Psy.D. Sample Curriculum Track
Get a clear picture of what to expect as a Psy.D. student at Rosemead. Browse our sample term-by-term curriculum to see required courses, credit hours, and key program requirements from year one through completion.
First Year (36 Credits)
| Fall Term | Credits (14 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 501 Introduction to Psychotherapy (Session A) | 1 |
| RSPY 502 Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| RSPY 515 Introduction to Psychopathology | 3 |
| RSPY 641 Measurement and Assessment I: Cognitive Assessment | 3 |
| RSPY 681 Pre-practicum I (Session B) | 1 |
| RSTH 610 Scripture | 3 |
| Spring Term | Credits (16 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 561 History of Psychoanalytic Thought | 2 |
| RSPY 601 Research Design | 3 |
| RSPY 607 Biological Aspects of Behavior | 3 |
| RSPY 622 Multicultural Psychology I: Identity, Humility, and Social Justice | 3 |
| RSPY 682 Pre-practicum II | 2 |
| RSTP 601 Integration I: Foundations of Integration | 3 |
| Summer Term | Credits (6 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 530 History & Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| RSPY 615 Advanced Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Second Year (34 Credits)
| Fall Term | Credits (15 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSDS 701 Doctoral Research Seminar I | 2 |
| RSLB 707 Cognitive Behavior Therapy | 3 |
| RSPY 642 Measurement and Assessment II: Personality | 3 |
| RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation | 1 |
| RSPY 691 Practicum I | 2 |
| RSPY 711 Seminar in Ethical and Professional Issues | 3 |
| RSPY ___ Psychology Elective | 1 |
| Spring Term | Credits (16 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSLB 705 Brief Psychodynamic Therapy | 3 |
| RSPY 603 Cognitive-Affective Aspects of Behavior | 3 |
| RSPY 643 Measurement and Assessment III: Performance-Based Measure (Rorschach) | 3 |
| RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation | 1 |
| RSPY 692 Practicum II | 2 |
| RSTH 620 Human Nature | 3 |
| RSPY ___ Psychology Elective | 1 |
| Summer Term | Credits (3 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 608 Social Psychology | 3 |
| RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment | 0 |
| Professional Growth Experience* | - |
* Professional Growth Experience must be started by Fall of second year (86 total hours over the course of the program, 50 of which need to be individual therapy)
Third Year (29 Credits)
| Fall Term | Credits (15 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSDS 702 Doctoral Research Seminar II | 1 |
| RSPY 504 Evidence-Based Practice: Beyond Treatment Manuals | 2 |
| RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation | 1 |
| RSPY 693 Practicum III | 2 |
| RSTH 630 Sin, Evil and Suffering | 3 |
| RSPY 626 Multicultural Psychology II: Conceptualization, Assessment, and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective | 3 |
| Spring Term | Credits (14 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSDS 703 Doctoral Research Seminar III | 2 |
| RSTP 602 Integration II: Clinical Integration | 3 |
| RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation | 1 |
| RSPY 694 Practicum IV | 2 |
| RSTH 640 Kingdom Flourishing | 3 |
| RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective | 3 |
| Summer Term | Credits (0 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment | 0 |
| Professional Growth Experience* | - |
| Comprehensive Examinations** | - |
* Professional Growth Experience must be started by Fall of second year (86 total hours over the course of the program, 50 of which need to be individual therapy)
** Comprehensive Examinations are taken in the Summer after the third year in the program.
Fourth Year (24 Credits)
| Fall Term | Credits (12 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 713 Principles & Practices in Clinical Supervision* (or RSPY Psych Elective) | 2 |
| RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation | 1 |
| RSPY 695 Practicum V | 2 |
| RSTP 603 Integration III: Relational Integration | 3 |
| RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective | 3 |
| RSPY ___ Psychology Elective | 1 |
| ProQual Examination & Internship Applications*** | - |
| Spring Term | Credits (12 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 713 Principles & Practices in Clinical Supervision* (or RSPY Psych Elective) | 2 |
| RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation | 1 |
| RSPY 696 Practicum VI | 2 |
| RSTH 650 Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective | 3 |
| RSPY___ Psychology Elective | 1 |
| Summer Term | Credits (0 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment | 0 |
| Professional Growth Experience** | - |
* RSPY 713 must be taken once in either the Fall or Spring. In the term it is not taken, students should replace it with 2 credits of RSPY ___ Psychology Elective.
** Professional Growth Experience must be started by Fall of second year (86 total hours over the course of the program, 50 of which need to be individual therapy)
*** ProQual Exam is taken in the final academic year of the program (either Summer after the third year, or in the Fall of the fourth year). Internship Applications occur in the Fall of the final academic year of the program.
Fifth Year
| Fall Term | Credits (0 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSTN 731 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology | 0 |
| Spring Term | Credits (0 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSTN 731 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology | 0 |
| Summer Term | Credits (0 Total) |
|---|---|
| RSTN 733 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology-Continuation | 0 |
Psy.D. Program Requirements
| Psy.D. Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Coursework | 58 |
| RSDS 701, 702, 703 Doctoral Research Seminars | 5 |
| RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation | 6 |
| RSPY 691-696 Practicum I-VI | 12 |
| RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment x 3 | 0 |
| RSTH/RSTP Theology/Integration | 24 |
| RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Electives x 4 | 12 |
| RSPY ___ Psychology Electives | 6 |
| RSTN 731 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology x 2 | 0 |
| RSTN 733 Internship in Clinical Psychology-Continuation | 0 |
| TOTAL | 123 |