Feb 06, 2025

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, Psy.D.

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98 hours

Counseling Psychology Psy.D. Courses

Recommended Plan of Study

Fall 1 - 12 credits

PSYC 612 - Psychometric Theory, Assessment, Appraisal and Application Credits: (3)
PSYC 800 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYC 801 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: (3)
PSYC 840 - Counseling Psychology Practicum I Credits: (3)

Spring 1 - 12 credits

PSYC 628 - Biological Foundations of Behavior Credits: (3)
PSYC 802 - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYC 809 - Supervision and Consultation Credits: (3)
PSYC 840 - Counseling Psychology Practicum I Credits: (3)

Summer 1 - 12 credits

PSYC 660 - Human Growth and Lifespan Development Credits: (3)
PSYC 806 - Advanced Personality Assessment Credits: (3)
PSYC 811 - Health Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYC 843 - Counseling Psychology Summer Practicum Credits: (3)

Fall 2 - 12 credits

PSYC 774 - Introduction to Psychopharmacological Medications Credits: (3)
PSYC 777 - Multivariate Analysis of Behavioral Data Credits: (3)
PSYC 805 - Advanced Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment Techniques Credits: (3)
PSYC 841 - Counseling Psychology Practicum II Credits: (3)

Spring 2 - 12 credits

PSYC 772 - Couples and Family Systems Therapy Credits: (3)
PSYC 785 - Neuropsychological Assessment Credits: (3)
PSYC 808 - Advanced Research Methods in Counseling Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYC 841 - Counseling Psychology Practicum II Credits: (3)

Summer 2 - 9 credits

PSYC 773 - Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Disorders in Rural Settings Credits: (3)
PSYC 803 - Vocational Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYC 843 - Counseling Psychology Summer Practicum Credits: (3)

Fall 3 - 10 credits

PSYC 623 - Advanced Social Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYC 630 - Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior Credits: (3)
PSYC 842 - Counseling Psychology Practicum III Credits: (3)
PSYC 899 - Dissertation Credits: Variable (1-9)

Spring 3 - 13 credits

PSYC 622 - Historical Foundations of a Scientific Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYC 771 - Group Dynamics in Processing and Counseling Credits: (3)
PSYC 810 - Rural Program Evaluation Credits: (3)
PSYC 842 - Counseling Psychology Practicum III Credits: (3)
PSYC 899 - Dissertation Credits: Variable (1-9)

Summer 3 - 3 credits

PSYC 898 - Doctoral Directed Study Credits: Variable credit, (1-4) (3 credit hours required)
OR
PSYC 843 - Counseling Psychology Summer Practicum Credits: (3)

Fall 4 - 1 credit

PSYC 870 - Doctoral Internship Credits: (1)

Spring 4 - 1 credit

PSYC 870 - Doctoral Internship Credits: (1)

Summer 4 - 1 credit

PSYC 870 - Doctoral Internship Credits: (1)

Note(s):

Prospective students need to be aware that Radford’s PSYC 610 - Analysis of Behavioral Data and PSYC 611 - Methodology and Program Evaluation in Psychology , or equivalent courses, that have been taken within the last five years are required prior to enrolling in the Psy.D. program. If courses were not taken at Radford, the Psy.D. faculty (in consultation with the appropriate RU course instructors when necessary) will determine whether non-RU courses are equivalent to those taken at Radford.
Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation: Students completing the Psy.D. must complete comprehensive examinations as a requirement for graduation. The dissertation, approved by the student’s committee is a requirement for graduation.

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