Clinical Program Competencies

The table below describes how each of the training components relates to the Clinical Program competencies.  

Competency

1. Breadth in the theoretical and empirical underpinning of psychology
  • Related Training Activities
    Coursework in foundational areas
    Elective coursework
    Department colloquia
    Exposure to nonclinical doctoral students
    Student review
2. Breadth and depth in psychological research
  • Related Training Activities
     Coursework in research design
    Coursework in statistics
    Elective coursework
    Research with faculty mentor
    Thesis
    Dissertation
    Student review
3. Breadth and depth in assessment and intervention
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    Required clinical courses
    Six semesters of practica
    Elective course work
    Clinical qualifying examination
    Predoctoral internship
    Student review
4. Knowledge of the guidelines outlined in the APA Code of Ethics1 for Psychologists and the Standards for Providers
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    Coursework  in ethics and professional issues
    At least the first practicum year is completed at the Psychological Training  and Consultation Center (PTCC) where students attend a weekly seminar devoted to discussion of ethics and professional issues.
    Three years of practica
    Required IRB for thesis, dissertation, and other research
    Clinical qualifying examination
    Predoctoral internship
5. Knowledge that allows for practice in an increasingly diverse society in a socially responsible manner
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    Coursework  in ethics and professional issues
    Coursework in ethnic and minority issues
    Elective coursework
    Bi-weekly clinical colloquia
    Diversity is discussed in most clinical courses
    Practica experiences with minority clients
    Practica experiences with disabled clients
    At least one practicum year at the Psychological Training and Consultation Center; this facility uses a sliding-fee scale and serves many clients of low/no income.
    Supervisors discuss the social implications of clinical work.
    Clinical qualifying examination
    Predoctoral Internship

6. A commitment to life-long learning

  • Related Training Activities

    Bi-weekly clinical colloquia

    Students are encouraged to join professional organizations, attend professional meetings, and present their work at professional meetings.

    Faculty model life-long learning by maintaining membership in professional organizations, presenting at professional meetings, and keeping current with research.

    1American Psychological Association. (2002) Ethical Principles of Psychologists. (Available from Author, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Telephone: 800-374-2721; 202-336-5500. TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123)