2020-2021 Clinical Student Guide
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CLINICAL STUDENT GUIDE 2020-2021 Clinical Psychology Program* Department of Psychology University of Houston *The UH Clinical doctoral program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation (CoA) of the American Psychological Association (APA). The accreditation process is intended to promote consistent quality and excellence in education and training in “health service psychology”. Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 , Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation Table of contents Introduction Welcome!......................................................................................... 5 Clinical Program leadership and administration…………………. 5 Program communication practices – how to use this book..……... 6 Program email policy……………………………………………. 9 Weather/emergency notifications………………………………… 9 Program accreditation, philosophy and goals………………………….. 10 Accreditation……………………………………………………… 10 Training model and guiding principles…………………………… 10 Program goals and objectives…………………………………….. 11 Curricula………………………………………………………………….. 13 Curriculum overview……………………………………………... 14 Residency…………………………………………………………. 15 Limits on GTF and Departmental Support………………………. 15 Timeline…………………………………………………………... 15 Required clinical courses…………………………………………. 17 Breadth courses (foundation courses)…………………………….. 18 Major area of study requirements………………………………… 20 Research/quant courses (depth electives)………………………… 21 Other depth courses (electives)…………………………………… 22 Minor concentration in CN……………………………………….. 23 Minor concentrations in psychological statistics and data analysis. 23 Transfer of course or thesis credits……………………………….. 24 Important Note: Waiving/Transferring of Courses from Another Graduate Program……………………………………………….. 25 Research…………………………………………………………………... 26 Overview………………………………………………………….. 26 Master’s thesis……………………………………………………. 26 Dissertation……………………………………………………….. 29 UH Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB)………… 32 CITI training……………………………………………………… 32 Yearly publication and conference presentations………………… 32 Clinical research showcase day ………………………………….. 32 Monitoring of student and faculty success……………………….. 33 UH Clinical Psychology Diversity Committee…………………... 33 Diversity Day…………………………………………………….. 34 Clinical Training…………………………………………………………. 35 Overview………………………………………………………….. 35 Clinical competencies (Profession-Wide Competencies)………… 35 Internal intervention practicum (PRSC)………………………….. 35 Internal/External assessment practicum (ACLA)………………... 40 External practica (intervention)…………………………………... 42 Clinical neuropsychology practica……………………………….. 48 Clinical internship………………………………………………… 49 Statement on professional behavior online……………………….. 56 Student evaluation: criteria and procedures…………………………… 58 Overview………………………………………………………….. 58 The role of the faculty advisor……………………………………. 58 Areas of evaluation……………………………………………….. 58 Procedures………………………………………………………… 61 Remedial plan…………………………………………………….. 62 Termination……………………………………………………….. 62 Student grievances and complaints……………………………….. 63 Program effectiveness and quality improvement efforts…………. 64 Comprehensive examination: Policies and procedures………………... 66 Overview………………………………………………………….. 66 Purpose and goals………………………………………………… 66 Value, benefit, and individual goals……………………………… 67 Format of the exam……………………………………………….. 67 Specialty exams…………………………………………………... 68 Studying for comps……………………………………………….. 70 Passing comps…………………………………………………….. 72 Procedures………………………………………………………… 73 The EPPP…………………………………………………………. 75 The Jurisprudence exam………………………………………….. 77 The application process for the EPPP and the Jurisprudence exam 79 Application costs…………………………………………………. 81 Preparation for the EPPP and the Jurisprudence exam…………… 81 More noteworthy information…………………………………….. 82 Student support .………………………………………………………… 83 Funding…………………………………………………………… 83 University Services………………………………………………. 86 Department Resources…………………………………………… 87 Therapist Referrals..……………………………………………... 88 Appendices A. Individualized Development Plan (IDP)……………………... 90 B. Graduate General Petition (fill/sign electronically, email) …. 93 C. Approval of Proposal………………………………………… 94 D. Thesis Committee Appointment Record……………………... 95 E. Dissertation Committee Appointment Record……………….. 96 F. Competency Benchmarks Codebook..………………………. 97 G. Practicum Evaluation Form………………………………….. 112 H. Mid-Year and Annual Student Evaluation Form………….…. 115 I. Evaluation of Supervisor……………….………….