2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

PSY 5501 Personality and Psychotherapy ............................................... 3
PSY 5502 Psychopathology ..................................................................... 3
PSY 5521 Assessment of Intelligence ..................................................... 3
PSY 5522 Laboratory in Assessment of Intelligence ............................... 1
PSY 5524 Laboratory in Assessment of Personality ................................ 1
PSY 5527 Objective Personality Assessment .......................................... 3
PSY 5528 Projective Personality Assessment.......................................... 3
PSY 5541 Clinical Skills and Techniques 1 ............................................ 3
PSY 5542 Clinical Skills and Techniques 2 ............................................ 3
PSY 5591 Seminar in Professional Standards and
Ethical Principles in Psychology ............................................ 1
All requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed no later
than seven years from the date of first attendance. No more than 12
credit hours of Doctoral Research Project (PSY 6998) may be counted
toward the doctoral degree.
A student who completed graduate work at another accredited university
can petition for transfer of a maximum of 18 semester credits.
Such requests are evaluated by the program chair. Transfers are not
granted for the core clinical specialization courses listed in the curriculum
description.
A student receiving a grade of C in a required course may be required
to repeat the course and attain a grade of B or better. All grades will
enter into the grade point average, but only credit hours from the final
repeat will be credited toward the minimum credit hour requirement.
Requirements for the Psy.D. degree include:
1. A minimum of 121 semester hours of credit beyond the bachelor’s
degree, including the required courses described in the
curriculum section below.
2. A minimum of four years of full-time residency: eight semesters
and three summer terms. Full-time status is defined as nine or
more credit hours.
3. Admission to candidacy requires the successful completion of the
following three components:
a. Clinical proficiency examination (CPE). At the completion of
nine practicum-related credit hours, the clinical faculty of the
School of Psychology makes an assessment of student progress
in clinical skill development. This CPE contains numerous
components, including a written conceptualization and treatment
plan of the videotaped case and an oral presentation and
defense of the case.
b. Second year student review. At the end of the second year, the
clinical faculty reviews all students across a number of personal
and interpersonal dimensions, which are directly tied to
their ability to function as professional psychologists.
c. Satisfactory academic progress. A 3.2 grade point average,
computed on the basis of all university coursework applied to
the doctoral program, is required for admission to candidacy.
d. Passing the comprehensive examination. At the end of the
third year of study, all students are required to take and pass a
written comprehensive examination. The examination includes
both in-class and take-home components, and covers the core
academic and clinical areas of psychology.
4. Completion of the doctoral research project.
5. An internship consisting of 2,000 clock hours of supervised
experience in an internship facility accredited by the American
Psychological Association to offer clinical training. This placement
provides the trainee with the opportunity to take substantial
responsibility for carrying out the major professional functions with
appropriate supervisory support. Liaison between the Office of
Clinical Training and the internship facility is maintained.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the doctor of psychology program consists of four
levels of training, as summarized below.
Basic science, research and assessment coursework occupy the early
terms of residence and flow into intervention and practicum work that
occupies the later terms of residence.
Level I (Beginning): This level corresponds to the first year of training
following the bachelor’s degree. It consists of basic science courses
designed to develop a broad conceptual understanding of the theoretical
foundations for clinical practice and entry-level relationship,
assessment and intervention skills. Basic relationship building and
assessment skills are developed and the student is introduced to one
of a number of different models of intervention. All students will begin
their practicum work by shadowing faculty and advanced students.
Level II (Intermediate): This level corresponds to the second residence
year in the program. Didactic work consists of more advanced
examinations of broad-based conceptual foundations, further development
of assessment and intervention strategies, and beginning
and intermediate practicum placements. Students begin to formulate
research ideas for the doctoral research project (DRP). Areas of
concentration are begun. Most students will complete their Clinical
Proficiency Examination.
Level III (Advanced): This level corresponds to the third residence
year in the program. Assessment, intervention and evaluation skills are
fine-tuned during this year and are put into practical use in advanced
practicum assignments. Systems of case conceptualization are reviewed
and related to assessment and intervention strategies. Coursework
in the competency area of administration is taken, comprehensive
examinations are completed and students continue with their areas
of concentration or add elective courses.
Level IV (Advanced Specialty): This level corresponds to the fourth
year in the program. During this year, students complete coursework
in the competency areas of supervision and consultation, finish their
areas of concentration with specialized practica, obtain more field
experience in advanced practica and/or take more electives. Students
also complete their DRP and work toward securing internships for
their last year.
Each semester has a 13-credit limit, and tuition is paid on a flat rate
basis. After the first semester of enrollment, students may exceed the
13-credit limit in any semester by taking only a one- or two-credit nonrequired
course. The course may either be taken for credit (and paid at
the graduate-level credit rate) or audited (and paid at the audit rate).
Elective Concentration Areas
The program offers four elective concentration areas. Each area
includes 12 credit hours of coursework and practica and is designed
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