PhD in Psychology
By concentrations:
- Concentration in Experimental Psychology (with no specialization)
- Concentration in Experimental Psychology; specialization in Quantitative Psychology
- Concentration in Experimental Psychology; specialization in Health Psychology
- Concentration in Experimental Psychology; specialization in Experimental Psychopathology
- Concentration in Clinical Psychology (with no specialization)
- Concentration in Clinical Psychology; specialization in Quantitative Psychology
- Concentration in Clinical Psychology; specialization in Health Psychology
- Concentration in Clinical Psychology; specialization in Experimental Psychopathology
Concentration in Experimental Psychology (with no specialization)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
| Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
| Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
| Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy II | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice I | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice II | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
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Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
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For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
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For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
Concentration in Experimental Psychology; specialization in Quantitative Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
| Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
| Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
| Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy II | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice I | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice II | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
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Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
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For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
- 4
For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZATION
The addition of the specialization area does not change the degree requirements for earning the Ph.D. (i.e., the number of credit hours to earn a Ph.D. in psychology did not change with the addition of this new set of specializations). Students who pursue specialization will arrange their coursework and research activities around the area of specialization. The student will work with the specialization area and concentration area coordinators to ensure that they draft a Plan of Study that fulfills general curriculum requirements while also meeting the specialization requirements. Below we outline the requirements for the specialization in Quantitative Psychology. Note: For this specialization area, students take 2 required and 3 elective courses to satisfy the specialization. Some coursework overlaps with general requirements for the degree, whereas other coursework can be taken as electives (see General Curriculum B3 and B4) or as strategic choices within specific requirement areas (see General Curriculum A1, A2, A3, B1, B5).
SPECIALIZATION AREA 2: QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete 2 required courses and 3 elective courses in statistics, measurement, or methodology. | ||
| PSY 6110 | Quantitative Methods In Psychology II Required | 3 |
| PSY 6930/7930 | Seminar In Psychology (Structural Equation Modelling; Take 6150 OR 6930) Required or elective (if not taken for required) | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following elective courses: | 9 | |
PSY 6150 | (Take 6930 OR 6150) required or elective (if not taken for required) | |
| Seminar In Psychology (TBD seminars (e.g., Data Analysis with R)) | ||
| Advanced Biostatistics | ||
| Categorical Data Analysis | ||
| Advanced Statistical Methods II | ||
| Linear Statistical Models | ||
| Statistical Computing | ||
| Multivariate Statistics | ||
| Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Note: Other courses (inside or outside the department) can be taken as electives but must be approved by the quantitative specialization coordinator. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
THESIS/DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS
Student thesis AND dissertation must utilize a design and/or analytic technique relevant to advanced quantitative training/coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the quantitative specialization coordinator. For students entering the doctoral program with a Master’s degree from a different institution, their thesis can count towards this requirement if it meets the above criteria. This determination will be made by the quantitative specialization coordinator. If a Master’s thesis completed at a different institution does not meet the above criteria, the student has the option of completing an independent research project that satisfies the required thesis criteria for this specialization concentration.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE OUTSIDE OF COURSEWORK
Student must demonstrate competence in the specialization topic by submitting at least one relevant manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal. The content of the manuscript must be relevant to advanced quantitative training/coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the quantitative specialization coordinator.
Concentration in Experimental Psychology; specialization in Health Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
| Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
| Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
| Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy II | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice I | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice II | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
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Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
- 3
For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
- 4
For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZATION AREA
The addition of the specialization area does not change the degree requirements for earning the Ph.D. (i.e., the number of credit hours to earn a Ph.D. in psychology did not change with the addition of this new set of specializations). Students who pursue specialization will arrange their coursework and research activities around the area of specialization. The student will work with the specialization area and concentration area coordinators to ensure that they draft a Plan of Study that fulfills general curriculum requirements while also meeting the specialization requirements. Below we outline the requirements for the specialization in Health Psychology. Note: For this specialization area, students take 2 required and 3 elective courses to satisfy the specialization. Some coursework overlaps with general requirements for the degree, whereas other coursework can be taken as electives (see General Curriculum B3 and B4) or as strategic choices within specific requirement areas (see General Curriculum A1, A2, A3, B1, B5).
