The Clinical Psychologists go through vigorous training in administering psychological tests, interpreting the results and diagnosing patients. This training includes writing reports and learning how to evaluate reports and referrals. They are further trained for conducting therapeutic sessions using the various theories of Psychotherapy (like Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic etc) focusing on techniques and styles specially designed for the treatment of specific disorders. The students practice through role playing s, behavioral rehearsals, modeling and content analysis of their sessions. They are provided with expert supervision by practicing psychologists and Professors with years of clinical and supervisory experience.
Road Map
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| CPY 611 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy | 3 | 3 | |
| CPY 621 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 3 | |
| CPY 631 | Applied Behavioral Analysis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| CPY 641 | Neurological Basis of Behavior | 3 | 3 | |
| CPY 651 | Advance Research Methodology | 3 | 3 | |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| CPY 612 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | 3 | 3 | |
| CPY 622 | Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessments | 3 | – | 3 |
| CPY 632 | Pharmacology | 3 | 3 | – |
| CPY 642 | Internship I (Therapeutic Sessions and Diagnostics Report Writing) | 3 | – | 3 |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| CPY 610 | Internship II (Therapeutic Sessions and Diagnostics Report Writing) | 3
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Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| CPY 713 | Psychopathology of Children and Adolescents | 3 | 3 | – |
| CPY 723 | Child Psychotherapy and Assessment | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| CPY 733 | Psychological Assessment I | 3 | – | 3 |
| CPY 743 | Psychoanalysis | 3 | 3 | – |
| CPY 753 | Dissertation I | 3 | – | 3 |
Forth Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| CPY 714 | Humanistic and Experiential Psychotherapy | 3 | 3 | – |
| CPY 724 | Psychodynamic Psychotherapies | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| CPY 734 | Psychological Assessment II | 3 | – | 3 |
| CPY 744 | Dissertation II | 3 | – | 3 |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | ||
| Total | Theory | Lab | ||
| CPY 710
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Internship III (Therapeutic Sessions and Diagnostics Report Writing) | 3
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3 |
Course Work = 45 Cr Hrs
Internship = 09 Cr Hrs
Dissertation = 06 Cr Hrs
Total = 60 Cr Hrs
There is no required accreditation in the field. However, HEC and American Psychological Association provide the standard guidelines for teaching and training in Clinical Psychology.