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Degree Requirements
Required Courses
The courses required to complete the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at University of the Cumberlands are listed below.
500-Series Courses
| PSYC 530* | Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Practice | 3 | (Oxford, Northern KY) |
| PSYC 531* | Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 | (Oxford, Northern KY) |
| PSYOL 532 | Lifespan Development | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 533 | Personality Theories in Clinical Practice | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 535 | Psychological Testing in Clinical Practice | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 536 | Clinical Research Methods | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 537 | Etiology and Diagnosis of Abnormal Behavior | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 538 | Introduction to Counseling, Consultation and Psychotherapy | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 539 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 | (Online) |
*Course requirement shall be waived for students who have been admitted with Advanced Standing.
600-Series Courses
| PSYC 631 | Theory and Practice in Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 | (Oxford, Northern KY) |
| PSYC 622** | Drug Abuse and Dependency | 2 | (Oxford, Northern KY) |
| PSYC 635 | Treatment of Children and Adolescents in Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 | (Oxford, Northern KY) |
**Course requirement shall be waived for students who hold an alcohol and drug counseling license.
800-Series Courses
| PSYC 830 | Neurophysiology | 3 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 831 | Neuroanatomy | 3 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 832 | Neuropsychology | 3 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 840 | Neuropharmacology | 2 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 841 | Psychopharmacology | 2 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 842 | Clinical Pharmacology | 2 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 850 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders I | 2 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 851 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders II | 2 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 852 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders II | 2 | (Northern KY) |
| PSYC 860 | Clinical Practicum (300 clock hours) | 3 | (Clinical Site) |
900-Series Courses
Optional courses are marked with an asterisk (*).
| PSYOL 930 | Freudian and Jungian Psychoanalysis | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 931 | Social Psychology | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 932 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 933 | Biostatistics | 3 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 934 | Child Abuse Assessment | 2 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 935 | Domestic Violence | 2 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 936 | Human Sexuality | 1 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 937 | Aging and Geriatric Mental Health Care | 1 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 938 | Special Topics* (To be announced) | 1 | (Online) |
| PSYOL 939 | Special Topics* (To be announced) | 1 | (Online) |
| PSYC 960-966 | Case Report* (May be repeated for credit) | 3 | |
| PSYC 970 | Independent Study* (May be repeated; variable credit) | 1 to 12 | |
| PSYC 980 | Research in Clinical Psychology* (variable credit) | 1 to 12 | |
| PSYC 990 | Doctoral Dissertation | 12 | |
Practicum
The 300-hour clinical practicum is intended to expose our students to a wide variety of mental disorders and provide an opportunity to observe mental illness in patients of all ages, both sexes, and many cultures.
Qualifying Examination
The Ph.D. Qualifying Examination consists of three parts:
- Neurosciences
- Pharmacology
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders
The Ph.D. Qualifying Examination shall be administered once a year, following completion of the 9-month academic year (800-series courses).
Doctoral Dissertation
University of the Cumberlands is committed to maintaining the tradition that research, together with writing and defending a significant doctoral dissertation, is the best possible preparation for a lifetime of learning. To that end, University of the Cumberlands requires every student to write an original doctoral dissertation that represents significant contribution to the field of clinical psychology.
Viva Voce
To ensure quality and originality, an oral defense known as a viva voce is required of each student. The viva voce represents the final step in the educational process. Successful defense of the ideas presented in the doctoral dissertation serves as the basis for awarding the Doctor of Philosophy degree by the faculty and officers of University of the Cumberlands.
Time Limit for Degree Completion
The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology must be completed within five years of enrolling. The Program Director must approve any request for an extension of this time limit.