SPECIALIZATION AREA 1: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete 2 required courses and 3 elective courses in health psychology. | ||
| PSY 6980/7980 | Special Topics (Psychophysiology ) | 3 |
| PSY 6980/7980 | Special Topics (Health Psychology ) | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following elective courses: | 9 | |
| Seminar In Social Psychology (Seminar in Social Psych & Health) | ||
| Special Topics (Clinical Psychopharmacology) | ||
| Special Topics (TBD seminar; e.g., Seminar in Stress & Health, Experimental Social Health Psych, Applied Health Psychology) | ||
| Health Behavior | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Health Promotion Programs | ||
| Public Health Epidemiology | ||
| Public Health and Aging | ||
| Health Behavior | ||
| Evaluation Of Health Programs | ||
| Concepts and Issues in Environmental Health | ||
| Note: Other courses (inside or outside the department) can be taken as electives but must be approved by the health specialization coordinator. No more than 2 courses outside the department may be used to fulfill the health specialization requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
THESIS/DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS
Student thesis AND dissertation must be relevant to advanced health psychology training/ coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the health psychology specialization coordinator. For students entering the doctoral program with a Masters degree from a different institution, their thesis can count towards this requirement if it meets the above criteria. This determination will be made by the health specialization coordinator. If a Master’s thesis completed at a different institution does not meet the above criteria, the student has the option of completing an independent research project that satisfies the required thesis criteria for this specialization concentration.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE OUTSIDE OF COURSEWORK
Student must demonstrate competence in the specialization topic by submitting a manuscript to a peer reviewed journal. The topic of the manuscript must be relevant to advanced health psychology training/ coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the health psychology specialization coordinator.
Concentration in Experimental Psychology; specialization in Experimental Psychopathology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
| Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
| Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
| Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy II | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice I | ||
| Foundations of Clinical Practice II | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
- 2
Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
- 3
For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
- 4
For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZATION AREA
The addition of the specialization area does not change the degree requirements for earning the Ph.D. (i.e., the number of credit hours to earn a Ph.D. in psychology did not change with the addition of this new set of specializations). Students who pursue specialization will arrange their coursework and research activities around the area of specialization. The student will work with the specialization area and concentration area coordinators to ensure that they draft a Plan of Study that fulfills general curriculum requirements while also meeting the specialization requirements. Below we outline the requirements for the specialization in experimental psychopathology. Note: For this specialization area, students take 2 required and 3 elective courses to satisfy the specialization. Some coursework overlaps with general requirements for the degree, whereas other coursework can be taken as electives (see General Curriculum B3 and B4) or as strategic choices within specific requirement areas (see General Curriculum A1, A2, A3, B1, B5).
SPECIALIZATION AREA 3: EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| In addition to the quantitative methods (I and II) and research design courses required of all students in the department, the specialization in experimental psychopathology requires 2 additional required courses and 3 elective courses from the lists below. | ||
| PSY 6210/7210 | Psychopathology Required | 3 |
| PSY 6250/7250 | Seminar In Clinical Psychology (Experimental Psychopathology) Required | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following elective courses: | 9 | |
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology (Emotion Research) | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology (Psychophysiology) | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology (Judgment and Decision Making) | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology (Social Psychology & Health) | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Note: Other courses (inside or outside the department) can be taken as electives but must be approved by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator. For example, certain advanced statistics courses might be relevant to certain experimental designs and could be approved as an elective course. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Mentorship
The student is required to identify a research mentor (in addition to their primary mentor) with expertise in the use of experimental and/or laboratory-based methods for examining psychopathology-relevant outcomes or mechanisms.
Thesis/Dissertation Requirements
Student thesis AND dissertation must utilize an experimental design and focus on a psychopathology-relevant outcome or mechanism broadly defined. Determination of relevance is made by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator. For students entering the doctoral program with a Masters degree from a different institution, their thesis can count towards this requirement if it meets the above criteria. This determination will be made by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator. If a Masters thesis completed at a different institution does not meet the above criteria, the student has the option of completing an independent research project that satisfies the required thesis criteria for this specialization concentration.
Demonstrated Competence Outside of Coursework
Student must demonstrate competence in the specialization topic by submitting at least one relevant manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal. The topic of the manuscript must be relevant to experimental psychopathology training/ coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology (with no specialization)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
| Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
| Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
| Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| PSY 6810 | Clinical Practicum I | 0-3 |
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica 5 | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92-95 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
- 2
Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
- 3
For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
- 4
For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
- 5
A student in the Clinical Program may elect to substitute up to 4 hours of Clinical Practicum III or Clinical Practicum IV with up to 4 hours of Research Practicum.
