Rosemead School of Psychology
standing granted. While the doctorate is not awarded simply for completion of stated course work, there are basic credit requirements for the degree (133 semester credits). 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 General Academic Information. Psychology Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of 79 semester credits of psychology in addition to a doctoral dissertation. These 79 credits include 50 credits in required courses, 12 credits of practicum that must be taken in residence, 4 credits of Master’s-level research apprenticeship, and 13 credits of psychology electives. Students may apply up to 6 credits of graduate coursework from the Cook School of Intercultural Studies toward the total psychology elective credit requirement. Psychotherapy Laboratory Students in the Ph.D. program must complete at least 12 credits selected from psychotherapy lab courses. These are taken during the second, third and fourth years. Theology All students must complete a minor in theology which includes a minimum of 18 semester credits. Integration Seminars All students participate in a series of seminars (12 credits) devoted to the integration of a variety of theological and psychological concepts in research, theory and practice. Dissertation Research 12 credits of dissertation research are required prior to granting the Ph.D. 2. Progress Evaluations Each year students are evaluated on their general progress toward completion of degree requirements. These evaluations include review of each student’s academic skills, clinical skills, and personal / interpersonal / spiritual growth as required by the program. Because all of these areas are integral to the practice of clinical psychology and the distinctive of Rosemead’s program, deficiencies in any of them may result in program termination. However, the general objective of such evaluation is to provide feedback conducive to continued growth and development toward successful completion of the degree, high quality of service to clients, and high level of professional competence. Procedures and processes for the evaluations are specified in the Rosemead Student Handbook. 3. Comprehensive Examinations All students must pass a set of doctoral-level comprehensive examinations covering the following areas: (1) psychological assessment and intervention, (2) integration of psychology and theology, and (3) ethics. These examinations are given two times annually and serve as the major means of evaluating a student’s suitability to continue studies toward the
Psychotherapy Laboratory (RSLB) This series of elective courses is designed to effect a working integration of conceptual and experimental aspects of psychotherapy. Ph.D. students are required to take 12 credits of RSLB courses, and Psy.D. students, 21 credits. Each course includes both course work and supervised clinical experience within the psychotherapy model followed in the specific course. Completion of RSPY 501, 515 and 680 or 681 and 682 or their equivalent is required before enrollment in these courses is permitted. All RSLB courses have limited enrollments. Students must have access to appropriate client pools through their practica unless clients are obtained through the RSLB course. Theology / Biblical Studies (RSTH) This series of courses provides students with essential biblical and theological understanding prerequisite to effective integration of the disciplines of psychology and theology. (18 credits required.) Integration Of Psychology &Theology (RSTP) Rosemead’s curriculum is distinguished by a series of seminars designed to investigate the mutual relationships between theological and psychological concepts and data. These seminars constitute an essential part of Rosemead training and offer students an opportunity to become involved in a creative application of shared insights from these related disciplines. Each student must take RSTP 500 and additional integration Students may apply up to 6 credits of the following courses toward the psychology graduation requirement. These courses are not substitutes for required Rosemead courses. Course descriptions are given under the Cook School of Intercultural Studies section of the catalog. seminars to total 12 credits. Intercultural Studies (ISCL)
Interpersonal & Intercultural Adjustment
ISCL 520
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Christianity & Culture
ISCL 747
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology Although Rosemead does not offer a terminal Master’s program, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology is granted after the completion of the first two years of either the Ph.D. or Psy.D. curriculum, including: A. A minimum of 45 semester credits in psychology (including practicum). B. A minimum of 9 semester credits in theology, 3 credits in statistics, and 3 credits in ethics. C. A minimum of one year of resident graduate work (the final semester must be in residence). D. A transfer maximum of 9 credits in psychology may be counted toward the M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology 1. Residence & Coursework Normally, four years of residency are required unless transfer of credit is brought in and advanced
353
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker