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Given our program commitment to diversity and multiculturalism we were dismayed when in September YU appealed to the Supreme Court to avoid formal recognition of an undergraduate club organized around LGBTQ issues the YU Pride Alliance
The program focus on multiculturalism and diversity is embedded throughout all course work and practica
Ferkauf has several affinity groups including one for LGBTQIA identities composed of students faculty and associates and we strive to make sure our community members from marginalized identities are safe during their time here
We have been successful in attracting diverse students including from over countries across student body and alumni of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
This includes efforts directed within our own institution including to our own administration
Considering that action we want to reaffirm that at Ferkauf student groups of all identities are welcome to meet and associate
However we value a process of mutual support and lifelong learning for both faculty and students
True to our professional commitments and values faculty students and alumni have for many years been actively engaged with advocacy and consciousness raising about issues of mental health social justice cultural humility and diversity
We also hold in mind the need to improve institutional cultures and policies as we train our students to directly improve the lives of individuals couples families and groups
We are far from perfect in these efforts
A range of leadership roles are available for students to ensure that they have a seat at the table while in training with us
We strive to be clear and persuasive about the implications of our field values evidence base and ethical commitments to issues of diversity and social justice
Faculty and student groups have also sent letters to YU administration and worked on the topic within our community consistent with values supportive of vibrant dialog and debate in pursuit of diversity equity and inclusion
Our students and faculty have a tradition of partnering together through our years in operation to create mentoring relationships and opportunities for dialogue about key issues of individual and cultural diversity including advocacy within systems
The University policies and legal actions regarding the undergraduate LGBTQ student group do not pertain to Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and have no impact on Ferkauf school policies
Attesting to our efforts the following public statement from the Ferkauf Graduate School expresses our values at the School level relative to recent events
We are especially holding in mind the LGBTQ members of our student body and faculty and staff in light of this event
from Ferkauf News and Events September Statement on YU Request for US Supreme Court to Block Undergraduate Pride Alliance Student Organization This week Yeshiva University filed an application for emergency relief to the United States Supreme Court asking the Court to block a lower court order requiring the University to recognize an undergraduate Pride Alliance LGBTQ student organization
Ferkauf remains committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning environment
However we understand that as a community it is jarring to read that an LGBTQ student organization does not align with the values of our parent institution
We are committed to treating all individuals including our LGBTQ faculty staff and students with respect and dignity so that they may work and learn proudly in a safe unbiased and growth promoting environment
One of the core principles of the American Psychological Association which is the accrediting body of the three doctoral programs at Ferkauf is a commitment to cultural and individual differences and diversity which includes age disability ethnicity gender gender identity language national origin race religion culture sexual orientation and socioeconomic status
The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation as a Clinical Psychology Program
We are proud of our long history of welcoming differences in perspectives and encourage the open expression of ideas and productive dialogue
Commission on Accreditation Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association First Street NE Washington DC Telephone www apa org ed accreditation apaacred apa org
Experiencing the celebration of one identity and the compassion of others is vital for one mental health hence we welcome all members of the Yeshiva University community to contact our Parnes Clinic should they be in need of compassionate mental health services
It is a member of the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology Programs CUDCP and the National Councils for Professional Schools of Psychology
The program was accredited in for the maximum seven year period and the next site visit will be conducted in
The program was established and has been maintained in the Scholar Practitioner tradition and is designed to educate students in the conceptual and empirical foundations of clinical psychology
The program is registered with the New York State Education Department and its graduates are eligible for licensure for clinical psychology in New York and other states
Students are exposed to a curriculum that integrates relevant research and the theoretical foundations of psychology with practical experiences and a wide range of psychological services
Full Program Breakdown The Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at Yeshiva University YU Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology was established in and has been fully accredited by the American psychological Association APA since
Students receive a broad understanding of the scientific foundations of psychology which enables them to understand critically evaluate and conduct research
Students receive extensive training in a variety of assessment research and therapeutic approaches
