PROGRAM OVERVIEW: DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (Psy.D.) CHAIR: JOSEPH A. MICUCCI, PH.D., ABPP Chestnut Hill College offers the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology with optional concentrations in Marriage and Family Therapy or Psychological Assessment. Students who complete the requirements for a concentration will receive a Certificate of Concentration in addition to the diploma at graduation. The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology prepares graduates to become professional psychologists with skills in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, supervision, and consultation. The Psy.D. program follows a practitioner-scholar model of training. Students are trained in clinical skills and also acquire a broad base of academic knowledge to permit them to evaluate and contribute to the scholarly literature in the field of clinical psychology. The curriculum is based on the list of competencies developed by the National Council for Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) and provides the proper academic framework for the graduate to prepare for the licensing examination in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. ADMISSION TO THE PSY.D. PROGRAM IS OPEN TO: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PSY.D. DEGREE FOR ALL APPLICANTS: • Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and at least ı2 • ı00 credits from coursework that includes 30 credits in undergraduate credits (4 courses) in psychology. These foundational courses (500-600 level); 6ı credits in required applicants enter via the M.S./Psy.D. track and earn the doctoral-level courses (800 level and above); and 9 credits M.S. in Clinical Psychology en route to the Psy.D. degree. in elective doctoral-level courses • Applicants with a master’s degree in clinical and/or • Two Practicums (9 credits total) counseling psychology, or a closely related field. These applicants may apply to transfer up to 30 credits of • Internship (6 credits) foundational courses (500-600 level). Applicants who are able to transfer at least ı5 credits may be eligible for • Comprehensive Examination admission directly to Year II of the Psy.D. program. The remaining foundational courses must be completed before • Clinical Competency Examination beginning Year III of the Psy.D. program. See page 9 for criteria for accepting transfer credits. Applicants whose • Dissertation. Completion of the dissertation requires at master’s degree is not in a field closely related to clinical least three semesters (6 credits) of Dissertation Advising, and/or counseling psychology should pursue the M.S./ including Dissertation Advising: Proposal Development, Psy.D. track. To be considered for admission with advanced commencing in the summer of Year III. Students who standing, the applicant’s master’s degree must have require more time to complete the dissertation must included at least two semesters of supervised practicum or register for Dissertation Advising (2 credits) each semester internship or the applicant may submit evidence of relevant until the oral defense of the dissertation is passed. supervised work experience in a mental health setting. The applicant must submit an evaluation from the supervisor Additional requirement for students entering with a bachelor’s with the application packet. This evaluation may be used degree or with a master’s degree that is not in a field closely as one of the required letters of recommendation. related to clinical and/or counseling psychology: The program will also accept a limited number of students • GRCP 745, 755, 765 (Clinical Experience I, II, and III; transferring from other APA-accredited doctoral programs 9 credits total) in clinical psychology. See page 9 for information relevant to these applicants. Doctor of Psychology ı THEORETICAL ORIENTATION and internship require additional hours and require the student to be available during the day. One year of full-time The theoretical orientation of the Department of Professional study is required in Year III to meet residency requirements. Psychology at Chestnut Hill College is a complementary blend Students admitted to Year II who must complete foundational of psychodynamic and systems theories. Psychodynamic or elective courses may be required to take these courses theory, including object relations theory, serves as a method for on days other than Tuesday or Wednesday. See the course understanding the personality formation and inner psychological sequence for additional information about the courses and world of the individual. The perspective of systems theory credit loads per semester. provides students with the understanding of the ways in which individuals, families, and communities influence one another. While many students are able to maintain a work schedule while enrolled in the program, it is important to keep in mind PROGRAM GOALS