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College of PsychologyPh.D. Program in Clinical PsychologyHandbookSupplemental to Nova Southeastern UniversityPolicy and Procedure Handbook atwww.nova.edu/student-handbook2018-2019
Table of ContentsNova Southeastern University .1University Mission Statement .2Vision 2020 Statement .2Core Values .2Notices of Accreditation, Membership, andNondiscrimination.2President’s Message .5Dean’s Message .6ACADEMIC CALENDAR .7INTRODUCTON TO THE COLLEGEOF PSYCHOLOGY.13College Philosophy .13Academic Programs .15Clinical Psychology DoctoralPrograms .15Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Program .15Licensure .16Training Programs .17Research .19Computer/Statistical Lab .19Clinical Services .20Psychology Services Center .20Faculty Specialty Clinical TrainingPrograms .21CURRICULUM AND DEGREECOMPLETION REQUIREMENTS .24Required Curriculum Coursework .24Program Competencies .25Concentrations .26Tracks .27En Route Master of Science in ClinicalPsychology .272018-19 Model Curriculum .28Doctoral Program in ClinicalPsychology Course Descriptions .30General Required Courses .30Assessment Required Courses .32Intervention Required Courses .32Practicum and Internship RequiredCourses .33Methodology, Research, andDissertation Required Courses .34General Elective Courses .35Intervention Elective Courses .40Clinical Training .49Clinical Practicum .49Prerequisite Courses for PracticumPlacement .50Practicum Placement Assignments .52Practicum Training Evaluations .52Clinical Competency Evaluation .53Internship .54Research Training .56Ph.D. Program Requirements .56Statement on Research Conduct & Data .58Statement of Authorship .58EVALUATION OF DOCTORALSTUDENTS .60Grading Policy .60Remediation Policy .61Coursework Remediation Process .61Remediation Process for Practicum andSupervision .62Annual Reviews .63Evaluation of Behavioral & ProfessionalPerformance .64Academic Standing .65Probation .65Dismissal .66CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDSFOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESS .67Management of Student ProfessionalMisconduct .69ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ANDINFORMATION .71Calendar and Classes .71Academic Year.71Attendance .71Religious Holidays .71Student Enrollment .71Residency and Full-Time Status .71Leave of Absence .72Time Limits .72Failure to Register .72Advising .73Orientation .73
Faculty Advisors/Mentors .73Transfers between Ph.D. and Psy.D.Programs .73Tuition and Fees .73Professional Liability Insurance .74Refund Policy.74Class Cancellation Policy .74Drop/Add .74Withdrawal from a Course .75Transfer of Credit .75Degree Conferral .76Graduation.76Provisional Admissions .77College of Psychology E-Mail Account .77Veterans Administration Requirements .77Standards of Progress .77Grade/Progress Reports .78Credit for Prior Training (CPT) .78Nova Southeastern University Statementof Student Rights & Responsibilities .79Code of Student Conduct Statement .79Academic Standards.80Conduct Standards .81Supplementary Standards.82Professional Standing Committee .82Student Grievances and Appeals .84Informal Procedure .84Formal Procedure .84Policy on Grade Disputes.85STUDENT RIGHTS ANDRESPONSIBILITES.86Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA) .86Release of Student Information .87Deceased Student Records .87Ethical Issues in the College ofPsychology .87Dual Relationships Between FacultyMembers and Students .88Students with Disabilities .89OTHER POLICIES ANDINFORMATION .90Cellular Phone Policy .90Computer Policy .90Health Insurance Portability andAccountability (HIPAA) .90No Direct Payment to FacultyMembers .91Protection of Human Participants inResearch .91International Students .92Hurricane Information .92College of Psychology Student AidPrograms .92College of Psychology StudentEmployment .93Student Facilities .93College of Psychology TestingLibrary.93Main Campus Mailboxes .93Notice (Bulletin Boards) .93College of Psychology Department ofClinical and School PsychologyOrganization .94Full-Time Faculty .95Visiting Faculty.99Professors Emeriti .99Faculty from Other Departments andColleges .100Part-Time Core Faculty.100Clinical Faculty .100Adjunct Faculty.102Important Telephone Numbers .103Telephone Directory .104Appendix I: Program Aims andCompetencies .105Appendix II: Major Paper & DissertationRubrics .118Appendix III: Dissertation Guidelines .121Appendix IV: Competency RemediationPlan .136Appendix V: Annual Review and IndividualDevelopment Plan .141Appendix VI: Prof. Behavior Checklist .145
Nova Southeastern UniversityNova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit, fully accredited, coeducational Universityclassified by Carnegie as both a “high research” and “community engaged” University. It wasfounded in 1964 as Nova University. NSU’s main campus is located on the 314-acre maincampus in Ft. Lauderdale-Davie. It has a presence throughout Florida, the U.S. and in ninecountries. Its 18 Colleges of study offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs inthe fields of medicine, psychology, pharmacy, arts and sciences, dental medicine, education, law,optometry, computer and information sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences,human services and justice, nursing, business, and oceanography. It also has programs offeredfor children and families through the Mailman Segal College for Human Development and theUniversity School. NSU also brings cultural enrichment to the community through the Museumof Art, the Miniaci Performing Arts College, public access to the Alvin Sherman Library,Research and Information Technology College, and programs in the performing and visual arts.From the beginning, the University has distinguished itself by its innovative outlook, its uniqueprograms that provide both traditional and nontraditional choices in educational programs, andits research in many fields aimed at solving problems of immediate concern to the community.The University’s Colleges and programs share a common mission to educate students forleadership roles in a variety of professions. Through the Nova Southeastern University plan,students master competencies at each academic level, develop a sense of professional ethics andresponsibility, and learn to