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College of Graduate and Professional Studiessocial transformation, self-inquiry and professional practicethrough time-based artistic expressions such as improvisation,physical theater and movement.Program Learning Outcomes• Artistic Development and Practice. Demonstrates dedicationand commitment to ongoing creative practice and skilldevelopment. Achieves technical proficiency and formalresolution in creative works. Clearly defines formalconsiderations, themes and context of work. Demonstrates aunique, personal approach in utilizing expressive qualities ofmedia or medium;• Creative Process and Personal Transformation. Clearlyarticulates knowledge of creative process and practice inrelationship to intention and outcomes of specific works.Demonstrated awareness of links between spirituality, personaland cultural transformation and creative self-expression;• Cultural Inquiry. Clearly identifies and articulates historical,cultural, global, spiritual and/or stylistic influences and contextin creative work and practice;• Professional Development. Demonstrates extensive personalinquiry, research and preparation for chosen career path,through coursework, mentorships and the development of acohesive and professional body of artwork. Demonstrates acapacity to produce and professionally exhibit a cohesive bodyof artwork; and• Academic Achievement. Transcripts, submitted paper, bodyof work and oral review demonstrate excellence in learning andcommitment to academic achievement. Demonstrates criticalthinking and research in relationship to creative process.prerequisite to the MFA program. Students who have notcompleted them prior to admission are required to do so duringthe first year of graduate study.Clinical PsychologyClinical psychology is the largest branch of the field of psychologythat integrates science, theory, and clinical practice to assess andtreat a broad spectrum of mental health and behavioral medicineconcerns. Clinical psychologists work in a variety of settings,including community mental health agencies, hospitals, collegecounseling centers, corporations, independent or group practices,wellness clinics, health insurance agencies, prisons, universities andother research settings, as well as Veteran Affairs (VA) medicalcenters.doctoral degrees, is expected to increase over the next decade.Factors contributing to this increase in the need for psychologistsinclude the significant number of veterans experiencingpost-traumatic distress, the increasing number of people who areaging, the growing acknowledgement of the role of behavioralmedicine techniques in treating chronic disease, and the everpresent demands of dealing with the stress and pressures of everydaylife and work.Degree RequirementsAll courses are 3 quarter units unless otherwise indicated.Undergraduate Prerequisites: (9)A&C 4020 History of Contemporary ArtA&C 4022 Art of the WorldA&C 4024 History of Modern ArtCore CurriculumCNS 5010 Paradigms of ConsciousnessA&C 5010 Image and ProcessA&C 5310 Art and the Symbolic ProcessA&C 5312 Creativity and ConsciousnessA&C 5350 Artist in SocietyA&C 5501 Visual CultureA&C 5675 Career PathwaysA&C 5550 MFA: Mid-Point Review (1)A&C 5670 Group Studio Practice (15)A&C 5800 Studio Critique Seminar (18)Select from the following: (9)A&C 5300 Applied AlchemyA&C 5305 Art and Altered States of ConsciousnessA&C 5315 Dreams and the ArtsA&C 5342 History of Sacred ArtsA&C 5360 Beyond the Studio: Community Collaboration AA&C 5361 Beyond the Studio: Community Collaboration BA&C 5260 Teaching PracticumMentorships - Select from the following: (10)A&C 5660 Individual Mentorship (1-3)A&C 5662 Community Mentorship (1-3)A&C 5663 Group Mentorship (1-3)Master’s ProjectA&C 5981 MFA: Final Project A (2)A&C 5982 MFA: Final Project B (2)Electives (9)Total units required 90 - 99We have created a program with a diverse faculty, student body,and curriculum. Our mission is to train practitioner-scholars whowill provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive services to avariety of communities. Our particular focus on multiculturalcompetency sets us apart from other doctoral programs.Doctor of PsychologyThe Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree was first recognized by theAmerican Psychological Association (APA) in 1973. Today, manyPsyD programs are offered nationwide. The PsyD program isdesigned for individuals seeking the highest level of training tobecome applied psychologists. Graduates are prepared for the keyroles that contemporary psychologists must fill to competentlyserve their communities: clinician, evaluator, assessment expert,and critical consumer of psychological research. We also providetraining in the fundamentals of consultation, supervision, programadministration, and education. Our program welcomes studentswho demonstrate a strong commitment to working with underprivilegedand underserved populations.University is designed for individuals seeking the highest level ofAt JFK University, a dedicated faculty of practitioner-scholars offerstraining to become hands-on practitioners in the field of psychology.a student-faculty ratio of approximately thirteen-to-one. In theselection of faculty, staff, and students, the PsyD program aims toJOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY College of Graduate and Professional Studies 77College of Graduate andProfessional Studies