Total internship tuition for 4 quarters will be $2,760

5.Required number of internship hours at completion of the train-ing will total 2,000. Five units (5) = 250 hours. Ten units (10) = 500 hours.

Please give attention to how you register for internship. If you register incorrectly, the University Records Office will not change your registra-tion. If you have any questions regarding how to register, please contact the Director of Clinical Training or the main office for clarification.

Internship Goal. The goal of the internship is to provide ad-vanced graduate students with a broad-based, “generalist,” and profes-sional kind of clinical training at the pre-doctoral level which (a) builds on everything that has been learned in the classroom and in previous clinical training experiences, (b) is incrementally more complex, intensive, and extensive and (c) leads toward becoming independent practicing profes-sionals.

All internships for Loma Linda University students must be either (1) APA -accredited or (2) members in good standing of the Association of Psychol-ogy Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). There are distinct ad-vantages to having an internship, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association, of which there are over 400 such accredited internships across the country. The advantages lie primarily in the realm of more readily obtaining post-doctoral fellowships and having a wider range of future employment possibilities.

The Psy.D. Director of Clinical Training is available to help in every way possible as students prepare for and seek internship placements. This will include such things as answering questions and providing information regarding specific internships and the whole application process itself, as well as making telephone calls and writing letters in their behalf. The DCT organizes and conducts several meetings beginning in the late spring of the year preceding the application process to guide internship appli-cants.

Selection-Matching Process. Since the 1998-99-internship-application cy-cle, a compulsory computer matching process has been employed. This process is intended to match students with their highest ranked internship available to them

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and internships with their highest ranked students avail-able to them. There is a fee which students are charged to participate in this process. For more detailed information regarding the computer-matching program, check the APPIC Web site link. The computer com-pany being employed for the matching program is the National Matching Services in Lewiston, NY. Students seeking internships need to register with this company by December 1st, but an earlier registration is strongly encouraged. A registration packet, including an Applicant Agreement and accompanying materials, will be mailed to each registrant.

APPIC member internship sites use a uniform application referred to as the APPIC Application for Psychology Internship (AAPI). The AAPI is completed online. The DCT, as well as those writing letters of recommen-dation in support of the student, are also required to provide certain infor-mation.online in support of the student’s application for information.

One of the most critical factors in any clinical training experience is the quality of the supervision and this is never truer than in the internship.

There are many reasons for this, certainly not the least of which is the fact that the supervision of internship training must meet the requirements for state licensure. Students who have any questions about the supervision requirements in the states maybe where they one day elect to practice.

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indicating appropriate coursework, or (b) a student’s successful completion of PSYC 501 and PSYC 502.

APA Membership

As the Psy.D. clinical program represents the beginning of the student’s professional experience in psychology, it is strongly recommended that each student become a student member of the American Psychological Association. There is a nominal annual dues fee for graduate student members. The student member receives the American Psychologist and the APA Monitor, both of which are published monthly. Graduate student members are also then automatically enrolled in the American Psychologi-cal Association of Graduate Students and will receive the APAGS newslet-ter. Contact APA for membership (www.apa.org).

LEAVESOF ABSENCE

Students who have personal difficulties (e.g., serious illness) that prevent them from participating in the program for a given period of time may request a leave of absence from the program. In most cases, a leave of ab-sence is granted for no more than one year. To obtain a leave of abab-sence, the student must write a letter of petition to the Chair of the Psychology Department, signed by the Academic Advisor. Upon affirmative recom-mendation by the Chair, the request is forwarded to the Dean of the School of Behavioral Health for approval. Once approved by the Dean of the SBH, the Chair of the Psychology Department shall inform the Psy.D.

Director of Clinical Training and the Chair of the Student Affairs Com-mittee. In order not to be dropped from the system, a student must show continuous registration by registering for units, pay enrollment fee, and clear finance. Therefore, if you must take a leave make certain you follow the leave of absence procedure.

STANDARDSOF CONDUCT

Each student enrolled in the Psychology Department of the School of Be-havioral Health is expected to accept personal responsibility for appropri-ate and professional conduct. In general, the psychology graduappropri-ate student is to be guided by the standards outlined in the current Loma Linda Uni-versity Student Handbook and this Psychology Department Guidebook.

More specifically, the student is also expected to uphold the general princi-ples and ethical standards conveyed in the current American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The stu-dent is likewise expected to aspire to the highest possible

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standards of conduct and to hold as a primary goal the welfare and protec-tion of the individuals and groups with whom the student works. The following four standards are presented as a means of avoiding incidents that may reflect unfavorably upon the student, the Psychology Depart-ment, and/or the University.

1. Students must not engage in the provision of any professional psychological services on or off campus without the prior written ap-proval of their academic advisor and the Director of Clinical Train-ing. Students must complete and file an Authorization for Engaging in Psychological Services before engaging in any such professional services. Students who enter the psychology program at Loma Linda already licensed in California to conduct professional practice with a degree from another program must also complete and file an Authori-zation for Engaging in Psychological Services and assure the aca-demic advisor and the Director of Clinical Training that they are prac-ticing only within the specified scope of their licensure and compe-tence. Under no circumstances are unlicensed students permitted to assess or treat clients privately without supervision. Unlicensed stu-dents may provide professional services under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional at practicum, pre-internship, or internship sites approved by the Director of Clinical Training. Failure to comply with this standard may jeopardize the student’s standing in the program.