Students also have access to YU Albert Einstein College of Medicine extensive network of educational and research facilities
The program includes a strong research emphasis
The clinical program is one of only doctoral programs in the US that offer substantive training in geropsychology through our Geropsychology Minor and Concentration which is offered to all doctoral program students at Ferkauf
The clinical program prides itself on the broad scope of its clinical training including three years of practicum experiences at variety of the New York area most prestigious sites as well as four years of training at the Parnes Clinic our on site university clinic
A unique aspect of our program is that every assessment therapy and research didactic course across all four academic years offers an adjunctive weekly intensive lab
Students are trained comprehensively in both the cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic traditions and have the option of honing their skills in either or both orientations which is a unique aspect of the training at the clinical program at Ferkauf
Hands on practice and direct supervision of intakes and assessments are provided in assessment labs
Other areas of specialization either through research clinical training or both are also available to students in ways that parallel faculty interests see individual Faculty Profiles for more detail or align with available minor specialization tracks
Finally psychotherapy labs include group supervision of therapy sessions conducted at the university clinic and build on the weekly individual therapy supervisions
These labs constitute extensive additional training in each area and offer the opportunity to review and apply the knowledge and skills gained in didactic coursework in small groups
Similarly our graduates go on to receive licensure in the states where they work at a rate of
In research labs students learn and apply basic and advanced research skills and develop their doctoral research projects
The program is committed to the goal of diversity
Our students have averaged a match success rate to APPIC internship sites over the last decade and have been matched in excellent and highly competitive internships across the country
The program focus on multiculturalism and diversity is embedded throughout all course work and practica
Refer here for the Student Admissions Outcomes and Other Data PDF
We have been successful in attracting diverse students including from over countries across student body and alumni of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
We value diversity in all forms including but not limited to culture race religion sexual orientation gender theoretical orientation geography socioeconomic status disability and age
Considering that action we want to reaffirm that at Ferkauf student groups of all identities are welcome to meet and associate
Several required courses specifically focus on these issues and other electives may be taken to strengthen students knowledge and skills
True to our professional commitments and values faculty students and alumni have for many years been actively engaged with advocacy and consciousness raising about issues of mental health social justice cultural humility and diversity
Given our program commitment to diversity and multiculturalism we were dismayed when in September YU appealed to the Supreme Court to avoid formal recognition of an undergraduate club organized around LGBTQ issues the YU Pride Alliance
We are far from perfect in these efforts
Ferkauf has several affinity groups including one for LGBTQIA identities composed of students faculty and associates and we strive to make sure our community members from marginalized identities are safe during their time here
We strive to be clear and persuasive about the implications of our field values evidence base and ethical commitments to issues of diversity and social justice
This includes efforts directed within our own institution including to our own administration
Our students and faculty have a tradition of partnering together through our years in operation to create mentoring relationships and opportunities for dialogue about key issues of individual and cultural diversity including advocacy within systems
However we value a process of mutual support and lifelong learning for both faculty and students
Attesting to our efforts the following public statement from the Ferkauf Graduate School expresses our values at the School level relative to recent events
We also hold in mind the need to improve institutional cultures and policies as we train our students to directly improve the lives of individuals couples families and groups
from Ferkauf News and Events September Statement on YU Request for US Supreme Court to Block Undergraduate Pride Alliance Student Organization This week Yeshiva University filed an application for emergency relief to the United States Supreme Court asking the Court to block a lower court order requiring the University to recognize an undergraduate Pride Alliance LGBTQ student organization
A range of leadership roles are available for students to ensure that they have a seat at the table while in training with us
However we understand that as a community it is jarring to read that an LGBTQ student organization does not align with the values of our parent institution
Faculty and student groups have also sent letters to YU administration and worked on the topic within our community consistent with values supportive of vibrant dialog and debate in pursuit of diversity equity and inclusion
One of the core principles of the American Psychological Association which is the accrediting body of the three doctoral programs at Ferkauf is a commitment to cultural and individual differences and diversity which includes age disability ethnicity gender gender identity language national origin race religion culture sexual orientation and socioeconomic status
