Clinical Psychology - College of St Joseph

Clinical Psychology from College of St Joseph is a Campus Master Clinical Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Program Objectives The primary objective of the Clinical Psychology Program is to train masters level professional psychologists who can assist clients in the enhancement of their psychological well-being. It is based on a foundation that recognizes the importance of the scientific method of clinical inquiry, sound research and psychological assessment, and a developmental, psycho-educational model of intervention that focuses on a client's strengths while recognizing the behavior deficits that interfere with effective living. The faculty look at master's level psychologists as human development teachers whose primary function is to help individuals enhance life adjustment, facilitate personal growth and develop behavioral competencies. The faculty believe that an effective psychologist requires an integration and internalization of both personal and professional attributes. The faculty work with the belief that an effective therapist is an effective human being. For this reason, the program emphasizes the development of theoretical knowledge, therapeutic competencies, personal awareness and growth, and professional ethical thinking. Program Description And Competencies The Clinical Psychology Program is in compliance with the Vermont Licensure Law for Master's Level Psychologists as regulated by the Board of Psychological Examiners in Vermont. The Clinical Psychology Program is a member of the Council of Applied Master's Programs in Psychology. The Clinical Psychology degree program consists of a total of 60 credits, which include the practicum and internship experiences and thesis or elective courses. During precandidacy, the student is required to pass satisfactorily (with a minimum grade of ?B?) eighteen (18) credits, including GPS500, 501, 502, 504, 518,and 519. Precandidacy is an evaluative stage which provides an opportunity to assess the student's academic competence, potential for personal growth, and functioning as a professional psychologist. In the second stage, (candidacy), the student completes the requirements for the degree, including field work. The student also has two options; to complete a thesis (worth six credits) or select additional course work. Competency areas include: A. Experimental Foundations Psychological theory, research, and methods concerning the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of psychological research, or concerning the general principles and processes for the core areas of experimental psychology. B. Psychopathology Psychological theory, research, and methods concerning the descriptive characteristics, diagnosis, and etiology of psychopathology, or mental and behavioral disorders of children and adults. C. Social/Individual Differences/Personality Psychological theory, research, and methods concerning the psychological or behavioral development and functioning of the individual, and the study of individual differences. D. Assessment Psychological theory, research, and methods concerning the measurement and assessment of an individual's behavioral or psychological functioning, such as the assessment of psychopathology, personality characteristics, intellectual functioning, skills and interests, and neuropsychological functioning. E. Intervention Psychological theory, research, and methods concerning the remediation, treatment, or prevention of behavior disorders, adjustment problems, and psychopathology, or other disturbances in psychological functioning. F. Applied Psychological theory, research, and methods concerning the psychological functioning of the individual in groups and organizations. (Adapted from VT State Laws and Rules of the Board of Psychological Examiners) Thesis/Non-thesis Option Completion of the thesis is normally recommended for students who wish to pursue doctoral level study. During GPS503 Research Methods, the student develops a research paper that may, with revision, serve as a basis for the thesis proposal. Actual collection of data may not begin until the thesis proposal has been formally approved and signed by members of the thesis committee, Division Chairperson and Institutional Representative. Students register for 3 credits of thesis in two separate semesters. A grade of ?Incomplete? is assigned after the first semester of thesis credit has been taken. In order to receive a grade of ?Pass? on the thesis, both semesters of thesis credit (totaling 6 credits) must be taken, and the thesis must be completed and approved by the thesis committee. Otherwise, the ?Incomplete? will be converted into a grade of ?F?. When the thesis is completed, the student presents it orally to members of the College community. If a non-thesis option is selected, the student completes a minimum of 60 credits in course work, according to the student's plan of study. View more details on College of St Joseph . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Psychology courses.