Clinical Psychology: The Scientist-Practitioner Model

REVISED

Fall 2013, Winter 2014 and Spring 2014 quarters

Faculty

George Freeman clinical psychology , Terry Ford literacy education

Fields of Study

cultural studies, education, leadership studies and psychology

Preparatory for studies or careers in

psychology.

Description

In 1949, clinical psychologists defined a model of graduate training called The Boulder Model, also known as the scientist-practitioner model. The model asks that students' training include research and clinical skills to make more informed and evidence-based decisions regarding treatment. Using this model of the scientist-practitioner, students will co-design a course of study in clinical psychology. The intention of this program is to prepare students at the levels of theory and practice for further study and work in the fields of education and human services. Each quarter will examine multicultural themes regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, class, religious identity and ability/disability. Students will be required to begin a two-quarter long, 15 hour/week internship winter quarter in the fields of education and social services.   Constructing a research project may be an option if students prefer research to the internship.

Fall quarter, students will engage in a study of the history and systems of psychology and its application to clinical settings and schooling, quantitative and qualitative research methods, multicultural studies and investigate regionally-based internships in preparation for winter and spring quarter placements. 

Winter quarter's focus on personality theory and psychopathology establishes the two foundational areas of study particular to clinical and counseling psychology and applied settings such as educational settings. We will examine the Three Forces of psychology: psychodynamic theory, behaviorism and humanistic psychology. Students will also begin their self-identified internships for winter and spring quarters in an area of the social services or an educational setting. These theories will serve to inform the experience of the internships and anchor students' practical learning in the latest findings and theories. Students may opt for independent literature-based reviews with faculty approval.

Our final quarter will be dedicated to an exploration of theory to practice through communication skills practicum and graduate and employment opportunities. Students will continue their internships started winter quarter through spring quarter.

Variable credit options are available to students participating in internships.

Campus Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Hybrid Online Learning < 25% Delivered Online

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$50 for entrance fees.

Internship Required

Students are required to begin a two-quarter long, 15 hour/week internship winter quarter in the field of social services.

Research Possibilities

Constructing a research project is an option if students prefer research to the internship. All students will conduct a line of literature research each quarter.

Offered During

Day

Program Revisions