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COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Counseling Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree
Director of Training: Linda M. Fleming, Ph.D.
INTRODUCTION
The major objective of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in counseling psychology
is to develop capable professionals who are able to practice independently as psychologists.
Training is oriented toward the acquisition of those skills necessary for effective functioning
in individual, community, or institutional settings. The program seeks to develop proficiency in
four main areas: core psychology, psychotherapeutic intervention, assessment/diagnosis, and
research. In addition to the knowledge expected of any psychologist, the range of skills
expected of each graduate is reflected in the training provided in individual, group, and
marriage and family therapy as well as assessment and diagnosis in each of these modalities.
This program requires that applicants have a master’s degree in a related field. In addition to
doctoral coursework and practica, a year-long internship and a dissertation are required. These
requirements reflect the scholar practitioner model in the preparation of psychologists. Each
student is required to take coursework in supervision and provide supervision to master’s level
community counseling students. Participation in the Psychological Services Clinic, a freestanding
clinic of the counseling psychology program that serves the local community, or approved
externship is also required. These unique features of the program develop psychologists with
well-developed clinical skills and the scientific methodology to inform their practice.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) DEGREE
The Ph.D. degree in
Counseling Psychology at Gannon University seeks to educate and train psychology
practitioners who deliver high-quality human services. The program seeks to
prepare practitioners who are skilled in providing psychological services to
underserved populations. The program is committed to education and training
which prepares practitioners within a framework that acknowledges and respects
diversity. Because our program emphasizes the integration of multiculturalism
into counseling psychology, we endorse the “Guidelines on Multicultural
Education and Training, Research, Organizational Change, and Practice for
Psychologists” and “Guidelines for Psychotherapy with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual
Clients” of the American Psychological Association. These guidelines are based
on the premise that, because the U.S. population is increasingly diverse,
multiculturally appropriate services are necessary. In endorsing these
guidelines, the faculty recognizes that these guidelines reflect current expert
consensus based on theory and research.
We believe that diversity is
recognized, accomplished, and respected through attention to, awareness,
acknowledgment, and acceptance of differences across persons, cultures,
ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender, age groups, abilities, ideas, values,
beliefs, approaches, and needs. This is achieved in our program through
flexibility of admissions, individual planning for learning experiences, and
recognition of prior achievements.
As an integral part of our
program, we have worked toward a dialogue of diversity. To realize this goal, we
have designed a program that integrates a pluralistic education in all aspects
of the curriculum and professional experience. Our infused curriculum
operationalizes multicultural competencies through awareness, knowledge, and
skills, as a part of our curriculum, training, special programming, research,
and faculty-student dialogue. Students and faculty explore on an ongoing basis
their own attitudes, understanding, and behaviors as they relate to cultural
interactions and issues of sexism, racism, ageism, heterosexism, and
discrimination.
PREREQUISITES
Each Applicant Will:
- submit a completed application to the Office of Graduate Studies.
- submit a completed Supplemental Data Form with the Application.
- pay a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- hold an appropriate master’s degree by August of the year of admission.
- Submit GRE scores.
- have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- have a minimum of two years of post-bachelor’s work experience.
- submit three letters of recommendation.
- submit transcripts of all previous college work.
- submit a vita/resume.
- attend a personal interview.
TUITION
Tuition rates and fees are subject to change and are set by the Board of Trustees of Gannon
University. The rates for the 2006-2007 academic year are found earlier in the catalog.
GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for entrance into the PhD program. The GRE is
offered in a computerized version. The computerized version may be taken at any time. Please
check with a local university or college counseling center for those that offer the computerized
version. For information regarding the GRE and testing dates, Please contact:
Educational Testing Service
PO Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541
(609) 771-7670
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants are prospective students who are neither a citizen nor a permanent
resident of the United States. International applicants are required to take the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to provide evidence of their proficiency in the English language.
Upon receipt of the application, International applicants will also be required to submit a
financial affidavit. It is important that financial arrangements be made prior to the issuance
of the I-20.
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
The admissions process for the Ph.D. degree is designed to select a limited number of highly
qualified graduate students who hold a master’s degree in counseling or a related field and who
have at least two years of relevant work experience. We are seeking students with the academic,
social, and emotional maturity necessary for completing a doctoral degree and providing
high-quality professional psychological services to clients.
