College of Psychology Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology Handbook Supplemental to Nova Southeastern University Policy and Procedure Handbook at http://www.nova.edu/studentaffairs/forms/studenthbk_2016-17.pdf 2017-2018 Table of Contents Nova Southeastern University.................... 3 Prereq. Courses for Practicum Placement ..... 50 University Mission Statement ....................... 4 Practicum Placement Assignments ................ 52 Vision 2020 Statement .................................. 4 Practicum Training Evaluations .................... 52 Core Values ................................................... 4 Clinical Competency Examination ................ 53 Notices of Accreditation Membership and Internship ....................................................... 54 Nondiscrimination ......................................... 4 Research Training .......................................... 56 President’s Message .................................... 6 Goals and Objective ....................................... 56 Dean’s Message ........................................... 7 Guidelines and Requirements ........................ 56 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................ 8 Statement on Research Conduct & Data ....... 57 INTRODUCTION To The College of Statement on Authorship ............................... 58 Psychology ................................................... 14 EVALUATION OF DOCTORAL Reservation of Power .................................... 14 STUDENTS .................................................. 59 College Philosophy ....................................... 14 Grading Policy ............................................... 59 Tobacco-Free Policy ..................................... 15 Remediation Policy ........................................ 60 Academic Calendar ....................................... 15 Remediation Process for Coursework ........... 60 Academic Programs ...................................... 16 Remediation Process for Practicum and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Supervision .................................................... 61 Programs ................................................. 16 Annual Reviews ............................................. 62 Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Evaluation of Behavioral and Professional Program .................................................. 16 Performance ................................................... 63 Licensure ....................................................... 17 Academic Standing ........................................ 64 Training Programs ........................................ 18 Probation ................................................. 64 Research ........................................................ 20 Dismissal ................................................. 65 Computer Statistical Lab ............................... 20 CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Protection of Human Subjects ...................... 20 FOR ADMISSION & PROGRESS ............ 66 Clinics and Clinical Services ........................ 21 Procedures for the Management of Student CURRICULUM AND DEGREE Professional Misconduct ................................ 68 COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ......... 25 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND Course Work ................................................. 25 INFORMATION ......................................... 70 Program Competencies ................................. 26 Calendar and Classes ..................................... 70 Concentrations .............................................. 26 Academic Year .............................................. 70 Tracks ......................................................... 28 Attendance ..................................................... 70 En Route Master of Science in Clinical Religious Holidays ........................................ 70 Psychology .................................................... 28 Student Enrollment ........................................ 70 2017-18 Model Curriculum .......................... 29 Residency and Full-Time Status .................... 70 Doctoral Program in Clinical Leave of Absence .......................................... 71 Psychology Course Descriptions .................. 31 Time Limits ................................................... 71 General Required Courses ...................... 31 Failure to Register ......................................... 71 Assessment Required Courses ................ 33 Advising......................................................... 71 Intervention Required Courses ............... 33 Orientation ..................................................... 71 Practicum and Internship Required Faculty Advisors ............................................ 72 Courses ................................................... 34 Mentorship by Faculty ................................... 72 Methodology, Research, and Directed Transfer Between Ph.D. and Psy.D. Study Required Courses ......................... 35 Program ......................................................... 72 General Elective Courses ....................... 36 Tuition and Fees ............................................ 72 Intervention Elective Courses ................. 40 Professional Liability Insurance .................... 73 Clinical Training ........................................... 49 Refund Policy ................................................ 73 Clinical Practicum ......................................... 49 Class Cancellation Policy .............................. 73 Drop/Add ....................................................... 73 Withdrawal from a Course ............................ 74 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Transfer of Credit .......................................... 74 Act (HIPAA) .................................................. 89 Degree Conferral ........................................... 75 No Direct Payment to Faculty Graduation..................................................... 75 Members ........................................................ 90 Provisional Admissions ................................ 75 Protection of Human Subjects in College of Psychology E-mail Account ........ 76 Research......................................................... 90 Veterans Administration Requirements ........ 76 International Students .................................... 91 Standards of Progress ............................. 76 Hurricane Information ................................... 91 Grade/Progress Reports .......................... 76 Student Aid and Employment ........................ 91 Credit for Prior Training (CPT) .............. 77 Student Facilities ........................................... 92 Nova Southeastern University Statement of Testing Library ........................................ 92 Student Rights & Responsibilities ............. 78 Main Campus Mailboxes ........................ 92 Code of Student Conduct Statement ............. 78 Notice (Bulletin Boards) ................................ 92 Academic Standards ............................... 79 College of Psychology Organization ............. 93 Professional Standing Committee ................. 81 Full-time Faculty ........................................... 94 Student Grievances and Appeals................... 83 Visiting Faculty ............................................. 97 Informal Procedure ................................. 83 Professors Emeriti .......................................... 98 Formal Procedure ................................... 83 Faculty from Other Departments and Policy on Grading Disputes .......................... 84 Colleges ......................................................... 98 STUDENT RIGHTS AND Part-Time Core Faculty ................................. 99 RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 85 Clinical Faculty .............................................. 99 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Adjunct Faculty ............................................. 100 (FERPA) ....................................................... 85 Important Telephone Numbers ...................... 101 Release of Student Information .............. 86 Telephone Directory................................ 102 Deceased Student Records ..................... 86 Appendix I: Prog. Aim and Competencies .... 101 Ethical Issues in College of Psychology ....... 86 Appendix II: Directed Study Prospectus and Dual Relationships Between Faculty Members Rubrics .......................................................... 108 and Students .................................................. 87 Appendix III: Competency RemediationPlan 113 Students with Disabilities ............................. 88 Appendix IV: Prof. Behavior Cheklist .......... 120 OTHER POLICIES/INFORMATION ..... 89 Cellular Phone Policy ................................... 89 Computer Policy ........................................... 89 Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit, fully accredited, coeducational university classified by Carnegie as both a “high research” and “community engaged” university. It was founded in 1964 as Nova University. NSU’s main campus is located on the 314-acre main campus in Ft. Lauderdale-Davie. It has a presence throughout Florida, the U.S. and in nine countries. Its 18 colleges of study offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the fields of medicine, psychology, pharmacy, arts and sciences, dental medicine, education, law, optometry, computer and information sciences,