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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involvement in clinical and scholarly activities at pr<strong>of</strong>essional training sites,<br />
including the <strong>School</strong>’s Psychological Services Center, gives students the closely<br />
supervised opportunity to apply and further develop the knowledge, skills,<br />
values, and competencies they gain in course work. Practicum training<br />
requirements begin with a first year Community Service Practicum that focuses<br />
on developing skills related to community-based interventions, advocacy, social<br />
justice, and systemic interventions that benefit human welfare and well-being.<br />
Clinical training provided in students’ second practicum focuses on developing<br />
the competencies needed to prepare students for entry level practice at<br />
graduation. Because the focus is on integrating Master’s level education at <strong>Adler</strong><br />
with Master’s-level supervised clinical training, no transfer credit is granted for<br />
practica credits earned elsewhere. Students must successfully complete course<br />
prerequisites prior to being approved to begin their second 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: Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
Development, Issues and Ethics (505), Introduction to <strong>Adler</strong>ian <strong>Psychology</strong> and<br />
Psychopathology (402), and/or Social <strong>Psychology</strong> and Individual Differences<br />
(641).<br />
Students are also expected to spend at least two days per week over the<br />
course <strong>of</strong> at least nine months at an approved clinical practicum site (Practicum<br />
I & II) and must concurrently enroll in Practicum Seminars throughout their<br />
field training. A minimum <strong>of</strong> 700 clock hours <strong>of</strong> counseling practica are required.<br />
In addition, prior to completion all M.A.O. students must take a third practicum<br />
placement in business (Practicum III) for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 300 clock hours with a<br />
concurrent business seminar.<br />
M.A. in Police <strong>Psychology</strong> (M.A.P.)<br />
The Master <strong>of</strong> Arts degree in Police <strong>Psychology</strong> is designed for individuals<br />
currently in the field <strong>of</strong> law enforcement. The Program is designed to provide a<br />
theoretical background in clinical and social psychology and learn to apply the<br />
basic principles <strong>of</strong> these disciplines to managerial, field, interpersonal and<br />
organizational concerns that arise within the police environment.<br />
This Master <strong>of</strong> Arts degree is not designed to teach the student to conduct<br />
therapy or engage in psychological testing. There are no clinical hours required<br />
nor a practicum to complete. This degree does not lead to any type <strong>of</strong> licensure<br />
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