Each applicant is evaluated on a number of criteria including: GPA, GRE’s, letters of
recommendation, past experience, academic background, and faculty interviews. The Admissions
Committee considers not only the above criteria but also seeks to discern a sense of fit between
the applicant’s education and training goals and the program at Gannon.
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1 and should be submitted to: Office of Graduate
Studies, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541-0001
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required from people who are in a position to assess academic
and clinical potential. These letters are professional recommendations and should not be
provided by one’s friends, relatives, minister, rabbi, priest, or therapist. Recommendation
forms are provided with the application packet.
Transfer of Credit
Nine (9) semester hours may be transferred into the Ph.D. program. All transfer courses must
have been completed after the Master’s degree was awarded. Courses completed during the master’s
degree may be waived as determined by the Ph.D. program. A minimum of 63 semester hours at
Gannon plus a dissertation and a year-long internship are required for the Ph.D. degree.
Application Review
All completed applications are forwarded from the Admissions Office and are evaluated by the
Admissions Committee. The Admission Committee is composed of three faculty members from the
Department of Psychology. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that an application is
complete and forwarded to the Department for consideration. Although applications are not
reviewed until after the February 20 deadline, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their
applications as early as possible.
Admission Procedures
All completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee. A select number of students
are then invited to the campus for an admission interview which includes interviews with the
faculty and interaction with current students and other applicants. A map and directions will be
provided to all invitees. Phone interviews are available to applicants who are
unable to attend a campus interview.
Admission Decisions
After the completion of admission procedures, students will be notified of the committee’s
decision in approximately two (2) weeks. Letters may take three forms; an acceptance, a
placement on the alternate’s list, or a letter of regret.
Responding to the Acceptance/Alternate List Letter
In accordance with guidelines provided by the American Psychological Association (APA),
applicants offered positions have until the Uniform Response Day (April 15) to make their
decision. However, we request that applicants respond to the letter at their earliest
convenience. After April 15, vacant positions will be offered to those on the alternate list.
Applicants who accept the offer must submit a $500 deposit by April 15 to secure a place in the
entering class. This non-refundable deposit is applied to the first semester’s tuition. All
applicants who accept the offer are expected to enter the fall semester of the year of their
acceptance.
FINANCIAL AID
The Counseling Psychology program has limited funds available for financial assistance. There
are several sources of financial assistance available to qualified students, including student
loans and Graduate Assistantships.
THE DISSERTATION
The Ph.D. degree requires a doctoral dissertation. Given the practitioner focus of the Ph.D.,
the expectation is that doctoral dissertations will reflect studies of practical use and interest
to practicing psychologists. Qualitative and other clinically useful designs are encouraged.
THE INTERNSHIP
The Ph.D. degree requires 2000 hours of pre-doctoral internship as a part of the requirements for
the degree. These internships are pre-approved training sites listed in the APPIC Manual and/or
approved by the American Psychological Association (APA). Internships are paid experiences and
are the culminating experience in the doctoral training program.
Students must complete the program within seven
years of matriculation. Exceptions can be granted only by the Director of
Training and the Dean of Humanities, Business, and Education.
