Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Specialization
Summary
Achieve your ultimate goal with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Specialization degree which is a clinical doctoral degree that prepares you for practice and service in the profession of psychology and may lead to licensure as a psychologist. You’re suited for this degree if you are a non-traditional adult learner who can attend classes in the evenings, and/or weekends. You can expect a rigorous academic and experiential education essential for the human service provider.
Program Specialization
Acquire knowledge and skills in the array of domains critical to functioning as a professional psychologist: clinical relationships, assessment, intervention, research and evaluation, diversity, management and supervision, and consultation and education. You will receive a rigorous theoretical and clinical course of study that is essential for the doctoral level human service provider.
Exemplify the following professional attributes: exceptional ethical conduct, dedication to service, outstanding clinical skills, critical thinking ability, ongoing dedication to the acquisition of knowledge, sensitivity to issues of diversity, and commitment to self-reflection.
Degree Completion Requirements:
- completion of 121 credit hours, which include coursework, practicum, project dissertation, and internship and must be completed between a minimum of three years and a maximum of seven years
Program Outline:
- evening and/or weekend courses
- evening courses meet one night per week for four hours over a nine week term
- weekend classes meet on three weekends over the nine week term from Friday at 12:00 noon through Sunday at 1:30 PM
- typical course load is two courses per term
Concentrations
You may choose a concentration in the PsyD, Clinical Specialization program. Your advisor will help you focus your elective coursework in a concentration.
To add a concentration to your PsyD, Clinical Specialization program, choose an area from those listed below and complete nine credit hours of elective courses required for each concentration:
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Eating Disorders
- Organizational Consulting
- Forensics
- Trauma
- Health Psychology
- Spirituality
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Neuropsychology
- Existential-Humanistic Psychology
For an example of the course requirements, please refer to University of the Rockies Catalog and Student Handbook 2007-2008.
Re-specialization
If you hold an earned doctorate in psychology or medicine from a regionally accredited institution, you may enter this program that is designed for students like you who wish to re-specialize in Clinical Psychology. Your curriculum is designed specifically for you based on your prior coursework and experience. Courses include, but are not limited to practica, pre doctoral internship, psychopharmacology, professional ethics, clinical diversity, and psychopathology.
If you would like to re-specialize for purposes of licensure, please contact the Licensing Board of the state in which you wish to seek licensure to determine which of your previous courses will be accepted and what further courses will be required, and any other requirements you should plan to meet.
