2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog

Mar 15, 2026

2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Clinical Psychology, PsyD (CLPSYC2-PSYD)

Program Description:

The Psy.D. program prepares students to be diversity-competent clinical psychologists for practice in health service psychology. Our diversity-anchored program integrates theory, empirical evidence, and practice by providing generalist training and opportunities for training in emphasis areas. The program adheres to the profession-wide competencies and discipline-specific knowledge as outlined by the standards of accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) through the lens of a practitioner training model.

Program Accreditation:

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Licensure- Psychology:

Successful completion of the PSYD degree in the School of Professional Psychology meets the educational requirements for the Psychology license/certification in Ohio as regulated by the Ohio Board of Psychology (https://psychology.ohio.gov/).

Licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, and we have not determined if this program meets requirements outside of Ohio. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please contact the appropriate licensing entity (https://www.asppb.net/) in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements.

Program Admission Requirements:

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university prior to starting the program.
A minimum 3.0 GPA, cumulative.
Completion of required prerequisite courses prior to starting the program
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Statistics
Behavioral Neuroscience
Abnormal Psychology
Research Methods
See the program admissions page for information on how to apply: health-education-human-services.wright.edu/professional-psychology/admission

Program Learning Objectives:

Students enrolled in the PsyD program will:

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of scientific knowledge in clinical psychology, including history and systems, affective, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social aspects of behavior, statistical analysis, research methods, psychometrics, and the advanced integration of scientific knowledge.

2. Cultivate individual and cultural competence by engaging in reflective practices and interactive learning activities.

3. Master foundational and advanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the practice of clinical psychology by engaging in academic and supervised clinical training and applying the profession-wide competencies outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Program Learning Outcomes:

As a result of their learning experiences, graduates of the PsyD program can:

1. Demonstrate the scientific knowledge foundation needed for the practice of clinical psychology.

2. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for culturally competent practice as a clinical psychologist.

3. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will prepare them for the effective practice of clinical psychology within the profession-wide competencies.

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Summary of Requirements

I. Required Courses: 74 Hours

Completion of all the following courses before the start of the internship: (Graduate waiver credit applied to the PsyD degree may not exceed 29 credit hours.):

PSI 8010 - History & Systems of Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8020 - Human Development Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8030 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8060 - Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8070 - Clinical Neuropsychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8100 - Psychometrics Credit Hour(s): 1
PSI 8110 - Cognitive Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8110L - Cognitive Assessment Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
PSI 8120 - Objective Personality Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8300 - Interviewing Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8310 - Psychopathology Credit Hour(s): 4
PSI 8410 - Group Psychotherapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8430 - Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8440 - Psychodynamic & Interpersonal Therapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8450 - Chemical Dependency Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9040 - Statistics & Research I Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9050 - Statistics & Research Methods II Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9180 - Integrative Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9200 - Diversity Integration I Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9210 - Diversity Integration II Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9220 - Diversity Integration III Credit Hour(s): 2
PSI 9660 - Professional Ethics and Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9500 - Psychopharmacology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9590 - Integrative Psychotherapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9610 - Consultation Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9650 - Supervision Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Electives: 15 Hours

Complete a minimum of 6 courses and a minimum of 15 credit hours from the program’s list of elective courses.

PSI 8130 - Intro to Projective Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8140 - Rorschach Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 8420 - Crisis Intervention Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9120 - Neuropsychological Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9140 - Educational Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9150 - Child Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9160 - Forensic Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9170 - Career Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9360 - Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9400 - Humanistic Psychotherapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9410 - Advanced Group Therapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9420 - Brief Psychotherapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9430 - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9440 - Child Psychotherapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9450 - Feminist Psychotherapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9480 - Mindfulness Based Clinical Interventions Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9490 - Sex and Gender Identities on the Couch Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9510 - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics I Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9520 - Family Therapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9530 - Health Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9540 - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics II Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9550 - Play Therapy Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9560 - Rehabilitation Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9570 - Trauma: Theory, Assessment, & Intervention Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9580 - Forensic Intervention Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9620 - Consultation and Intervention in Primary Care Settings Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9630 - Practice Management Credit Hour(s): 2
PSI 9670 - Ethics in an Interprofessional Context Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9720 - Program Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9750 - Forensic Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSI 9940 - Applied Teaching Practice Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
PSI 9950 - Directed Studies Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
PSI 9960 - Selected Topics Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

III. Practice Tutorial: 4 Hours

Four semesters (4 credits)

PSI 9080 - Practice Tutorial Credit Hour(s): 1

IV. Professional Development: 2 Hours

Two semesters (2 credits)

PSI 8080 - Professional Development Credit Hour(s): 1

V. Professional Dissertation: 8 Hours

Four semesters (8 credits). Successful completion (pass) of Professional Dissertation Prospectus and Final Defense.

PSI 9980 - Professional Dissertation Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6

VI. Practicum: 36 Hours

Successful completion (pass) of Practicum I, II, and III (12 credits each; Total 36 credits). Completion of 700 clock hours over 12 months (3 semesters) each practicum year.

PSI 9971 - Practicum I Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6
PSI 9972 - Practicum II Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6
PSI 9973 - Practicum III Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6

VII. Advanced Integrative Discipline Specific Knowledge Poster

Successful completion (pass) of advanced integrative discipline-specific knowledge poster.

VIII. Comprehensive Competency Examinations

Successful completion (pass) of the Assessment and Intervention Competency Exams.

IX. Assessment Portfolio

Completion of 8 psychological assessment batteries with integrated reports.

X. Internship: 3 Hours

Successful completion (pass) of three semesters of Internship (1 credit each semester; 3 credits total). Completion of 2,000 clock hours during a 12 month placement.

PSI 9990 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6

XI. Good Academic Standing

Good academic standing (minimum of 3.0 GPA, not on probation)