CURRICULUM
This course of study is prepared in accordance with the recommendations of the American
Psychological Association (APA) and the requirements for licensing as a psychologist:
Core Psychology - 15 credits
GPSY 803 Physiological Psychology 3
GPSY 607 Learning and Cognition 3
GPSY 806 Social Psychology 3
GCOU 608 Human Development 3
GPSY 804 History and Systems of Psychology
3
Research - 26 credits
GPSY 601 Elements of Statistics 1 4
GPSY 809 Elements of Statistics 2 3
GCOU 603 Research Methodology 1 3
GPSY 810 Qualitative Research Methods 3
GPSY 820 Research Apprenticeship 1 1
GPSY 822 Research Methodology 2 3 3
GPSY 899 Dissertation 9
Professional Counseling Psychology - 25 credits
GCOU 631 Abnormal Psychology 3
GPSY 861 Advanced Psychopathology 3
GCOU 605 Group Dynamics 3
GCOU 612 Family Therapy 3
GCOU 622 Career Development 3
GPSY 826 Legal/Ethical Issues in Counseling
3
GPSY 801 Professional Development Seminar
1
GPSY 802 Seminar in Counseling and Personality Theory
3
GPSY 805 Colloquium in Counseling Psychology (2 sem) 0
GPSY 841 Theories of Supervision 3
Multicultural Competence – 6 credits required
GPSY 623 Psychology of Gender 3
GCOU 625 Multicultural Aspects of Counseling
3
GPSY 825 Multiculturalism and Diversity
3
Practica and Internship - 30 credits
GCOU 648 Counseling Strategies and Techniques 3
GPSY 843 Practicum in Supervision of Psychotherapy
1
GPSY 850 Introductory Practicum 6
GPSY 852 Advanced Individual Practicum
6
GPSY 854 Practicum in Marital and Family Therapy 6
GPSY 856 Practicum in Group Therapy 6
GPSY 858 Psychological Services Clinic(3 consecutive)
3
GPSY 900 Internship in Counseling Psychology
3
Assessment - 9 credits
GPSY 807 Psychometric Theory 3
GPSY 871 Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment
3
GPSY 873 Personality Assessment 3
Electives - 6 credits
GPSY 632 Consultation and Systems Intervention
3
GPSY 824 Analysis and Evaluation of Programs
3
GPSY 865 Introduction to Psychopharmacology
3
GPSY 867 Clinical Neuropsychology 3
GPSY 875 Introduction to Projective Techniques
3
GPSY 879 Neuropsychological Assessment
3
NOTE: This program is founded upon the principle of a strong advising relationship between
faculty and students. Each entering student’s transcript is evaluated for past academic
coursework and current competence forming the basis for the development of an individualized
plan of study.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GPSY 601 Elements of Statistics 1
4 credits
This course introduces students to basic statistical knowledge. It covers probability, inference
and sampling, correlation, hypothesis testing, one-way ANOVA, and an introduction to computer
statistics packages.
GPSY 623 Psychology of Gender
3 credits
Intensive review of gender role socialization in a workshop setting emphasizing men’s and women’s
gender role conflicts across the life span. Lectures, readings, discussions, media, and
self-assessments are used to explicate core concepts and themes.
GPSY 632 Consultation and Systems Intervention
3 credits
This course provides the student with a background in the community psychology movement, theories
of consultation and systems intervention.
GPSY 801 Professional Development Seminar: Counseling Psychology
1 credit
A critical review of current issues in the discipline of Counseling Psychology. An introduction
to the specialty of Counseling Psychology and its professional identity. Provides an overview of
the doctoral program in Counseling Psychology and an introduction to the faculty of the
Department of Psychology.
GPSY 802 Seminar in Counseling and Personality Theory
3 credits
A comparative and critical in-depth analysis of personality and counseling theories including the
interrelationship, philosophical foundations and practical applications. Students are encouraged
to begin developing a personal theory of personality and counseling.
GPSY 803 Physiological Psychology
3 credits
This course is an exploration into the biological bases of behavior. The intent of this course is
to familiarize students with the essential methods, terminology, and concepts that constitute the
contemporary field of biological psychology. The focus will be on applying physiological
psychology concepts in understanding clinical issues and behavior.
GPSY 804 History and Systems of Psychology
3 credits
A detailed consideration of the formal systems of psychology (e.g., Structuralism, Behaviorism,
Humanistic-Existentialism) with a brief review of psychology’s roots in philosophy and
physiology. There will be a special emphasis on the history of psychotherapy and intelligence
testing including the impact of gender and culture on their development.
GPSY 805 Colloquium in Counseling Psychology
0 credits
This course is designed to expose doctoral students to a broad range of learning experiences that
encompass topics, speakers, and professional issues beyond the more traditional didactic
experiences of the classroom. Guest presenters from the region are invited to present a two hour
program on their area of expertise.
GPSY 806 Social Psychology
3 credits
This course will cover such topics as self-perception, prejudice, group dynamics, violence,
intimate relationships, persuasion, conformity, and prosocial behavior. In addition, this course
will examine the influence of culture on self-concept and social behavior. Further, this course
will also focus on the application of learned concepts to a counseling setting.