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For clinical students, up to 6 credit hours of PSY 6/7030 (not used to fulfill the "research practicum" requirement above) may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology; specialization in Quantitative Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| PSY 6810 | Clinical Practicum I | 0-3 |
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica 5 | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4, 6 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92-95 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
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Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
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For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
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For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
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A student in the Clinical Program may elect to substitute up to 4 hours of Clinical Practicum III or Clinical Practicum IV with up to 4 hours of Research Practicum.
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For clinical students, up to 6 credit hours of PSY 6/7030 (not used to fulfill the "research practicum" requirement above) may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZATION AREA
The addition of the specialization area does not change the degree requirements for earning the Ph.D. (i.e., the number of credit hours to earn a Ph.D. in psychology did not change with the addition of this new set of specializations). Students who pursue specialization will arrange their coursework and research activities around the area of specialization. The student will work with the specialization area and concentration area coordinators to ensure that they draft a Plan of Study that fulfills general curriculum requirements while also meeting the specialization requirements. Below we outline the requirements for the specialization in Quantitative Psychology. Note: For this specialization area, students take 2 required and 3 elective courses to satisfy the specialization. Some coursework overlaps with general requirements for the degree, whereas other coursework can be taken as electives (see General Curriculum B3 and B4) or as strategic choices within specific requirement areas (see General Curriculum A1, A2, A3, B1, B5).
SPECIALIZATION AREA 2: QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete 2 required courses and 3 elective courses in statistics, measurement, or methodology. | ||
| PSY 6110 | Quantitative Methods In Psychology II Required | 3 |
| PSY 6930/7930 | Seminar In Psychology (Structural Equation Modelling; Take 6150 OR 6930) Required or elective (if not taken for required) | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following elective courses: | 9 | |
PSY 6150 | (Take 6930 OR 6150) required or elective (if not taken for required) | |
| Seminar In Psychology (TBD seminars (e.g., Data Analysis with R)) | ||
| Advanced Biostatistics | ||
| Categorical Data Analysis | ||
| Advanced Statistical Methods II | ||
| Linear Statistical Models | ||
| Statistical Computing | ||
| Multivariate Statistics | ||
| Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Note: Other courses (inside or outside the department) can be taken as electives but must be approved by the quantitative specialization coordinator. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
THESIS/DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS
Student thesis AND dissertation must utilize a design and/or analytic technique relevant to advanced quantitative training/coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the quantitative specialization coordinator. For students entering the doctoral program with a Master’s degree from a different institution, their thesis can count towards this requirement if it meets the above criteria. This determination will be made by the quantitative specialization coordinator. If a Master’s thesis completed at a different institution does not meet the above criteria, the student has the option of completing an independent research project that satisfies the required thesis criteria for this specialization concentration.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE OUTSIDE OF COURSEWORK
Student must demonstrate competence in the specialization topic by submitting at least one relevant manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal. The content of the manuscript must be relevant to advanced quantitative training/coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the quantitative specialization coordinator.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology; specialization in Health Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| Clinical Practicum I | ||
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica 5 | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4, 6 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
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Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
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For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
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For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
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A student in the Clinical Program may elect to substitute up to 4 hours of Clinical Practicum III or Clinical Practicum IV with up to 4 hours of Research Practicum.
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For clinical students, up to 6 credit hours of PSY 6/7030 (not used to fulfill the "research practicum" requirement above) may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZATION AREA
The addition of the specialization area does not change the degree requirements for earning the Ph.D. (i.e., the number of credit hours to earn a Ph.D. in psychology did not change with the addition of this new set of specializations). Students who pursue specialization will arrange their coursework and research activities around the area of specialization. The student will work with the specialization area and concentration area coordinators to ensure that they draft a Plan of Study that fulfills general curriculum requirements while also meeting the specialization requirements. Below we outline the requirements for the specialization in health psychology. Note: For this specialization area, students take 2 required and 3 elective courses to satisfy the specialization. Some coursework overlaps with general requirements for the degree, whereas other coursework can be taken as electives (see General Curriculum B3 and B4) or as strategic choices within specific requirement areas (see General Curriculum A1, A2, A3, B1, B5).
