Clinical Psychology, Advanced Standing Track (PsyD)

Advanced Standing

Students who have completed a master’s degree in psychology may be eligible to apply for the Advanced Standing track (AS). Students accepted into the Advanced Standing Track will not be eligible for courses specific to the geropsychology specialty offered by the PsyD program.

Transfer Credit Policy for AS

Transferred course credits must be from a regionally accredited school and must have been at the graduate level.
No more than 10 credit hours may be transferred.
No credit hours for practicum will be transferred, however students must provide documentation of clinical practicum experience.
Students must demonstrate completed course equivalency for all of the following:
The grade achieved in the completed course and documented in the student’s official transcript must be a “B” or better and the course must be taken within seven years of matriculation.
The number of credits for a transfer course must be equal to or greater than the KCU course.
The course content submitted for transfer must be an essential equivalent to the KCU course; equivalence is determined via a review of the syllabus.

Application Process

The applicant must submit the application for AS no later than June 1 or six weeks prior to the start of the term whichever comes first. After the start of the fall semester, applications for AS will not be accepted.
The applicant must submit a packet of materials to the Office of Admissions. The following must be included for consideration:
1. Cover letter requesting advanced standing.
2. Request for Transfer Credit form.
3. Syllabi for each requested course must be supplied and must include the content of the course, instructor’s credentials, text, and course requirements.
The Advanced Standing sub-committee will review the courses and the syllabi and make a recommendation to the Program Director. The sub-committee will seek consultation from KCU faculty teaching the course whenever necessary. The review will take place within one week of submission.
The committee’s recommendation will be acted upon by the Education Committee. If the Program Director disagrees with the recommendation, he/she will state the disagreement in writing to the sub-committee within one week of receiving the recommendation.
The student will receive written notification from the Office of Admissions of the final decision within three weeks of the initial submission.
If the student is denied AS, he/she may file an appeal within two weeks of receipt of the decision. The appeal must be sent to the Office of Admissions. The dean of COB will then review and make a decision. The dean’s decision is final.

Curriculum Overview

First Year

PSYD 104 - Psychopathology Credit(s): 2
Student can subsitute this course for PSYD 107 - Ethical & Professional Issues in Psychology
PSYD 110 - Intelligence Testing Credit(s): 2.5
PSYD 120 - Tests & Measurements I Credit(s): 2
PSYD 325 - Therapy Practicum I Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 121 - Tests & Measurements II Credit(s): 2
PSYD 140 - Psych Development I: Infancy-Childhood Credit(s): 2
IPE 112 - Collaborative Care through Art and Observation Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 151 - Research Methodology II Credit(s): 2
PSYD 326 - Therapy Practicum II Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 132 - Statistics I Credit(s): 2
PSYD 133 - Statistics II Credit(s): 2
PSYD 205 - Social & Cultural Bases of Behavior Credit(s): 2
PSYD 415 Geropsychological Integrated Healthcare & Consultation OR PSYD 373 - Advocacy & Social Policy - Older Adults Credit(s): 2
PSYD 112 - History & Systems Credit(s): 2
PSYD 327 - Therapy Practicum III Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 168 - Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior I Credit(s): 2
PSYD 276 - Clinical Neuropsychology Credit(s): 2
PSYD 142 - Psych Development III: Older Adults Credit(s): 2
PSYD 135 - Personality Testing Credit(s): 2.5
PSYD 328 - Therapy Practicum IV Credit(s): 0.5

Second Year

PSYD 158 - Theories of Counseling Credit(s): 2
PSYD 202 - Development of Racial & Ethnic Identity Credit(s): 2
PSYD 215 - Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior II Credit(s): 2
PSYD 221 - Diagnostic Practicum I Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 230 - Psychoanalytic Models Credit(s): 2
PSYD 243 - Behavioral Therapies Seminar Credit(s): 2
PSYD 240 - Racism, Oppression, & Social Justice Credit(s): 2
PSYD 270 - Dissertation Development Credit(s): 2
PSYD 222 - Diagnostic Practicum II Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 234 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Credit(s): 2
PSYD 247 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Trans. Issues Credit(s): 1.5
PSYD 251 - System Models, Group Dyn & Interventions Credit(s): 2
PSYD 223 - Diagnostic Practicum III Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 264 - Culturally-Competent Psychotherapy Credit(s): 2
PSYD 266 - Health Psychology Credit(s): 2
PSYD 174 - Assmt & Treatment of Substance Disorders Credit(s): 2
PSYD 224 - Diagnostic Practicum IV Credit(s): 0.5

Third Year

Qualifying Examination is administered prior to beginning of Third Year.

PSYD 445 - Preparation for Internship Credit(s): 2
PSYD 440 - Dissertation I Credit(s): 1.5
PSYD 420 - Advanced Practicum I Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 369 Geropsychological Assessment OR PSYD 408 - Geropsychological Intervention Credit(s): 2
PSYD 441 - Dissertation II Credit(s): 1.5
PSYD 421 - Advanced Practicum II Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 301 - Supervision Credit(s): 2
PSYD 442 - Dissertation III Credit(s): 1.5
PSYD 350 - Integrated Healthcare Credit(s): 2
PSYD 422 - Advanced Practicum III Credit(s): 0.5
PSYD 339 - Psychopharmacology Credit(s): 2
PSYD 443 - Dissertation IV Credit(s): 1.5
PSYD 355 - Consultation Credit(s): 2
PSYD 423 - Advanced Practicum IV Credit(s): 0.5

Fourth Year

PSYD 501 - Internship I Credit(s): 1
PSYD 502 - Internship II Credit(s): 1
PSYD 503 - Internship III Credit(s): 1
PSYD 504 - Internship IV Credit(s): 1
PSYD 540 - Dissertation Continuation Credit(s): 1.5 (Optional)

Graduation Requirements

A student who has fulfilled all the academic requirements of their program may be granted a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from KCU-COB provided the student has:

Successfully completed at least three full-time academic years of graduate study (or the equivalent thereof) plus an internship prior to receiving the doctoral degree.
Successfully completed two of the three academic training years (or the equivalent thereof) mentioned above within the program from which the doctoral degree is granted.
Spent at least one year in full-time residence (or the equivalent thereof) at the same program.
Successfully completed all curricular requirements within seven years.
Complied with all legal and financial requirements of the University.
Demonstrated the ethical, personal and professional qualities deemed necessary for the pursuit of a successful career in the psychological sciences.
Attends, in person, the ceremony at which time the degree is conferred, unless excused by the dean of COB for extenuating circumstances.