The Doctoral Sequence--Advanced Standing
Sample sequence for student entering with a master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field (which is roughly equivalent to receiving credit for one year of full-time study).
Total minimum credits for Psy.D-Advanced Standing 123
First Year |
Second Year |
Third Year |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
Fall |
Fall |
Fall |
Coursework (12.5) |
Coursework (9) Practicum I (4) |
Coursework (6) Practicum II (4) Dissertation (3) Internship Application |
Internship (2)
|
Spring |
Spring |
Spring |
Spring |
Coursework (12.5) |
Coursework (9) Practicum I (4) Candidacy Exam |
Coursework (6) Practicum II (4) Dissertation (3) |
Internship (2) |
Summer |
Summer |
Summer |
Summer |
Coursework (12) *Diversity Day |
Coursework (7) Practicum I (4) Dissertation (3) Dissertation Proposal *Diversity Day |
Coursework (7) Practicum II (4) Dissertation (3) |
Internship (2) Psy.D. Awarded |
*Two complete annual Diversity Day events must be attended during the course of study.
Program Requirements for Students Entering Doctoral Program 2009/2010
with Advanced Standing (Generalist Program)
Subsequent to admission, students applying for Advanced Standing will receive a supplement to the letter of admission confirming their Advanced Standing status and documenting any prerequisites** still required.
Foundation Sequence
Students admitted at advanced standing may be required to take some foundation courses in their first year of study if they have not had equivalent course work upon admission. For each course for which you believe you have met the requirements, please indicate the equivalent course and attach a catalog description and syllabus for that course in your application packet.
**Prerequisites:
GPSY720 Psychometrics (3 cr)
GPSY725 Basic Clinical & Counseling Skills (3 cr)
GPSY737 DX & TX Planning Lab (1 cr)
GPSY727 Intro to DX & TX Planning (3 cr)
GPSY735 Clinical & Counseling Skills Lab (1 cr)
GPSY740 Advanced Clinical Skills Review (3 cr)
GPSY775 Professional Communication (3 cr)
Basic Sequence (15 credits)
GPSY800 History & Systems (3 cr)
GPSY802 Advanced Lifespan Psychology (3 cr)
GPSY804 Cognition (3 cr)
GPSY811 Fundamentals of BX Neuroscience (3 cr)
GPSY813 Social/Individual Bases of BX (3 cr)
Human Diversity Sequence (7 credits)
GPSY814 Human Diversity (3 cr)
GPSY819 Human Diversity Lab (1 cr)
Approved Human Diversity Elective (3 cr)
2 non-credit Diversity Day events
Assessment Sequence (9 credits)
GPSY820 Psychopathology (3 cr)
GPSY821 Assessment I: Intelligence (3 cr)
GPSY822 Assessment II: Objective (3 cr)
Intervention Sequence (9 credits)
GPSY816 Intervention I (3 cr)
GPSY817 Intervention II (3 cr)
GPSY818 Intervention III (3 cr)
Professional Sequence (13 credits)
CPSY510/511 Interprofessional Competence (0.5 credits x 2 terms = 1 credit
GPSY870 Ethics & Professional Issues (3 cr)
GPSY871 Professional Roles I (3 cr)
GPSY872 Professional Roles II (2 cr)
GPSY873 Supervision Practicum (1 cr)
GPSY876 Business of Psychology (3 cr)
Research Sequence (21 credits)
GPSY880 Statistics & Research Design I (3 cr)
GPSY881 Statistics & Research Design II (3 cr)
Approved Research Elective (3 cr)
GPSY882 Dissertation (3 credits x 4 terms = 12 cr)
Supervised Clinical Experience (30 credits)
GPSY887 Practicum I (4 credits x 3 terms)
GPSY888 Practicum II (4 credits x 3 terms)
GPSY890 Internship (2 credits x 3 terms)
Free Electives (16 credits)
Examinations: Candidacy Examination & Dissertation Defense
Total Credits Required: 123-137*; Limit on Transfer = 21
Students with advanced standing have 7 years of matriculation to complete Psy.D. requirements.