Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Research Methods: Clinical Psychology and Psychometrics

Courses Outlines

In this program, each non-dissertation course carries a value of 3 credits, while dissertation courses are assigned 4 credits each. However, exceptions include the dissertation complete and oral defense, which are valued at 2 credits. Additionally, DPSY 938 is valued as 4 credits.

Students are required to complete at least 12 courses from the following list. See other specialisation tracks for required courses.

DPSY 701 :

Advanced Psychopathology

DPSY 702 :

History of Psychology

Applied Developmental Psychology

DPSY 703 :

DPSY 777 :

Supervised Practicum I

DPSY 800 :

Personality Assessment

Intellectual Disability Assessment and Therapies

DPSY 802 :

Graduate Teaching Seminar

DPSY 804:

Supervised Practicum II: Ethics

DPSY 803 :

Clinical Practice in Psychotherapy

DPSY 805 :

DPSY 806 :

Experimental Psychology

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

DPSY 810 :

DPSY 812 :

Environmental Psychology

Advanced Research Design and Analysis

DPSY 820 :

Critical Social Psychology

DPSY 824 :

Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology

DPSY 826 :

Cognition and Emotion

Positive Clinical Psychology

DPSY 850 :

Ethical and Legal Issues for School Psychologists

DPSY 855 :

DPSY 900 :

Supervised Practicum III

PSYA 800 :

Freudian Psychoanalysis

PSYA 801 :

Jungian Psychoanlysis

Contemporary Psychoanalytical Theory

PSYA 802 :

Comprehensive Examination

DPSY 99C :

EPPP Licensing Examination Review

DPSY 99E :

Doctoral Seminar in Research Methods

DPSY 938 :

Doctoral Seminar in Psychology

DPSY 940 :

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Assessment

DPSY 945 :

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

DPSY 950 :

DPSY 813:

Clinical Neuropsychology

Dissertation – Practical Research IV (Dissertation complete and Oral Defense)

Comprehensive Examination (1 Credit)

Students intending to pursue doctoral degrees must take and pass a comprehensive examination after they have completed their non-dissertation courses, because it is a pre-requisite of the dissertation courses. One of the purposes of this examination is to sufficiently assess students’ full knowledge on the dissertation title they wish to research.

Comprehensive examination is valued as 1 credit.

Dissertation Courses (14 Credits)

Completion of the following courses in the dissertation course is mandatory for obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. The dissertation itself must be undertaken only after the successful completion of all non-dissertation courses. It is essential to note that not more than one dissertation course can be pursued in a single session.

For detailed Dissertation guidelines, please click here.

Each dissertation course carries a value of 4 credits, with the exception of the “Dissertation Complete” and “Oral Defense” courses, which are valued at 2 credits each.

DPSY 999d:

(2 Credits)

DPSY 999c:

Dissertation – Practical Research III (Data Collection & Analysis)

Dissertation – Practical Research II (Review of Related Literature & Methodology)

DPSY 999b:

Dissertation – Practical Research I (Proposal)

DPSY 999a :

Electives

Candidates must select one of four program options:

Behavioral Analysis

The behavior analysis program option is crafted to offer comprehensive training in the field, emphasizing the development of specialized basic, applied, and theoretical interests related to understanding the human condition. It achieves a balance between basic, applied, and theoretical training. The program’s goals include fostering the ability to share accumulated knowledge of behavior science, conducting research for new insights into the human condition, contributing to the betterment of the world through knowledge development and research, and upholding a high degree of professionalism in the field. Mandatory courses for this program option encompass DPSY 801 and DPSY 812.

DPSY 812 :

Environmental Psychology

Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health program option is designed to empower students to analyze and address inconsistencies within current healthcare delivery systems. Students will explore both physical and psychological factors contributing to healthcare disparities and work towards mitigating such inequalities in the behavioral health field. Graduates from this program option collaborate with other health professionals to analyze and solve complex health-related challenges in both domestic and international communities. The program aims to equip graduates with tools to develop strategies for expanding healthcare access, delivery, and the assessment of healthcare policy and practice. Mandatory courses for this program option include DPSY 801, DPSY 802, and DPSY 812 .

DPSY 812 :

Environmental Psychology

Intellectual Disability Assessment and Therapies

DPSY 802 :

Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology program option is tailored to train candidates as clinicians, fostering an understanding of psychological issues and strengthening the link between psychological and physical health. This degree option emphasizes developmental psychopathology, adult psychopathology, and health psychology, adhering closely to a clinical training model. Candidates engage in close collaboration with their faculty advisor or clinical mentor, participating in ongoing programmatic clinical practice. Candidates seeking licensure for employment in research or clinical settings should review their state’s requirements before selecting courses. Core courses must include DPSY 703 and DPSY 826.

The program option aims to develop candidates into clinicians capable of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, preparing them for employment in higher education or practical clinical settings. Regardless of the chosen career path, the Clinical Psychology program is designed to provide a comprehensive background in diagnosis and treatment, coupled with a strong foundation in the science and practice of clinical assessment and treatment.

DPSY 826 :

Cognition and Emotion

Applied Developmental Psychology

DPSY 703 :

Intellectual Disability Assessment and Therapies

Psychoanalysis

The Psychoanalysis program emphasis provides students with a leading-edge curriculum, preparing them for scholarly research, teaching, or enhancing professional practice through interdisciplinary study. While there is a growing interest in the psychoanalysis of culture and the cultural analysis of psychoanalysis among social scientists and scholars in humanities, few higher education institutions offer an interdisciplinary platform for such pursuits. This program option addresses this gap, fostering systematic dialogue between psychoanalysis, critical social theory, and cultural analysis.

Notably, licensure in psychoanalysis is currently offered in three states: Vermont, New York, and California. Students are advised to check individual state requirements before finalizing their course selections. Core courses, including PSYA 800, PSYA 801, and PSYA 802, lay a solid foundation in theory and methods essential for the systematic integration of psychoanalysis, critical social theory, and cultural studies. The program’s distinctiveness lies in its emphasis on creating new theoretical and methodological connections across psychoanalysis, the social sciences, humanities, and cultural studies, employing an interdisciplinary lens to analyze psychological and cultural phenomena.

DPSY 802 :

DPSY 800 :

Personality Assessment