Doctor of in Counseling Psychology (PsyD)

School of Arts and

The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) program at Holy Family is committed to a practitioner-scholar training model. The program is evidence-based and practice-informed, utilizing interventions that reflect the foundational values of the discipline of counseling psychology. Our view of clinical training is consistent with the American Psychological Association’s Standards of Accreditation for Health Services Psychology (HSP) and the guidelines for professional psychology training developed by the National Council for Schools and Programs in Psychology (NCSPP). All program information can be found in the Graduate Students and PsyD handbooks which can be found on the HFU website.

The PsyD Program is designed to ensure that as a student, you will meet the competencies essential for achieving these three aims: ● To develop knowledge of the fundamental theories and scientific foundations of psychology ● To prepare for the ethical and competent practice of psychology across the lifespan with diverse populations ● To join the scholarship of graduates who ensure the scientific foundation of psychological practice

The program has a strong commitment to the recognition of issues such as culture, race, and ethnicity as well as areas of diversity such as gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and ability. The program facilitates the development of clinicians who are able to promote psychological wellness across lifespan development for individuals, couples, families, groups, and diverse social systems. The training experience is thoroughly informed by the values of social justice, feminism, and multiculturalism.

You are expected to meet a minimum of three full-time academic years of graduate study with a minimum of two of the three years of training being completed in residence in Holy Family’s Counseling Psychology PsyD program. You will also be expected to complete a full-time, one-year pre-doctoral internship as a requirement of graduation from the program, at an internship site accredited by the APA (or the equivalent thereof).

Curriculum

The PsyD program is a 5-year, post-masters, 90-credit program, that unfolds over the fall, spring and summer semesters at Holy Family University, with both academic and clinical training components. The program was designed to meet the American Psychological Association’s Accreditation Standards and prepare graduates for in the state of Pennsylvania.

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Core Coursework: (54 credits) PSYD 801 - Professional Identity & Ethical Practice in Counseling Psychology Admission Requirements

PSYD 802 - Multiculturalism & Feminism in Counseling Psychology Applicants must possess the following PSYD 803 - History & Systems of Psychology qualifications for admission to the Doctor PSYD 804 - Cognitive & Affective Bases of Behavior of Psychology in Counseling Psychology PSYD 805 - Advanced Developmental Psychology program: PSYD 806 - Advanced Theories • A master’s degree in Counseling or a related field from an accredited PSYD 807 - Career Psychology college or university. PSYD 811 - Biological Bases of Behavior • 3.5 GPA from Master’s program. PSYD 812 - Personality Theory & Assessment Masters level transcripts will be PSYD 813 - Advanced Psychopathology & Evidence-Based Practice verified to ensure appropriate coursework and field experience PSYD 814 - Intellectual Assessment prior to beginning program. PSYD 815 - Advanced Design • GRE Scores of 148 or higher on PSYD 817 - Advanced Data Analysis Verbal and Analytical Scales. PSYD 818 - Advanced Cognitive Behavior Therapies • Three satisfactory letters of PSYD 819 - Supervision: Theory & Practice recommendation from individuals PSYD 820 - Social Justice & Advocacy in Counseling Psychology familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional work. PSYD 830 - Group Psychology • An application form with a PSYD 831 - Advanced Psychopharmacology nonrefundable application fee. • Interview with program faculty. Comprehensive Exams • A 250-500 word personal statement of clinical and research interests. The Teaching: (6 credits) quality of the applicant’s statement will be of critical importance to PSYD 809 - Teaching Psychology I: Classroom Based Formats the success of the application for PSYD 810 - Teaching Psychology II: Alternative Formats admission. • Official transcripts of all previous Field Placement: (21 credits) college or university work. PSYD 822 - Advanced Practicum I • CV or resume PSYD 823 - Advanced Practicum II • Background Questionnaire PSYD 824 - Advanced Practicum III Applicants will be considered based PSYD 825 - Advanced Practicum IV on their academic ability, expression of PSYD 906 - Advanced Doctoral Internship I interests and goals, life experience, and PSYD 907 - Advanced Doctoral Internship II personal interview. All cohorts begin in PSYD 908 - Advanced Doctoral Internship III the Fall. Prior to admission, selected applicants will be invited to complete a personal interview with Counseling Dissertation: (9 credits) Psychology faculty. PSYD 902 - Dissertation I Please note that the program is limited PSYD 903 - Dissertation II in size because of the intensive training PSYD 904 - Dissertation III requirements. Although many applicants meet the criteria for admission, it may not be possible to admit all qualified students.

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For More Information visit: holyfamily.edu call: 267-341-3327 The Value of Family 1 Campus Drive email: [email protected] Newtown, PA 18940

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