Introduction

The Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology is housed in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education in the School of Education at Brigham Young University. The program is primarily psychological in nature and is based upon a scientist-practitioner model of training. This model is an integrated approach to training that acknowledges the interdependence of theory, research, and practice. Counseling psychologists engage in the pursuit and application of psychological and educational knowledge to promote optimal development for individuals, groups, and systems and to provide remedies for the psychological and educational difficulties that encumber them.

 

The program emphasizes the educational, developmental, and preventative functions of counseling psychologists. Students are primarily prepared to work as counseling psychologists in academic departments and counseling centers in university and college settings. Students are also prepared to intervene remedially with people in educational settings who are experiencing abnormal development and psychopathology.

 

The program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) (Information on accreditation can be obtained from the Committee on Accreditation, 202-336-5979, or Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242, or at www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/.) and is listed in the Council for the National Register of Heath Service Providers in Psychology. It is the intent of the program that requirements outlined below facilitate students’ qualification for licensure as psychologists.

 

The program is distinctive among counseling psychology programs because, like its parent institution, it “seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives” (The Aims of a BYU Education, BYU 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog, p. 13). Students, faculty, and staff in the Counseling Psychology program agree to conduct their lives in harmony with ethical and moral values which are consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The faculty believe that the most effective counseling psychologists, regardless of their personal religious affiliation, are those who abide by high standards of ethical and professional conduct. They also believe that truth may be obtained through both scientific inquiry and spiritual or revealed sources. The faculty believe the integration of these domains has great potential for increasing counseling psychologists’ capability to provide effective assistance to all of the human family. The faculty are therefore committed to integrating psychological and spiritual sources of knowledge.

 

Informed Decision Making

 

1.  Time to Completion -- Over the last seven years, the average time for students to complete our program has been 4.5 years (SD=.71).  57% of students completed the program in 4 years, 35% completed in 5 years, and 8% completed in <6 years.  However, in the future, we expect the average time of completion to be approximately five years because currently, most of our students begin the program directly from their bachelors degrees.

2.  Program Costs -- Currently graduate tuition for LDS students is $2,430.00 per semester.  Non-LDS students may have their tuition reduced to the LDS student rate, pending the availability of funds.  BYU's Financial Aid Office estimates the annual cost for graduate education to be approximately $21,210.00.  For more information see the Financial Aid website at http://saas.byu.edu/depts/finaid/costs.aspx.  All eligible students in the Counseling Psychology Program receive financial support in the form of scholarships and assistantships.  Currently, student assistantships (5-20 hours/week) pay approximately $14.00 per hour.  Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars per semester.

3.  Internships -- Of the students who entered our program since it became accredited in 2000 and have applied for internships, 24 out of 25 (96%) have obtained internships.  All internships were APPIC and APA accredited and were full-time paid positions.  Four students of the 25 (16%) did not match in their first application.  Three of these students matched in their second application and one student is making a second application in the coming year.

4.  Attrition -- Of the 46 students admitted to the program since it was accredited in 2000, 2 have left - an attrition rate of 4.3%.

5.  Licensure -- Of the 46 students admitted to the program since it was accredited, nine have been graduated for 2+ years. Of these 9 students, 8 are licensed psychologists and the remaining student is preparing to take the licensing exam.

 

General Honor Code Statement

 

Brigham Young University exists to provide a university education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That atmosphere is created and preserved through commitment to conduct that reflects those ideals and principles.

 

As a matter of personal commitment, students, staff, and faculty of Brigham Young University are expected to demonstrate in daily living on and off campus those moral virtues encompassed in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and will

            Be honest

            Obey the law and all campus policies

            Live a chaste and virtuous life

            Use clean language

            Respect others

            Abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, and substance abuse

            Observe the BYU Dress and Grooming Standards

            Participate regularly in church services

            Support others in their commitment to comply with the BYU Honor Code

 

Specific policies embodied in the Honor Code include: Academic Honesty, Dress and Grooming Standards, Residential Living Standards, and Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

 

In addition, BYU does not allow unlawful, discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. Assistance and grievance procedures are outlined in the Graduate Catalog.

           

Source: BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog, pp. 8-9, 32 or see “Graduate Studies Catalog” at www.byu.edu/gradstudies/resources/.

 

Admissions

 

The office of Graduate Studies has an on-line application available at:             www.byu.edu/gradstudies/admissions/onlineapp.php.

