Contact Information
- Department of Psychology
- 3241 Campus Hall
- Smith, AZ 85720
- Phone: (520) 555-2211
- Fax: (520) 555-9999
- e-mail: psych@descartes.edu
Descartes is a leader in recruiting women and students of color.
Clinical Training
Graduate students begin clinical training during their first year in the program through a clinical training seminar.
Students begin seeing clients under supervision during the second year at the University Counseling Center.
The third year practicum, also a required component, is completed at a local community agency that serves low-income Washington County residents with a diverse range of psychological concerns.
Most students continue their clinical training during their fourth year through individualized practice settings (externships) chosen by the student and his/her clinical supervisor.
Sample Externships:
- Primrose Medical Center
- Palo Verde Community Mental Health
- Canyon Community College
- Washington County Children's Hospital
The graduate program culminates in a year-long clinical internship, in which students continue their training while providing psychological services (under supervision) as a full-time staff member in a particular setting.
Sample Internships:
- Yale University School of Medicine
- UCLA Student Psychological Services
- Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Arizona Psychology Training Consortium
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