DEGREE REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTERS PROGRAM Rosemead's terminal M.A. requires a total of 60 hours of course work over a two-year period with the following distribution: Psychology: The psychology requirement constitutes a minimum of 45 hours, including Pre-Practicum and 6 hours of Practicum experience. Theology: The program requires a minimum of 12 hours in Theology, including the sequence in Biblical Studies. Integration Seminars: M.A. students must take a minimum of 3 hours in the Integration of Psychology and Theology. The overall distribution of coursework will change slightly beginning with the fall semester, 1980. Professional growth experiences include three semesters (or 60 hours) of group therapy. Transfer credit from accredited graduate schools or seminaries may be applied where appropriate to the M.A. program, but not to exceed 9 hours in psychology and/or 9 hours in theology. One Practicum may be transferred with the permission of the Director of Clinical Training (see under General Academic Information). A minimum of one year of residence is required for the M.A. degree. Most students will, however, require a full two years of study to complete the program. A curriculum outline for the M.A. degree is found elsewhere in this catalog. A faculty advisor is assigned to each M.A. student for consultation and program planning. REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS (1) Residence and Course Work A minimum of four years of residence is required for the doctorate. While the doctorate is not awarded simply for completion of stated course work, there are basic unit requirements for the degree. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who assists in the planning of each semester's schedule of courses and supervises the student's progress in the program. For transfer credit, see under General Academic Information. Psychology: Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of 82 semester hours in psychology in addition to a doctoral dissertation. This includes at least 70 academic units, of which 12 units must be selected from PLB elective psychotherapy courses, and 12 units of practicum. Psy.D. students must complete a minimum of 92semester hours in psychology. This includes at least 74 academic units, of which 21 units must be selected from PLB elective psychotherapy courses, and 18 units of practicum. Theology: All students must complete a minor in theology which includes a minimum of 22 semester units.
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