Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Curriculum
The PsyD program curriculum is designed to satisfy the requirements for doctoral training set forth by the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation.
- Core courses in basic areas of scientific psychology, including biological aspects of behavior, social aspects of behavior, history and systems of psychology, psychological measurement, research methodology, and techniques of data analysis.
- Scientific, methodological, and theoretical foundations of practice, including individual differences in behavior, human development, dysfunctional behavior or psychopathology, and professional standards and ethics.
- Practice–related courses, including diagnostics, assessment, and intervention.
- Courses integrating the themes of sustainable health and well–being of individuals, families, and communities.
- Attention to issues of cultural and individual diversity in all of the above courses.
- Below is the course of study for an individual student. Please see the Chatham University Catalog for course descriptions.
Course of Study for Individual Student* |
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Year One: |
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| Fall | ||
| PSY 814 | Psychopathology, Resilience, and Evidence-Based Practice (3) | |
| PSY 716 | Psychometrics (2) | |
| PSY 804 | Vocational Issues in Counseling Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 741 | Pre-Practicum (3) | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 708 | Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior (3) | |
| PSY 709 | Intellectual Assessment (3) | |
| PSY 712 | Advanced Research Design and Methods (4) | |
| Practicum I (3) | ||
| Summer | ||
| PSY 715 | Ethical Issues in Counseling Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 711 | Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Counseling Psychology (3) | |
| Practicum II (3) | ||
Year Two: | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 801 | Family-Focused Systemic Interventions (3) | |
| PSY 810 | Advanced Data Analysis (4) | |
| PSY 714 | Personality Theory and Assessment (3) | |
| Practicum III (3) | ||
| Spring | ||
| PSY 718 | Psychology and Sustainability (3) | |
| PSY 707 | Social Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 807 | Biopsychology (3) | |
| Practicum IV (3) | ||
| Summer | ||
| PSY 805 | Group Processes and Interventions | |
| Portfolio Review and Comprehensive Exams | ||
| Practicum V (optional - 1, 2, 3) | ||
Year Three: | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 806 | Supervision, Leadership, and Consultation (3) | |
| PSY 815 | Organizations, Communities, and Consultation (3) | |
| PSY 862 | Dissertation (3) | |
| Practicum V (optional - 1, 2, 3) | ||
| Spring | ||
| PSY 816 | Health Psychology Practice (3) | |
| PSY 809 | Applied Human Development (3) | |
| PSY 706 | History of Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 863 | Dissertation (3) | |
| Practicum V (optional - 1, 2, 3) | ||
Year Four: | ||
| PSY871 | Pre-doctoral internship |
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*NOTE: THE SEQUENCE OF THE COURSES IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, IN ORDER TO BEST MEET STUDENT NEEDS AND ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES.
