DOCTORAL PROJECT I

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Students will develop a scholarly project based upon their interests through which they complete an in-depth analysis of a clinical case or of a critical topic in the field of Professional/Counseling Psychology. The project will focus on the practical applicability of the scientific knowledge collected for the project. An I ntensive Case Study may satisfy this requirement. A theoretical analysis of a particular problem within Counseling Psychology may also be used as a mechanism to fulfill this requirement. Through any of the different methods available, the student will demo nstrate command of the scientific literature. The student will also demonstrate the ability to translate statistical information into clinically and professionally useful information to the practice of Counseling Psychology. The first of two required blocks is designed to produce an approved proposal. The determination of the theme of the project and the literature review will become the major component of the Doctoral Project. The methodology to be implemented for the project is to be designed during the semester. CPSY 957-1 CONTINUATION OF DOCTORAL PROJECT I 3 CREDITS Extension period to complete the doctoral project.