PYD845 Advanced Doctoral Practicum (if needed, does not count toward degree) (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PYD840 , PYD841 , PYD842 , PYD843  
Building on the knowledge and skills gained in PYD840/841 and PYD842/843, the Advanced Doctoral Practicum is an optional training experience that involves clinical work supervised by a Licensed Psychologist.  The overall practicum experience may be structured such that advanced practicum students focus on their particular area of interest/specialty as well as their continued personal and professional development as an emerging psychologist. During the course of the advanced practicum, students attend either a faculty-led group seminar on campus or meet individually with faculty.

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

1. Practice clinical skills in a specialized area of interest.
2. Conceptualize clients from a specialized and/or more advanced theoretical perspective.
3. Critically evaluate and professionally integrate assessment, historical, research, and clinical information to inform treatment planning and interventions.
4. Evaluate one’s own clinical proficiencies and areas for continued development.
5. Articulate an emerging professional identity.