Mission Statement
GDCP Mission
The mission of the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology is to prepare clinical psychologists who demonstrate:
l Excellence and professionalism in the clinical skills of assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, consultation, and supervision
l Broad knowledge of psychological literature, competence in utilizing the literature in direct service and program development, and the ability to communicate psychological findings to the public
l Commitment to the highest ethical standards and practices, as well as holistic models of human personhood and health
l Sensitivity and competence in dealing with people who hold a variety of worldviews from diverse sociocultural and religious backgrounds
l 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 a central distinctive of the program.