The University policies and legal actions regarding the undergraduate LGBTQ student group do not pertain to Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and have no impact on Ferkauf school policies
We are proud of our long history of welcoming differences in perspectives and encourage the open expression of ideas and productive dialogue
We are especially holding in mind the LGBTQ members of our student body and faculty and staff in light of this event
Experiencing the celebration of one identity and the compassion of others is vital for one mental health hence we welcome all members of the Yeshiva University community to contact our Parnes Clinic should they be in need of compassionate mental health services
Ferkauf remains committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning environment
The program was accredited in for the maximum seven year period and the next site visit will be conducted in
We are committed to treating all individuals including our LGBTQ faculty staff and students with respect and dignity so that they may work and learn proudly in a safe unbiased and growth promoting environment
The program is registered with the New York State Education Department and its graduates are eligible for licensure for clinical psychology in New York and other states
The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation as a Clinical Psychology Program
Thank you for your interest in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
Commission on Accreditation Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association First Street NE Washington DC Telephone www apa org ed accreditation apaacred apa org
We hope you will find this information helpful and wish you good luck with your application process
It is a member of the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology Programs CUDCP and the National Councils for Professional Schools of Psychology
Please click through below to select your program of interest
Here you can find all the information about our program and how to apply
For questions specific to the Psy D in Clinical Psychology Program please contact ferkaufclinicalprogram admissions yu edu Research Project Forms Graduation Materials Competency Preparation Materials Program Contact Information Main Psychology Contact OfficeMain Psychology Office
The PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology offers specialty training in cognitive behavior therapy CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy PD which involve didactic coursework practica in clinical training and research
Inside Track Inside Track access your registration status class schedule grades and personal information
For general questions regarding admissions please contact our admission director Edna Augusta
They collect student concerns about everything affecting their cohort i e professors classes etc and present these to program administrators in meetings each semester
The Registrar Dean Office Financial Aid Contact Info Ferkauf Graduate School is considered a part of the Manhattan Campus of YUOffice of Student Finance IT HelpDesk Canvas Support Contact Information Be sure to include a phone number and YU email address when contacting the IT HelpDesk Canvas Canvas provides a variety of course support features including an online curriculum useful links course documents of many sorts communication tools including chat rooms message boards and e mail access to classmates and your professor
They are also afforded the opportunity to participate in and manage group projects benefitting Ferkauf as a whole
The Library Einstein Library Remote Login Writing Support Grammar Guide and Writing Center Enrollment Verification Navigating CITI and IRB Requesting an Accommodation for a Disability Reimbursements for Conference and Research Please submit all reimbursement requests to opsreimbursements gmail com Parnes Clinic Information Testing Library Important Testing Library Information Program Representatives What it is Program representatives serve as the liaison between faculty and students
There is no application process faculty choose together based on who they think will be best for the role
In turn they communicate faculty and administrative concerns back to their classmates
Each TA position is different and may involve administrative tasks teaching research management and more
Selected students are informed directly by the existing program representatives
If you volunteer to help a faculty member with work relating to classes or research but you do not have a formal position this is not paid
Shibani Datta Casey Stern Class of Nicholas Norman Ekin Kiyici Class of Joy Shen Gideon Nachman Class of Tina Glusac Lucy Walsh Class of Joanna Durso Dan Gutterman Teaching Assistant TA positions What they are Opportunities to work directly with faculty members in support of their specific classes and or research
Sometimes a faculty member will reach out to a student directly
All formal TA positions are paid
All students interested in TA positions should send their CVs to McGinn in their first year specifying which TA positions they are interested in and why
Application process These positions are chosen by the faculty members
Once TAs have been chosen a form letter will be sent informing everyone who applied
You are also welcome to email faculty members directly to express interest or to find out more about the opportunity
They work to improve social and academic student life at Ferkauf
Faculty members are busy and you may not always get a quick reply
For the masters program there is one representative who serves a one year term
What it is The Organization of Psychology Students is a board of elected students representing each of Ferkauf programs school health adult and the master program in counseling
Officers are chair and co chair vice chair secretary treasurer social and secretary
