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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.
A. Biological Aspects of Behavior (4 units)
CNCSP 210 (ED 288) Neuroanatomy and Psychopharmacology
B. Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior (Choose one, 4 units)
ED 210A Advances in the Learning Sciences & Education (Human Memory & Cognitive Processes)
ED 210B Children’s Thinking
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) Historical 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 216B Factor Analysis
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 597 (ED 597) Individual Study for Qualifying Examinations
CNCSP 599 (ED 599) Dissertation Research
A. Human Development (4 units)
CNCSP 220 Human Development
B. Dysfunctional Behavior (5 units)
CNCSP 222A (ED 218B) Descriptive Diagnosis (1 unit)
CNCSP 223B (ED 264B) Developmental Psychopathology (4 units)
C. Professional Standards and Ethics (9 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 new # TBD (CNCSP 291C/262D) Family & School Violence: Prevention & Intervention (4 units)
(The following courses are not degree required, but provide an opportunity to take the course for CA state licensure.)
CNCSP 291A (ED 218D) Human Sexuality (1 unit)
CNCSP 291B (ED 218E) Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (2 units)
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 264A Supervision and Consultation
See Substantive Area Requirements for additional courses
CNCSP 227 (ED 278A) Social and Cultural Bases of Diversity
One additional diversity course (discuss options with your faculty advisor to fit training goals)
CNCSP 279ABC (ED 268I) Internship in Professional Psychology (36 units; minimum 1500 hours, grade In Progress FW, final grade in S)
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
A. Counseling Area (Required of all students in the Counseling Psychology area)
Intervention/Applications
CNCSP 261 Counseling Psychology Seminar (12 units)
CNCSP 261A (ED 277C) Career Theories and Research
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 270A Advanced Fieldwork: General (Behavioral Collaboration Team)
CNCSP 262B (ED 264D) School-Based Mental Health Services
CNCSP 262C (ED 269B) Counseling Children and Families
CNCSP 292 (ED 273) Resilience, 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
CNCSP 293 Pedagogy in Applied Psychology (4 units)
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 209A* (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