The Clinical Training Program

Model Ph.D. Program Schedule

Timeline

The Department recognizes that timelines may vary as a function of the nature of the individual's research. Note: After the first year many courses are taught in alternating years; therefore, the model program will have to be adapted for when courses are offered.

Students entering the program with graduate course work in psychology from another university often can transfer credits to fulfill program requirements. Students with a completed Master's Degree from another university often can complete their program one year sooner than those times indicated below. Guidelines for developing and completing the second year project (equivalent to a master's thesis) and dissertation are as follows:

1. Begin to develop the second year research proposal during the first year, formally propose the project at the beginning of the second semester of year two.
2. Defend the project by the end of the second year of study.
3. Formally propose the Ph.D. dissertation during the third year, and no later than November 1 of the fourth year of study.
4. Defend the Ph.D. dissertation during the fourth (or fifth) year of study.

First Academic Year

First Semester		Credits			Second Semester	Credits
374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	0		374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	0
301	Faculty Seminar	0		341	Advanced Statistics II	3
340	Advanced Statistics I	3		352	Child Behavior Therapy	3
355	Adult Psychopathology	3		371	Child Assessment	3
370	Adult Assessment	3		354	Child Psychopathology	3
491(GRAD)	Dissertation Research (only if on GTA) (see note 1)	3
	Total	12			Total	12
Expectations Participate on a Vertical Team Engage in research with major advisor Develop second-year project
Summer Semester (see note 2)		Credits
491(GRAD)	Dissertation Research (see note 1)	3-6
Summer Expectations Participate on a Vertical Team Engage in research with major advisor Work on second-year project

Second Academic Year

First Semester		Credits			Second Semester	Credits
374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	1		302	Faculty Seminar (Professional Development)	0
351	Adult Behavior Therapy	3		374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	1
303	Professional Seminar (Biobehavioral)	3		357	Cross Cultural	3
349	Research Methodology	3		380	Professional Seminar (Social)	3
				XXX	Elective (see note 3)	3
				497	Doctoral Comp. Exam	0
	Total	10		Total	10
Expectations Participate on a Vertical Team Engage in research with major advisor Complete and defend second-year project
Summer Semester (see note 2)		Credits
491(GRAD)	Dissertation Research (see note 1)	3-9
Summer Expectations Participate on a Vertical Team Engage in research with major advisor

Third Academic Year

First Semester		Credits			Second Semester	Credits
374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	1		374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	1
380	History of Psychology	3		491	Dissertation Research (see note 1)	3
380	Faculty Seminar (Affective Requirement)	3		364	Profession Affairs and Ethics	3
				380	Professional Seminar (Developmental)	3
	Total	7			Total	10
Expectations Participate on a Vertical Team Engage in research with major advisor Develop dissertation
Summer Semester (see note 2)		Credits
491(GRAD) (see note 1)	Dissertation Research	3-9
Summer Expectations Participate on a Vertical Team Engage in research with major advisor Develop dissertation

Fourth Academic Year

First Semester		Credits			Second Semester	Credits
374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	1		374	Advanced Clinical Practicum	1
XXX	Elective (see note 3)	3		XXX	Elective (see note 3)	3
491(GRAD)	Dissertation Research (see note 1)	2-3		491(GRAD)	Dissertation Research (see note 1)	2-5
	Total	6-10			Total	6-10
Expectations Participate on a Vertical Team (if in Behavior Therapy & Psychotherapy Center) Engage in research with major advisor Propose dissertation by November 1st (if applying for internship in November of fourth year) Complete and defend dissertation (if going on internship in Year 5)
Summer Semester (see note 2)		Credits
491(GRAD)	Dissertation Research (see note 1)	3-6

Fifth Academic Year

If on campus, complete any remaining dissertation credits.

If on campus and involved in any clinical practicum activity, enroll in PSYC 374 Advanced Clinical Practicum (1 hour per semester).

If on campus, complete and defend dissertation.

If on internship, sign up for PSYC 375 APA-accredited internship (0 hours credit) one of two semesters.

Notes

1. A total of 20 hours required. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of these credits depending on type of financial support. When the 20 hours of GRAD 491 should be taken will vary depending on type of financial support, course requirements and other factors. Taking as many of these hours as soon as possible is important!
2. Credits taken during summer count towards those allowed in the following academic year. Over 12 months, a total of 24 credits can be taken on a GTA and 26 credits can be taken at an in-state rate on a GRA/clinical placement.
3. Electives need to add up to 9 hours. Electives can consist of 1, 2, or 3 hour courses.

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