The curriculum, interwoven with field training experiences, is evolving and under constant review. It will undoubtedly continue to change over the years as the field of clinical psychology changes and expands. The challenge is not only to keep training and course offerings "up-to-date," but to make active decisions about the directions we at Michigan wish our Clinical Program to take into the future.
The first year entails study in general psychology, history and systems, statistical analysis, research design, multicultural issues and clinical psychology, introduction to core professional issues, and psychopathology. An independent, Master's level research project is also initiated during this year [see below]. The second year entails study in clinical intervention theory, assessment, ethics, and “breadth” or core courses outside the area. During this year the student concludes the Master's equivalent research project, and completes course requirements in cognate fields outside of psychology. The student is also involved in practicum training on a part-time [6-8 hour a week] basis in local agencies. The second year concludes with the written "preliminary examination." Passing this exam, along with the completion of the Master's level research project and all required course work [including clinical practica], then qualifies the students for a Master's Degree and, upon application, limited licensure within the State of Michigan. The third and fourth years of the program may be considered as a unit. In this period, the student continues elective course work and expands his or her clinical experiences in consecutive half- time internships suitable to his or her developing interests and training needs. A significant task during this span of time is the student's development and completion, with guidance of a faculty committee, of an individualized program of advanced study and the "dissertation prospectus." The fifth year of study, whether involving an additional half time internship, or whether given over primarily to research, should be substantially devoted to the doctoral dissertation.
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