Through Years 2 to 5 in the program, students gain experience in evidence-based treatment (e.g. Coping CAT/CAT Project, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, Exposure with Response Prevention) and participate in a number of clinical practica, both within the department and in the community. A brief overview of these experiences is provided below:
- 2nd and 3rd year: General (child/adolescent) practicum in the Psychological Clinic. This practicum includes assessment and intervention with children, adolescents, and their families. Students also participate in an 8 to 10-hour assessment placement at assessment-focused externships throughout the surrounding area. These externships will vary from year-to-year; however, please use this link to see a list of the assessment-focused experiences our students have utilized in the past.
- 4th year: Clinical placement (externship), approximately 15-20 hours/week, in a setting specialized in the assessment and treatment of children and families (e.g. mental health center, medical/pediatric setting). These clinical placements generally vary from year-to-year based depending upon the number and interests of the graduate students our specialty admits each year; however, please use this link to see a list of the clinical placements our students typically utilize.
- 5th year: Students prepare for and apply to clinical internship. Clinically, students may engage in a second year of clinical placement (externship). Some students also teach, are awarded fellowships, or engage in some combination of these clinical and academic experiences.
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