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 121-132
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 |
Coursework (7) Practicum II (4) Dissertation (3) |
Internship (2) Psy.D. Awarded |
Program Requirements for Students Entering Doctoral Program 2011/2012
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. To see the sample page from the application for Advanced Standing applicants, click here.
Prerequisites
Psychometrics
Basic Clinical & Counseling Skills
Clinical & Counseling Skills Lab
Intro to Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
Diagnosis & Treatment Planning Lab
Professional Communication
Advanced Clinical Skills Review
Applicants with an approved master's degree, but without such preparation, will be required to to complete these courses at Pacific University during their first year of enrollment. Students exempted from taking Basic Clinical and Counseling Skills and Introduction to Diagnosis and treatment Planning must take GPSY740 Advanced Clinical Skills Review.
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 Individual/Social 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)
GPSY721 Evidence-based Practice Theories Seminar (1cr)
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)
4 non-credit Interprofessional Case Conferences
1 non-credit Colloquium
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: 121-132*; Limit on Transfer = 21
Students with advanced standing have 7 years of matriculation to complete Psy.D. requirements.