 

It is strongly recommended that applicants apply on-line. This method will allow for a more expeditious processing of the application and allow applicants, in most cases, to check the status of their application. If you desire to submit a paper application instead, application forms are available from the Office of Graduate Studies (B-356 ASB) or the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education (340 MCKB). All application materials are due January 15 and are submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. Applicable portions are then forwarded to the Department. All students are admitted for Fall Semester.

All applicants must submit the complete application materials: Application for Admission to Graduate Study, Honor Code Commitment and Confidential Report, three Letters of Recommendation, Information for Department (including a Statement of Intent), two official transcripts from each institution attended, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general portion test scores (within the past 5 years), and non-refundable application fee. In addition, international students will need to submit Financial Certification Form and Contract of Support. GRE scores above 550-600 on each of the verbal and quantitative sections and above 3.0 on the analytical writing section are preferable. (Additional information on the GRE may be obtained at their web site www.gre.org).

GPA’s will be computed on the most recent 60 hours of course work. A GPA of 3.4-4.0 would be competitive. Applicants may also be invited to the campus for individual interviews and group activities. Assessments and interviews, together with academic and professional experience, serve to assist in evaluating characteristics deemed necessary for successful performance in the field of counseling psychology.

All international applicants must complete the TOEFL unless the applicant has received a bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution of higher education. The minimum TOEFL score requirements for the department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education are the same as the University minimum score requirements. For more information on the TOEFL, follow this link: http://www.byu.edu/gradstudies/FAQ/faq7.exams.php

 

Prerequisites to Admission

 

Students admitted to the doctoral program typically have completed either a bachelor’s degree in the social/behavioral sciences or a master’s degree in counseling or closely related area. Students who are otherwise qualified but lack specific background course work may be admitted provisionally to the Ph.D. program, but will be required to take the classes in which they are deficient during the first year of their Ph.D. program. The opportunity to continue in the Ph.D. program beyond the first year will be granted if the student successfully completes the required background course work and if end-of-semester evaluations are satisfactory during his/her first year.

 

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available to students as described below and is dependent upon availability of funds and satisfactory progress in the program.  Application forms and additional information are available at the Department office.

 

Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS)

 

Students may apply for partial tuition scholarships on the basis of either financial need or academic merit.  PTS awards are available for three years if you enter the program with a masters degree and for four years if you enter with a bachelors degree.

 

Graduate Assistantships

 

Graduate Assistantships include working with faculty members on research projects, curriculum development, teaching, and other assignments for 5 to 20 hours per week.  Several other agencies on campus, such as the Counseling and Career Center, often request doctoral students to serve as graduate assistants.

 

Other Sources of Financial Aid

 

Other sources of financial aid are available to students through the Financial Aid Office, A-41 ASB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602-1009.

 

Program Requirements

 

The Ph.D. program is a full-time, day school program. Prior to the final internship year, students must be available to attend day school classes full-time (minimum of 8.5 academic credits per semester). Because of heavy academic demands, students are not permitted to enroll in more than 15 academic credits per semester without written permission from their advisory committee. To ensure success in their academic course work, it is also strongly recommended that students restrict employment commitments to no more than 20 hours per week.

 

Doctoral students must register for at least two consecutive 6-hour semesters on the BYU campus to fulfill the university residency requirements.

 

Students seeking a Ph.D. must complete a minimum of 82 semester hours (some of which may be transferred from a master’s program) of academic course work in psychological foundations, quantitative/research skills, psychological and educational assessment, counseling psychology core, and religion/psychology integration. Requirements also include 24 semester hours of practicum and clerkship credit, 18 hours of dissertation credit, and 8 hours of pre-doctoral internship credit. With the approval of the student’s advisory committee, up to 36 hours of masters credit may apply toward the total credit-hour requirements.

 

The required courses are intended to meet State licensing requirements. Requests for exceptions or alternatives to courses listed below should not be made without careful discussion with the State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

 

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program will complete required courses, comprehensive examinations, a dissertation, and a 2000 hour pre-doctoral internship prior to graduation. All requirements for the Ph.D. from the first semester of course work until graduation, must be completed within eight years. Continuous and appropriate progress is required and monitored by the department, and students are notified if their continuation in the program is in jeopardy. Students are responsible for meeting university deadlines and requirements.

