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Required Textbooks 2025-2026: COB - PsyD

The D'Angelo Library has put copies of each of these books on a cart in the PsyD Lounge. They are available for students to use in the lounge or borrow. We also provide access to some e-books. The titles that are hyperlinked on this list are available for you to use at any time, from home or on campus. In order to access them, you will be prompted to log into the KCU SSO.

PsyD 2025 Fall Semester Block I

PSYD 104: Psychopathology

PSYD 107: Ethical & Professional Issues in Psychology

PSYD 120: Tests and Measurement I

  • Supplemental: This text is very valuable but should be seen as supplemental. It will be valuable if you require clarification or assistance.

PSYD 130: Research Methodology I

PSYD 158: Theories of Counseling

PSYD 162: Clinical Appraisal & Interviewing

PSYD 202: Development of Racial & Ethnic Identity

PSYD 215: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior II

PSYD 315: Psychopathology and Functional Changes in Older Adults

PSYD 405: LGBTQIA Health Psychology in Older Adults

PSYD 445: Preparation for Internship

PSYD 221 Diagnostic Practicum I & PSYD 325 Therapy Practicum I & PSYD 420 Advanced Practicum I

These books are optional but recommended for the practicum courses:

  • Supervision
  • Psychological Assessment, Diagnosis, and Report Writing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Therapy and Case Formulation
  • Foundational Skills

PsyD 2025 Fall Semester Block II

PSYD 121: Tests and Measurements II

PSYD 132: Statistics I

PSYD 140: Psychological Development I: Infancy - Childhood

PSYD 141: Psychological Development II: Adolescents - Adults

PSYD 151: Research Methodology II

  • Recommended (Students may use the copy in the PsyD Little Library)

PSYD 240: Racism, Oppression, and Social Justice

PSYD 243: Behavioral Therapies Seminar

PSYD 266: Health Psychology

PSYD 270: Dissertation Development

  • No required books.

PSYD 358: Technology in Psychology

  • N/A. Readings will be available on Canvas.

PSYD 373: Advocacy & Social Policy for Older Adults

  • Textbooks for Discussion Assignments (can be accessed from the Little Library)

PSYD 408: Geropsychological Intervention

PSYD 222 Diagnostic Practicum II & PSYD 326 Therapy Practicum II & PSYD 421 Advanced Practicum II

These books are optional but recommended for the practicum courses:

  • Supervision
  • Psychological Assessment, Diagnosis, and Report Writing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Therapy and Case Formulation
  • Foundational Skills