 540 (3) Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior
- DPSY 542 (3) Biological Bases of Behavior/Pharmacology
- DPSY 560 (3) Adult Psychopathology
- DPSY 565 (3) Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
- DPSY 601 (3) Research Methods and Statistics I
- DPSY 603 (3) Multicultural Diversity and Professional Practice
- DPSY 604 (3) Evidence-Based Treatments and Interventions
- DPSY 605 (3) History and Systems of Psychology
- DPSY 616 (2) Practicum II- School Psychology
- DPSY 621 (3) Integrative Assessment IV-Social/Emotional Concentration
- DPSY 622 (3) Integrative Assessment V: Neuropsychological Concentration
- DPSY 655 (3) Consultation for Prevention & Intervention
- DPSY 664 (2) Group Dynamics and Group Counseling
- DPSY 700 (3) Advanced Integration of Psychology and Theology
- DPSY 715 (3) Clinical Supervision
- DPSY 716 (3) Exceptionality & Diversity
- DPSY 734 (3) Play Therapy
- DPSY 801 (3) Research Methods and Statistics II
- DPSY 802 (3) Marriage and Family Therapy
- DPSY 804 (3) Advanced Clinical Skills Seminar
- DPSY 810 (3) Profesional Ethics and Standards of Practice
- DPSY 830 (3) Advanced Social-Cognitive Psychology
- DPSY 850 (2) Internship in School Psychology I
- DPSY 851 (2) Internship in School Psychology II
- DPSY 860 (2) Dissertation I
- DPSY 861 (3) Dissertation II
- DPSY 870 (3) Pre-Doctoral Internship I
- DPSY 871 (3) Pre-Doctoral Internship II