Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program

Course Descriptions

CS 900—Advanced Clinical Seminar IV: Theory and Practice of Supervision

This course is designed to introduce students to the supervisory role of the professional psychologist. While supervision is the primary focus in the seminar, students are encouraged to take actual case experiences that concern them and bring them into the seminar for mutual clinical growth. Discussing how their on – site supervisor dealt with, thus enhancing their understanding of the complex content of supervision and how they might apply this learning with their own “supervisees.” Specific goals of the course are: to articulate one’s own experience as a supervisee as a way to understand one’s progress from their past and present role of supervisee to their future role of supervisor; to review the relevant theoretical and research literature about supervision; to become familiar with supervision techniques; to become familiar with how supervision theory and practice is relevant to clinical consultation; and to begin to practice supervisory skills by “supervising” a junior college.

Updated 10/1/07