The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program has been designed to educate and train students so that they may eventually be able to function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum provides for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice. The Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University’s Orange County campus emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills essential in the formation of professional psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services.
Specific objectives of the program include the following:
• The training of practitioners capable of delivering diagnostic and therapeutic services effectively to diverse populations of clients in need of such treatment.
• The development of mental health practitioners who understand the biological, psychological and sociological bases of human functioning.
• The training of practitioners who are capable of exercising leadership
both in the health care delivery system and in the training of mental health professionals.
• The preparation of mental health practitioners capable of expanding the
role of psychologists within society.
• The education of psychologists capable of working with other disciplines
as part of a professional team.
Concentrations in the Doctor of Psychology Clinical Psychology Program
Students enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University’s
Orange County campus may choose an optional concentration in Child & Adolescent Psychology.
Concentration in Child & Adolescent Psychology
The Child & Adolescent Psychology concentration is designed to acquaint
doctoral students with basic intervention and assessment approaches to a range of child adolescent populations. Graduates with the concentration will understand basic principles of assessment and intervention as they are applied to clinically and culturally diverse child adolescent populations.
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