PSY 5610 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology

This course addresses the subdiscipline of clinical psychology in a manner that provides the psychology major with useful information regarding it as a potential specialty. In addition to coverage of contemporary professional activity engaged in by specialists in this field, like practice and research, it addresses career development issues such as selecting graduate schools, training models used by universities and private schools, internship training, licensure and the types of degrees granted. It is a course appropriate for mid to upper level undergraduates and graduate students who are returning to study after having been away from the field for some time.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 3300 or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Pre-Psychology, General Psychology or Behavioral Science; masters or doctoral students in psychology.

Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.