IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2012-2014

Graduate

Student Learning Outcomes

Clinical Psychology

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)

Graduate students earning a Purdue University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology on the IUPUI campus will demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge in the breadth of scientific psychology, including historical perspectives ofits foundations and development.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge in the theory, methodology, and data analytic skills related to psychological research.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to generate new scientific knowledge and theory related to the field of psychology.
4. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the assessment of individual strengths and weaknesses, as well as the diagnosis of psychological problems and disorders.
5. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the conceptualization, design, implementation, delivery, supervision, consultation, and evaluation of empirically-supported psychosocial interventions for psychological problems and disorders.
6. Students will demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and skills in regard to the role of human diversity in the research and practice of clinical psychology.
7. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the APA ethical code and will demonstrate their ability to apply ethical principles in practical contexts.

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (M.S.)

Students graduating with a M.S. in Clinical Psychology will be able to demonstrate:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge in the breadth of scientific psychology, including historical perspectives of its foundations and development.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge in the theory, methodology, and data analytic skills related to psychological research.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize and to critically evaluate new scientific knowledge and theory related to the field of psychology.
4. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the assessment of individual strengths and weaknesses, as well as the diagnosis of psychological problems and disorders.
5. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the conceptualization, design, implementation, delivery, supervision, consultation, and evaluation of empirically-supported psychosocial interventions for psychological problems and disorders.
6. Students will demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and skills in regard to the role of human diversity in the research and practice of clinical psychology.
7. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the APA ethical code and will demonstrate their ability to apply ethical principles in practical contexts.