Dr. Craig N. Shealy, Graduate Director
Admission Requirements
Mission
Curriculum
Required Psychological Foundations
Doctoral Core Curriculum
Course Offerings
Admission
Requirements
Admission to the combined doctoral program requires that
applicants:
§ have completed an advanced degree (M.A./M.S.
or Ed.S.) in clinical, school, or counseling psychology, or related field;
§ provide general GRE scores (verbal,
quantitative and analytic) and advanced Psychology GRE scores (previous GRE
scores may be accepted);
§ submit a typed statement of professional
goals;
§ submit three letters of recommendation from
professionals familiar with their academic work and any relevant professional
experiences;
§ submit transcripts from all undergraduate
and graduate programs attended;
§ submit representative work samples of
current skills (e.g., test reports, counseling summaries, etc.).
Five to seven full-time students are admitted each year.
Priority will be given to application materials received by February 1 in
anticipation of fall admission. Group and individual interviews with both
faculty and current students to assess abilities, characteristics and readiness
for the program are scheduled in February and March. All applicants are
notified of admission decisions no later than March 15. Students offered admission
are expected to reply no later than April 1.
Mission
The mission of the JMU Combined-Integrated (C-I) Doctoral
Program in Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology is to provide a broad
preparation in psychology, integrating practice and science in order to expand,
strengthen and deepen the training of advanced mental health professionals. The
specific focus of the program is the development of those competencies that
will prepare graduates to serve as leaders and advocates in the delivery of mental
health services. These services are directed primarily to the development of
human potential in children and families. An important element in the mission
of the Combined-Integrated Doctoral Program at JMU is to train doctoral
students to be responsive to the needs of children and families within the
context of a diverse society.
The rationale for the JMU C-I Doctoral Program is based on
the conviction that the mental health needs of children and families are
underserved, particularly in rural areas. These needs are best met by an
integrated curriculum composed of selected principles from the specialty areas
of child-clinical, counseling, and school psychology (Culbertson, 1993; Minke
& Brown, 1996). This preparation addresses the skills and abilities needed
by psychologists to meet the mental health needs of children and families,
keeping in mind the various ecological contexts in which such psychologists
will interact. The rationale for the program is supported by needs expressed in
extensive surveys of mental health professionals conducted in 1985 and 1992 in
preparation for the C-I Doctoral Program. Both surveys indicated substantial
need and the desire to have a C-I Doctoral Program that focused on the mental
health needs of children and families.
The C-I doctoral program in clinical, counseling, and school
psychology is an innovative, applied psychology program that leads to the
awarding of the Doctorate of Psychology degree and eligibility for licensure as
a clinical psychologist. The doctoral program is fully accredited by the
American Psychological Association. It is specifically designed for students
possessing advanced graduate degrees and professional experience in applied
mental health fields such as child-clinical, school, or counseling psychology.
The doctoral program functions on a calendar-year schedule.
Students begin in the fall semester and continue throughout the year, including
summer semesters. Depending upon their background, students complete the course
work portion of the program in either two or three years. Students must also
complete a year-long internship and a doctoral dissertation. Internships must
be approved by the American Psychological Association or meet the standards set
forth by APA.
A limited number of full-time students are admitted each
year. All students receive a full-time teaching or graduate assistantship that
includes tuition.
The Combined Doctoral Program exhibits strong commitment to
diversity in the following ways:
§ a required course specific to multicultural
issues
§ multicultural/gender issues covered in
course work throughout the curriculum
§ practical experiences with clients from a
variety of cultures and backgrounds
Curriculum
An individualized doctoral plan of study is developed for
each student consisting of courses in required psychological foundations as
well as courses and field experiences in the doctoral core curriculum. Academic
progress is monitored throughout the program and feedback is provided to each
student periodically.
Previous graduate course work may be accepted to meet
required psychological foundations courses. A minimum of 59 credit hours of
doctoral core courses, however, must be taken at JMU.
All students must complete a 12-month internship and a
scholarly dissertation. Internships must be approved by the American
Psychological Association or meet the standards set forth by APA.
In addition, students completing the doctoral dissertation
will be required to pay an additional fee (approximately $55.00) for the
electronic presentation of their research.
Required Psychological Foundations
Students must complete graduate course work and demonstrate
competency in the following foundation areas.
Psychological Measurement
Psychoeducational Assessment
Personality Assessment with Children and Adolescents
Individual Intelligence/Cognitive Assessment
Psychological Interventions
Individual and Group Counseling Techniques
Couple and Family Counseling
Consultation Theory and Application
Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions
Biological Aspects of Behavior
Physiological Psychology and Psychopharmacology
Introduction to Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology
Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior
Learning and Cognition
Personality Theories
Social Aspects of Behavior
Ethnic Diversity and Sociocultural Issues
Life Span Development
Developmental Psychopathology
Research Methodology and Data Analysis
Inferential Statistics/Research Methodology
Applied Research Methods
History and Systems of Psychology
History of Psychology
Doctoral Core Curriculum
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Minimum
Requirements
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Credit Hours
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PSYC 668. Couple and Family Systems
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3
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PSYC 695. Practicum in College Teaching
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3
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PSYC 825. Doctoral Seminar in Professional Psychology
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8
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PSYC 826. Advanced Seminar in Developmental Psychopathology
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3
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PSYC 852. Advanced Consultation and Supervision
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3
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PSYC 864. Advanced Individual Psychotherapy
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3
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PSYC 877. Advanced Seminar in Child and Family Assessment
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3
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PSYC 878. Doctoral Practicum in Child and Family Psychological Services
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15
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PSYC 881. Issues and Techniques in Research and Evaluation
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6
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PSYC 890. Doctoral Internship in Child and Family Psychological
Services (12 months)
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6
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PSYC 900. Doctoral Dissertation
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6
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