Program Forms, Policies, and General Resources
Graduate Catalog
Each student is held to the Graduate Catalog that they entered the program through, as well as the most current Student Handbook. The Catalog holds general University standards and Program requirements, but it does not hold the more specific policies of the PsyD Program. The most recent Graduate Catalog can be found here. Earlier Catalogs can be requested from the Registrar’s Office.
Graduation Applications
Apply to receive your MA en route by submitting this MACP Application to the PsyD Program Coordinator. Check your handbook for more details.
Ready to graduate with your PsyD? Submit this PsyD Degree Application to the PsyD Program Coordinator. Check your handbook for more details.
Student Upload Folders
Please refer to the following document for information regarding your upload folder: Utilizing Student Upload Folders
Dissertation
Dissertation forms can be found here and in the handbook. They must be submitted to your Student Upload Folder (notify the PsyD Program Coordinator of submission) and uploaded to TurnItIn after all fields have been completed. The Check Request form attached to Form 3 – Defense is to be completed by your chair – please do not fill out this portion of the document as the student.
As of 2023, the PsyD program requires the four forms below:
Form 1 – Proposal | Form 2 – IRB | Form 3 – Defense | Form 4 – Dissemination
Post Final Defense Checklist
Additional steps are required after passing the final defense before the dissertation process is complete. Use the below checklist and refer to the Dissertation or Program Coordinators for questions.
Required Individual Psychotherapy Hours
Before you meet with a provider, you must have them approved as a licensed psychologist by the PsyD Program Coordinator and/or Director. Please do your research and then submit the Licensed Therapist Approval Form to the PsyD Program Coordinator.
Once you have completed the ten hours of individual psychotherapy, please submit the following form to the PsyD Program Coordinator: Counseling Verification Form.
Here are suggestions of places to find a psychologist.
Clinical Training Forms
Clinical training hours, contracts, PTCA’s, and Supervisor Feedback Forms must be submitted and approved through Time2Track before being added to your Student Upload Folder. Other required documents may be submitted and approved outside of Time2Track. Please refer to the following document on How to Download Time2Track Documents.
Practicum Hours Tracking Forms
Preinternship/Adv. Practicum Hours Tracking Forms
Internship Hours Tracking Form
Confirm Your Clinical Placement for 2025 to 2026
Once you have secured (accepted an offer) for your practicum, pre-internship, or advanced practicum placement please complete the Qualtrics survey below to inform the DCT of your secured site. This helps us know what sites still have potential openings and when we need to administer your contract for the next clinical training year. Should you have additional questions, please reach out to the PsyD Program Coordinator.
Survey link: https://northwestupsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdpw9HbiNNObU6W
PsyD Research Policy
As participants in the larger academy, we seek to contribute to psychological science through our scholarship and, in turn, build knowledge that has impact on the world and society. Our faculty have built a policy about this research which can be found here.
Attendance Policy and Appeals
Class attendance is extremely important for student learning and achievement of specified course outcomes and, in turn, the program aims. More than one missed class session will result in failure of the course and require a retake to continue in the PsyD program. In this circumstance, the student is encouraged to withdraw from the course and retake the class when it is offered again. In the event of unusual circumstances (e.g., extended illness, emergency), a student may appeal the automatic course failure. The form to initiate this appeal can be found here.
Competency Assessment and Feedback
Each academic year, the core faculty provide feedback to students on their progress demonstrating required competencies. A detailed listing of the competencies and their evaluation methods are provided here.
Additionally, here is a copy of the feedback form given to students each year.
Remediation Plans
If a student is given a verbal warning or placed on probation of any kind, they will meet with a member of the core faculty and will be given a form outlining any necessary remediation plan. There will also be a follow-up progress report. The form used for such a report can be found here, for your reference.
Research and Conference Presentations
Students are highly encouraged to participate in research and to present their finds at professional conferences. A limited number of scholarships are available each year to student to support their research and professional development. Please fill out the Conference Scholarship Application.
Doctoral Candidacy
Students who are pursuing teaching positions and have successfully defended their dissertation are eligible to receive doctoral candidacy status: Doctoral Candidacy Application.
Email Signature
Please use this template to create your student email signature. It is important to note that you should not include candidacy status unless you have been approved of such status using the above form.
Helpful Information for WA State Licensure
Click here for helpful information when applying for licensure as a psychologist in the State of Washington.