Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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emediation plan to assist the student in retaking the CQE. The remediation<br />
plan will also outline the timeframe and tasks to complete prior to being<br />
approved to take the CQE again. The remediation plan and timeline will be<br />
forwarded to the Psy.D. Program Director for review and final approval. A copy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the remediation plan and subsequent documentation indicating completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> the remediation plan will be placed in the student’s academic file.<br />
Students must register for a qualifying examination during the term in<br />
which they wish to take it. In order to do so, they must complete a petition form<br />
to register for the examination and submit this with their registration material.<br />
The Registrar’s <strong>of</strong>fice will conduct an audit on students applying for the<br />
examination to ensure that they have the necessary requirements. Students<br />
who do not have the requirements will have their petition denied. Students are<br />
expected to take the examination during the term for which they have<br />
registered. If they fail to do so, they must re-submit the petition form with their<br />
registration in a different term and again pay the fee for the examination. Fees<br />
paid for examinations that are not taken by a student or failed by a student are<br />
not refunded.<br />
Practicum<br />
An integral part <strong>of</strong> the doctoral program is the acquisition <strong>of</strong> practical skills<br />
gained in field placements. Ongoing involvement in community service and<br />
clinical activities at pr<strong>of</strong>essional training sites, including the <strong>School</strong>’s<br />
Psychological Services Center, gives students the closely supervised opportunity<br />
to apply and further develop the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies<br />
they gain in course work. Practicum training requirements begin with a first<br />
year Community Service Practicum that focuses on developing skills related to<br />
community-based interventions, advocacy, social justice, and systemic<br />
interventions that benefit human welfare and well-being. Students then<br />
complete clinical training that focuses first on developing skills and providing<br />
experience in psychological assessment and second on developing skills related<br />
to intervention/treatment. Because the focus is on integrating doctoral level<br />
education with licensed doctoral-level supervised clinical training, no transfer<br />
credit is granted for practica credits earned elsewhere or in a previously<br />
completed <strong>Adler</strong> M.A. program. Students must successfully complete course<br />
prerequisites prior to being approved to begin their first practicum.<br />
First year students will spend 8-10 hours per week over the course <strong>of</strong> six<br />
months at an approved Community Service Practicum site while concurrently<br />
enrolled in required coursework. A minimum <strong>of</strong> 200 clock hours is required.<br />
Students are expected to gain the minimum required hours over a six month<br />
period and no less. At least one <strong>of</strong> the following courses must be taken<br />
concurrently with Community Service Practicum I & II: Community <strong>Psychology</strong><br />
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