
A Graduate Specialization in Clinical Psychology made possible through the partnership of the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton


PhD (Year 1)
Course work:
1a) Psych 755 Advanced Psychopathology (open to RCT students only)
1b) Psych 750 Personality and Personality Disorders (open to RCT students only)
Practica:
Psych 758 Longitudinal Exposure Practicum I
Psych 756 Clinical Practicum I - Introduction to Assessment and Intervention (4 days per week; Summer Term)
1a) Psych 755 Advanced Psychopathology (open to RCT students only)
1b) Psych 750 Personality and Personality Disorders (open to RCT students only)
Practica:
Psych 758 Longitudinal Exposure Practicum I
Psych 756 Clinical Practicum I - Introduction to Assessment and Intervention (4 days per week; Summer Term)
PhD (Year 2)
Course work:
2a) Psych 752 Psychological Assessment
2b) Psych 753 Psychological Intervention
Comprehensive Exam - Summer Term
2a) Psych 752 Psychological Assessment
2b) Psych 753 Psychological Intervention
Comprehensive Exam - Summer Term
PhD (Year 3)
Course work:
3a) Psych 760 History of Psychology
3b) Psych 754 Research Design and Test Construction
Practica:
759 Longitudinal Practicum II (1 1/2 days per week; Fall/Winter Term)
757 Clinical Practicum II – Advanced Assessment and Intervention (4 days per week; Summer Term)
3a) Psych 760 History of Psychology
3b) Psych 754 Research Design and Test Construction
Practica:
759 Longitudinal Practicum II (1 1/2 days per week; Fall/Winter Term)
757 Clinical Practicum II – Advanced Assessment and Intervention (4 days per week; Summer Term)
PhD (Year 4)
Research Intensive Thesis work
PhD (Year 5)
**** Residency / Internship Year **** (CPA Accredited Internship or its equivalent)
**** PhD Defense *****
**** PhD Defense *****
There are two program timelines that are allocated according to the year of PhD entry (odd years / even years)
Example Program Timeline