Counseling Psychology, Psy.D.

Degree Requirements

Scientific Foundations: 20 cr.

1. Theory and Research: 11 cr.

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2. PYD 801

   Historical Foundations of Psychology (2 cr.)
3. PYD 802

   Physiological Psychology and Psychopharmacology (3 cr.)
4. PYD 803

   Social and Organizational Psychology (3 cr.)
5. PYD 804

   Cognitive - Affective Bases of Behavior (3 cr.)
6. Research Methods: 9 cr.

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7. PYD 806

   Psychometric Theory and Application (3 cr.)
8. PYD 807

   Quantitative Research and Statistical Analysis (2 cr.)
9. PYD 808

   Qualitative Research Methods (2 cr.)
10. PYD 809

    Outcome Research and Program Evaluation (2 cr.)

Foundations of Professional Practice: 35 cr.

1. PYD 811

   Advanced Lifespan Development (3 cr.)
2. PYD 812

   Advanced Psychopathology (3 cr.)
3. PYD 815

   Cognitive Assessment (3 cr.)
4. PYD 816

   Personality Assessment (3 cr.)
5. PYD 818

   Multiculturalism and Diversity (3 cr.)
6. Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions: 9 cr.

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7. PYD 820

   Common Factors in Counseling and Psychotherapy (3 cr.)
8. PYD 821

   Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Theories and Techniques (3 cr.)
9. PYD 822

   Advanced Psychodynamic Theories and Techniques (3 cr.)
10. Professional Roles: 11 cr.

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11. PYD 823

    Clinical Supervision: Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
12. PYD 824

    Consultation in Counseling Psychology (2 cr.)
13. PYD 825

    Ethics and Professional Issues (3 cr.)
14. PYD 827

    Vocational Assessment and Career Counseling (2 cr.)
15. PYD 829

    The Contemporary Practice of Professional Psychology (3 cr.)

Advanced Training for Professional Practice: 10 cr. (select from among the following)

1. Advanced Assessment and Intervention (2-5 cr.). Students elect at least one course from this group. The following titles are representative of courses available. See the semester course schedule for current offerings.

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2. PYD 950

   Special Topics in Advanced Practice and Research (2 cr.)
3. PYD 851

   Counseling with Children and Families (2 cr.)
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4. PYD 852

   Neuropsychological Assessment (2 cr.)
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5. PYD 853

   Trauma Treatments (2 cr.)
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6. PYD 854

   Projective Assessment (2 cr.)
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7. PYD 855

   Group Therapy (2 cr.)
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8. PYD 856

   Play Therapy Across the Lifespan (2 cr.)
9. PYD 857

   Counseling and Human Sexuality (2 cr.)
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10. PYD 858

    Counseling with Substance Use and Addictions (2 cr.)
11. Counseling Psychology in Diverse Settings (2-6 cr.) Students elect at least one course from this group. The following titles are representative of courses available. See the semester course schedule for current offerings.

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12. PYD 960

    Special Topics in Counseling Psychology in Diverse Settings (2 cr.)
13. PYD 861

    Counseling Psychology in Health Care Settings (2 cr.)
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14. PYD 863

    Counseling in the Schools (2 cr.)
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15. PYD 864

    Counseling Psychology in Forensic Settings (2 cr.)
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16. PYD 865

    Industrial Organizational Psychology (2 cr.)
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17. PYD 866

    Rural Practice (2 cr.)
18. PYD 867

    Applied Sports Psychology (2 cr.)
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19. PYD 868

    Teaching Psychology in Higher Education (2 cr.)
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20. Counseling Psychology with Diverse Populations (4-8 cr.) Students elect at least two courses from this group. The following titles are representative of courses available. See the semester course schedule for current offerings.

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21. PYD 970

    Special Topics in Counseling Psychology with Diverse Populations (2 cr.)
22. PYD 871

    Counseling in Diverse Ethnic Communities (2 cr.)
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23. PYD 872

    Clinical Issues in Aging (2 cr.)
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24. PYD 873

    Counseling Individuals with Diverse Sexual and Gender Identities (2 cr.)
25. PYD 874

    Economic Disparities in Counseling (2 cr.)
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26. PYD 875

    Counseling Immigrants and Refugees (2 cr.)
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27. PYD 876

    Religious and Spiritual Diversity in Counseling (2 cr.)
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28. PYD 877

    Counseling Individuals with Disabilities (2 cr.)

Other Requirements: 20 cr.

1. PYD 800

   First Year Proseminar (1 cr.)
2. PYD 881

   Doctoral Qualifying Examination (0 cr.)
3. PYD 882

   Clinical Case Presentation (0 cr.)
4. PYD 885

   Individualized Mentorship (3 cr.)
5. Supervised Training: 11 cr.

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6. PYD 840

   Practicum I-A (2 cr.)
7. PYD 841

   Practicum I-B (2 cr.)
8. PYD 842

   Practicum II-A (2 cr.)
9. PYD 843

   Practicum II-B (2 cr.)
10. PYD 845

    Advanced Doctoral Practicum (optional or if needed, does not count toward degree) (1 cr.)
11. PYD 849

    Supplemental Practicum (if needed, does not count toward degree) (1 cr.)
12. PYD 990

    Internship I (1 cr.)
13. PYD 991

    Internship II (1 cr.)
14. PYD 992

    Internship III (1 cr.)
15. Clinical Dissertation: 5 cr.

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16. PYD 993

    Dissertation: Proposal Development I (1 cr.)
17. PYD 994

    Dissertation: Proposal Development II (1 cr.)
18. PYD 995

    Dissertation: Data Analysis and Writing I (1 cr.)
19. PYD 996

    Dissertation: Data Analysis and Writing II (1 cr.)
20. PYD 997

    Dissertation: Colloquium and Final Editing (1 cr.)
21. PYD 998

    Dissertation: Extended (if needed, does not count toward degree) (1 cr.)

Professional Licensure

Faculty

Admission Requirements

1. Developmental Psychology

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2. Physiological Psychology

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3. Counseling Skills

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4. Statistics

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5. Psychological Assessment

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6. Psychopathology

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7. Personality Theory and/or Theories of Counseling

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8. Clinical Interventions

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9. Professional Ethics

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Early Entry Option for Saint Mary’s MA in Counseling and Psychological Services students ONLY

1. The following master’s level courses must be completed with a grade of “A”, “B”, or “P” (33 credits total)

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2. The requirement that applicants to the Psy.D. program must have completed a master’s degree is waived for early entry and direct admit applicants. The courses listed above are substituted for the required prerequisite courses listed in the Psy.D. admissions requirements. All other requirements for admission to the Psy.D. program must be met by early entry applicants, including the requirement that a GPA of 3.4 or higher must be maintained in master’s level course work.

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3. Early entry applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate coursework and 3.4 in their graduate course work.

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4. Early entry applicants must provide at least one of the required letters of recommendation from faculty or supervisors familiar with their master’s level work.

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5. Candidates for early entry may apply for admission to the doctoral program after completion of 18 credits out of the courses listed above. Courses in which applicants are enrolled at the time of application may be included in the 18 credits.

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6. Students admitted to the Psy.D. program under the early entry option are expected to complete their master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services through coursework taken in the doctoral program. The following doctoral courses or their equivalent must be completed for the master’s degree (21 credits total). As indicated below, students must also pass PYD881 Qualifying Examination within the doctoral program. If a student does not pass PYD881 and chooses to return to the master’s program to complete their master’s degree, then the student will be required to complete PY723, the capstone course.

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Direct Admit Option for Undergraduate Psychology Majors

Application Process