PYD885 Individualized Mentorship (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PYD843 
This unique course allows the student to pursue a clinical experience in an area of his or her choosing under the supervision of a licensed doctoral level psychologist. Taken just prior to the internship, the individualized mentorship includes a combination of supervised clinical experience, independent study, research, attendance at workshops, and other learning activities. The individualized mentorship is designed to provide in-depth training in the student’s area of specialization, and to develop skills for lifelong learning. Unique student learning outcomes are developed for each mentorship experience.

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

1. Create and develop a plan for the development of a new area of professional competency.
2. Use the necessary professional, research, and community resources to develop a new area of competency.
3. Document the development of a new area of competency.