Doctoral Research Seminar I

Catalog description

The aim of this two-year long sequence is to support student progress in all facets of the doctoral program, and specifically to facilitate students’ development and completion of a doctoral dissertation. During the first year the emphasis is on completing the dissertation proposal: framing the topic; identifying and synthesizing relevant literature; constructing the case for the dissertation; identifying appropriate methodology; crafting the two-chapter dissertation proposal as described in the PsyD Handbook. During the first semester of the second year, the course places greater emphasis on the internship application process. Throughout the second year, in situations involving practicum the course also supports the practicum experience. The instructor for each section will serve as academic advisor and chair of the Dissertation Committee for students registered for that section.