 

Required Courses

 

I.            Psychology Foundation Courses

 

Psych 510 History and Systems of Psychology (3)

 

And at least one 3 semester hour class must be taken from each of the following areas:

 

1.            Biological Basis of Behavior (select at least one)

Psych 583             Biological and Health Psychology (3)

Psych 584             Cognitive Neuroscience (3)

Psych 585             Human Neuropsychology (3)

CPSE 609           Biological Bases of Behavior (3)

 

 

2.            Cognitive-Affective Basis of Behavior (select at least one)

Psych 560             Learning Theory (3)

Psych 565             Motivational Psychology (3)

Psych 575             Cognitive Processes (3)

   

3.         Social Basis of Behavior

Psych 550            Theory and Research in Social Psychology (3)

 

4.            Individual Differences

Psych 540             Personality Theory (3)

 

II.            Quantitative/Research Skill Courses

 

The Quantititative/Research Skill component of the Ph.D. program requires 21 semester hours of instruction in statistics, computer use, research methodology, and psychological measurement.

 

1.            Statistics (8-9 credits)

Psych 501            Data Analysis in Psychological Research 1 (4)

Psych 502            Data Analysis in Psychological Research 2 (4)

OR

*Stat 510            Intro Statistics for Graduate Students (3)

Stat 511              Statistics Methods in Research 1 (3)

Stat 512              Statistics Methods in Research 2 (3)

Suggested Elective Research Skill Courses

CPSE 790R        Advanced Seminar in Counseling: Qualitative Research (0.5-3)

Psych 512           Qualitative Research Methods (3)

Stat 537              Generalized Linear Models (3)

Soc 706R           Advanced Statistical Methods [SEM] (3)

2.            Research Methodology (9 credits)

*CPSE 672          Empirical Inquiry in Education (3)

CPSE 750            Research Theory and Methods in Counseling Psychology (3)

CPSE 749            Data Analysis/Stat (3)

 

3.            Psychological Measurement/Psychometrics (3 credits)

IP&T 752             Measurement Theory (3)

                        or

Psych 503            Research Measurement (3)

 

Equivalent or substitute courses must be approved by the student’s Advisory Committee and the Graduate Coordinator.

 

III. Psychological and Educational Assessment Area Courses

 

*CPSE 647            Psychometric Foundation and Assessment of Intelligence (3)

CPSE 725             Objective and Projective Personality Assessment (3)

 

IV. Professional Core in Counseling Psychology

*CPSE 606            Psychoeducational Foundations (3)

*CPSE 646            Counseling Theory & Interventions (3)

*CPSE 644            Career Development and Assessment (3)

*CPSE 648            Group Counseling and Intervention (3)

*CPSE 649            Human Growth and Development (3)

CPSE 702              Philosophy and Theories in Counseling Psychology (3)

CPSE 710              Ethical/Legal Standards and Issues (3)

CPSE 715              Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders (3)

CPSE 744              Advanced Career Counseling (3)

CPSE 746              Supervision and Consultation (3)

CPSE 748              Advanced Theory of Group Counseling (3)

CPSE 751              Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations (3)

 

Suggested Elective Professional Core Course

CPSE 790R            Adv Seminar in Counseling (3)

                              (Various Topics)

 

Additional courses related to Counseling Psychology in any discipline (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Organizational Behavior and Special Education) are encouraged and may be taken as elective specialty courses with the approval of the Student’s Advisory Committee.

 

V. Spirituality/Psychology Integration Courses

 

CPSE 656            Spiritual Values and Methods in Psychotherapy (3)

Suggested Elective Courses in Spirituality/Psychology Integration

Psych 614R           Values and Mental Health (3)

Rel 630                 Graduate Seminar in Indian and Chinese Religions (3)

Rel 631                 Graduate Seminar in Monotheistic and Japanese Religions (3)

Rel 641                 Graduate Seminar in Christian Theological Thought (3)

Soc 525                Sociology of Religion (3)

 

   

VI. Practicum Training

*CPSE 679R            Adv Practicum in Counseling (3)

CPSE 776R              Advanced Practicum I in Counseling Psychology (6)

CPSE 777R              Advanced Practicum II in Counseling Psychology (6)

CPSE 778R              Counseling Psychology Clerkship (6)

CPSE 779R              University Teaching Practicum (3)

 

VII. Dissertation

 

CPSE 799R            Dissertation (18)

 

VIII. Internship

 

CPSE 780R            Pre-doctoral Counseling Psychology Internship (8)

* These courses or their equivalent may be taken as part of a student’s Master’s degree program. Students admitted with a bachelor’s degree should follow the recommended sequence below for these courses.

