Graduate

2008-2009 Academic Catalog and Handbook

School of Behavioral and Health Sciences 

The Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology within the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences at George Fox University seeks to prepare clinical psychologists who demonstrate:

  • Excellence and professionalism in the clinical skills of assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, consultation, and supervision
  • Broad knowledge of psychological literature, competence in utilizing the empirical literature in direct service and program development, and the ability to communicate psychological findings to the public
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and practices
  • Sensitivity, respect, and competence in dealing with persons who hold a variety of worldviews from diverse sociocultural and religious backgrounds
  • Basic knowledge of the Bible and Christian theology; specific knowledge of the scholarly literature in psychology and Christian faith and psychology of religion; and specialized knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the provision of psychological services to the Christian community and others with religious or spiritual issues

Consistent with the mission of George Fox University, training is carried out within the framework of a Christian worldview and reflects the distinctive Quaker traditions of social service and advocacy for the rights and well-being of all persons, especially those whose opportunities are compromised by prejudice and injustice. This integration of faith and service is also a distinctive of the program.

Programs

Programs offered by the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences include:

Clinical Psychology

School of Behavioral and Health Sciences Course Descriptions

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