2. Students may take clinical courses which involve direct client con-tact at other institution workshops only with the approval of their academic advisor and the Director of Clinical Training.

3. The professional use of university facilities or materials are limited to those functions that are a part of the student’s training.

4. Students may not submit a paper or project in fulfillment of a class or research requirement if that paper or project, or one very similar to it, was submitted in fulfillment of any other program or course unless the teachers/supervisors involved give approval.

FACULTY-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

Sexual Harassment

The Department of Psychology endorses and upholds the University policy regarding sexual harassment and encourages graduate students to become

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familiar with the policy and the grievance process. Please refer to the Loma Linda University Sexual Harassment Policy (February 2000).

Consensual Romantic Relationships and Dating

Loma Linda University approved a policy on romantic relationships and dating among its students, staff, and faculty (5/96). The Department of Psychology endorses and upholds the University policy and encourages graduate students to become familiar with the policy, which is published in the current Faculty Handbook Policy Supplement and in the current Student Handbook. The following constitutes a summary and elaboration of the policy pertaining to faculty-student relationships and dating:

The educational mission of the Department of Psychology of Loma Linda University is grounded in and promoted by the professionalism in faculty-student relationships. Professionalism is fostered by an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. Actions of faculty members and students that harm this atmosphere undermine professionalism and, hence, the Depart-ment’s educational mission. Trust and respect are diminished when those in positions of authority abuse, or appear to abuse, their power. Faculty members exercise power over students, whether in giving them praise or criticism, evaluating them, making recommendations for their further studies or their future employment, or conferring any other benefits on them. Romantic (sexual or not) relationships between faculty members and students are inappropriate when the faculty member has any profes-sional responsibility for the student. Voluntary consent by the student in such a relationship is questionable, given the fundamentally asymmetric nature of the relationship. The faculty member involved in the amorous relationship may be in a position to favor or advance one student’s interest at the expense of others. Moreover, the judgment of other faculty mem-bers in respect to that student may be affected. In addition, relationships among students may be adversely affected.

Therefore, the Department will view it as unethical if faculty members, graduate assistants, or any other instructional personnel engage in roman-tic relationships with or date students enrolled in their graduate or under-graduate courses, or otherwise subject to their influence, even when both parties appear to have consented to the relationship. Spheres of influence include but are not limited to the supervision of teaching, research, prac-tica, and student activities. No faculty member shall have a romantic rela-tionship with or date any graduate student currently enrolled in the De-partment, because such a student would be at least indirectly subject to the influence of the faculty member.

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Any relationship not covered in the above paragraph, which might be con-strued as a conflict of interest, is to be avoided.

Such policy reflects the application of the current American Psychologist Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

Use of Psychology Graduate Students as “Practice” Assessment or Therapy Subjects

All psychology graduate student participation as “practice” assessment or therapy subjects (e.g., to fulfill an assessment or therapy course lab assign-ment) in the Department of Psychology is strictly on a voluntary basis.

Prior to the use of students for assessment or therapy practice purposes, the student shall obtain an informed consent form (in accordance with the University and Federal Regulations regarding Protection of Human Sub-jects) from the potential subject.

Grievance Procedures

Any complaints regarding faculty-student romantic relationships and/or dating or the use of graduate students as research subjects should be han-dled in the same manner as other complaints and grievances in this depart-ment. The student is required to submit a grievance statement with any supporting documentation to the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) Chair. The SAC will review the individual case and pursue a remedy. If the student disagrees with the SAC’s review the student can pursue other grievance processes. Up to two weeks will be allowed for the student to appeal the SAC decision in writing to the Department Chair. The student and (if the student desires) a representative present an appeal to the full faculty of the Department of Psychology within two weeks following sub-mission to the Chair. In the event that the matter is not resolved at this level, the student may pursue further grievance processes as outlined in the School of Behavioral Health Student Handbook.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT FACULTYAND STAFF

In accordance with the American Psychological Association Ethical Princi-ples of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, all graduate students in the Depart-ment of Psychology will demonstrate respect for and appropriate profes-sional conduct when interacting with Departmental Faculty and Staff.

While faculty and staff intend to be responsive to student emergencies,

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general interactions should be confined as much as possible to the speci-fied office hours of the Faculty, the Chair, Administrative Support, and Assessment Library Assistant. Such hours will be posted at the beginning of each quarter on the faculty and staff office doors.

DEPARTMENT RESOURCE USE

Assessment Library Guidelines

The Assessment Library is located in the Department of Psychology, Suite 117—Room 3 and is separate from the Behavioral Health Institute assess-ment resource center. The Library contains assessassess-ment manuals and mate-rials as well as resource books and videotapes. Each student and Psychol-ogy Department faculty member will assume primary responsibility for the care and safeguarding of the Assessment Library materials and books.

