Graduate Course Descriptions

A one-semester independent project which meets the approval of the program chair and is conducted under faculty supervision. Student may merit one, two or three credits according to the complexity of the project. PSYC 785 does not count toward degree completion credits. Open only to Psy.D. students in Clinical Psychology.

Students complete APA Accredited and/or APPIC Member Predoctoral Internships, which provide the intern with advanced level supervised clinical experiences and training. This clinical training includes the synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired through coursework and practica, in addition to development of professional roles and identity. In preparation for internship, students are required to attend an orientation with the Director of Clinical Training approximately 18 months prior to the year they anticipate beginning their internship. Students meet and remain in contact with the Director of Clinical Training throughout the Internship process. All Students participate in the National Match to secure their internship placement. Students may not complete an internship at their place of employment. Psychology internships begin between July and September. Students can apply to Immaculata’s Consortium internship program, which is a one-year full-time clinical experience. The Consor

Students complete APA Accredited and/or APPIC Member Predoctoral Internships, which provide the intern with advanced level supervised clinical experiences and training. This clinical training includes the synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired through coursework and practica, in addition to development of professional roles and identity. In preparation for internship, students are required to attend an orientation with the Director of Clinical Training approximately 18 months prior to the year they anticipate beginning their internship. Students meet and remain in contact with the Director of Clinical Training throughout the Internship process. All Students participate in the National Match to secure their internship placement. Students may not complete an internship at their place of employment. Psychology internships begin between July and September. Students can apply to Immaculata’s Consortium internship program, which is a one-year full-time clinical experience. The Consor

Students complete APA Accredited and/or APPIC Member Predoctoral Internships, which provide the intern with advanced level supervised clinical experiences and training. This clinical training includes the synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired through coursework and practica, in addition to development of professional roles and identity. In preparation for internship, students are required to attend an orientation with the Director of Clinical Training approximately 18 months prior to the year they anticipate beginning their internship. Students meet and remain in contact with the Director of Clinical Training throughout the Internship process. All Students participate in the National Match to secure their internship placement. Students may not complete an internship at their place of employment. Psychology internships begin between July and September. Students can apply to Immaculata’s Consortium internship program, which is a one-year full-time clinical experience. The Consor

This seminar is designed to prepare students for beginning their dissertation in the Fall and Spring semesters. Students review the Dissertation Handbook, including dissertation requirements, formatting, information technology, committee selection, ethical issues in research and the department’s timeline for completing the dissertation process. Students work in seminar format to refine dissertation topics and methodology and write a significant portion of their literature review. Grading is “Pass” or “Fail.” Open only to Psy.D. students in Clinical Psychology.

Students complete APA Accredited and/or APPIC Member Predoctoral Internships, which provide the intern with advanced level supervised clinical experiences and training. This clinical training includes the synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired through coursework and practica, in addition to development of professional roles and identity. In preparation for internship, students are required to attend an orientation with the Director of Clinical Training approximately 18 months prior to the year they anticipate beginning their internship. Students meet and remain in contact with the Director of Clinical Training throughout the Internship process. All Students participate in the National Match to secure their internship placement. Students may not complete an internship at their place of employment. Psychology internships begin between July and September. Students can apply to Immaculata’s Consortium internship program, which is a one-year full-time clinical experience. The Consor