Graduate Course Descriptions

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 course emphasizes professional practice preparation. Focus is placed on psychology licensing examination preparation, including practice test module(s), and career development initiatives, including private practice and other employment venues.

Seven class meetings to include RERB, methods and data analysis methods. 1.5 credits. Spring semester. (Prerequisite: PSYC 790)

A culminating experience which assesses the student’s ability to synthesize and integrate knowledge. Eligibility for the Comprehensive Examination requires as prerequisites: * PSYC 604, 663 664, 700, 701, 702, 705, 706, 707, 708, 710, 711, 712, 713, 729, 730 or 731, 740, 745. 790. Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 725 for bachelor’s admits and completion of PSYC 727 for master’s admits) * Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a minimum B in each class for letter grade classes, and “Pass” in each Pass/Fail class.

Grading is “Pass” or “Fail.” Students are required to take all dissertation sections immediately after completion of PSYC 790. Throughout the dissertation process, the student works closely with his or her Dissertation Chair and has regular contacts with two other committee members. Only full-time faculty are eligible to serve as Dissertation Chairs. See Dissertation Handbook for further details. Open only to Psy.D. students in Clinical Psychology.

Grading is “Pass” or “Fail.” Students are required to take all dissertation sections immediately after completion of PSYC 790. Throughout the dissertation process, the student works closely with his or her Dissertation Chair and has regular contacts with two other committee members. Only full-time faculty are eligible to serve as Dissertation Chairs. See Dissertation Handbook for further details. Open only to Psy.D. students in Clinical Psychology.

Grading is “Pass” or “Fail.” Students are required to take all dissertation sections immediately after completion of PSYC 790. Throughout the dissertation process, the student works closely with his or her Dissertation Chair and has regular contacts with two other committee members. Only full-time faculty are eligible to serve as Dissertation Chairs. See Dissertation Handbook for further details. Open only to Psy.D. students in Clinical Psychology.