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Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology

Curriculum Overview

Classes in the Clinical Psychology Program take place in four-day sessions (Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon) once each month during fall, winter, and spring. There is also a seven-day summer session each year.

 "I travel across the United States to Santa Barbara because there is no place like Pacifica to receive a doctoral education in clinical psychology." – Angie B.F., 3rd year student from Kentucky in the clinical psychology doctoral program.


 FIRST YEAR
 
 Practicum Seminars
 
    

Professional Development Seminar I, II, III – CL 755, CL 756, CL 757, 1 Unit each
Diagnostic Practicum Readiness Assessment Module – CL 758, 0 Units

 
 
 Clinical Practice Courses
 
    

History and Systems of Psychology – CP 700, 2 Units
Psychological Assessment I, II – CP 930, CP 931, 2 Units each
Legal, Ethical, & Professional Practice – CP 832, 2 Units
Advanced Psychopathology I – CP 730, 2 Units
Biological Foundations of Human Behavior – CP 735, 2 Units
Comparative Approaches to Psychotherapy – CP 770, 2 Units
Evidence-Based Best Practices – CL 912, 2 Units
Social Foundations of Human Behavior – CL 800, 2 Units

 
 
 Depth Psychology and Humanities Courses
 
  

Introduction to Depth Psychology and the Human Science Traditions – CL 819, 1 Unit
Myth, Literature, & Religious Studies – CL 820, 1 Unit
Jungian-Based Psychotherapy I – CP 810, 2 Units

 
 
 Research and Scholarly Inquiry Courses
 
  

Research Designs & Methodology I: Overview – CP 932, 2 Units
Research Designs & Methodology II: Qualitative Methods – CP 933, 2 Units
Quantitative Design and Univariate Statistical Analysis – CP 926, 2 Units

 
    

 

SECOND YEAR

 
 
 Practicum Seminars
 
    

Diagnostic Practicum Seminar I, II, III, – CL 759, CL 760, CL 761, 1 Unit each
Psychotherapy Practicum Readiness Assessment Module – CL 762, 0 Units

 
 
 Clinical Practice Courses
 
  

Principles of Psychopharmacology – CP 873, 2 Units
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy – CL 835, 2 Units
Cognitive-Affective Foundations of Human Behavior – CL 836, 3 Units
Developmental Psychology Through the Lifespan – CP 830, 3 Units
Advanced Psychopathology II – CP 731, 2 Units
Alcohol, Chemical Dependency, and Addictive Behaviors – CL 900, 2 Units
Principles of Group Dynamics – CL 751, 2 Units
Psychological Assessment III – CL 938, 2 Units

 
 
 Depth Psychology Courses
 
  

Psychoanalytic-Based Psychotherapy I – CP 711, 2 Units
Psychoanalytic-Based Psychotherapy II – CP 712, 2 Units
Archetypal Psychology: Theory and Practice – CP 840, 2 Units

 
 
 Research and Scholarly Inquiry Courses
 
  

Research Designs & Methodology III: Advanced Quantitative Analysis
and Scale Development – CL 939, 2 Units
Depth Psychological Methods I – CL 928, 2 Units
Dissertation Development I – CP 961, 1 Unit

 
    

 

THIRD YEAR

 
 
 Practicum Seminars
 
  

Psychotherapy Practicum Seminar I, II, III – CL 763, CL 764, CL 765, 1 Unit each
Internship Readiness Assessment Module – CL 766, 0 Units

 
 
 Clinical Practice Courses
 
  

Psychotherapy with Diverse Populations – CP 845, 2 Units
Principles of Clinical Supervision and Consultation – CL 752, 2 Units

 
 
 Depth Psychology and Humanities Courses
 
  

Depth Psychology & Contemporary Culture I – CL 920, 1 Unit
Jungian-Based Psychotherapy II – CL 811, 2 Units
Post-Jungian Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice – CP 745, 2 Units
Imaginal Psychotherapy – CP 814, 2 Units
Cultural Foundations of Depth Psychology I, II – CL 723, 1 Unit, CL 724, 2 Units
Depth Psychology & Contemporary Culture II – CL 921, 1 Unit

 
 
 Research and Scholarly Inquiry Courses
 
  

Dissertation Development II – CP 962, 2 Units
Depth Psychological Methods II – CL 929, 2 Units
Dissertation Development III – CP 963, 2 Units
Research Designs & Methodology IV: Advanced Qualitative Methods – CL 940, 2 Units

 
   
 CONTINUING 
  

Comprehensive Exam – CP 989, 0 Units (Degree Requirement)
Dissertation Writing – CP 990, 15 Units (Degree Requirement)
Personal Psychotherapy – CP 950, 0 Units (Degree Requirement)

 
    
    
  Selected Courses may have online components. This curriculum is not intended to meet all the requirements of each State for licensure in clinical psychology. This curriculum may vary depending upon changing academic needs. 
    

 Ph.D. Clinical Psychology