STUDENT HANDBOOK PEDIATRIC SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL PROGRAM 2020-2021 Department of Psychology East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858-4353 (252) 328-6800 This handbook is designed to provide information to guide the student toward successful completion of the doctoral program offered by the Department of Psychology. It is not intended to replace the Graduate Catalog and other official documents of East Carolina University. In the event of a conflict between statements contained in this handbook and University policies, procedures, and catalog the latter shall govern. Prepared by the School Psychology Faculty Department of Psychology East Carolina University Preface Welcome to the Pediatric School Psychology Concentration within the Health Psychology PhD program at East Carolina University. This Handbook will assist doctoral students in understanding the policies, expectations, and standards of the program. It should also prove helpful in planning the students' educational program of study. It is important to note that these policies and procedures are in addition to the general policies of the ECU Graduate School or the University. This Handbook is meant as a supplement these policies and procedures, which are found on the ECU Graduate School website for current students: https://gradschool.ecu.edu/current-students/ This manual was prepared by the faculty members of the Pediatric School Psychology Concentration in the Health Psychology PhD Program and replaces all earlier versions of the Handbook. It is our hope that it will be helpful to students. Comments and suggestions for improvement are actively solicited and should be directed to the Program Director. Pediatric School Psychology Concentration Faculty August, 2020 The East Carolina Creed In the pursuit of educational excellence, responsible stewardship, and intellectual freedom, the community of scholars at East Carolina University is committed to learning at the highest level. Founded in the tradition of service and leadership, members of our academic society exemplify high standards of professional and personal conduct at all times. As an East Carolinian… I will carry out personal and academic integrity. I will respect and appreciate the diversity of our people, ideas, and opinions. I will be thoughtful and responsible in my words and actions. I will engage in purposeful citizenship by serving as a positive role model. Adherence to these moral principles is the obligation of every East Carolinian on and off campus. In doing so, our individual freedom to learn and a pledge to serve will be preserved. 2020-2021 Handbook, Pediatric School Psychology TABLE OF CONTENTS I. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 1 A. Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 1 B. Program Description ....................................................................................................................... 1 C. School Psychology Program Faculty ......................................................................................... 3 D. Other Psychology Faculty Affiliated with Concentration .................................................. 3 E. Relationships with other Programs/Departments ............................................................. 3 F. Program Resources ........................................................................................................................... 4 G. Revision History ................................................................................................................................. 4 II. ADVISING: MAJOR ADVISOR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR ROLES ................................................... 5 A. Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 5 B. Program Policies ............................................................................................................................... 5 C. Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................. 5 D. Procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 5 E. Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 5 III. REQUIRED PROGRAM CURRICULUM SCOPE AND SEQUENCE .................................................... 6 A. Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 6 B. Program Policies ............................................................................................................................... 6 1. Required Curriculum .................................................................................................................... 6 2. Summer Externships ..................................................................................................................... 6 3. Application to Pre-doctoral Internship ................................................................................. 6 4. Course Substitutions ..................................................................................................................... 6 5. Transfer of Previous Graduate Coursework ....................................................................... 6 6. Enrollment in coursework outside of ECU ............................................................................ 7 C. Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................. 7 D. Procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 7 E. Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 7 IV. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP .............................................................................................................. 8 A. Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 8 B. Program/Department Policies ...................................................................................................... 8 1. Thesis Committee ............................................................................................................................ 8 2. Dissertation Committee ............................................................................................................... 8 3. Requirement for Research Design ........................................................................................... 8 4. Timelines for Completion ............................................................................................................ 9 5. Notification of Committee Meetings ...................................................................................... 9 6. Thesis/Dissertation Grading .................................................................................................... 10 C. Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................ 10 D. Procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 10 E. Revision History .............................................................................................................................. 11 V. SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES ............................................................................................. 12 A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................................... 12 1. Coursework, Practical Skill Development, & First Year Experiences ..................... 12 2. 2nd Year School based Practica & Initial Clinic based Observations ....................... 12 3. 3rd Year Clinic based practicum .............................................................................................. 12 4. Health Psychology Practica ...................................................................................................... 12 5. The Pre-doctoral Internship ..................................................................................................... 13 B. Program Policies ............................................................................................................................. 13 1. Logging System ............................................................................................................................. 13 2020-2021 Handbook, Pediatric School Psychology 2. Criminal Background Checks .................................................................................................. 13 3. Insurance Coverage ..................................................................................................................... 13 4. Readiness for internship ...........................................................................................................