appreciate the role of the professional as a key individual in society.NSU stresses the critical relationship between theory and practice; it reinforces and tests theclassroom experience through applied research and community service as integral parts ofacademic experience. Consistent with its mission, the University extends its resources to provideeducational opportunities to working professionals nationwide, with faculty teaching on the maincampus, online, at regional campuses throughout Florida and Puerto Rico, and across thecountry. NSU also delivers programs through a variety of educational technologies, includingtelecommunications. Nova Southeastern University is committed to the idea that educationshould not be time-bound or place-bound. Through its educational offerings, research projects,and programs of public service, the University encourages the free exchange of ideas and thesearch for knowledge that is the cornerstone of the academic tradition.Nova Southeastern University programs are approved for educational benefits by the Bureau ofState Approval for Veterans Training, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. The University isauthorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.Nova Southeastern University’s general policies on student relations are on file in the Office ofthe University Registrar.1
NSU Mission StatementThe mission of Nova Southeastern University, a private, not-for-profit institution, is to offer adiverse array of innovative academic programs that complement on-campus educationalopportunities and resources with accessible, distance-learning programs to foster academicexcellence, intellectual inquiry, leadership, research, and commitment to community throughengagement of students and faculty members in a dynamic, lifelong learning environment.NSU Vision 2020 Statement:By 2020, through excellence and innovations in teaching, research, service, and learning, NovaSoutheastern University will be recognized by accrediting agencies, the academic community, andthe general public as a premier, private, not-for-profit University of quality and distinction thatengages all students and produces alumni who serve with integrity in their lives, fields of study,and resulting careers.NSU Core Values:Academic ExcellenceStudent ResearchDiversityCommunityThe Mission Statement, Vision 2020 Statement, and Core Values were adopted by the NSU Board of Trustees onMarch 28, 2011.Notices of Accreditation Membership and NondiscriminationNova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097;Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, anddoctoral degrees. The University is chartered by the State of Florida.The College of Psychology Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program in clinical psychology, Doctorof Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in clinical psychology, and Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) programin school psychology are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the AmericanPsychological Association. The College also houses the Psychology Services Center DoctoralInternship Program which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the AmericanPsychological Association. Also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the AmericanPsychological Association is the South Florida Consortium Internship program, which issponsored by the College of Psychology.Questions related to the programs’ accredited status should be directed to the Commission onAccreditation:Office of Program Consultation and AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association750 1st Street, NE, Washington, D.C., 20002-4242Phone: 202-336-5979/E-mail: apaaccred@apa.orgWeb: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation2
The specialist and doctoral programs in school psychology and the master’s degree program inschool counseling, offered through the College of Psychology, are approved by the FloridaDepartment of Education. In addition, the specialist program in school psychology holds thedesignation of National Recognition (approval) by the National Association of SchoolPsychologists (NASP).The College of Psychology offers two programs, (1) the M.S. in School Counseling and (2) thePsy.S. in School Psychology, for practitioners in P-12 schools that are accredited by the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The accreditation for these programsis awarded to the University through the Fischler School of Education as follows: The FischlerSchool of Education at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the National Council forAccreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (www.ncate.org). This accreditation covers initialteacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at all Universitylocations and online. However, the accreditation does not include individual education coursesthat the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or otherpurposes.Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology is approved by the AmericanPsychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Nova SoutheasternUniversity’s College of Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology is approved to offer continuing educationby the State of Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and MentalHeath Counseling. Provider # BAP 330 – exp. 03/31/2019. Nova Southeastern University’sCollege of Psychology is approved to offer continuing education by the State of Florida Board ofMedical Therapies/Psychology, Office of School Psychology. Provider # SCE 11 – exp.11/30/2019. Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology is approved to by the NationalAssociation of School Psychologists to provide continuing education for school psychologists.Nova Southeastern University maintains responsibility for the program. Provider # 1024. NovaSoutheastern University’s College of Psychology is an NBCC-Approved Continuing EducationProvider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCCrequirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Provider #4548.Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., TitleVII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it isthe policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in discrimination or harassment againstany persons because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnicorigin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity, military service, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with allfederal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, andregulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university.In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbiddenunder this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someonewith such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or forparticipating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination orharassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loanprograms, athletics, employment, and access to, participation in, and treatment in all universitycenters, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex,pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital3
status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, political beliefsor affiliations, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU and does notdiscriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship andloan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.4
President’s MessageWelcome to Nova Southeastern University!NSU’s main campus is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale with locations around Florida, theBahamas and Puerto Rico. We are at the heart of the region’s academic and research hub, andjust minutes from some of the world’s best beaches. With more than 26,000 students and152,000 alumni around the world, you will find Shark Friends in every corner of the country –and beyond. Nova Southeastern University is the largest independent, not-for-profit university inthe Southeast, and the seventh largest in the United States. As president of NSU, I invite you tobecome an ambassador of this extraordinary educational institution that is in its fourth decade ofexistence.NSU’s undergraduate programs are diverse and all serve as a conduit into more than 100graduate and professional programs. NSU boasts a strong health professions division and ourdual-admit program for undergraduate students is great for those with who wish to pre-apply toour nationally ranked graduate and professional programs. Our business school is the largest inFlorida and caters to future business leaders and entrepreneurs who seek a personalized realworld education. Alumni from our school of education are teachers and administrators across thecounty, including more than 300 sitting superintendents and 38 college presidents hold our Ed.D.degree. NSU’s programs in psychology, conflict resolution and family therapy are nationallyrenowned. So, whether you are preparing to study law, computer sciences or marine biology –NSU is the best choice to pursue higher education.We are proud to be classified as one of only 37 universities, out of more than 4,000, that have thedual designation of both “high research” and “community engaged.” This did not happen byaccident. Our faculty and student researchers are changing the world in areas such as coral reefpreservation, cancer drug therapies, autism, neuro-immune medicine, and many others. And ourstudents, faculty and staff give back to the community each year through approximately 2,000different community events. NSU is committed to providing the highest quality faculty in smallclassroom environments where interaction is a key ingredient in the learning process.I invite you to take a few minutes and look around our website and discover NSU. Get to knowour faculty, our students and programs – I am sure you will like what you see. Our virtualcampus map will give you building-by-building access to our classrooms, athletics facilities,student union, and libraries. And, if you are in town, please stop by to say hello and join us for atour of our beautiful 300-acre campus.Sincerely,George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.President and CEO5
Dean’s MessageAs Dean, it is my privilege and pleasure to welcome you to the College of Psychology at NovaSoutheastern University! Our College offers bachelor’s degree programs in psychology andbehavioral neuroscience, as well as graduate programs in clinical and school psychology,counseling, experimental psychology, forensic psychology, and general psychology, along withother specialized training experiences.Whether you are a first year graduate student seeking a master’s degree in experimentalpsychology, a second year counseling student on your practicum, or a fourth year Ph.D. studentworking toward completing your dissertation, you are a vital and valued part of this college. Assuch, I invite you to seek out and embrace the myriad opportunities that are available to youduring your time here. Enrich your understanding of your chosen field of study throughcoursework and hands-on training in the lab, clinic, or community. Get to know the classmateswho will become your friends and colleagues, who will be a part of your professional networkfor decades to come. Perhaps most importantly, learn everything you can from your professors,both inside and outside of the classroom. They have successfully navigated the professionalworld to which you are seeking membership. They are talented and knowledgeable leaders intheir fields, and they are here to be your mentors. Accept their support, praise, and feedback withgratitude and humility.With these and all the opportunities that await you, make the most of your time at NSU.Discover your passion. Find your voice. Pursue your goals. Develop new goals. Learn, grow,graduate, and make us all proud to be Sharks!Karen S. Grosby, Ed. D.Dean, College of Psychology6
