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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 TermCredits (14 Total)
RSPY 501 Introduction to Psychotherapy (Session A)1
RSPY 502 Advanced Statistics3
RSPY 515 Introduction to Psychopathology3
RSPY 641 Measurement and Assessment I: Cognitive Assessment3
RSPY 681 Pre-practicum I (Session B)1
RSTH 610 Scripture3
Spring TermCredits (16 Total)
RSPY 561 History of Psychoanalytic Thought2
RSPY 601 Research Design3
RSPY 607 Biological Aspects of Behavior3
RSPY 622 Multicultural Psychology I: Identity, Humility, and Social Justice3
RSPY 682 Pre-practicum II2
RSTP 601 Integration I: Foundations of Integration3
Summer TermCredits (6 Total)
RSPY 530 History & Systems of Psychology3
RSPY 615 Advanced Developmental Psychology3

Second Year (34 Credits)

Fall TermCredits (15 Total)
RSDS 701 Doctoral Research Seminar I2
RSLB 707 Cognitive Behavior Therapy3
RSPY 642 Measurement and Assessment II: Personality3
RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation1
RSPY 691 Practicum I2
RSPY 711 Seminar in Ethical and Professional Issues3
RSPY ___ Psychology Elective1
Spring TermCredits (16 Total)
RSLB 705 Brief Psychodynamic Therapy3
RSPY 603 Cognitive-Affective Aspects of Behavior3
RSPY 643 Measurement and Assessment III: Performance-Based Measure (Rorschach)3
RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation1
RSPY 692 Practicum II2
RSTH 620 Human Nature3
RSPY ___ Psychology Elective1
Summer TermCredits (3 Total)
RSPY 608 Social Psychology3
RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment0
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 TermCredits (15 Total)
RSDS 702 Doctoral Research Seminar II1
RSPY 504 Evidence-Based Practice: Beyond Treatment Manuals2
RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation1
RSPY 693 Practicum III2
RSTH 630 Sin, Evil and Suffering3
RSPY 626 Multicultural Psychology II: Conceptualization, Assessment, and Psychotherapy3
RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective3
Spring TermCredits (14 Total)
RSDS 703 Doctoral Research Seminar III2
RSTP 602 Integration II: Clinical Integration3
RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation1
RSPY 694 Practicum IV2
RSTH 640 Kingdom Flourishing3
RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective3
Summer TermCredits (0 Total)
RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment0
Professional Growth Experience*

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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 TermCredits (12 Total)
RSPY 713 Principles & Practices in Clinical Supervision* (or RSPY Psych Elective)2
RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation1
RSPY 695 Practicum V2
RSTP 603 Integration III: Relational Integration3
RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective3
RSPY ___ Psychology Elective1
ProQual Examination & Internship Applications***-
Spring TermCredits (12 Total)
RSPY 713 Principles & Practices in Clinical Supervision* (or RSPY Psych Elective)2
RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation1
RSPY 696 Practicum VI2
RSTH 650 Spiritual Theology and Formation3
RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Elective3
RSPY___ Psychology Elective1
Summer TermCredits (0 Total)
RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment0
Professional Growth Experience**

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* 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 TermCredits (0 Total)
RSTN 731 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology0
Spring TermCredits (0 Total)
RSTN 731 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology0
Summer TermCredits (0 Total)
RSTN 733 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology-Continuation0

Psy.D. Program Requirements

Psy.D. Requirements Credits
Core Coursework58
RSDS 701, 702, 703 Doctoral Research Seminars5
RSPY 688 Practicum Consultation6
RSPY 691-696 Practicum I-VI12
RSPY 689 Practicum Continuous Enrollment x 30
RSTH/RSTP Theology/Integration24
RSLB ___ Psychotherapy Lab Electives x 412
RSPY ___ Psychology Electives6
RSTN 731 Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology x 20
RSTN 733 Internship in Clinical Psychology-Continuation0
TOTAL123