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Clinical training for the doctoral level graduate programs of clinical psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, is described. Rosemead School of Psychology consists of two doctoral programs: a Ph.D. program based on a scholar-practitioner model and a Psy.D. program based on a practitioner-scholar model. Basic philosophy of clinical training across both programs is detailed. Other aspects that are discussed include collaboration with the professional community, Christian integrative elements, challenges and opportunities, and future directions for clinical training. Focus is also given to the overall current state of clinical training within doctoral level clinical psychology education
The methods by which we train students in doctoral level clinical psychology programs have been an important area of study over the past several decades. We have seen efforts that examine clinical training within research-oriented Boulder model programs (e.g., Drab man 1985; Hunt & Wisocki, 2008; Maddux & Riso, 2007;) and practitioner-oriented Vail model (professional psychology) programs (e.g., Ducheny, 2010). Still others have examined training constructs across models (e.g., Perry & Boccaccini, 2009). We also have seen significant discourse on current issues facing clinical training (e.g., internship match imbalance, model licensing laws, elimination of the post-doctoral training year, standards for practica). In the past decade, there has been increased attention given to the role of diversity in training. Of particular interest to many has been the role of religion and spirituality within the context of clinical training and practice (e.g., Brawer, Handal, Fabricatore, Roberts, & Wajda-Johnston, 2002; Campbell, 2007; Jones, 2007; Kruse & Aten, 2007; Pargament, 2007; Richards & Bergin, 2005). Until now, a systematic exploration of how Christian clinical psychology programs conduct clinical training has not been undertaken. In 2004, the Journal of Psychology and Christianity focused on the role of scholarship within such programs (e.g., Hill, Hall, & Pike, 2004). In a similar way, this special edition, by focusing on clinical training, fills an important void in the literature.
Rosemead School of Psychology is one of the six schools of Biola University, a non-denominational private university in La Mirada, CA, just outside of Los Angeles. The mission of Biola University "is biblically centered education, scholarship and service - equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ."...