SPECIALIZATION AREA 1: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Must complete 2 required courses and 3 elective courses in health psychology. | ||
| PSY 6980/7980 | Special Topics (Psychophysiology ) | 3 |
| PSY 6980/7980 | Special Topics (Health Psychology ) | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following elective courses: | 9 | |
| Seminar In Social Psychology (Seminar in Social Psych & Health) | ||
| Special Topics (Clinical Psychopharmacology) | ||
| Special Topics (TBD seminar; e.g., Seminar in Stress & Health, Experimental Social Health Psych, Applied Health Psychology) | ||
| Health Behavior | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Health Promotion Programs | ||
| Public Health Epidemiology | ||
| Public Health and Aging | ||
| Health Behavior | ||
| Evaluation Of Health Programs | ||
| Concepts and Issues in Environmental Health | ||
| Note: Other courses (inside or outside the department) can be taken as electives but must be approved by the health specialization coordinator. No more than 2 courses outside the department may be used to fulfill the health specialization requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
THESIS/DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS
Student thesis AND dissertation must be relevant to advanced health psychology training/ coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the health psychology specialization coordinator. For students entering the doctoral program with a Masters degree from a different institution, their thesis can count towards this requirement if it meets the above criteria. This determination will be made by the health specialization coordinator. If a Master’s thesis completed at a different institution does not meet the above criteria, the student has the option of completing an independent research project that satisfies the required thesis criteria for this specialization concentration.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE OUTSIDE OF COURSEWORK
Student must demonstrate competence in the specialization topic by submitting a manuscript to a peer reviewed journal. The topic of the manuscript must be relevant to advanced health psychology training/ coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the health psychology specialization coordinator.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology; specialization in Experimental Psychopathology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Core Methods Courses | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods In Psychology II | ||
| Design And Evaluation Of Psychological Research | ||
Advanced Statistics Elective, approved by adviser | ||
| Core Content Courses 1, 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
or PSY 6070 | The Science of Emotion | |
or PSY 7070 | The Science of Emotion | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Research Requirements | 27 | |
| M.a. Thesis | ||
| Phd Dissertation | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
PSY XXXX six hours of advanced research electives. | ||
| Other | ||
Qualifying Exam passed by committee | ||
Doctoral disssertation passed by dissertation comittee | ||
Minimum GPA 3.0 2 | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 47 | |
Clinical Area | ||
1. Clinical Core Courses | ||
| PSY 6810 | Clinical Practicum I | 0-3 |
| Assessment I | ||
| Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Psychotherapy I | ||
| Empirically Supported Interventions and Processes of Change | ||
2. Clinical Practica 5 | ||
Select at least 14 hours of the following: | ||
| Clinical Practicum II | ||
| Clinical Practicum III | ||
| Clinical Practicum IV | ||
3. Specialized Coursework/Electives 4, 6 | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology | ||
Seminar in Experimental Psychology | ||
Additional Statistics of Methods Courses | ||
Advanced Clinical Seminar | ||
| APA Accredited Clinical Internship | ||
Experimental Area | ||
1 Specialty Seminars | ||
Select three of the following: | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Seminar In Developmental Psychology | ||
PSY 6610/7610 | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology | ||
2. Teaching | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
3. Research Practicum | ||
| Research Practicum | ||
4. Experimental Core Courses | ||
Select two of the following not already taken | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| The Science of Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 92-95 | |
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Students must demonstrate foundational knowledge in the current body of research and methods in each of these core areas. This can be demonstrated upon entry to the program by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for the relevant course or (2) a score at or above the 70th percentile on the relevant GRE subject test section. If this is not demonstrated upon entry to the program, the relevant core content courses must be taken during the time of the student’s matriculation through the program. Alternatives to courses in this list must be coordinated with your Faculty Mentor and approved by the DCT. It is very important that the student and their mentor check with the APA C-7 discipline specific knowledge requirements. For the approved alternative, students should complete the Current Student Psychology Discipline Specific Knowledge (DSK) Course Alternative Form (see Appendix C) and place copies of all material in their file. For students demonstrating foundational knowledge in each core area, the courses to be taken during the program of study are PSY 6/7070, PSY 6/7720, and PSY 6/7510.
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Students also must fulfill a History and Systems of Psychology requirement. This can be fulfilled by either (1) an undergraduate transcript indicating a grade of B- or higher and the syllabus for a course pertaining to the History and Systems of Psychology, or (2) successfully completing PSY 5000 (History of Psychology) as an elective course in the program.
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For the core content courses, experimental students should take Cognitive (PSY6400), Developmental (PSY6500), Behavioral Neuroscience (PSY6600), Social (PSY6700), or Science of Emotion (PSY6/7070).
