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Graduate Studies Calendar 2011-2012 Program Descriptions Psychology PSYC Clinical Psychology (CPSY) Program
Clinical Psychology (CPSY) Program
Contact Information Location: Administration, Room 275
Faculty number: 403.220.5659
Fax: 403.282.8249
E-mail address: psycgrad@ucalgary.ca
Web page URL:
1. Degrees and Specializations Offered Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MSc), thesis-based
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The purpose of the graduate program in Clinical Psychology is to prepare students for careers as doctoral-level clinical psychologists in research, academic, and applied settings. In the course of doctoral training students also are required to complete the Master of Science (MSc) degree. However, consistent with its goal of doctoral training, the program only admits students who wish to pursue the doctoral degree.
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Students registered in Master’s thesis-basedÌýand doctoral programs will be considered full-time. The program does not offer a part-time option.
2. Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the program requires:

a)ÌýAn honour’s degree in psychology (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average of 3.60 on a four-point scale in the last 10 full courses to be considered for entry, although competition for the program is such that higher grade point averages are typical of students who are admitted.

b)ÌýScores on the Aptitude (Verbal/Quantitative) dimensions of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Please note that students with scores less than the 50th percentile on the Verbal and Quantitative subtests will not normally be admitted.

c)ÌýA statement of research and professional interests, including the specification of prospective research supervisors from among current Program faculty.

d)ÌýFor applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 600 (written test), or 100 (internet-based) test, or an IELTS score of 7.5, or a MELAB score of 84, or a PTE score of 70.

e)ÌýTwo reference letters.

3. Application Deadline The deadline for complete applications is January 7Ìýfor September admission.
4. Advanced Credit Advanced creditÌýmay be given for up to two full-course equivalents of graduate work, if this work is consistent with the program’s requirements.
5. Program/Course Requirements

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Department requires:

The Program outline is as follows:

Year 1
Psychology 650, 651, 653, 659, 660, 671, 673, 615, thesis work

Year 2
Psychology 601, 650, 681, 683, plus a graduate-level Psychology Statistics course or Methodology course (Psychology 617 or equivalent), completion of the thesis

Year 3
Psychology 750, 760, a graduate-level breadth course, elective, the Candidacy Examination, thesis work

Year 4
Psychology 750, 762, thesis work

Year 5
Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship Psychology 798, and completion of thesis oral and written requirements

Breadth course requirements may be satisfied through Psychology 750 and courses offered by the Department of Psychology. A list of approved breadth courses is available through the Graduate Psychology Program Office.

The prerequisite for all Clinical Program courses (unless otherwise noted) is consent of the Program.

Successful completion of years one and two, plus the Master of Science thesis, constitute the requirements of the Master of Science degree. Program students must formally apply and be approved by the program and the Faculty of Graduate Studies for admission to the doctoral program upon completion of Master of Science requirements.

6. Additional Requirements Clinical suitability and professional conduct.
7. Credit for Undergraduate Courses Credit for one breadth course may be given if the applicant has two senior undergraduate courses in that area. Credit for Psychology 601 may be given if the applicant has a senior undergraduate course in History and Systems of Psychology.
8. Time Limit It is expected that students will complete the MSc thesis within two years. Students in the MSc program must complete all requirements within four registration years. Students who have taken three years to complete all requirements for the Master’s degree will normally not be admitted into the doctoral program.Ìý It is expected that students will complete the Doctoral Program within 5 years. Maximum time to completion for the MSc is 4 years and for the Doctoral program is 6 years.
9. Supervisory Assignments Program students must have a research supervisor at all times. SupervisorsÌýare arranged by mutual consent of student and faculty member, and are consistent with the focus of the student’s research work. Master’s level students must have a supervisory committee consisting of at least three members, with at least one who is a member of the core clinical faculty. Doctoral candidates must have a supervisory committee of at least three members.
10. Required Examinations In addition to course-specific written requirements, students must sit a written and oral doctoral candidacy examination in the third year of their program (i.e., the first year of doctoral studies).
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The oral candidacy exam will focus on questions on general clinical psychology and research knowledge. ÌýÌýQuestions on the research proposal will not be included in the oral candidacy examination.
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Final thesis oral examinations are open.
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A thesis final defence is also required.
11. Research Proposal Requirements Students in the program must complete both a Master’s thesis and doctoral thesis, according to the criteria set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. These research projects typically involve the design of a research question and research project, the collection, analysis and interpretation of original data, and the preparation of a written document consistent with good scholarship. Students whose research involves human subjects must receive approval from the appropriate departmental or University EthicsÌýReview Committee before beginning data collection.
12. Special Registration Information Admission to this Program is normally only available in September of each year.
13. Financial Assistance Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. Applicants and program students are strongly encouraged to apply for internal and external awards. For information on Awards, see the Awards and Financial AssistanceÌýsection of this Calendar.

Students applying for scholarships must submit their applications to the Department by January 15.
14. Other Information The program subscribes to the scientist-practitioner model of clinical training as described in the Canadian Psychological Association’s requirements for program accreditation, and emphasizes the integration of course work, research, and clinical training. The program has been fully accredited by CPA for seven years (2004-2011).
15. Faculty Members/Research Interests Research and clinical interests of the Program faculty can be found at .