GPSY 807 Psychometric Theory
3 credits
This is a fundamental course in psychological testing and measurement. The
emphasis is on test construction and item analysis. An in-depth investigation of
the range of validity and reliability issues in testing will be followed by the
study of the internal consistency of specific tests. Practical applications are
made by way of reading and interpreting test manuals of various psychological
tests, and in the selection and ethical use of tests for specific assessment
purposes and questions.
GPSY 809 Elements of Statistics 2
3 credits
Prerequisite: GPSY 601
This course continues
the study of statistics from GPSY 601. Review of one-way ANOVA. Covers multiple
comparisons, factorial designs, nested and mixed models, repeated measures,
analysis of covariance, and use of computer statistics packages.
GPSY 810 Qualitative Research Methods
3 credits
This doctoral level seminar serves as an
introductory course in qualitative research methodologies. Students are
introduced to qualitative research paradigms and their epistemologies, theories,
and methods. The major focus of the course will be to survey qualitative
methods of inquiry including research designs, specific data collection methods,
and analytic and interpretive procedures. Different approaches to qualitative
data collection and analysis are discussed.
GPSY 811 Learning and Cognition
3 credits
Review of learning theorists and their models of
acquisition, elimination, and maintenance of behavior. Effects of previous
experience on responses to new situations. Effects of thinking differently
(changed conditions) upon past, current, and future behavior. Effects of
memory, attention, motivation, social influence, and language.
GPSY 820 Research Apprenticeship
3 credits
Corequisite: GPSY 852
The course is designed to help students begin the process of integrating research and practice
through the design and implementation of a small research project in a practice setting. The
class typically will assess some aspect of the student’s work with a single case using accepted
methodology.
GPSY 822 Research Methodology II
3 credits
Prerequisites: GPSY 603; GPSY 602 or equivalent
Development of skills in advanced quantitative methods and the integration of sampling, design,
measurement, ethics, and statistical methods with an emphasis on researching relationships.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of course content by developing a comprehensive research
proposal.
GPSY 824 Analysis and Evaluation of Programs
3 credits
Emphasis on integrated models of consultation and evaluation. The major models of mental health
consultation and contemporary models of evaluation will be examined.
GPSY 825 Multiculturalism and Diversity
3 credits
This course will expose students to a range of
issues in multiculturalism and diversity as they relate to the science and
practice of counseling psychology. Students will gain knowledge about diverse
racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and also about theories of racial, cultural,
and sexual identity development. Emphasis is placed on examination of one’s own
biases and assumptions and how those impact one’s work with diverse clientele.
GPSY 826 Legal and Ethical Issues
3 credits
This course provides students with the knowledge
of legal and ethical guidelines for the practice of psychology. Students will
learn to use these guidelines in combination with specific decision-making
strategies to make sound decisions about professional practice.
GPSY 841 Theories of Supervision
3 credits
This course provides an exploration and in-depth study of theories of supervision of counseling
practitioners. It involves a study of the problems involved in training individuals to engage in
the therapeutic process.
GPSY 843 Practicum in Supervision of Psychotherapy
1 credit
Co- or Prerequisite: GPSY 841; Prerequisite: Majors only; Permission of
Practicum Supervisor
Practice in the supervision of individual, group and/or family practitioners. May be repeated.
GPSY 850 Introductory Practicum
6 credits
Prerequisites: Majors Only; Permission of Practicum Supervisor
Requires 12 hours per week. This practicum involves live supervision of individual counseling
sessions in a laboratory setting. Supervision will be directed toward development and
improvement of psychotherapy skills. Individual adult, child and adolescent clients may be seen.
GPSY 852 Advanced Individual Practicum
6 credits
Prerequisites: Majors only; GPSY 850; Permission of Practicum Supervisor
This is the final supervised practicum experience of this program. Live supervision of sessions
permits in vivo interventions by the supervisor while peers process sessions from behind the
one-way mirror. Seminars involve readings of empirically supported interventions. Students
integrate research and practice through the design and implementation of a small
research project in a practice setting.
GPSY 854 Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
6 credits
Prerequisites: Majors only; GPSY 850; Permission of Practicum Supervisor
Therapist training with diverse couples and families. Therapists work in co-therapy teams and
receive live supervision. Each student will learn assessment and intervention skills utilizing
major theories of family/couples therapy. Supervision of therapy is conducted in group and
individual format.
