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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
2022 Fall Semester - Block I
PSYD 104: Psychopathology
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5-TR (5th ed., text revision) by 
Psychopathology: From Science to Clinical Practice (2nd ed.) by PSYD 107: Ethical & Professional Issues in Psychology
Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists (5th ed.) by 
Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions (4th ed.) by PSYD 110: Intelligence Testing
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5-TR (5th ed., text revision) by 
Handbook of Psychological Assessment (6th ed.) by PSYD 120: Tests and Measurement I
Essentials of Psychological Testing (2nd ed.) by PSYD 130: Research Methodology I
The Psychology Research Handbook: A Guide for Graduate Students and Research Assistants (2nd ed.) by PSYD 158: Theories of Counseling
Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach (4th ed.) by 
Essential Psychotherapies: Theory and Practice (4th ed.) by 
Theories and Applications of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Relevance Across Cultures and Settings (1st ed.) by PSYD 202: Development of Racial & Ethnic Identity
Counseling the Culturally Diverse (9th ed.) by PSYD 215: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior II
Psychology of Emotion: Interpersonal, Experiential, and Cognitive Approaches (2nd ed.) by PSYD 315: Psychopathology of Older Adults
Aging and Mental Health (3rd ed.) by 
Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Older Adults: Interventions Across Care Settings (1st ed.) by 
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology (1st ed.) by PSYD 405: LGBT Issues in Older Adults
The Lives of LGBT Older Adults: Understanding Challenges and Resilience (1st ed.) by PSYD 445: Preparation for Internship
Internships in Psychology: The APAGS Workbook for Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Fit (4th ed.) by 
The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology (2nd ed.) by 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:
Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision: A Guide for Practicum Students and Interns (1st ed.) by 
Clinician's Thesaurus: The Guide to Conducting Interviews and Writing Psychological Reports (8th ed.) by 
Diagnosis Made Easier: Principles and Techniques for Mental Health Clinicians (2nd ed.) by Handbook of Psychological Assessment (6th ed.) by 
Psychological Assessment and Report Writing (2nd ed.) by 
The Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (5th ed.) by 
The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (6th ed.) by 
A Guide to Treatments That Work (4th ed.) by 
The Heart and Soul of Change: Delivering What Works in Therapy (2nd ed.) by 
Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (8th ed.) by 
Your Practicum in Psychology: A Guide for Maximizing Knowledge and Competence (2nd ed.) by Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
2022 Fall Semester - Block II
PSYD 121: Tests and Measurements II
Essentials of Psychological Testing (2nd ed.) by PSYD 132: Statistics I
Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics: North American Edition (5th ed.) by PSYD 140: Psychological Development I: Infancy - Childhood
How Children Develop (6th ed.) by PSYD 151: Research Methodology II
The Psychology Research Handbook: A Guide for Graduate Students and Research Assistants (2nd ed.) by 
SPSS for Research Methods (2nd ed.) by PSYD 162: Clinical Appraisal & Interviewing
Clinical Interviewing (6th ed.) by Clinician's Thesaurus: The Guide to Conducting Interviews and Writing Psychological Reports (8th ed.) by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5-TR (5th ed., text revision) by PSYD 230: Psychoanalytic Models
Freud and Beyond: A History of Modern Psychoanalytic Thought by PSYD 240: Racism, Oppression, and Social Justice
Culturally Diverse Counseling: Theory and Practice (1st ed.) by 
Institutional Racism and Restorative Justice: Oppression and Privilege in America (1st ed.) by PSYD 243: Behavioral Therapies Seminar
Contemporary Behavior Therapy (6th ed.) by 
Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time: The New Behavioral Activation Approach to Getting Your Life Back (1st ed.) by 
Self-Directed Behavior: Self-Modification for Personal Adjustment (10th ed.) by PSYD 270: Dissertation Development
No required books.
