Program Overview
Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) Program
The Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) program at the University of La Verne is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in clinical psychology, preparing them for careers as licensed psychologists. The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and meets the standards for licensure in the state of California.
Program Overview
The PSYD program is a five-year, full-time program that includes coursework, practicum experiences, and a dissertation. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of psychology, as well as advanced training in clinical psychology.
Coursework
The program includes a wide range of coursework, including:
- PSYD 600: Professional Development Seminar I
- PSYD 601: Professional Development Seminar II
- PSYD 602: Advanced Statistics I
- PSYD 602L: SPSS Lab I
- PSYD 603: Advanced Statistics II
- PSYD 603L: SPSS Lab II
- PSYD 604: Advanced Multicultural Competency I
- PSYD 605: Advanced Multicultural Competency II
- PSYD 606: Advanced Psychopathology
- PSYD 607: Psychotherapy Efficacy & Outcome
- PSYD 608: Professional Issues & Ethics
- PSYD 609: Clinical Skills & Interviewing Techniques
- PSYD 610: Cognitive & Intellectual Assessment
- PSYD 611: Personality Assessment I
- PSYD 612: Practicum I
- PSYD 612L: Supervision Lab I
- PSYD 613: Practicum II
- PSYD 613L: Supervision Lab II
- PSYD 620: Psychological Measurement
- PSYD 621: Advanced Human Development
- PSYD 622: Quantitative Research Methods
- PSYD 623: Qualitative Research Methods
- PSYD 624: Evidence-Based Practice I
- PSYD 625: Evidence-Based Practice II
- PSYD 626: Personality Assessment II
- PSYD 627: Full Battery Assessment
- PSYD 629: Competency Exam
- PSYD 630: Practicum III
- PSYD 631: Practicum IV
- PSYD 632: Biological Bases of Behavior
- PSYD 633: Cognitive & Affective Bases of Behavior
- PSYD 634: Advanced History & Systems
- PSYD 635: Advanced Social Psychology
- PSYD 636: Aging and Long-term Care
- PSYD 637: Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting
- PSYD 638: Advanced Human Sexuality
- PSYD 639: Spousal/Partner Abuse Assessment, Detection, & Intervention
- PSYD 640: Dissertation I
- PSYD 641: Dissertation II
- PSYD 642: Advanced Supervision Skills I
- PSYD 642L: Supervision Lab III
- PSYD 643: Advanced Supervision Skills II
- PSYD 643L: Supervision Lab IV
- PSYD 644: Advanced Consultation Skills
- PSYD 646: Practicum V
- PSYD 647: Practicum VI
- PSYD 649: Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention
- PSYD 651: Substance Abuse Detection and Treatment
- PSYD 660: Dissertation III
- PSYD 661: Dissertation IV
- PSYD 680: Full-time Internship I
- PSYD 681: Full-time Internship II
- PSYD 682: Program Continuance I
- PSYD 683: Program Continuance II
- PSYD 684: Program Continuance III
- PSYD 685: Program Continuance IV
- PSYD 690A: Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
- PSYD 690B: Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
- PSYD 690C: Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
- PSYD 690D: Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
- PSYD 690E: Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
- PSYD 690F: Selected Topics in Clinical Psychology
- PSYD 699: Independent Study
Practicum Experiences
The program includes a series of practicum experiences, including:
- PSYD 612: Practicum I
- PSYD 613: Practicum II
- PSYD 630: Practicum III
- PSYD 631: Practicum IV
- PSYD 646: Practicum V
- PSYD 647: Practicum VI
Dissertation
The program includes a dissertation, which is a comprehensive research project that demonstrates the student's ability to conduct original research in clinical psychology. The dissertation is completed under the supervision of a faculty advisor and is typically completed in the final year of the program.
Licensure
The PSYD program is designed to meet the standards for licensure in the state of California. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and to apply for licensure as a psychologist in California.
Accreditation
The PSYD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The program is designed to meet the standards for accreditation set by the APA, and the program is regularly reviewed and evaluated to ensure that it continues to meet these standards.