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Degree Requirements

(2007-2008)

Combined Core
The Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association requires that students take theory courses in designated Core areas (listed below). The courses in Sections I, II, and IV are designed to familiarize students with the knowledge bases that form the core foundations of scientific psychology, whereas the courses in Sections III and V focus more specifically on applications of psychology. Some requirements include a menu of options from which students may select. Courses other than those on the menu may be taken to fulfill some of these requirements. Students should consult with their advisor in order to select the specific courses in each area that best fit their professional goals and substantive area. Students should be aware of specific unit requirements in other states for licensure and credential certification.

Course numbers in parentheses are the old CCSP course numbers.

I. BREADTH OF SCIENTIFIC PSYCHOLOGY (Required for all Ph.D. students)

A. Biological Aspects of Behavior (4 units)
CNCSP 210 (ED 288) Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology

B. Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior (4 units)
ED 210A Human Memory and Cognitive Processes

C. Social Aspects of Behavior (Choose one, 4 units)
CNCSP 214 Social Bases of Behavior
Some courses in the Psychology Department may meet this requirement. Please discuss with your advisor and check with the course instructor prior to enrolling in any Psychology Department (or any other Department) class.

D. History and Systems of Psychology (4 units)
CNCSP 216 (ED 277E) History and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Psychology

      E.   Research Core
            Prerequisite: Upper-division undergraduate statistics course.
            Research Methodology and Techniques of Data Analysis (12 units)
               CNCSP 200 (ED 201C)     Research Design and Methods in Professional Psychology
               ED 214B    Inferential Statistics
               ED 214C    Linear Models for Data Analysis
            Advanced Data Analysis (Minimum of one course, 4 units)
               ED 201D    Single-Subject Research Design
               ED 215B    Psychometrics
               ED 216A    Advanced Multivariate Statistics
               ED 216C    Hierarchical Linear Models
               ED 216E    Nonparametric Statistics
               ED 216F    Structural Equation Models
               ED 221A   Qualitative Research Methods
            Research Application
               CNCSP 209A (ED 298ABC) Research Practica (36 units, Grade in Progress FW, final grade in S)
Includes Year-2 research project that is presented at the Research Festival in year 3
               CNCSP 599 (ED 599)        Dissertation Research

II. SCIENTIFIC, METHODOLOGICAL, AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICE (Required of all Ph.D. students)

A. Human Development (4 units)
CNCSP 220 Human Development

B. Dysfunctional Behavior (4 units)
      CNCSP 223B (ED 264B)         Developmental Psychopathology

C. Professional Standards and Ethics (12 units)
            CNCSP 224A (ED 218A)        Professional Organizations (1 unit)
            CNCSP 225 (ED 277A)          Ethical and Legal Standards in Professional Psychology (4 units)

            Courses Currently Required for California State Licensure
            CNCSP 291A (ED 218D)        Human Sexuality for Applied Psychologists (1 unit)
            CNCSP 291B (ED 218E)         Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (2 units)
            CNCSP 291C (ED 218F)         Family Violence (4 units)

III. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION (Required of all Ph.D. Students)

A. Theories and Methods of Assessment
CNCSP 251 (ED 266D) Personality and Emotional Assessment
See Substantive Area Requirements for additional courses

B. Intervention Strategies (12 Units)
      CNCSP 260A (ED 275)          Counseling Theories
      CNCSP 260B (ED 265W)        Basic Practicum
      CNCSP 260C (ED 265S)        Basic Practicum
      CNCSP 262A                          Supervision and Consultation
      See Substantive Area Requirements for additional courses

IV. CULTURAL AND INDIVIDUAL DIVERSITY (Required of all Ph.D. Students)

CNCSP 227 (ED 278A) Social and Cultural Bases of Diversity
One additional diversity course (discuss options with your faculty advisor to fit training goals)

V. FIELDWORK CORE

CNCSP 279ABC (ED 268I)     Internship in Professional Psychology (36 units; minimum 1500 hours)
            See Substantive Area Requirements for additional required courses
(The following courses are not degree required, but provide opportunities for advanced applied training)
CNCSP 271A (ED 268L-01)    Advanced Practicum: Hosford Clinic General Practicum
CNCSP 271B (ED 268L-02)    Advanced Practicum: Hosford Clinic Assessment Practicum

