The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program has been designed
to educate and train students so that they may 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 PsyD in Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University’s Chicago 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 goals and objectives of the program include the
following:
1. To prepare professional psychologists to accurately, effectively and ethically
select, administer, score, interpret and communicate findings of appropriate
assessment methods informed by accepted psychometric standards and sensitive
to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
As part of this goal and objective, students will also learn to:
• Accurately and ethically administer and score various psychodiagnostic
instruments.
• Accurately interpret and synthesize assessment data in the context of
diversity factors, referral questions, and specific objectives of the assessment,
and organize and communicate results in writing and orally.
• Examine psychometric properties of psychological assessment instruments,
and use that knowledge to evaluate, select, administer and interpret psychological
tests and measures appropriate for the client, the referral question and the
objectives of the assessment.
2. To prepare professional psychologists to select, implement and evaluate
psychological interventions consistent with current ethical, evidence-based
and professional standards within a theoretical framework, and with sensitivity
to the interpersonal processes of the therapeutic relationship and the diverse
characteristics and needs of clients.
As part of this goal and objective, students will also learn to:
• Synthesize the foundations of clinical psychology, including psychopathology,
human development, diagnosis, diversity, ethics and various therapeutic models
in clinical applications.
• Select, plan and implement ethical and evidence-based interventions with
sensitivity to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively implement
and participate in psychological consultation and supervision.
• Demonstrate personal development and self-reflective capacity, including
growth of interpersonal skills and therapeutic relationships.
3. To prepare professional psychologists to analyze the complexity and multidimensionality
of human diversity, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary
to understand diverse world views and the potential meaning of social, cultural
and individual differences for professional psychological services.
4. To prepare professional psychologists to examine the historical context
and the current body of knowledge of biological, cognitive, affective, developmental
and social bases of human functioning.
5. To prepare professional psychologists to critically evaluate the current
and evolving body of scholarly literature in psychology to inform professional
practice.
This program can be completed in as little as four years. However, most students
complete the program in five or six years. This program must be completed in
seven years. Graduates of this program will be qualified for positions as clinical
psychologists, provided they pass the appropriate licensure examination. The
PsyD in Clinical Psychology program is offered in a traditional, though flexible
format with classes meeting in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Students
enrolled in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program may also choose an optional
concentration:
Psychoanalytic Psychology
View more details on
Argosy University - Chicago Campus.
