Program Curriculum
Program Curriculum
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Course Information
The Rowan University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is a full-time program that requires the completion of 83 semester hours over four years plus a full-time, one-year clinical internship at an off-site location. The program is housed in and administered by the Department of Psychology. Classes are primarily held during the day. Students in the program earn both and MA and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology while in the program, although the MA is not a terminal degree program. Part-time enrollment in the program is not permitted.
The coursework for the Rowan University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology has been designed and sequenced in a way that will allow students to develop increasingly complex and cumulative knowledge over the course of their training. Additionally, clinical and research training will be sequenced in a way that allows students to attain increasingly complex clinical and research competencies. Students will receive individual and/or group supervision from faculty and/or external supervisors throughout their training.
The curricular content is designed to be consistent with the American Psychological Association (APA) Accreditation Standards and the Standards for Specialty Training of the APA, and the program is currently accredited by the American Psychological Association. Additionally, these standards are in keeping with standard educational requirements for licensure as a Psychologist, although individual licensing requirements vary by state.
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Educational Requirements for Licensure in Psychology
The Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Rowan University makes every effort to provide education and training that is compliant with national standards of professional preparation for the practice of clinical psychology. Our program adheres to APA accreditation standards and prepares students for entry into the profession of clinical psychology. Given the varied and changing requirements across state jurisdictions, we cannot assure, nor is it our responsibility, that graduates will meet all requirements for licensure in all states or territories. As such, a PhD from a training program in clinical psychology, including ours, may not be sufficient, in and of itself, to meet licensure requirements in all states. You are encouraged to become familiar with state licensing laws for each state where you might be interested in practicing and discuss your curricular plan with your mentor, DCT, or other relevant parties.
The following courses make up the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program:
Doctoral Program Course Requirements
Scientific Foundations Courses (12 sh total)
Research Training & Practice (15 sh total)
PSY 07.714 Statistics for Clinical Psychology I: Univariate (3)
PSY 07.740 Statistics for Clinical Psychology II: Multivariate and Advanced Statistics (3)
PSY 02.706 Research Methods (3)
PSY 03.815 Thesis Research (1-2, variable credit; must take 2 semesters)
- Students must be continually enrolled in Thesis Research every semester (excluding summer) until their thesis is completed
PSY 01.855 Dissertation Research (1-6, variable credit, must take 4 semesters)
- Students must be continually enrolled in Dissertation Research or Dissertation Continuation every semester (excluding summer) until their dissertation is completed
Clinical Core Courses (21 sh total)
PSY 03.701 Assessment I: Psychometrics and Cognitive Testing (3)
PSY 03.704 Assessment II: Individual Differences and Personality (3)
PSY 03.740 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Clinical Psychology (3)
PSY 01.623 Psychopathology I: Diagnosis and Epidemiology (3)
PSY 01.624 Psychopathology II: Conceptualization and Etiology (3)
PSY 03.710 Intervention I: Foundational Clinical Skills (3)
PSY 03.712 Intervention II: Evidence-Based Interventions with Adults (3)
Foundational Health Courses (6 sh total)
PSY 03.830 Health Psychology (3)
PSY 03.838 Health Care Models and Service Delivery (3)
Proseminar Sequence (8 sh total)
Students enroll in one Professional Proseminar Class each semester (excluding summers):
PSY 03.721 Professional Proseminar I (1)
PSY 03.722 Professional Proseminar II (1)
PSY 03.723 Professional Proseminar III (1)
PSY 03.724 Professional Proseminar IV (1)
PSY 03.725 Professional Proseminar V (1)
PSY 03.726 Professional Proseminar VI (1)
PSY 03.727 Professional Proseminar VII (1)
PSY 03.728 Professional Proseminar VIII (1)
Clinical Practice Courses (21 sh total)
PSY 03.742 Introductory Practicum (3)
PSY 03.744 Foundational Practicum (6 total; 3 in fall, 3 in spring)
PSY 03.800 Intermediate Practicum (6 total; 3 in fall, 3 in spring)
PSY 03.820 Advanced Practicum (6 total; 3 in fall, 3 in spring)
PSY 03.860 Internship (0; must be taken in Fall and Spring during internship)
PSY 03.824 Advanced Practicum, Continuation (9; this class is taken if students elect to continue practicum work beyond their 4th year in the program and/or need to register as a full-time student for financial or other reasons; this is not a required course for graduation. See program handbook for further clarification.)
Students can select from the following elective courses, although none are required for graduation. Elective coursework is offered based on student interest/enrollment and faculty availability to teach the course.
PSY 02.630 Experimental Foundations of Behavior Therapy (3)
PSY 03.715 Intervention III: Evidence-Based Interventions with Children and Adolescents (3)
PSY 03.832 Behavioral Medicine (3)
PSY 03.835 Pediatric Psychology (3)
PSY 03.717 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Therapy (3)
PSY 03.900 Advanced Seminar in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine (3)
PSY 03.902 Advanced Seminar in Evidence-Based Practice (3)
PSY 03.834 Neuropsychological Assessment (3)
PSY 07.745 Statistics for Clinical Psychology III: Advanced Multivariate (3)
PSY 03.624 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence (3)
PSY 10.610 Psychopharmacology & Biological Bases of Behavior (3)
PSY 10.780 Behavioral Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology (3)
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