PYD845 Advanced Doctoral Practicum (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PYD840 , PYD841 , PYD842 , PYD843  
Building on the knowledge and skills gained in Practicum I and Practicum II, the Advanced Doctoral Practicum is an optional training experience that involves clinical work supervised by a Licensed Psychologist.  The practicum experience is structured such that the advanced practicum student focuses on a particular area of interest/specialty as well as continued personal and professional development. During the course of the advanced practicum, the student attends either a faculty-led group seminar or meets individually with a faculty member assigned by the training director. This course does not count toward credits for graduation.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Practice clinical skills in a specialized area.
2. Conceptualize clients from complex theoretical perspectives.
3. Thoroughly evaluate and integrate assessment, historical, and clinical data with empirical research to inform treatment planning and interventions.
4. Evaluate one’s own clinical proficiencies and areas for continued development.
5. Articulate an emerging professional identity.