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Doctoral
Program in Clinical Psychology
Curriculum
The Drexel Ph.D. in Psychology curriculum follows the scientist-practitioner
model and
APA guidelines on accreditation of doctoral clinical psychology programs.
It also
considers state licensing guidelines and various publications that have
been written on the
topic of doctoral education, training, and credentialing in clinical psychology,
as well as
the specialty areas of cognitive-behavior therapy, forensic psychology,
health psychology, and neuropsychology.
The following section outlines the courses required for graduation for
entering
Bachelor's-level students. The Ph.D. program curriculum requires the student
to earn a
minimum of 90 credits. Typically, students enroll in 27 credits during
the first year, 22
credits during the second and third years, 12 credits in the fourth year,
and 8 credits
during the fifth/final internship year. Drexel University operates on a
calendar of four
eleven-week terms. Students in the program do not take courses during Summer
Term in
order to complete research projects and continue clinical practicum training.
All coursework can be divided into two major components: (1) Foundations
of
Psychology, which is the evolving body of knowledge in the discipline of
psychology,and (2) Clinical and Professional Training, which focuses on
the application of theory
and empirical research to the practice of psychology. Listed below are
all required and
elective courses offered within the Drexel psychology curriculum followed
by specific
requirements for each concentration. Credit levels listed are set at the
minimum required.
Foundations of Psychology
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| History and Systems |
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| Required |
3.0 Credits |
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| PSY
712 |
History
and Systems of Psychology |
3.0 |
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Statistics/Research Methods
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| Required |
19.0 Credits |
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| PSY
510 |
Research
Methods in Psychology I |
3.0 |
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| PSY
610 |
Data
Analysis in Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
710 |
Multivariate
Methods in Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
711 |
Data Analysis III: Advanced Topics |
3.0 |
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| PSY
898 |
Thesis
in Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
998 |
Dissertation
in Psychology |
4.0 |
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| Electives |
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| PSY
511 |
Research Methods in Psychology II |
3.0 |
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Biological Bases of Behavior
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| Required |
6.0 Credits |
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| PSY
530 |
Principles
of Neuroscience |
3.0 |
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| PSY
630 |
Psychopharmacology |
3.0 |
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| Electives |
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| PSY
812 |
Cognitive Neuroscience |
3.0 |
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Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior
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| Required |
9.0 Credits |
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| PSY
512 |
Cognitive
Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
514 |
Learning Foundations of Behavioral Assessment |
3.0 |
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| At least one of the following
electives |
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| PSY
516 |
Developmental
Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
612 |
Psychology
of Human-Computer Interaction |
3.0 |
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| PSY
614 |
Problem-Solving
and Creativity |
3.0 |
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| PSY
616 |
Empirical Foundations of Unconscious Processes |
3.0 |
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| PSY
840 |
Models of Memory |
3.0 |
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Social Bases of Behavior
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| Required |
6.0 Credits |
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| PSY
550 |
Multicultural Perspectives |
3.0 |
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| PSY
517 |
Social
Cognition in Clinical Psychology |
3.0 |
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| At least one of
the following electives: |
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| PSY
518 |
Social
Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
618 |
Psychology
of Loss and Bereavement |
3.0 |
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Clinical and Professional Training
General Foundations
of Practice
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| Required |
6.0 Credits |
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| PSY
520 |
Psychopathology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
524 |
Professional
Issues and Ethics |
3.0 |
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Foundations of Psychological
Evaluation/Measurement
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| Required |
15.0 Credits |
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| PSY
522 |
Intellectual Assessment |
3.0 |
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| PSY
620 |
Personality
Assessment |
3.0 |
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| PSY
514 |
Learning
Foundations of Behavioral Assessment |
3.0 |
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| PSY
515 |
Behavioral
Assessment II |
3.0 |
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| Electives |
3.0 |
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| PSY
542 |
Neuropsychological
Assessment |
3.0 |
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| PSY
