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

 

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).