PSYCHOANALYTIC TRAINING PROGRAM September 1, 2014 – August 31, 2015 THE PSYCHOANALYTIC CENTER OF CALIFORNIA 11500 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 445 Los Angeles, California 90064 A Non-profit Organization since 1984 Training Institute Established in 1987 A Component of The International Psychoanalytical Association since 1993 Dean: Helen Nedelman, Psy.D. Administrative Office: 310-478-4347 Fax Line: 310-996-0237 Clinic/Referral Service: 310-208-1053 CATALOG of the Training Program Original 9/87 Revision 6/99 Last Revision 1/28/2013 Current Revision 6/17/2013 Website: www.psycc.org _____________________________ The Psychoanalytic Center of California training programs have been designed in accordance with standards and guidelines set forth by the International Psychoanalytical Association [IPA], the State of California Department of Education: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education [BPPE] Department of Consumer Affairs, and the Medical Board of the State of California. These organizations may review the programs described in the Catalog and make such recommendations as deemed necessary to ensure continued compliance with their standards. The Psychoanalytic Center of California is a private institute and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. 2 IMPORTANT NOTICES Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the Institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this Catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. A Student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 toll-free or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s internet website: www.bppe.ca.gov Institution's approval to operate as a private postsecondary institution in the State of California is based on provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (California Education Code, Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8), which is effective January 1, 2010. Institution does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has filed a petition within the preceding five (5) years, or has had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five (5) years that resulted in reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code. (11 U.S.C. Sec 1101 et seq). SELF MONITORING PROCEDURES In an effort to ensure that the Psychoanalytic Center of California is well maintained and operated in compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, the Board of Directors meets the second Monday of every month. The Education Committee, which reports to the Board of Directors, is responsible for directing and administering the teaching activities of the Institute. The Education Committee is lead by the Chief Academic Officer/Dean and meets the first Monday of every month to ensure that the curriculum, standards and guidelines are being maintained. During the Education Committee meetings any suggested educational amendments to the Policies and Procedures are written and discussed for presentation and voting at the Faculty Senate Meetings. The Faculty Senate meetings are held biannually. 3 Amendments to the Policies and Procedures are discussed and approved at the Faculty Senate Meetings by a majority vote of those casting ballots. The Catalog and Student Handbook are thereafter amended bi-annually and updated to reflect the amendments to the Policies and Procedures. In addition, the Office Manager in conjunction with the Dean is responsible for administrative management of the following for purposes of ensuring compliance with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education regulations; Database management, Candidate/Student document handling, forms including Enrollment Agreement, and Catalog and Student Handbook updates. The Office Manager also makes sure that the Student Tuition Recovery Fund Assessment Reporting forms are completed quarterly and returned to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education with the appropriate fees. A copy of the STRF Assessment reporting form is sent to the Dean for review. 4 Table of Contents THE PSYCHOANALYTIC CENTER OF CALIFORNIA ...................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTICES......................................................................................................................................3 MISSION AND PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................... 7 OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................... 8 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................................... 8 STANDARDS .......................................................................................................................................... 9 ACADEMIC FREEDOM POLICY ............................................................................................................... 10 ADMISSION TO THE INSTITUTE .................................................................................................... 10 WHO MAY APPLY? .............................................................................................................................. 10 THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS ................................................................................................................. 12 TRANSFER OF CREDITS ....................................................................................................................... 12 THE CORE PROGRAM .................................................................................................................... 13 PERSONAL PSYCHOANALYSIS .............................................................................................................. 13 THEORETICAL AND CLINICAL CURRICULUM ........................................................................................... 14 SUPERVISED PSYCHOANALYSES .......................................................................................................... 16 ORAL EXAMINATION, FINAL PAPER AND GRADUATION ........................................................................... 17 THE RESEARCH PSYCHOANALYSIS PROGRAM ........................................................................ 22 THE INFANT, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOANALYSIS PROGRAM ............................... 23 THE DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY IN PSYCHOANALYSIS ..................................................... 24 PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING THE PH.D. ......................................................................................... 24 THE PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY PROGRAM............................................................26 OUTLINE OF COURSES ................................................................................................................. 27 DOCTORATE IN PSYCHOANALYSIS (.2 PH.D.) PROGRAM ....................................................................... 28 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES ......................................................................................................... 30 CORE CURRICULUM............................................................................................................................. 30 CURRENT SCHEDULE OF CHARGES ........................................................................................... 39 REGISTRATION, TUITION AND FEES (CORE TRAINING PROGRAM) .................................................................. 39 REGISTRATION, TUITION AND FEES (INFANT, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOANALYSIS PROGRAM)....................... 40 REGISTRATION, TUITION AND FEES (PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY PROGRAM - PPP)...................................40 CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS ............................................................................................................. 43 HOUSING ............................................................................................................................................ 45 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................................................... 45 STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND .................................................................................................... 46 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 47 TIME, LOCATION AND SIZE OF CLASSES ............................................................................................... 47 INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES.............................................................................................................................47 ADMINISTRATIVE FILES AND RECORDS ................................................................................................. 48 LIBRARY FACILITIES ...........................................................................................................................