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Feb 19, 2025
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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology, Ph.D.
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The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology is a 70-hour program designed to prepare a student for a professional career in research, teaching and/or the clinical applications of empirically supported psychological methods. The four major requirements for the Ph.D. degree consist of departmental research requirements, coursework, practica, and a formal clinical internship.
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Research Requirements and Qualifications for Candidacy
Students are expected to conduct research throughout their enrollment in the clinical psychology doctoral program. To facilitate their involvement and training in research, the program will include several research benchmarks that students must complete prior to graduation. Research benchmarks must be completed in accordance with the Dedman College graduate catalog. A brief description of the research benchmarks follows. For specific details, students are referred to the Graduate Student Handbook (also online). First-Year Research
First-year students will work on research projects with their faculty adviser. This research experience is intended to provide students with exposure to a research area and help shape the skills necessary to develop hypotheses, analyze data and communicate the results. Thesis
First Research Benchmark Students are expected to complete a student-directed empirical research project that will constitute their thesis. Students will present an oral defense of a thesis proposal (prior to initiating thesis research) to a thesis committee consisting of three faculty members. The thesis proposal is expected to occur prior to July 31 of the second year. An M.A. degree will be awarded en route for doctoral candidates who successfully complete their thesis requirement. Presentation of Research at a Professional Conference or Publication of Research in a Professional Journal
Second Research Benchmark All graduate students are required to publish at least two manuscripts in peer-reviewed outlets, at any level of authorship, prior to graduation. Although two publications are required to meet this benchmark, graduate students should be active in presentation of research throughout their graduate career (e.g., at least one conference presentation or publication per year after the first year). Review Article
Third Research Benchmark To demonstrate in-depth knowledge of their research area and to demonstrate their capability to interpret and synthesize theories and data in this area, students will write a review article on a topic related to their area of research. This benchmark should be completed by the middle of the third year (February 1st). Dissertation
Fourth Research Benchmark The dissertation is an original empirical research project with the potential to contribute to the knowledge base in their specific area of clinical psychology. Before a student can begin the dissertation, the student must be advanced to candidacy (described below). Students must formally propose the project to the dissertation committee. Successful completion of the dissertation will be determined by an oral defense before the student’s dissertation committee. It is expected that students will propose their dissertation by September 30 of the year they intend to apply for internship. Candidacy Requirements
Candidacy requirements consist of completion of the first three research benchmarks. Students must also complete the core clinical courses to qualify for advancement to candidacy. Advancement to candidacy is necessary for students to initiate dissertation research and to apply for an internship. Students are required to complete their candidacy requirements by the end of their third year (August 31) in the program. An extension of one year may be granted by the dean upon submission of a petition endorsed by the department. Required Courses
The following courses (39 credit hours) are required: Additional Courses
In addition, students will enroll in: Elective Coursework
Elective courses (up to 31 credit hours) can be taken from Psychology Department courses at the 6000 level or above. Courses from other departments or schools can also be taken with approval of the director of graduate studies. Quantitative Methods Minor
12 hours in additional coursework in advanced statistical methods are available as an elective minor, with courses in SEM, HSLM, IRT, and other advanced methods within and outside the department. Clinical Practica
Students will participate in practicum training beginning in their second year. Purposes of clinical practica are to: - Provide students training, supervision, and experience in the use of empirically supported methods of intervention and assessment.
- Offer students training, supervision, and experiences in working with a diverse sample of clients.
- Expose students to nonacademic sites in which psychological research is conducted.
Grade Point Average
To be in good standing in the Ph.D. program, students are expected to obtain a grade of B or better in each course. A course with a grade of C must be retaken. Two or more courses with a grade of C may result in dismissal. Periodic Performance Reviews
Student performance will be reviewed each year and twice in the first year, assessing performance in research, clinical skills, and assigned duties. |
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