COLLEGE OF PSYCHOLOGYACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018-2019Doctoral, Specialist, & Master’s ProgramsFall 2018 – Full SemesterThursday, August 16Orientation for new on-campus studentsMonday, August 20Fall semester classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, August 26End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesSunday, September 2End of 75% refundMonday, September 3Labor Day – university offices closedSeptember 7, 8, 9Master’s on-campus intensive weekend format courseSunday, September 9End of 50% refundSunday, September 16End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundOctober 12, 13, 14Master’s on-campus intensive weekend format courseSaturday, October 20Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)(Clinical Mental Health Counseling – all locations)Sunday, November 18Last day to withdraw from classes (no refund)Thursday, November 22Friday, November 23Thanksgiving – university offices closedSunday, December 9Fall semester classes endMonday, December 24 –Tuesday, January 1Winter Holiday – university offices closed7
Fall I 2018 (8-Week)Monday, August 20Fall I classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, August 26End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesSunday, September 2End of 75% refundMonday, September 3Labor Day – university offices closedSunday, September 9End of 50% refundSunday, September 16End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundSunday, September 23Last day to withdraw from classes (no refund)Sunday, October 14Fall I classes endFall II 2018 (8-Week / Intensive Weekend Format)Monday, October 15Fall II classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, October 21End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesSunday, October 28End of 75% refundSunday, November 4End of 50% refundSunday, November 11End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundSunday, November 18Last day to withdraw from classes (no refund)Thursday, November 22Friday, November 23Thanksgiving – university offices closedSunday, December 9Fall II semester classes end8
Winter 2019 – Full SemesterMonday, December 24 –Tuesday, January 1Winter Holiday – university offices closedWednesday, January 2University offices reopenMonday, January 7Winter semester classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, January 13End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesSunday, January 20End of 75% refundMonday, January 21Martin L. King, Jr. Day – university offices closedJanuary 25, 26, 27Master’s on-campus intensive weekend format courseSunday, January 27End of 50% refundSunday, February 3End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundFebruary 15, 16, 17Master’s on-campus intensive weekend format courseSaturday, February 23Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)(Clinical Mental Health Counseling – all locations)March 4 – March 8Spring BreakSunday, April 14Last day to withdraw from classes (no refund)Sunday, May 5Winter semester classes end9
Winter I 2019 (8-Week)Monday, January 7Winter I classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, January 13End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesMonday, January 21Martin Luther King, Jr. – university offices closedSunday, January 20End of 75% refundSunday, January 27End of 50% refundSunday, February 3End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundSunday, February 10Last day to withdraw from classes (no refund)Sunday, March 3Winter I classes endWinter II 2019 (8-Week)Monday, March 11Winter II classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, March 17End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesSunday, March 24End of 75% refundSunday, March 31End of 50% refundSunday, April 7End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundSunday, April 14Last day to withdraw from classes (no refund)Sunday, May 5Winter II semester classes end10
Summer 2019 – Full SemesterMonday, May 6Summer semester classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, May 12End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesSunday, May 19End of 75% refundSunday, May 26End of 50% refundMonday, May 27Memorial Day – university offices closedSunday, June 2End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundSaturday, June 29Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE)(Clinical Mental Health Counseling – all locations)Thursday, July 4Independence Day – university offices closedJuly 12, 13, 14Master’s on-campus intensive weekend format courseSunday, July 21Last day to withdraw from classes (no refund)August 2, 3, 4Master’s on-campus intensive weekend format courseSunday, August 11Summer semester classes end11
Summer I 2019 (8-Week)Monday, May 6Summer I classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, May 12End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesSunday, May 19End of 75% refundSunday, May 26End of 50% refundMonday, May 27Memorial Day – university offices closedSunday, June 2End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundLast day to withdraw from classesSunday, June 23Summer I classes endSummer II 2019 (8-Week)Monday, June 24Summer II semester classes beginLast day for completing regular registrationLate registration fee of 50 will be charged after this dateSunday, June 30End of 100% refundLast day for completing late registrationLast day for adding classesThursday, July 4Independence Day – university offices closedSunday, July 7End of 75% refundSunday, July 14End of 50% refundSunday, July 21End of 25% refundLast day for dropping classes with refundLast day to withdraw from classesSunday, August 11Summer II semester classes end12
INTRODUCTION TO THE COLLEGE OF PSYCHOLOGYThe College of Psychology welcomes you to graduate study at Nova Southeastern University.The College of Psychology, first organized in 1967 as the Behavioral Sciences Center, isconcerned with integrative graduate training, research, and service in psychology and counseling.Because of the competitive nature of the application process for the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.)clinical program, your admission signifies that you have distinguished yourself by your academicand professional achievements.The College has many resources available to you during your training years. In addition to thefaculty and your fellow graduate students, you will have access to libraries, computer labs,schools, hospitals, clinics,
Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit, fully accredited, coeducational University classified by Carnegie as both a "high research" and "community engaged" University. It was founded in 1964 as Nova University. NSU's main campus is located on the 314-acre main campus in Ft. Lauderdale-Davie.