that the course load, especially in Years I, II, and III, requires a substantial commitment of time and energy. Starting in Year The goals of the Psy.D. program are as follows: IV, students also need to allocate several hours a week to work on their dissertations. Goal ı. To prepare students to become competent practitioners of clinical psychology For detailed information on completion time, attrition rates, internship placement rates, and program costs, see: Goal 2. To foster ethical thinking and behavior in professional www.chc.edu/psyd/data. work and appreciation of legal and quality assurance principles that have an impact on clinical practice ACCREDITATION Goal 3. To facilitate respect for the value of empirical findings The Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited in guiding one’s clinical decision-making, the ability to by the American Psychological Association (APA). For general be effective consumers of research literature, and the information about APA accreditation or specific information on ability to utilize research principles to answer clinically the accreditation status of Chestnut Hill College, please contact: relevant questions Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation Goal 4. To promote professionalism in interactions with clients, American Psychological Association supervisors, and faculty, to enhance self-knowledge and 750 First Street, NE the ability to evaluate critically one’s own performance Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-5979 Each of these goals has specific objectives and competencies associated with it. A complete list may be found on the Chestnut Hill College is accredited by the Middle States program website: www.chc.edu. Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Please consult the School of Graduate Studies catalog for additional LENGTH OF PROGRAM AND TIME COMMITMENT accreditation information. Students enter as a cohort and complete all courses in a prescribed sequence. The program is designed so that all requirements can be completed in six years for those admitted to Year I and five years for those admitted to Year II. However, some students require more time to complete the dissertation or internship. All degree requirements must be completed within eight years for students who entered in Year I and seven years for students who entered at Year II. Students attend classes three semesters a year, from late August to late July. Doctoral classes are normally scheduled between Noon and ı0:00 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Practicums Doctor of Psychology 2 PSY.D. PROGRAM: CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COURSES (30 credits): GRCP 820 Advanced Seminar in Psychotherapy Integration GRCP 820L Advanced Seminar in Psychotherapy Integration GRCP 500 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy Lab (ı credit) GRCP 503 Psychopathology GRCP 828 Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior GRCP 506 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy I GRCP 829 Supervision and Consultation GRCP 508 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy II GRCP 838 Social Bases of Behavior GRCP 5ı0 Research Design and Methodology GRCP 844 Dissertation Mentoring I (ı credit) GRCP 5ı2 Legal and Ethical Issues GRCP 845 Dissertation Mentoring II (ı credit) GRCP 5ı4 Development Across the Lifespan GRCP 846 Dissertation Mentoring III (ı credit) GRCP 532 The Role of Culture and Gender in Counseling GRCP 847 Dissertation Mentoring IV and Psychotherapy GRCP 86ı Psychological Assessment III: Projective Testing GRCP 9ı3 Dissertation Advising: Proposal Development (2) TWO ELECTIVES SELECTED FROM AMONG THE FOLLOWING COURSES: PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP (ı5 credits) GRCP 530 Group Therapy GRCP 90ı, 903 & 904 Practicum I (ı.5 credits each semester) GRCP 542 Career Development and Counseling GRCP 905, 906 & 907 Practicum II (ı.5 credits each semester) GRCP 602 Play Therapy GRCP 950, 95ı & 952 Internship I (ı credit each semester) GRCP 604 A Systemic Approach to the Problems GRCP 960, 96ı & 962 Internship II (ı credit each semester) of Adolescents GRCP 6ı8 Human Sexuality and Marriage DOCTORAL ELECTIVES (9 credits): GRCP 622 Introduction to the Assessment and Treatment of Psychological Trauma Marriage & Family Therapy Concentration: GRCP 630 Foundations of Addictive Behaviors GRCP 852 Treating the Diverse Family GRCP 855 Family Therapy with Young Children ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR M.S./PSY.D. TRACK GRCP 859 Seminar in Family Therapy (9 credits): Psychological Assessment Concentration: GRCP 745 Clinical Experience I GRCP 863 Advanced Personality Assessment GRCP 755 Clinical Experience II GRCP 864 Advanced Cognitive Assessment GRCP 765 Clinical Experience III GRCP 869 Neuropsychological Assessment REQUIRED DOCTORAL-LEVEL COURSES (6ı credits): Examinations GRCP 800 Psychological Assessment