VI. CCSP SUBSTANTIVE AREA REQUIREMENTS

A. Counseling Area (Required of all students in the Counseling Psychology area)

      Intervention/Applications
            CNCSP 261                             Counseling Psychology Seminar (8 units)
            CNCSP 261A (ED 277C)         Career Theories and Research
            CNCSP 261B (ED 277F)         Theories and Research in Group Counseling
            CNCSP 263A (ED 263A)         Advanced Psychotherapy
            CNCSP 268A (ED 271B)         Gender Issues in Counseling
            CNCSP 268B (ED 277L)         Counseling LGBT Clients
            CNCSP 268C (ED 278B)         Racial/Ethnic Minority Counseling Interventions

      Fieldwork
            CNCSP 270 (ED 268A)            Advanced Fieldwork: General
            CNCSP 272 (ED 268C)            Advanced Fieldwork: Counseling Psychology (16 units minimum,
                                                            including at least 4 units of Career Services Practicum)

B. Clinical Area (Required of all students in the Clinical Psychology area)

      Intervention/Applications
            CNCSP 263A (ED 263A)        Advanced Psychotherapy
            CNCSP 262C (ED 269B)        Counseling Children and Families

      Assessment
            CNCSP 250 (ED 266B)           Cognitive Assessment in Professional Psychology
            (Choose 1)
            CNCSP 256 (ED 264C)           Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Children and Adolescents or
            CNCSP 252 (ED 285)              Advanced Personality Assessment or
            CNCSP 255 (ED 287D)           Neuropsychological Assessment

      Fieldwork
            CNCSP 270 (ED 268A)           Advanced Fieldwork: General
            CNCSP 273 (ED 268D)           Advanced Fieldwork: Clinical Psychology (12 sequential units)

C. School Area (Required of all students in the School Psychology area. Students are also expected to meet the California PPS School Psychology credential requirements. Students should also review the PPS School Psychology Credential requirements and consult with their advisor.)

      Intervention/Applications
            CNCSP 256 (ED 264C)           Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Children and Adolescents
            CNCSP 262B (ED 264D)         School-Based Mental Health Services
            CNCSP 262C (ED 269B)         Counseling Children and Families
            CNCSP 292 (ED 273)              Resiliency, Strengths, and Youth Development

      Assessment
            CNCSP 257B (ED 223E)         Psychoeducational Assessment
            CNCSP 250 (ED 266B)           Cognitive Assessment in Professional Psychology

      Fieldwork
            CNCSP 274A (Ed 268KF)       (year 1) SP Practicum: Contemporary Issues in Student Service
            CNCSP 274B (Ed 268KW)      (year 1) SP Practicum: Contemporary Issues in Special Educ Process
            CNCSP 274C (Ed 268KS)       (year 1) SP Practicum: School Discipline and Alternative Schooling
            CNCSP 274D (Ed 268BF)       (year 2) SP Practicum: Assessment and Data-Based Decision-Making in the Schools
            CNCSP 274E (Ed 268BW)      (year 2) SP Practicum: Ethics, Diversity, and Specialized Assessment and Intervention
            CNCSP 274F (Ed 268BS)       (year 2) SP Practicum: The School Psychologist as the Intervention Consultant
            CNCSP 270 (ED 268A)           Advanced Fieldwork: General or
            CNCSP 275 (ED 268F)           Internship in School Psychology

Course Substitution Policy

Students entering the Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology doctoral program with previous graduate coursework or other relevant coursework within the past five years may substitute that coursework for selected course and practicum requirements if they can demonstrate equivalence. Students seeking substitutions must obtain the approval of their advisor and an appropriate UCSB instructor. An appropriate UCSB instructor is one who is currently listed as an instructor of the course for which substitution is being requested. The student must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the instructor that the content of the course being substituted is equivalent to the corresponding UCSB course. If the UCSB instructor fails to grant equivalency, the student may appeal to the Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Department faculty.

Courses that cannot be substituted or waived by all Emphases
CNCSP 224A (ED 218A): Professional Organizations
CNCSP 274DEF*, CNCSP 272, or CNCSP 273 (ED 268B, C, or D): Advanced Fieldwork
(*school students who already have a credential, do not need to take 274DEF)
CNCSP 227 (ED 278A): Social and Cultural Bases of Diversity
CNCSP 209ABC* (ED 298A, B, C or D): Research Practicum
(*If you already have a Masters, please discuss with your advisor, you may only need two years)

Additional course that cannot be substituted or waived by Counseling
CNCSP 261 : Counseling Psychology Seminar

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