Being a OPS representative includes Members of board have the opportunity to get involved in a number of domains The Executive Board of OPS consists of no less than six members
Each year the OPS board announces the number of openings for new OPS reps
There is a stipend for all board members
This paragraph will go out to students across the clinical program for voting
All OPS reps are elected by their fellow students
What it is Beginning in second year each students has the opportunity to serve a mentor assigned to help one incoming first year student
At that time students are permitted to run by emailing their name program year and a paragraph description of why they are running for OPS representative to opsatferkauf gmail com
Two mentors from each year are chosen to serve on the mentorship committee which coordinates the mentorship program
Contact OPS
The mentorship committee will send out an email asking for involvement during your first year
Mentors answer questions offer advice and can meet with their mentees throughout the year
Here you can find all the information about our program and how to apply
Mentorship committee members are chosen by the mentorship committee based on their own criteria which includes students level of interest and availability as well as interest in community involvement
The PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology offers specialty training in cognitive behavior therapy CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy PD which involve didactic coursework practica in clinical training and research
Christine Bushell Hannah Hager Samson Lucy Walsh Kaitlin Levin Shira Levy Ayelet Schechter Lea Beresford Rachel Baitch Please reach out to the Office of International Students for assistance and information Thank you for your interest in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
For general questions regarding admissions please contact our admission director Edna Augusta
We hope you will find this information helpful and wish you good luck with your application process
The Registrar Dean Office Financial Aid Contact Info Ferkauf Graduate School is considered a part of the Manhattan Campus of YUOffice of Student Finance IT HelpDesk Canvas Support Contact Information Be sure to include a phone number and YU email address when contacting the IT HelpDesk Canvas Canvas provides a variety of course support features including an online curriculum useful links course documents of many sorts communication tools including chat rooms message boards and e mail access to classmates and your professor
Please click through below to select your program of interest
The Library Einstein Library Remote Login Writing Support Grammar Guide and Writing Center Enrollment Verification Navigating CITI and IRB Requesting an Accommodation for a Disability Reimbursements for Conference and Research Please submit all reimbursement requests to opsreimbursements gmail com Parnes Clinic Information Testing Library Important Testing Library Information Program Representatives What it is Program representatives serve as the liaison between faculty and students
For questions specific to the Psy D in Clinical Psychology Program please contact ferkaufclinicalprogram admissions yu edu Research Project Forms Graduation Materials Competency Preparation Materials Program Contact Information Main Psychology Contact OfficeMain Psychology Office
In turn they communicate faculty and administrative concerns back to their classmates
Inside Track Inside Track access your registration status class schedule grades and personal information
Application process These positions are chosen by the faculty in first year
They collect student concerns about everything affecting their cohort i e professors classes etc and present these to program administrators in meetings each semester
Selected students are informed directly by the existing program representatives
They are also afforded the opportunity to participate in and manage group projects benefitting Ferkauf as a whole
Application process These positions are chosen by the faculty members
Each TA position is different and may involve administrative tasks teaching research management and more
Other times he or she will choose from a pool of students who have applied or shown interest
If you volunteer to help a faculty member with work relating to classes or research but you do not have a formal position this is not paid
You are also welcome to email faculty members directly to express interest or to find out more about the opportunity
Sometimes a faculty member will reach out to a student directly
Faculty members are busy and you may not always get a quick reply
All students interested in TA positions should send their CVs to McGinn in their first year specifying which TA positions they are interested in and why
What it is The Organization of Psychology Students is a board of elected students representing each of Ferkauf programs school health adult and the master program in counseling
Note
Being a OPS representative includes Members of board have the opportunity to get involved in a number of domains The Executive Board of OPS consists of no less than six members
Once TAs have been chosen a form letter will be sent informing everyone who applied
For all of the doctoral programs there are two representatives who each serve two year terms
They work to improve social and academic student life at Ferkauf
There is a stipend for all board members
For the masters program there is one representative who serves a one year term
All OPS reps are elected by their fellow students
Officers are chair and co chair vice chair secretary treasurer social and secretary
Mentors answer questions offer advice and can meet with their mentees throughout the year
This paragraph will go out to students across the clinical program for voting
Application process Any student can become a mentor
What it is Beginning in second year each students has the opportunity to serve a mentor assigned to help one incoming first year student
