The clinical training includes a core curriculum which provides a solid foundation in the theory and application of testing/assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions. The capstone clinical experience is a one-year internship in an approved setting chosen to crystallize and enhance the trainees' professional interests. Internship sites have included mental health agencies, university counseling centers, psychiatric hospitals, family treatment centers with diverse clientele including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, substance abuse treatment centers, and correctional facilities. The research sequence prepares the student to undertake a quality thesis under the guidance of a faculty sponsor and a thesis committee. A combination of required and elective courses meet the requirements for master's-level licensure in Illinois (and many other states).
| Course No. | Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 5025 | Psychological Assessment I | 4 |
| PSY 5026 | Psychological Assessment II | 3 |
| PSY 5035 | Advanced Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 5040 | Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 5060 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 5070 | Group Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 5560 | Family Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 5710 | Research Design and Statistical Analysis I | 4 |
| PSY 5711 | Research Design and Statistical Analysis II | 3 |
| PSY 5890 | Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 5900 | Internship In Clinical Psychology I: Ethics | 6 |
| PSY 5980 | Internship In Clinical Psychology II | 6 |
| PSY 5950 | Thesis | 6 |
Students can select elective courses from the following areas:
| Research | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSY 5990 | Independent Study | Credits: 1-3; Max of 6 |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology (Take One of the Following) | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSY 5400 | Psychotherapy with Diverse Populations | Credits: 3 |
| PSY 5997 | Study Abroad | Credits: 6 |
| Human Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSY 5970B | Clinical Topics in Human Development | Credits: 3 |
| Substance Abuse and Dependence | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSY 5970A | Substance Related Disorders | Credits: 3 |
| Career Counseling | ||
|---|---|---|
| CSD 5920 | Career Counseling | Credits: 3 |
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