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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and Mental Health (350), Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development, Issues and Ethics (505),<br />
Introduction to <strong>Adler</strong>ian <strong>Psychology</strong> and Psychopathology (402), and/or Social<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> and Individual Differences (641).<br />
Second and third year doctoral students should expect to spend at least<br />
two days per week over the course <strong>of</strong> at least nine months at an approved<br />
clinical practicum site and must concurrently enroll in Practicum Seminars<br />
throughout their field training. A minimum total <strong>of</strong> 1,200 clock hours <strong>of</strong> clinical<br />
practica is required. Most doctoral students complete more than the minimum<br />
number <strong>of</strong> hours prior to beginning their internship. Students may elect to<br />
complete an advanced practicum during their fourth year <strong>of</strong> study to obtain<br />
additional specialized or in-depth training to strengthen their learning<br />
experience. Advanced practicum students must complete a minimum <strong>of</strong> 600<br />
clock hours <strong>of</strong> practicum over the course <strong>of</strong> at least nine months at an approved<br />
practicum site, and must concurrently enroll in Practicum Seminars throughout<br />
the training year.<br />
The Director and Associate Director <strong>of</strong> Training and Community Service<br />
works in collaboration with students in identifying clinical experiences which<br />
meet the standards and requirements <strong>of</strong> the program. Students should refer to<br />
the Practicum Handbook, available on Scholar 360, for detailed information.<br />
Internship<br />
An important portion <strong>of</strong> the Psy.D. program is devoted to a 2,000 clock<br />
hour internship at an approved site over a 12 month (full-time) or 24 month<br />
(half-time) period. The internship is designed to provide intensive advanced<br />
clinical training building upon course work, practicum experiences, and clinical<br />
supervision. Because the internship is an essential component <strong>of</strong> the Psy.D.<br />
program, it can never be waived. Students who do not successfully complete<br />
the internship are subject to dismissal from the <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Students must successfully complete all doctoral program requirements<br />
prior to beginning an internship. The Director Training and Community Service<br />
works closely with students to assess readiness to apply for, accept, and begin<br />
internship, and to identify appropriate internship sites. Students requesting to<br />
apply for internship are reviewed by the core faculty to determine eligibility and<br />
readiness. If the faculty raise concerns about a student’s readiness to apply for<br />
internship based on academic, clinical and/or pr<strong>of</strong>essional comportment are<br />
referred to the Training Committee for review. All students are required to<br />
participate in the APPIC Match process for internship placement. Students are<br />
encouraged to apply to the school’s clinic, Dreikurs Psychological Services<br />
Center, which participates in the APPIC Match program. Students entering the<br />
Psy.D. program prior to Fall 2004 are required to have their dissertation<br />
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