Clinical Adolescent Psychology, PHD
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Adolescent Psychology Degree Program Requirements
| General Core Requirements | 15 | |
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Advanced Statistical Techniques | ||
| Clinical Course Requirements | 54 | |
| Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology (must be repeated for a total of 6 SCH) | ||
| Biological Bases of Behavior | ||
| Professional Ethics | ||
| Systems of Psychotherapy | ||
| Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy | ||
| Psychological Assessment I | ||
| Psychological Assessment II | ||
| Individual Psychotherapy | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice | ||
| History and Systems of Psychology | ||
| Family Systems and Therapy | ||
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | ||
| Practicum I | ||
| Practicum II | ||
| Practicum III | ||
| Practicum IV | ||
| Practicum V | ||
| Practicum VI | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Thesis or Electives (select from one of the options below in consultation with advisor) | 6 | |
| Option 1 1 | ||
| Thesis I | ||
| Thesis II | ||
| Option 2 | ||
Any 2 CPSY 7000 level courses | ||
| Research Requirement | 3 | |
| Research Methods and Design in Clinical Psychology | ||
| Dissertation | 12 | |
| Dissertation I | ||
| Dissertation II | ||
| Dissertation III | ||
| Dissertation IV | ||
| CPSY 8194 | Internship I | 1 |
| CPSY 8195 | Internship II | 1 |
| CPSY 8196 | Internship III | 1 |
| Total Hours | 96 | |
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Adolescent Psychology Degree Sequence
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| CPSY 7395 | 3 | CPSY 7396 | 3 | CPSY 7374 | 3 |
| CPSY 7394 | 3 | CPSY 7380 | 3 | CPSY 7375 | 3 |
| CPSY 7388 | 3 | CPSY 7387 | 3 | ||
| CPSY 7163 | 1 | CPSY 7163 | 1 | ||
| Total | 10 | Total | 10 | Total | 6 |
| Total Hours: 26 | |||||
| Second Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| CPSY 7282 | 2 | CPSY 7381 | 3 | CPSY 7376 | 3 |
| CPSY 7389 | 3 | CPSY 7283 | 2 | CPSY 7362 | 3 |
| CPSY 7365 | 3 | CPSY 7366 | 3 | ||
or Elective Option | or Elective Option | ||||
| CPSY 7163 | 1 | CPSY 7163 | 1 | ||
| Total | 9 | Total | 9 | Total | 6 |
| Total Hours: 24 | |||||
| Third Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| CPSY 7378 | 3 | CPSY 7397 | 3 | CPSY 7393 | 3 |
| CPSY 7371 | 3 | CPSY 7370 | 3 | CPSY 7398 | 3 |
| CPSY 7284 | 2 | CPSY 7285 | 2 | ||
| CPSY 7163 | 1 | CPSY 7163 | 1 | ||
| Total | 9 | Total | 9 | Total | 6 |
| Total Hours: 24 | |||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| CPSY 7286 | 2 | CPSY 7287 | 2 | CPSY 8394 | 3 |
| CPSY 8391 | 3 | CPSY 8393 | 3 | ||
| CPSY 8392 | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 8 | Total | 8 | Total | 3 |
| Total Hours: 19 | |||||
| Fifth Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours | Summer | Hours |
| CPSY 8194 | 1 | CPSY 8195 | 1 | CPSY 8196 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | Total | 1 | Total | 1 |
| Total Hours: 3 | |||||
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 96 |
Marketable Skills
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Ph.D. Clinical Adolescent Psychology
Degree Skills
- Research skills in conducting applied research to address the mental health issues
- Therapeutic skills in the treatment of various mental health issues
- Advanced communicative skills
- Advanced analytical skills