Doctor's degree Clinical Psychology - Indiana State University

Doctor's degree Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University is a Campus Ph.D Clinical Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM The Doctor of Psychology Program was initiated in the 1981-1982 academic year and evolved from a master of science program in clinical psychology that began in 1973. The students trained in the master of science program were well received in job settings, and comments from students and employers indicated that they were well-trained and very competent practitioners. However, developments in the profession of psychology during the 1970s led to discussions about the value of doctoral level professional training. Since the program already provided foundation and core courses in psychology for the doctoral programs in counseling psychology and school psychology, all the elements for professional training at the doctoral level were present in the department. The Doctor of Psychology Program was authorized in 1981 by the Indiana Higher Education Commission. The program has been accredited as a training program in professional psychology by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association* since 1985. GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Doctor of Psychology Program typically involves five years of study, including four years of academic study and one year of internship. Requirements for the degree include successful completion of 96 credit hours of course work in core clinical and basic psychology areas and a clinical internship. Clinical experience is obtained through clinical practice, third and fourth year off-campus field placements, and the fifth year internship at an American Psychological Association accredited internship training program. Students must also demonstrate proficiency in two research tools and pass oral and written preliminary examinations. A dissertation and oral defense of the dissertation must also be completed. A master's degree may be obtained after two years of study, completion of required courses, and demonstration of basic proficiency in a specified set of clinical and research skills. MAIN OBJECTIVES The Doctor of Psychology Program is designed to prepare clinical psychologists to offer a variety of professional services in psychological treatment, assessment, consultation, and administration. The program follows the scientifically based practitioner model of training (practitioner-scientist model). The program seeks to develop a professional identity that values and pursues: excellence in clinical practice, a spirit of active inquiry and critical thought, a commitment to the development and application of new knowledge in the field, an active sense of social responsibility, an appreciation and respect for the significant impact cultural and individual differences in all aspects of practice and inquiry, and an enduring commitment to personal and professional development. View more details on Indiana State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Psychology courses.