Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

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