………… 117 J. Evaluation of Training Experience…………………….……. 121 K. Time2Track categories………………………………….……. 125 L. Annual Updates Form…………………………………….….. 130 M. Signature Page (Thesis/Dissertation)………………………… 134 N. Sample APPIC application…………………………………… 135 O. Graduate Student’s Rights and Responsibilities……………... 148 P. Department’s Who to see for what………………………….. 151 Q. First Year Guide (tips from senior students)………………… 153 R. Support Information, 2018-2019……………………………... 175 S. Suggested Coursework for LPA Application………………… 176 T. APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists…………………….. 178 U. Core Course Schedule………………………………………... 191988 V. Teaching Resources………………………………………….. 200 W. Clinical Program Diversity Committee Resource List………. 201 Summary of Substantive Updates for 2020-2021….………... 207 The policy of the University of Houston System and its components is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy), except where such a distinction is required by law. Additionally, UH System prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment and educational programs on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. INTRODUCTION A word of welcome from your faculty Welcome to graduate school! And congratulations! We are delighted that you have chosen to join us in the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Houston, where we have a proud tradition of excellence and a host of enthusiastic, dedicated, and accomplished mentors who are eager to guide you through the next phases of your evolving career as a clinical psychologist. Over the next several years, you will undoubtedly be challenged as you strive to keep pace with the considerable demands of your research lab, clinical placements, and coursework, while still managing to have some semblance of a personal life! Along the way, we encourage you to embrace the spirit of scientific curiosity and inquiry as you discover and master new ways of thinking, investigating, and talking about mental and behavioral health. You are the next generation of scientists and practitioners in clinical psychology. We are all invested in your success and look forward to your unique insights and contributions to this challenging and rewarding field! Clinical Program Leadership and Administration The Clinical Program is administered by the Clinical Training Committee (CTC) under the leadership of the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) and the Associate Director of Clinical Training (ADCT). The program consists of three APA defined Major Areas of Study: Clinical Psychology (CP), Clinical Child Psychology (CCP), Clinical Neuropsychology (CN). Director of Clinical Training (DCT) John P. Vincent, Ph.D. …………………………………………….…………[email protected] Associate Director of Clinical Training (ADCT) Paul T. Cirino, Ph.D…………………………..………………………………[email protected] Clinical Training Committee (Core Faculty) Candice Alfano, Ph.D. (CCP)……………………………………..…………[email protected] Julia Babcock, Ph.D. (CP/CCP)………………………………….…………[email protected] Johanna Bick, Ph.D. (CN/CCP…………………………..……….……[email protected] Paul T. Cirino, Ph.D. (CN/CCP)………………………………….……………[email protected] Jack M. Fletcher, Ph.D. (CN/CCP)………………...…………………[email protected] Matt Gallagher, Ph.D. (CP)…………………………….……………[email protected] Elena Grigorenko, Ph.D. (CCP/CN)…………..………..……[email protected] Luis D. Medina, Ph.D. (CN)……………………………………..…[email protected] Carla Sharp, Ph.D. (CCP)…………………………………….………[email protected] Amanda Venta, Ph.D. (CCP)……………………………………………………[email protected] Andres Viana, Ph.D. (CCP)……………………………………………………[email protected] John Vincent, Ph.D. (CP/CCP)……………………..…………………….…[email protected] Anka Vujanovic, Ph.D. (CP)……………………………....……..…[email protected] Rheeda Walker, Ph.D. (CP)………………………………………………….……[email protected] J. Michael Williams, Ph.D. (CN)……………[email protected] Steven Paul Woods, Psy.D. (CN)…………………………...………………[email protected] 005 Michael Zvolensky, Ph.D. (CP)……………………………………….…[email protected] Clinical Program Student Representatives CP: Antoine Lebeaut………………………………………………..………[email protected] CCP: Haley Conroy…………………………………...………………………[email protected] CN: Anthony Gioia…………………………………………………………...…[email protected] Listserv manager: Lia Smith ………………………..……………..…[email protected] Administrative support to the program Amy Petesch (Clinical Program Manager)…………….…...……………..……[email protected] Dr. Suzanne Kieffer (Director of Academic/Administrative Affairs for the Department of Psychology)……………………………..……….…..……[email protected] Linda Canales (Academic Affairs Coordinator for the Department)…... [email protected]