Psy.D. Program Requirements
Timeline
The Psy.D. Program is designed to be completed in 4 years and is offered on a full-time basis only. This includes 3 years full-time of coursework and practica plus a year-long full-time internship/residency at a CPA- or APA-accredited site (or equivalent). In addition, all students are required to complete and defend a doctoral dissertation within 4 years.
We strive to accommodate family factors, such as parental leaves, and health issues. At the same time, we recognize the need for students to graduate in a timely manner.
Curriculum
Students receive core training in psychological assessment, diagnosis, intervention and prevention, psychopathology, ethics and professional issues, diversity issues, research methods and evaluation, supervision, and consultation.
Year 1 Fall Semester |
Psychology 6602: Research Design in Clinical Psychology Psychology 6612: Adult Psychopathology Psychology 6620: Principles of Adult Assessment and Diagnosis Psychology 6670: Interprofessional Education Psychology 7010: Practicum in Ethics and Relationship Skills Psychology 7020: Practicum in Adult Assessment and Diagnosis I Thesis Research |
Year 1 Winter Semester |
Psychology 6611: Ethics of Professional Practice Psychology 6623: Child Psychopathology, Assessment and Diagnosis Psychology 6630: Principles of Intervention with Adults Psychology 6670: Interprofessional Education Psychology 7021: Practicum in Adult Assessment and Diagnosis II Thesis Research |
Year 1 Spring Semester |
Psychology 7022: Practicum in Child Assessment and Diagnosis Thesis Research |
Year 2 Fall Semester |
Psychology 6631: Principles of Child Intervention Psychology 6633: Psychopharmacology Psychology 6670: Interprofessional Education Psychology 7030: Practicum in Assessment and Intervention I Thesis Research |
Year 2 Winter Semester |
Psychology 6000: Advanced Statistics Psychology 6670: Interprofessional Education Psychology 7031: Practicum in Assessment and Intervention II Thesis Research |
Year 2 Spring Semester |
Comprehensive Exam Psychology 7032: Practicum in Assessment and Intervention III Thesis Research |
Year 3 Fall Semester |
Psychology 6650: Clinical Supervision Psychology 6670: Interprofessional Education Psychology 7033: Practicum in Advanced Assessment and Intervention I Thesis Research |
Year 3 Winter Semester |
Psychology 7034: Practicum in Advanced Assessment and Intervention II Psychology 6670: Interprofessional Education Thesis Research |
Year 3 Spring Semester |
Psychology 7035: Practicum in Rural Intervention and Interprofessional Practice Thesis Research |
Year 4
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Predoctoral Internship/Residency |
Practicum Training
Psy.D. students participate in a minimum of 1080 hours of supervised clinical practicum experience. During practicum placements, students provide professional psychological services for individuals in the community, including assessments and therapeutic interventions for children, adults, and families under the supervision of a registered clinical psychologist. Practicums may take place at our Psychology Clinic, at hospitals and community mental health clinics, at the MUN Student Wellness and Counselling Centre (SWCC), at local schools, and in private psychology clinics.
Comprehensive Examination
Students are required to complete a Comprehensive Examination requirement that normally takes place at the end of the second year of studies.
Doctoral Dissertation
Students are required to complete and defend a doctoral dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Psychology. For information about our doctoral dissertation requirements, please see our Psy.D. Dissertation Guide (pdf).