PSYD 369: Geropsychological Assessment
Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia (2nd ed.) by PSYD 408: Geropsychological Intervention
Evidence-Based Treatment with Older Adults (1st ed.) by Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology (1st ed.) by 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:
Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision: A Guide for Practicum Students and Interns (1st ed.) by Clinician's Thesaurus: The Guide to Conducting Interviews and Writing Psychological Reports (8th ed.) by Diagnosis Made Easier: Principles and Techniques for Mental Health Clinicians (2nd ed.) by Handbook of Psychological Assessment (6th ed.) by Psychological Assessment and Report Writing (2nd ed.) by The Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (5th ed.) by The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (6th ed.) by A Guide to Treatments That Work (4th ed.) by The Heart and Soul of Change: Delivering What Works in Therapy (2nd ed.) by Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (8th ed.) by Your Practicum in Psychology: A Guide for Maximizing Knowledge and Competence (2nd ed.) by Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
2023 Spring Semester - Block I
History & Systems (PSYD 112)
A History of Modern Psychology (11th ed.) by Statistics II (PSYD 133)
Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics: North American Edition (5th ed.) by Psychological Development II: Adolescents - Adults (PSYD 141)
Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach (6th ed.) by Social & Cultural Bases of Behavior (PSYD 205)
Advanced Social Psychology: State of the Science (2nd ed.) by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSYD 234)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (3rd ed.) by 
Handbook of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (4th ed.) by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues (PSYD 247)
LGBT Health: Meeting the Needs of Gender and Sexual Minorities (1st ed.) by Systems Models, Group Dynamics, and Interventions (PSYD 251)
Systems Theory in Action: Applications to Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy (1st ed.) by 
The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (5th ed.) by 
Doing Family Therapy (3rd ed.) by Supervision (PSYD 301)
Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision (6th ed.) by Integrated Healthcare (PSYD 350)
Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Step-by-Step Guidance for Assessment and Intervention (2nd ed.) by 
Behavioral Consultation and Primary Care: A Guide to Integrating Services (2nd ed.) by Advocacy & Social Policy for Older Adults (PSYD 373)
Social Policy for an Aging Society: A Human Rights Perspective (1st ed.) by 
Behavioral Insights for Public Policy: Concepts and Cases (1st ed.) by 
The Cultural Context of Aging: Worldwide Perspectives (4th ed.) by 
Policy and Program Planning for Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Practice Realities and Visions (2nd ed.) by Geropsychological Integrated Healthcare & Intervention (PSYD 415)
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care (1st ed.) by 
Principle-Based Stepped Care and Brief Psychotherapy for Integrated Care Settings (1st ed.) by Diagnostic Practicum III (PSYD 223), Therapy Practicum III (PSYD 327), and Advanced Practicum III (PSYD 422)
These books are optional but recommended for the practicum courses:
Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision: A Guide for Practicum Students and Interns (1st ed.) by Clinician's Thesaurus: The Guide to Conducting Interviews and Writing Psychological Reports (8th ed.) by Diagnosis Made Easier: Principles and Techniques for Mental Health Clinicians (2nd ed.) by Handbook of Psychological Assessment (6th ed.) by Psychological Assessment and Report Writing (2nd ed.) by The Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (5th edition) by The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (6th ed.) by A Guide to Treatments That Work (4th ed.) by The Heart and Soul of Change: Delivering What Works in Therapy (2nd ed.) by Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (8th ed.) by Your Practicum in Psychology: A Guide for Maximizing Knowledge and Competence (2nd ed.) by Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
2023 Spring Semester - Block II
Personality Testing (PSYD 135)
Handbook of Psychological Assessment (6th edition) by Psychological Development III: Older Adults (PSYD 142)
Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives by 
Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson by 
Adult Development and Aging (7th edition) by Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior I (PSYD 168)
Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience (5th edition) by Assessment and Treatment of Substance Disorders (PSYD 174)
Substance Use Problems, A Volume in the Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice Series (2nd edition) by 
Treating Addiction: A Guide for Professionals (2nd edition) by Culturally Competent Psychotherapy (PSYD 264)
Culturally Alert Counseling: A Comprehensive Introduction (3rd edition) by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5-TR (5th ed., text revision) by Health Psychology (PSYD 266)
Health Psychology: A Biopsychosocial Approach (6th edition) by Clinical Neuropsychology (PSYD 276)
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (8th edition) by Psychopharmacology (PSYD 339)
Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists (9th edition) by Consultation (PSYD 355)
Consultation in Psychology: A Competency-Based Approach (1st edition) by Neuroscience of Older Adults (PSYD 361)
Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging: Linking Cognitive and Cerebral Aging (2nd edition) by Behavioral and Functional Changes in Older Adults (PSYD 366)
The Cultural Context of Aging: Worldwide Perspectives (4th edition) by 
Health Behavior Change in Populations (1st edition) by Diagnostic Practicum IV (PSYD 224) & Therapy Practicum IV (PSYD 328) & Advanced Practicum IV (PSYD 423)
These books are optional but recommended for the practicum courses:
Getting the Most Out of Clinical Training and Supervision: A Guide for Practicum Students and Interns (1st edition) by Clinician's Thesaurus: The Guide to Conducting Interviews and Writing Psychological Reports (8th edition) by Diagnosis Made Easier: Principles and Techniques for Mental Health Clinicians (2nd edition) by Handbook of Psychological Assessment (6th edition) by Psychological Assessment and Report Writing (2nd edition) by The Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (5th edition) by The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner (6th edition) by A Guide to Treatments That Work (4th edition) by Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A Guide for the Helping Professions (8th ed.) by Your Practicum in Psychology: A Guide for Maximizing Knowledge and Competence (2nd ed.) by 