- 4
For clinical students, one 3-hour elective course used to fulfill this requirement must be a core content course not previously fulfilled in the above list. For example, if the student has taken 6/7070 and 6/7720 to fulfill the core content course requirement above, one of the electives to fulfill the elective requirement must be 6/7510, or a course equivalent as described in footnote ‘1’ to the core course requirements.
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A student in the Clinical Program may elect to substitute up to 4 hours of Clinical Practicum III or Clinical Practicum IV with up to 4 hours of Research Practicum
- 6
For clinical students, up to 6 credit hours of PSY 6/7030 (not used to fulfill the "research practicum" requirement above) may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIZATION AREA
The addition of the specialization area does not change the degree requirements for earning the Ph.D. (i.e., the number of credit hours to earn a Ph.D. in psychology did not change with the addition of this new set of specializations). Students who pursue specialization will arrange their coursework and research activities around the area of specialization. The student will work with the specialization area and concentration area coordinators to ensure that they draft a Plan of Study that fulfills general curriculum requirements while also meeting the specialization requirements. Below we outline the requirements for the specialization in experimental psychopathology. Note: For this specialization area, students take 2 required and 3 elective courses to satisfy the specialization. Some coursework overlaps with general requirements for the degree, whereas other coursework can be taken as electives (see General Curriculum B3 and B4) or as strategic choices within specific requirement areas (see General Curriculum A1, A2, A3, B1, B5).
SPECIALIZATION AREA 3: EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| In addition to the quantitative methods (I and II) and research design courses required of all students in the department, the specialization in experimental psychopathology requires 2 additional required courses and 3 elective courses from the lists below. | ||
| PSY 6210/7210 | Psychopathology Required | 3 |
| PSY 6250/7250 | Seminar In Clinical Psychology (Experimental Psychopathology) Required | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following elective courses: | 9 | |
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology (Emotion Research) | ||
| Seminar In Clinical Psychology (Psychophysiology) | ||
| Seminar In Cognitive Psychology (Judgment and Decision Making) | ||
| Seminar In Social Psychology (Social Psychology & Health) | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Note: Other courses (inside or outside the department) can be taken as electives but must be approved by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator. For example, certain advanced statistics courses might be relevant to certain experimental designs and could be approved as an elective course. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Mentorship
The student is required to identify a research mentor (in addition to their primary mentor) with expertise in the use of experimental and/or laboratory-based methods for examining psychopathology-relevant outcomes or mechanisms.
Thesis/Dissertation Requirements
Student thesis AND dissertation must utilize an experimental design and focus on a psychopathology-relevant outcome or mechanism broadly defined. Determination of relevance is made by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator. For students entering the doctoral program with a Masters degree from a different institution, their thesis can count towards this requirement if it meets the above criteria. This determination will be made by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator. If a Masters thesis completed at a different institution does not meet the above criteria, the student has the option of completing an independent research project that satisfies the required thesis criteria for this specialization concentration.
Demonstrated Competence Outside of Coursework
Student must demonstrate competence in the specialization topic by submitting at least one relevant manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal. The topic of the manuscript must be relevant to experimental psychopathology training/ coursework. Determination of relevance is made by the experimental psychopathology specialization coordinator.
- PLO 1: Ethical and Legal Standards Demonstrate knowledge of and operate in a manner consistent with the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct as well as with all relevant laws, regulations, rules, and policies regulating the scholarly and professional activities of psychologists.
- PLO 2: Professional Values and Attitudes Act in a professional manner, employing and demonstrating self-reflection, an openness to constructive feedback on scholarly products, and the ability to apply and integrate constructive feedback in scholarly activities.
- PLO 3: Communication Skills Create oral and written communications that are well-integrated and informative to the field of study. Evaluate oral and written communications of peers and professionals in the field.
- PLO 4: Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with relevant colleagues, supervisors, and organizations.
- PLO 5: Research Comprehension - Critically evaluate research and other scholarly activities.
- PLO 6: Research Production - Formulate and produce research and other scholarly activities (including critical literature reviews and theoretical papers) at a level that can contribute to the scientific literature. Disseminate research and other scholarly activities via peer-reviewed journals and local, regional, and national conference presentations.
- PLO 7: Knowledge of Individual and Cultural Diversity Describe and discuss how personal and cultural history, attitudes, and biases might influence interactions with, or research examining, persons of dissimilar histories, attitudes, and biases.
- PLO 8: Integration of Individual and Cultural Diversity - Integrate knowledge of individual and cultural differences into research and other scholarly activities.