MANUAL FOR THE GRADUATE
PROGRAM IN CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
VICTORIA, BC
September 2021
Welcome to the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology!
We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ ʷ əŋən peoples on whose traditional
territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱ SÁNEĆ
peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
,This document is intended as a guide to assist you in understanding the mission,
objectives, various components and requirements of the Graduate Program in
Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria.
This manual is updated annually and should be reviewed by continuing graduate
students. Students may comply with either the regulations in place at the time of
their entry into each degree program (Masters or Doctoral program) or with the
regulations currently in place at the time they complete a degree program.
Students are advised to review any changes in requirements as they move from
one degree program to another. Each September the new clinical manual is posted
on our website for easy reference. This manual applies to students who entered the
Masters or Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology between September 1, 2021 and August 31,
2022.
This manual should be considered as an adjunct to the “Graduate Program
Regulations: A Resource Document for Graduate Students and Faculty,” which is revised
annually by the Department of Psychology of the University of Victoria. A link to
the most recent version of this document can be found on the departmental
webpage under the tabs Graduate Info for current students Information
documents https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/psychology/assets/docs/current/
gradRegs.pdf
Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
September 2021
,Table of Contents
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLINICAL STUDENTS
Mission and Objectives of our Program........................................................................................1
Important Timelines for Program Completion...........................................................................4
Table 1: Typical Timeline for Completing Major Milestones in the Program..................5
Determiners of Successful Progression in the Program.........................................................7
Components of the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology............................................8
The Role of Research & Research Scholarships.....................................................................10
Standing Committee on Clinical Training (SCCT)...................................................................13
List of Currently Enrolled Clinical Students (2021 – 2022).................................14
List of Students who have completed the Clinical Program..............................................15
Undergraduate Competency Requirements.............................................................................18
SECTION 2
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL STUDENTS
Scheduling of Coursework in the Clinical Program..................................................................1
Course Requirements for All Clinical Students..........................................................................2
Table 2 is a master list of courses for the clinical program.................................................4
Table 3: Clinical Program Requirements - Lifespan Emphasis............................................6
Table 4: UVic Clinical Program Requirements - Neuropsychology Emphasis................8
Table 5: Course List for the Clinical Program..........................................................................10
SECTION 3
PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK
SECTION 4
PRACTICA
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM PLACEMENT GUIDELINES...........................................1
Application Process..............................................................................................................................3
PRACTICUM PLACEMENT – 12 STEP PROCESS...........................................................5
CLINICAL PRACTICA APPLICATION FORM.....................................................................................6
Approval External Practicum............................................................................................................8
Steps for Out-of-Town Practicum Placements...........................................................................9
“Extra” Practicum Plan & Permission.........................................................................................10
Procedures and Requirements once you have secured a Practicum Placement.......11
Practicum Contract............................................................................................................................13
Individualized Practicum Goal Setting........................................................................................14
Practicum Student Evaluation.......................................................................................................15
Feedback from Students about Practicum Settings (optional).........................................21
List of Practicum Settings & Supervising Psychologists in Victoria................................22
SECTION 5
CANDIDACY EXAMINATIONS
Candidacy Examinations: General Guidelines...........................................................................1
Candidacy Exam #1: THE CLINICAL CANDIDACY EXAMINATION........................................1
Format of the Clinical Candidacy Exam...................................................................................2
Timing of the Clinical Candidacy Exam....................................................................................4
Evaluating the Clinical Candidacy Exam..................................................................................4
Study Suggestions from Successful Exam Candidates......................................................5
Background Resources for Clnical Candidacy Examination.............................................6
Candidacy Exam #2: SPECIALITY AREA CANDIDACY EXAM...............................................13
Purpose of the Specialty Area Exam.......................................................................................13
Timing of the Specialty Area Exam.........................................................................................13
Content of the Specialty Area Exam.......................................................................................13
, Composition of the Examining Committee...........................................................................14
Procedures for Completing the Specialty Area Exam......................................................14
Documentation of Completion of the Specialty Area Exam..........................................15
SECTION 6
INTERNSHIP
Guidelines for Internship Readiness...............................................................................................1
Recent Student Internship Placements.........................................................................................3
SECTION 7
POLICIES
CPA Policy on Clinical Psychology Graduate Students’..........................................................1
Outside Employment...........................................................................................................................1
Guidelines for Clinical Students Seeking Employment in Clinical Settings....................1
Remediation Policies and Procedures...........................................................................................3
Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances Policies and Procedures......................6
Student Support Services & Self-Care..........................................................................................8
SECTION 8
ETHICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
September 2021
PROGRAM IN CLINICAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
VICTORIA, BC
September 2021
Welcome to the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology!
