The Psyd Student Handbook

POLICY MANUAL – VOLUME II DOCTORATE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 The PsyD Student Handbook This Doctoral Student Handbook for students seeking a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University is designed to clarify university and program practices, policies, services, and enrollment, as well as, to clarify the requirements of earning the PsyD degree. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with both the contents of this Handbook, The Holy Family University Student Handbook, and The Holy Family University Graduate Catalog. The contents herein are accurate at the time of publication, yet changes may be implemented, to fulfill the University or program’s mission. The PsyD program leadership will strive to keep students appraised of any changes that affect their timely and smooth progression in the program, that have not yet been updated in this publication, but ultimately, students must keep themselves informed. For more information: Holy Family University Graduate Catalog: https://www.holyfamily.edu/choosing-holy-family-u/academics/course-catalog Holy Family University Student Handbook: https://www.holyfamily.edu/current-students/student-resources/student-handbook Holy Family University Doctorate of Psychology in Counseling Psychology Student Handbook – Page 1 Table of Contents Holy Family University: Present & Past ......................................................................................................... 4 Holy Family University Mission Statement ................................................................................................... 4 Holy Family University Graduate Programs .................................................................................................. 5 Holy Family University Policies ..................................................................................................................... 6 Student Services .......................................................................................................................................... 11 The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology Program ................................................................... 14 Program Policies & Procedures ................................................................................................................... 17 Doctoral Curriculum .................................................................................................................................... 20 PsyD Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 22 Unique Program Components .................................................................................................................... 26 Assessment Training Library and Computer Lab ........................................................................................ 27 Comprehensive Examinations..................................................................................................................... 29 Doctoral Practica ......................................................................................................................................... 34 Doctoral Dissertation .................................................................................................................................. 42 Doctoral Internship ..................................................................................................................................... 50 Student Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 57 Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................. 62 Assessment Laboratory Instrument Sign-Out Sheet ............................................................................... 62 Appendix B .................................................................................................................................................. 63 Consent for Student Practice in Assessment .......................................................................................... 63 Appendix C .................................................................................................................................................. 64 Comprehensive Examination Eligibility Form – Core Content ................................................................ 64 Appendix D .................................................................................................................................................. 66 Comprehensive Examination Eligibility Form – Clinical Practice ............................................................ 66 Appendix E .................................................................................................................................................. 68 Clinical Practice Exam Evaluation Rubric ................................................................................................ 68 Appendix F .................................................................................................................................................. 72 Dissertation Overview Table ................................................................................................................... 72 Appendix G .................................................................................................................................................. 74 Dissertation Topic and Chairperson Agreement Form ........................................................................... 74 Appendix H .................................................................................................................................................. 75 Dissertation Committee Appointment Form .......................................................................................... 75 Holy Family University Doctorate of Psychology in Counseling Psychology Student Handbook – Page 2 Appendix I ................................................................................................................................................... 76 Dissertation Development Checklist ....................................................................................................... 76 Appendix J ................................................................................................................................................... 78 Dissertation Evaluation Rubric ................................................................................................................ 78 Appendix K .................................................................................................................................................. 81 Dissertation Proposal Approval Form ..................................................................................................... 81 Appendix L ................................................................................................................................................... 82 Dissertation Approval Form .................................................................................................................... 82 Appendix M ................................................................................................................................................. 83 APA Compliance Checklist....................................................................................................................... 83 Appendix N .................................................................................................................................................. 84 Change in Dissertation Committee Form................................................................................................ 84 APPENDIX O ................................................................................................................................................ 85 Annual PsyD Student Self-Evaluation ..................................................................................................... 85 APPENDIX P ................................................................................................................................................. 86 Remediation Plan .................................................................................................................................... 86 Holy Family University Doctorate of Psychology in Counseling Psychology Student Handbook – Page 3 Holy Family University: Present & Past Holy Family University is a regionally accredited, private Catholic, co-educational university, under the patronage of the Holy Family of Nazareth. In 1954, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth founded and chartered Holy Family College, and, thus, marked the end of an evolutionary cycle begun in 1934 with the opening of the Holy Family Teacher Training School. During the early years, the college functioned as an affiliate of the Catholic University of America. Originally, the University was part of the Torresdale–Andalusia land grant given to an ancestor of the Drexel–Biddle family back in the era of William Penn. In the early 1920s, the 27 acres, on which the University was first located, were acquired by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Since

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