GPSY 856 Practicum in Group Therapy
6 credits
Prerequisites: Majors only; GPSY 850 or equivalent; Permission of Practicum
Supervisor
Receive supervised experience in the role of group facilitator, including feedback on group
process, leadership and intervention skills, and problem areas.
GPSY 858 Psychological Services Clinic Practicum
1 credit per semester
Prerequisites: GPSY 626, GPSY 850 and either GPSY 854 or GPSY 856; Majors only; Consent of Clinic Director
Builds experience as staff clinicians in the Psychological Services Clinic by providing a range
of therapeutic services to clients and engaging in case management procedures under the clinical
supervision of Clinic Faculty. Students enroll for this course for a minimum of three consecutive
semesters.
GPSY 861 Advanced Psychopathology
3 credits
This course provides the student with an intensive study of psychopathology from a developmental,
cultural, and family systems perspective.. It provides a thorough knowledge of the etiology and
pathogenesis of clinical disorders through intensive reading, research, and practical knowledge.
Emphasis is placed on distinguishing psychological disorders from physical conditions.
GPSY 865 Introduction to Psychopharmacology
3 credits
An investigation of psychopharmacological approaches to treating psychological disorders. The
purpose of this course is to provide information on psychotropic medication to mental health
professionals who do not prescribe.
GPSY 867 Clinical Neuropsychology
3 credits
This comprehensive course in clinical neuropsychology introduces students to this specialty of
psychology. It is a survey course covering the history and ethics of clinical neuropsychology,
the major adult neurocognitive disorders, the neuropathological conditions that contribute to
these disorders, and recovery of function and rehabilitation. Included in the course is
discussion and demonstration of various methods and instruments used in clinical neuropsychology.
The focus is on reading and understanding neuropsychology reports, recognizing the need to refer
and addressing in psychotherapy the neuropsychological deficits of clients.
GPSY 871 Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment
3 credits
Prerequisite: GPSY: 807; Majors only or with Permission of Director of Training
This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of the process of
psychological assessment of intelligence. This is not an introductory level course, but rather
an in-depth clinical course in the administration and interpretation of intelligence tests.
Multicultural and theoretical issues and controversies are explored. Students score and interpret
tests and present findings in comprehensive reports.
GPSY 873 Personality Assessment
3 credits
Prerequisite: GPSY 807; Majors only or with Permission of Director of Training
This course includes the administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective measures of
personality. Emphasis is on formulating a sound data base of information from interviews and
tests and developing interpretational strategies. Special focus is placed upon understanding the
psychometric properties of personality instruments and the ways personality theories are
reflected in the tests. Assigned readings focus on multicultural issues. Students gain experience
in writing interpretive and integrative reports.
GPSY 875 Introduction to Projective Techniques
3 credits
Prerequisites: GPSY 871; GPSY 873; Majors only or with Permission of Director of
Training
This course is an in-depth study in the conceptual basis for comparing Projective with
traditional psychometric procedures, and develops the skills to administer, score and interpret a
variety of Projective instruments.
GPSY 879 Neuropsychological Assessment
3 credits
Prerequisites: GPSY 867; GPSY 871; GPSY 873
This course is a comprehensive study of neuropsychological assessment methods. Students learn
the administration, scoring, and interpretation of several neuropsychological tests. Discussions
include the limitations including ecological validity issues. Case studies highlight test
interpretations.
GPSY 899 Dissertation
9 credits
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor; Majors Only; Admission to Candidacy
Students must complete a minimum/maximum of 9 semester hours of credit for the
dissertation in partial fulfillment of requirements for a doctoral degree. P/F
graded.
GPSY 900 Internship in Counseling Psychology
3 credit
Prerequisites: Majors only; Permission of Director of Training, Counseling Psychology
For the doctoral candidate in counseling psychology who will complete a 2000
hour approved internship in not less than one year nor more than two years after
completion of all course work required for the Ph.D. degree. For the one-year,
full-time internship, students register for one credit for three consecutive
semesters. For part-time internships, students register for 4 to 6 consecutive
semesters, and must be continuously registered throughout the duration of the
internship. Students register for 1 credit for the first three semesters, then 0
credits for semesters beyond the first year. Students are subject to the
continuous registration policy. Other arrangements must be made with the
Director of Training.
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