We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ ʷ əŋən peoples on whose traditional
territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱ SÁNEĆ
peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
,This document is intended as a guide to assist you in understanding the mission,
objectives, various components and requirements of the Graduate Program in
Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria.
This manual is updated annually and should be reviewed by continuing graduate
students. Students may comply with either the regulations in place at the time of
their entry into each degree program (Masters or Doctoral program) or with the
regulations currently in place at the time they complete a degree program.
Students are advised to review any changes in requirements as they move from
one degree program to another. Each September the new clinical manual is posted
on our website for easy reference. This manual applies to students who entered the
Masters or Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology between September 1, 2021 and August 31,
2022.
This manual should be considered as an adjunct to the “Graduate Program
Regulations: A Resource Document for Graduate Students and Faculty,” which is revised
annually by the Department of Psychology of the University of Victoria. A link to
the most recent version of this document can be found on the departmental
webpage under the tabs Graduate Info for current students Information
documents https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/psychology/assets/docs/current/
gradRegs.pdf
Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
September 2021
,Table of Contents
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLINICAL STUDENTS
Mission and Objectives of our Program........................................................................................1
Important Timelines for Program Completion...........................................................................4
Table 1: Typical Timeline for Completing Major Milestones in the Program..................5
Determiners of Successful Progression in the Program.........................................................7
Components of the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology............................................8
The Role of Research & Research Scholarships.....................................................................10
Standing Committee on Clinical Training (SCCT)...................................................................13
List of Currently Enrolled Clinical Students (2021 – 2022).................................14
List of Students who have completed the Clinical Program..............................................15
Undergraduate Competency Requirements.............................................................................18
SECTION 2
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL STUDENTS
Scheduling of Coursework in the Clinical Program..................................................................1
Course Requirements for All Clinical Students..........................................................................2
Table 2 is a master list of courses for the clinical program.................................................4
Table 3: Clinical Program Requirements - Lifespan Emphasis............................................6
Table 4: UVic Clinical Program Requirements - Neuropsychology Emphasis................8
Table 5: Course List for the Clinical Program..........................................................................10
SECTION 3
PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK
SECTION 4
PRACTICA
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM PLACEMENT GUIDELINES...........................................1
Application Process..............................................................................................................................3
PRACTICUM PLACEMENT – 12 STEP PROCESS...........................................................5
CLINICAL PRACTICA APPLICATION FORM.....................................................................................6
Approval External Practicum............................................................................................................8
Steps for Out-of-Town Practicum Placements...........................................................................9
“Extra” Practicum Plan & Permission.........................................................................................10
Procedures and Requirements once you have secured a Practicum Placement.......11
Practicum Contract............................................................................................................................13
Individualized Practicum Goal Setting........................................................................................14
Practicum Student Evaluation.......................................................................................................15
Feedback from Students about Practicum Settings (optional).........................................21
List of Practicum Settings & Supervising Psychologists in Victoria................................22
SECTION 5
CANDIDACY EXAMINATIONS
Candidacy Examinations: General Guidelines...........................................................................1
Candidacy Exam #1: THE CLINICAL CANDIDACY EXAMINATION........................................1
Format of the Clinical Candidacy Exam...................................................................................2
Timing of the Clinical Candidacy Exam....................................................................................4
Evaluating the Clinical Candidacy Exam..................................................................................4
Study Suggestions from Successful Exam Candidates......................................................5
Background Resources for Clnical Candidacy Examination.............................................6
Candidacy Exam #2: SPECIALITY AREA CANDIDACY EXAM...............................................13
Purpose of the Specialty Area Exam.......................................................................................13
Timing of the Specialty Area Exam.........................................................................................13
Content of the Specialty Area Exam.......................................................................................13
, Composition of the Examining Committee...........................................................................14
Procedures for Completing the Specialty Area Exam......................................................14
Documentation of Completion of the Specialty Area Exam..........................................15
SECTION 6
INTERNSHIP
Guidelines for Internship Readiness...............................................................................................1
Recent Student Internship Placements.........................................................................................3
SECTION 7
POLICIES
CPA Policy on Clinical Psychology Graduate Students’..........................................................1
Outside Employment...........................................................................................................................1
Guidelines for Clinical Students Seeking Employment in Clinical Settings....................1
Remediation Policies and Procedures...........................................................................................3
Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances Policies and Procedures......................6
Student Support Services & Self-Care..........................................................................................8
SECTION 8
ETHICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Manual for the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology
September 2021