Recommended Course Sequencing**

All students must submit a study list for departmental approval. It is recommended that required CPSE classes be taken in the order outlined below. It should be noted that most psychological foundation and elective courses are not specifically listed below because they can be taken when the student prefers (depending upon availability).

 

** Course offerings may vary slightly for specific semesters. Students should check online listings of future schedules to plan their registration.

 

FIRST YEAR             Post-Bachelor’s Degree

                                              

Fall Semester         Winter Semester

CPSE 646                                CPSE 647

CPSE 606                                CPSE 672

CPSE 644                                CPSE 679R

CPSE 710                                Psych 502 or Stat 510 (see Statistics Req.)

Psych 501or Stat 510 (see Statistics Req.)       

 

Spring                    Summer

CPSE 648                                *Stat 512 (see Statistics Req.)

*Stat 511 (see Statistics Req.)  

CPSE 749                             

 

 

SECOND YEAR Post-Bachelor’s Degree (FIRST YEAR  Post-Master’s Degree)

 

Fall Semester         Winter Semester

CPSE 702                                CPSE 656

CPSE 750                                CPSE 725

CPSE 715                                CPSE 751

CPSE 776R                             CPSE 776R

CPSE 799R (1)                       CPSE 799R(1)             

 

Spring                    Summer

CPSE 799R (1) (Seminar)        CPSE 799R (1) (Topic)

 

THIRD YEAR  Post-Bachelor’s Degree (SECOND YEAR Post-Master’s Degree)

 

Fall Semester         Winter Semester

CPSE 649                                CPSE 744

 

IP&T 752                                    CPSE 748

                            

CPSE 777R                              CPSE 757R

 

CPSE 799R (2) (Lit. Rev.)      CPSE 799R (2) (Prospectus)

Spring                   Summer

CPSE 778R                           CPSE 799R

CPSE 799R (2)                      CPSE 778R

 

FOURTH YEAR Post-Bachelor’s Degree (THIRD YEAR Post-Master’s Degree)

 

Fall Semester                         Winter Semester

CPSE 778R                             CPSE 746

CPSE 779R*                           CPSE 778R

CPSE 799R (3)                       CPSE 799R (3)

                                   

*Registration either Fall or Winter okay.

Spring                                     Summer

CPSE 778R                           CPSE 778R

 

FINAL YEAR

 

CPSE 780R Full-time pre-doctoral internship

(Registration required each semester and term)

 

Student Evaluation

 

Doctoral students’ progress in the program and their academic, practice, research, and professional activities will be evaluated by program faculty in the areas of knowledge, performance, and dispositions at or following every Fall and Winter Semester prior to the predoctoral internship. The Office of Graduate Studies also requires a general, yearly evaluation of each student.  While on internship, students are evaluated by the internship training staff and these evaluations are sent to the program training director.

   

Performance evaluations in the areas of counseling and assessment will be conducted during Winter Semester of the third year post bachelors (second year post master’s degree). These evaluations are the first of a two-part comprehensive examination sequence.

 

A written comprehensive examination of all academic course work will be given prior to Fall Semester (approximately August) of the fourth year post bachelor’s degree (third year post masters degree).

 

Supervised Practical Experiences

 

Supervised practical experience in providing psychological services is an integral part of a doctoral training program in Counseling Psychology. Consistent with APA standards, each doctoral student must complete the following minimum requirements for practicum, clerkship, and internship experiences; however, to be competitive for APA approved internships, students are encouraged to seek additional supervised clinical experience beyond these minimum requirements.  In order to provide clinical service (including clinical employment), students must be registered for the appropriate class and supervised as noted below.

 

Ph.D. students are required to enroll in a 3 credit hour Practicum in Counseling (679R) experience during their first winter semester. This practicum experience will include a weekly minimum of 1-2 client contact hours (12-24 hrs per semester), one hour of individual supervision, and one hour of group supervision. If the minimum client load requirements are not satisfied, students will be required to extend or repeat the practicum experience. This practicum will be conducted at the Counseling Psychology Center in 350 MCKB.