Use of any psychological testing materials is restricted to Psychology De-partment faculty members and to students enrolled in either the Psy.D. or Ph.D. clinical program who are being supervised by Departmental faculty.

The Directors of Clinical Training must authorize any exception to this policy.

The faculty member or student intending to use any psychological testing materials, scoring templates, manuals, or resource books or video tapes must check out the materials and/or books or tapes by completing the check-out record located in the binder labeled Assessment Library Materi-als Check-Out Record. The binder is kept in the Assessment Library

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Any testing material or manuals checked out must be returned within 24 hours. Weekend checkouts must be returned by 9 a.m. the next Monday morning. The testing material (excluding manuals and scoring templates) may be removed from the premises of the Psychology Department ONLY for the purpose of conducting assessments that are supervised by depart-ment faculty. NO testing material or manual or copyrighted book may be reprinted, copied or Xeroxed.

The test scoring templates and manuals may be checked out for a MAXI-MUM of 2 hours and are to remain on the premises of the Psychology Department. Resource books or videos may be checked out for 24 hours.

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When the faculty member or student is finished with any checked-out testing material, manual or resource book or video, he or she must check it back into the Assessment Library unless the individual has completed the

“To be returned by” box on the check out sheet. If this section has been completed, another individual can sign in and return the materials in their absence. However, the person who originally signed out the materials is ultimately responsible.

Each faculty member and student will assume responsibility for the repair/

replacement of any damaged or lost testing materials, manuals, templates, or resource books when checked out in their name.

The Assessment Library hours are posted on the library door. Requests for material check-out and return during unscheduled hours will be de-nied.

A student will receive one late slip for each day material is returned late to the Library. After 3 late slips, the clinical faculty will review the situation and make a recommendation to the Director of Clinical Training regard-ing the student. The recommendation may include the student’s loss all Library privileges for the remainder of the academic quarter.

Any student acting in violation of the above guidelines is subject to disci-pline by the Psychology Department faculty, which may include loss of privileges to use the materials and books in the Assessment Library or dis-missal from the graduate program.

Psychology Department Equipment (including computers, tape record-ers, video recordrecord-ers, stopwatches, etc.)

The Psychology Department provides several desktop computers for Psy-chology Department graduate student use for course work assignments and research projects. The computers are to stay on Department premises.

Directions for computer use are available in the computer room.

Each student must respect the needs of other students to use the com-puters; use time is restricted to 60 minutes when others are waiting. Each student assumes responsibility for the care of the computers and repair/

replacement if damaged or lost.

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Other equipment, including tape recorders, video recorders, stopwatches, and clipboards are available for Psychology Department graduate student use for clinical work, research projects, and teaching responsibilities. Each student must reserve and check-out the equipment from the Assessment Library for a MAXIMUM of 24 hours from the Assessment Library Re-source person. Each student assumes responsibility for the care of the equipment and repair/replacement if damaged or lost.

Duplicating Resources

Students are provided a ream of paper each quarter for duplicating pur-poses. The paper may be picked up from the main office. Duplicating ser-vices are provided in the Del Webb Library, University Printing or at any local copying services, e.g., Kinkos, other.

Revisions and Additions to the Psychology Department Student Train-ing and Conduct Policy Handbook

As the Psychology Department evolves over time, this guidebook may be amended and/or added to. Each student will be informed of such changes as they take effect and annually at the beginning of the Fall Quarter.

Acknowledgement of Handbook Receipt and Understanding

All students are expected to review this Student Handbook and to discuss any questions that they may have with their academic advisors and/or Di-rector of Clinical Training. Students are asked to sign the Acknowledge-ment Form and return the form to the Clinical Training Program Office.

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REFERENCES

Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers-APPIC Directory, Thirty-Second Edition, 2003. Washington, DC.

Korman, M. (Ed.), (1976). Levels and patterns of professional train-ing in psychology. Washtrain-ington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Loma Linda University, School of Behavioral Health (formerly School of Science and Technology) Bulletin 1998-2000, Loma Linda, Cali-fornia.

Loma Linda University Sexual Harassment Policy (February 2000).

The National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. (1979). The Belmont Report: ethi-cal principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research (DHHS Publication, GPO 887-809). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

Witmer, L. (1907). Clinical Psychology. The Psychological Clinic, 1, 1-9.

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APPENDICIES    

                     

(If you would like copies of the documents listed above,  curriculum, check­

sheets, and forms , please go to pg. 73 for locations) 

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Clinical Psy.D. Program Academic Gates and Timelines

(Revised 6/23/09) Comprehensive Examination (3 parts)

The Comprehensive Examination is administered in March (i.e., Spring Break) of the 3^rd year. There are three major components of the Compre-hensive Examination:

1. Science Foundation Examination Objective Exam Content:

- psychological science and clinical science foundations 2. Clinical Examination

Content: clinical case analysis (theoretical basis and case conceptualiza-tion, assessment & questions to be answered, plan of treatment and

Content: clinical case analysis (theoretical basis and case conceptualiza-tion, assessment & questions to be answered, plan of treatment and

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