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All students complete a sequential and structured clinical
training sequence as part of the program that combines
clinical lab, practica and internship experiences.
Preparatory Labs
Year 1: During the first
year of the program, foundational skills in clinical interviewing
and assessment are obtained through grade lab experiences
tied to various courses.
Intensive Practica Sequence
Year 2: The second year of
the program marks the beginning of the intensive practica
experience. Students are assigned to work a minimum of
600 hours over three semesters (fall through summer) at
the campus training clinic, the Psychological Services
Center. Students engage in a variety of clinical activities
under the supervision of a faculty member.
Year 3: The intensive practica
sequence continues during the third year with a three semester
placement in a community setting. Students will amass another
minimum of 600 hours of work in this setting over the course
of the academic year. Community placements may be in any
of the many different types of practice contexts available
in the Hampton Roads area. For instance, students are typically
placed in group practice, medical hospital, military clinic,
psychiatric hospital, corrections and residential youth
treatment settings.
Advanced Practica Sequence
Year 4: The fourth year clinical
training experience focuses on supervisory, consultation
and other more advanced practice skills. In the fall, all
students receive structured training in clinical supervisor
that incorporates their supervising other clinicians. The
spring advanced practica experience allows the students
to design and implement a clinical activity under faculty
supervision. The goal of this latter experience is to promote
practice building and program planning skill development.
Internship
Year 5: The Psy.D. clinical
training sequence culminates in a 2,000 hour pre-doctoral
internship. Psychology internships typically require one
year of full-time placement. Internships must be approved
by our program but are run independently from Regent. Students
must competitively apply for a desired internship site.
Students are expected to pursue placements at APA-accredited
internships. This is a challenging process for which our
director of clinical training will help you to prepare.
Students may complete internships anywhere in the nation
at approved sites. |