 

During the second year, all students are required to enroll in a 3 credit hour Advanced Practicum I experience (CPSE 776R) during scheduled Fall and Winter semesters (total of 6 credits). This practicum experience will include a weekly minimum of 4-5 client contact hours (50-60 hrs. per semester), one hour of individual supervision, one hour of group supervision, and attendance at weekly counseling team meetings. At least 40 hours per semester must be individual counseling interventions. If the minimum client load requirements are not satisfied, students will be required to extend or repeat the practicum experience. This practicum will be conducted at the BYU Counseling and Career Center (CCC) in 1500 WSC.

 

During the next year, students are required to enroll in a 3 credit hour Advanced Practicum II experience (CPSE 777R) during both the Fall and Winter semesters (total of 6.0 credits). This practicum experience will include a weekly minimum of 4-5 client contact hours (50-60 hrs. per semester), one hour of individual supervision, one hour of group supervision, and attendance at weekly counseling team meetings. At least 40 hours per semester must be individual counseling interventions. If the minimum client load requirements are not satisfied, students will be required to extend or repeat the practicum experience. This practicum will be conducted at the BYU Counseling and Career Center (CCC) in 1500 WSC.

 

During the following year, in order to broaden their clinical experience, students are required to enroll in a 3 credit hour off-campus Counseling Psychology Clerkship (CPSE 778R) during each of the Fall and Winter semesters (total of 6.0 credits). This clerkship experience must include a weekly minimum of at least 4-5 client contact hours (50-60 hrs. per semester), one hour of individual supervision, and one hour of group supervision. If the minimum client load requirements are not satisfied, students will be required to extend or repeat the clerkship. Off-campus clerkship placement sites include a variety of clinical settings, such as hospitals, community mental health centers, schools, residential treatment centers, and private practice settings. The clerkship sites must be approved in advance by the Coordinator of Clinical Training. An evaluation of each student’s work during clerkship placements will be completed by each on-site supervisor.

 

During this Clerkship year, students are also required to enroll in a 3 credit hour “University Teaching Practicum” experience (CPSE 779R) during either fall or winter semesters. This teaching practicum will involve a supervised teaching experience. Students will teach or team-teach one undergraduate or graduate course during the designated semester. Approval by the Teaching Practicum Coordinator is required.  This requirement may also be fulfilled earlier in the program by students seeking to gain additional college teaching experience.

 

Also during this Clerkship year, students will have the opportunity to provide supervision to graduate students doing counseling at the Counseling Psychology Center in 350 MCKB. Students can expect to supervise cases in career, academic, and personal counseling as well as assessment cases. Students will be enrolled in a 3-credit-hour Supervision and Consultation class (CPSE 746) during winter semester. Supervision of their supervision will be provided by the class instructor as well as CPSE and Counseling Center faculty.

 

Consistent with APA accreditation requirements, a Predoctoral Internship (CPSE 780R) in Professional Psychology is required of all Ph.D. students consisting of one calendar year of full time (or two years of half-time) supervised professional work experience for a total of 2,000 clock hours. Registration for 1 or 2 credit hours each semester or term on internship (for a total of 8 hours) is required. Internship placements occur in a variety of agency, university and institutional settings as approved by the Coordinator of Clinical Training. Approval must be received before applying to internship training sites (see doctoral program handbook or  Department Graduate Secretary for approval form). Only Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Internships will be approved (see APPIC Directory for approved internship sites); however, an internship which is also accredited by APA is preferred. To be eligible to apply for internship, students must have completed all required course work, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation prospectus defense.  Some states count the predoctoral internship as one of the years required for licensing as a psychologist.

 

Research Collaboration Teams and Doctoral Dissertations

 

All Ph.D. students are expected to participate on a “research collaboration team” during each of the years prior to completing their dissertations. A research collaboration team is a group of faculty and graduate students who meet together regularly to collaborate on various research and theoretical projects. Research teams are headed by faculty members. The purpose of the research teams is to give students research ideas and “hands on” research experience. This experience will also give students opportunities to present research at regional and national conventions, publish in professional journals, and help prepare them to successfully complete their doctoral dissertation. Dissertation credit (CPSE 799R) is provided for this activity.

 

At the beginning of their first Fall Semester, all students meet with their advisor, plan their program, and attend their advisor’s or another selected research team. Students are expected to devote about 3 hours per week to research activities associated with their team. Regular individual or team meetings with their advisor are expected. The research team serves as a support group to help students successfully complete their dissertation.

