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INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
This Handbook outlines all program policies and procedures and should be consulted when
questions arise. Covered are topics ranging from degree requirements, practicum, comprehensive
examinations, grades, student evaluation, internship, student rights, and official program policies.
In addition to this Handbook, faculty and students should also consult the Graduate School
website (umaine.edu/graduate) and Department's Graduate Student Rules for other important
information and policies. Of course, students and faculty must also adhere to the APA 2002
Code of Ethics (amended in 2010) for Psychologists. Upon entry into the program, students sign
a form acknowledging that they have access to this Handbook and pledging adherence to
program, department, and university policies, as well as the ethics code.
Emily A. P. Haigh
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Training
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2
INTRODUCTION 6
MISSION STATEMENT 6
MODEL OF TRAINING 6
AIMS 7
GENERALIST TRAINING AND SPECIALTY EMPHASES 7
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 7
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 8
OVERVIEW 8
ADVISORY COMMITTEE 8
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2019 AND BEYOND 9
General Clinical Track C ourses 9
Sample Schedule by Year: General Clinical T rack 11
Clinical Child Emphasis Courses 12
Sample Schedule by Year: C linical C hild Emphasis 13
Clinical Neuropsychology Emphasis Courses 14
Sample Schedule by Year: C linical N europsychology Emphasis 15
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING BEFORE FALL 2019 16
General Clinical Track Courses 16
Sample Schedule by Year: General C linical Track 18
Child C
linical Track Courses 19
Sample Schedule by Year: C hild C
linical Track 21
Developmental-Clinical Track Courses 22
Sample Schedule by Year: D evelopmental-Clinical Track 23
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION PROCESS 24
Clinical Comprehensive Exam 24
Purpose 24
Part 1- Foundational Clinical Knowledge 24
Clinical Content Area Committee 26
Clinical Content Area Scoring 26
Part 2- Research Specialty Knowledge 27
Research Specialty Reading List 27
Research Specialty Area Scoring 28
Examination Procedures (Parts 1 and 2) 28
Timeline 28
Re-examination Process 28
Faculty Involvement 9
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MASTERS DEGREE 29
Overview 29
Required Coursework 30
Comprehensive Examination in Clinical Psychology 30
How to Apply 30
RESEARCH 30
Overview 30
Independent Research and Second Year Project Table 31
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Directed Research 33
Clinical Research Forum 33
Second Year Project 34
Program and Departmental Research Presentations 34
Dissertation 34
Overview 34
Establishing a Committee 35
The Proposal 36
Dissertation Study Completion and Document Draft 37
Oral Defense 37
Timeline and Required Paperwork 38
Paperwork 40
CLINICAL PRACTICE 41
Overview 41
Commitment to Serving Diverse Clients 42
Clinical Practice Forum 42
Clinical Hours 43
Clinical Supervision 44
Practicum Contracts 44
Psychological Services Center (PSC) 44
Student and PSC Clinician’s Responsibilities 45
PSC Associate Director 46
Case Conference 46
Practicum Placements 47
Current Placement Descriptions 48
DIVERSITY TRAINING 52
Diversity Training Sequence 52
When Challenges Arise 53
Diversity Committee 54
INTERNSHIP 54
Overview 55
Applying for Internship 55
Registration Requirements 57
TASKS BY YEAR 57
Tasks of the First Year 57
Tasks of the Second Year 59
Tasks of the Third Year 61
Tasks of the Fourth and Fifth Years 62
GRADUATION 63
PROGRAM GOVERNANCE: STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROGRESS 64
KEY POSITIONS AND COMMITTEES 64
GENERAL PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS 66
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS 67
Clinical Faculty Meetings 67
Practicum Evaluation Meetings 67
Annual Performance Review 68
Departmental Review 68
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,amurimi
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
This Handbook outlines all program policies and procedures and should be consulted when
questions arise. Covered are topics ranging from degree requirements, practicum, comprehensive
examinations, grades, student evaluation, internship, student rights, and official program policies.
In addition to this Handbook, faculty and students should also consult the Graduate School
website (umaine.edu/graduate) and Department's Graduate Student Rules for other important
information and policies. Of course, students and faculty must also adhere to the APA 2002
Code of Ethics (amended in 2010) for Psychologists. Upon entry into the program, students sign
a form acknowledging that they have access to this Handbook and pledging adherence to
program, department, and university policies, as well as the ethics code.
Emily A. P. Haigh
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Training
Clinical Student Handbook | Page 2 | Return to Table of Contents
,amurimi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2
INTRODUCTION 6
MISSION STATEMENT 6
MODEL OF TRAINING 6
AIMS 7
GENERALIST TRAINING AND SPECIALTY EMPHASES 7
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS 7
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 8
OVERVIEW 8
ADVISORY COMMITTEE 8
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2019 AND BEYOND 9
General Clinical Track C ourses 9
Sample Schedule by Year: General Clinical T rack 11
Clinical Child Emphasis Courses 12
Sample Schedule by Year: C linical C hild Emphasis 13
Clinical Neuropsychology Emphasis Courses 14
Sample Schedule by Year: C linical N europsychology Emphasis 15
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING BEFORE FALL 2019 16
General Clinical Track Courses 16
Sample Schedule by Year: General C linical Track 18
Child C
linical Track Courses 19
Sample Schedule by Year: C hild C
linical Track 21
Developmental-Clinical Track Courses 22
Sample Schedule by Year: D evelopmental-Clinical Track 23
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION PROCESS 24
Clinical Comprehensive Exam 24
Purpose 24
Part 1- Foundational Clinical Knowledge 24
Clinical Content Area Committee 26
Clinical Content Area Scoring 26
Part 2- Research Specialty Knowledge 27
Research Specialty Reading List 27
Research Specialty Area Scoring 28
Examination Procedures (Parts 1 and 2) 28
Timeline 28
Re-examination Process 28
Faculty Involvement 9
2
MASTERS DEGREE 29
Overview 29
Required Coursework 30
Comprehensive Examination in Clinical Psychology 30
How to Apply 30
RESEARCH 30
Overview 30
Independent Research and Second Year Project Table 31
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Directed Research 33
Clinical Research Forum 33
Second Year Project 34
Program and Departmental Research Presentations 34
Dissertation 34
Overview 34
Establishing a Committee 35
The Proposal 36
Dissertation Study Completion and Document Draft 37
Oral Defense 37
Timeline and Required Paperwork 38
Paperwork 40
CLINICAL PRACTICE 41
Overview 41
Commitment to Serving Diverse Clients 42
Clinical Practice Forum 42
Clinical Hours 43
Clinical Supervision 44
Practicum Contracts 44
Psychological Services Center (PSC) 44
Student and PSC Clinician’s Responsibilities 45
PSC Associate Director 46
Case Conference 46
Practicum Placements 47
Current Placement Descriptions 48
DIVERSITY TRAINING 52
Diversity Training Sequence 52
When Challenges Arise 53
Diversity Committee 54
INTERNSHIP 54
Overview 55
Applying for Internship 55
Registration Requirements 57
TASKS BY YEAR 57
Tasks of the First Year 57
Tasks of the Second Year 59
Tasks of the Third Year 61
Tasks of the Fourth and Fifth Years 62
GRADUATION 63
PROGRAM GOVERNANCE: STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROGRESS 64
KEY POSITIONS AND COMMITTEES 64
GENERAL PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS 66
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS 67
Clinical Faculty Meetings 67
Practicum Evaluation Meetings 67
Annual Performance Review 68
Departmental Review 68
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