642 |
Neuropsychological Case Analysis/Integration |
3.0 |
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| PSY
648 |
Forensic Psychology/Forensic Assessment I |
3.0 |
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| PSY
649 |
Forensic Assessment II |
3.0 |
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Foundations of Intervention
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| Required |
14.0 Credits |
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| PSY
721 |
Principles
of Psychotherapy |
3.0 |
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| PSY
722 |
Psychotherapy Theories |
3.0 |
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| PSY
899 |
Practicum |
2.0 |
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| PSY
999 |
Internship |
4.0 |
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| At least one of the following
electives: |
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| PSY
540 |
Principles
of Neuropsychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
648 |
Forensic
Psychology/Forensic Assessment I |
3.0 |
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| PSY
819 |
Health Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
820 |
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy |
3.0 |
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Advanced Professional Training
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| Elective Courses |
12.0 Credits |
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| PSY 732 |
Law and Mental Health |
3.0 |
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| PSY
746 |
Neuropsychological
Evaluation and Intervention: Children and Adolescents |
3.0 |
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| PSY
821 |
Family
and Group Therapy |
3.0 |
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| PSY
822 |
Pediatric Psychology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
823 |
Substance Abuse |
3.0 |
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| PSY
824 |
Eating and its Disorders |
3.0 |
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| PSY
825 |
Seminar in Mind/Body Studies |
3.0 |
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| PSY
826 |
Social Problem-solving and Psychopathology |
3.0 |
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| PSY
827 |
Behavioral Stress Management |
3.0 |
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| PSY
840 |
Models
of Memory |
3.0 |
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| PSY
845 |
Neuropsychological
Evaluation and Intervention: The Elderly |
3.0 |
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| PSY
854 |
Psychology
of Rehabilitation |
3.0 |
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| PSY
865 |
Psychopathy |
3.0 |
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Specific Concentration Requirements
Clinical
Neuropsychology Concentration
The
clinical neuropsychology concentration includes courses,
research, and clinical
experiences designed to train the students for professional
practice in neuropsychology.
Clinical neuropsychology involves the application
of psychological assessment and
intervention to the problems encountered by people
with brain injury or illness. The
knowledge of brain-behavior functioning and the incorporation
of neuropsychological conceptualizations with traditional
clinical conceptualizations of functioning
are aimed at
providing the student with a wider perspective regarding
the range of human functioning
and disability. The student is able to pursue specific interests
in geriatrics, pediatrics, traumatic brain injury,
and rehabilitation.
In addition to the core curriculum:
- One
neuropsychology practicum (800 hours)
- A neuropsychology-focused
thesis and dissertation
- Required classes: Principles of Neuropsychology,
Principles of Neuroscience, Neuropsychological Assessment I and
II,
Case Analysis and Integration
- At least two neuropsychology electives:
Models of Memory, Rehabilitation
Psychology, Advanced Neuropsychology Assessment
and Intervention:
Children and Adolescents, Advanced Neuropsychology
Assessment and
Intervention: The Elderly.
Forensic Psychology Concentration
Forensic psychology involves the application of assessment and intervention
techniques
to informing legal decision-makers and attorneys on questions in criminal,
civil, and
family law. Those who concentrate in forensic psychology will be trained
in relevant
law, behavioral science research, and assessment and intervention approaches
with a
particular focus on juvenile and criminal issues.
In addition to the core curriculum:
- One forensic
psychology practicum (800 hours)
- A forensic psychology-focused thesis
and dissertation
- At least two years of research in an area related
to forensic psychology
- Required classes: Forensic Assessment I and II, Law and Mental Health
- At least two forensic psychology electives.
Health Psychology Concentration
Health psychology
adopts a broad-based, biopsychosocial perspective in order to: (1) better
understand the interplay among behavioral,
emotional, cognitive, social, and biological factors regarding health,
wellness, and physical disease; (2) promote and
maintain wellness and positive physical health; (3) prevent, treat,
and rehabilitate illness
and disability, and (4) improve the health care delivery system.
The health psychology
concentration aims to provide specialty training in order to prepare
graduate students for
academic and/or clinical positions where the primary focus is on
physical health
problems.
In addition to the core curriculum:
- One
health psychology practicum (800 hours)
- A health psychology-focused
thesis and dissertation
- Required classes: Medical Psychology,
Behavioral Stress Management (taken in second year with Personality
assessment taken
in third year)
- At least two Health Psychology electives: Seminar
in Mind/Body Studies, Pediatric Psychology, Eating and Its Disorders,
Substance Abuse
For
more information on the Ph.D. program requirements, consult the Ph.D.
Program
Handbook available from the Department
of Psychology's web site.
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