 

Students receive instruction in the process and mechanics of conducting and writing a literature review as part of their Research Theory and Methods in Counseling Psychology class (CPSE 750). Although students are required to submit a written literature review for this class, the actual literature search will be conducted as an independent review in close consultation with their dissertation chair/advisor. Each student is expected to meet regularly with their advisor, who is responsible for approving the written literature review before it is submitted.

 

During the following Winter semester, students are encouraged to write their dissertation prospectus. Students should be ready to formally defend their dissertation prospectus following Winter semester. A successful prospectus defense is required before internship applications may be submitted.

 

With on-going support of their dissertation advisor and committee, research team, and dissertation support group, students can move ahead with data collection, data analysis, and completion of their dissertation by the end of the next year.

 

Faculty Information

 

The core Counseling Psychology Program faculty includes full-time faculty from the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education and assigned faculty from the BYU Counseling and Career Center who hold a joint appointment within the Department.  Other licensed psychologists from campus and the community teach specialty classes as appropriate.

 

Full-time Core Faculty (Full time in the CPSE Department)

 

Allen, Melissa A., Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996. Associate Professor. Conflict and Violence, Crisis Management, Parent Training. (melissa_allen@byu.edu)

 

Crook, Rachel E., Ph.D., The University of Maryland, College Park, 2002. Assistant Professor.  Psychotherapy process and outcome; dream interpretation; therapeutic alliance; training and supervision. (rachel_crook@byu.edu)

 

Fischer, Lane, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1991. Associate Professor. Adoption and Foster Care, School Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Ethics in Counseling Psychology. (lane_fischer@byu.edu)

 

Jackson, Aaron P., Ph.D. University of Missouri Columbia, 1993. Associate Professor & Director of Training. Career Development of Native Americans, Counseling Philosophy & Theory. (aaron_jackson@byu.edu)

 

Richards, P. Scott, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1988. Professor.  Religious and Spiritual Values in Counseling and Mental Health, Research Methodology. (scott_richards@byu.edu)

 

Smith, Timothy B., Ph.D., Utah State University, 1997. Associate Professor. Consultation, Multicultural Psychology, Spirituality, Identity Development, Quality Relationships. (tim_smith@byu.edu)

 

Young, Ellie L., Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2001. Associate Professor. Gender Issues in Education, Self-concept, Middle School Education. (ellie_young@byu.edu).

 

Joint Appointment Core Clinical Faculty (CPSE Department and CCC)

 

Beecher, Mark E., Ph.D. Brigham Young University, 1998. Assistant Clinical Professor. Group Counseling Process and Outcome, Counseling and Advisement of Students with disabilities. (mark_beecher@byu.edu)

 

Gleave, Robert L., Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1981. Clinical Professor and Student Evaluation Coordinator. Post-modern Thought, Group Work and Research, Practicum, Counseling Theory, Philosophy of Counseling. (robert_gleave@byu.edu)

 

Heaps, Richard A., Ph.D., ABPP, University of Utah, 1970. Professor. Crisis Intervention, Trauma and Disaster Psychology, Conflict Response, Eating Disorders, Adult Development, Individual and Group Counseling. (richard_heaps@byu.edu)

 

Okiishi, John, Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 2000.  Assistant Clinical Professor.  Multicultural Counseling and Training, Forensic Populations, Outcome Assessment, Individual and Group Psychotherapy.  (jco@email.byu.edu)

 

 Williams, Marleen S., Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1993. Associate Clinical Professor and Recruitment Coordinator. Diagnosis and Treatment of Dysfunctional Behavior, Women’s Issues in Mental Health and Counseling Psychology, Religious Issues in Counseling. (marleen_williams@byu.edu)

 

Affiliate Faculty (BYU faculty assigned elsewhere who teach and supervise in CPSE)

 

Scharman, Janet S., Ph.D., University of Utah, 1992. Associate Clinical Professor and Student Life Vice President. School Counseling, Individual and Group Counseling, Qualitative Research Methods, Student development. (jan_scharman@byu.edu)

 

Worthen, Vaughn E., Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1993. Assistant Clinical Professor and Psychologist, CCC. Career Counseling, Counseling Supervision. (vaughan_worthen@byu.edu)

 

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