Mentorship committee members are chosen by the mentorship committee based on their own criteria which includes students level of interest and availability as well as interest in community involvement
Two mentors from each year are chosen to serve on the mentorship committee which coordinates the mentorship program
Christine Bushell Hannah Hager Samson Lucy Walsh Kaitlin Levin Shira Levy Ayelet Schechter Lea Beresford Rachel Baitch Please reach out to the Office of International Students for assistance and information Dear Students Faculty Staff and Friends I am pleased to present to you this Guide to our plans for the upcoming fall semester and reopening of our campuses
The mentorship committee will send out an email asking for involvement during your first year
The Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis PhD program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology is dedicated to the goals of diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of our program including coursework research clinical work and for the students faculty and staff
Their choice is vetted by Schumpf
Information about a range of diversity and inclusion related topics e g multiculturalism social determinants of health working with diverse clients is incorporated into our classes our research programs and our clinical work and supervision
In form and in content this coming semester will be like no other
Please join us in welcoming Hannah Rose Mitchell who recently joined our faculty
We value diversity in all forms including but not limited to age race ethnicity culture nationality immigration status sex or sex assigned at birth gender gender identity sexual orientation class or socioeconomic status religious belief and non belief political views or party and level of ability disability
She recently completed an NIH funded T fellowship in Psycho Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences where she served as Chief Postdoctoral Research Fellow and worked on trials examining interventions targeting cancer related distress in patients and caregivers
We actively participate in and support Ferkauf ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts such as the Student Faculty Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice and a number of affinity groups e g BIPOC LGBTQIA international
Her research focuses on the psychosocial effects of cancer on the family family caregivers particularly the traumatic impact and development of posttraumatic stress and growth
Hannah Rose Mitchell PhD MPH is a clinical health psychologist joining as an Assistant Professor in Ferkauf PhD Program in Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis
The primary goal of this credit program is to train doctoral level Ph D students in the ethical science and practice of clinical psychology with an additional emphasis on the interaction of physical and mental health
She received her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Miami and earned a Master of Public Health from Yale University
Embedded in this mission statement are core values of Yeshiva University that include bringing wisdom to life love of knowledge for its own sake a commitment to excellence in teaching and research and the view that liberal arts and social sciences are compatible with high ethical and moral standards
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The program training philosophy is aimed at training psychologists who are both clinically and academically prepared to work as clinicians and researchers in diverse settings
The overarching mission of the program is to train qualified clinicians academic scholars and applied researchers in clinical psychology
The foundations of psychology represent the primary base with in depth training in general clinical psychology
At the graduate level of training this mission is manifested through an emphasis on the ethical and moral principles that govern professional scientist practitioners search for knowledge
In addition to broad based training in clinical psychology the overarching goals of our program are briefly described below
This program design is based on the premise that psychologists working in mental and physical health settings need a strong foundation of clinical and research skills to enable graduates to provide superior clinical services and make meaningful research contributions
Furthermore in our view and interpretation of the Boulder model the integration of the functions of the scientist and practitioner is critical in advancing the science and practice of clinical psychology and in translating empirically based assessment and treatment approaches to diverse settings
This training base is complemented by training in health psychology physiological bases of behavior and public health systems
The program was initially granted APA accreditation effective October
Our teaching and training philosophy is consistent with the Boulder model of the scientist practitioner
The next accreditation review is scheduled for
The Ph D in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis was awarded the maximum seven years of APA accreditation in
apaaccred apa org Full Program Breakdown The Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis PhD program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology is dedicated to the goals of diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of our program including coursework research clinical work and for the students faculty and staff
The APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation supports the APA Commission on Accreditation CoA in carrying out its responsibilities as the nationally recognized accrediting body for education and training programs in professional psychology
Contact information for the CoA as follows APA Accreditation Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation First Street NE Washington DC Phone TDD TTY Fax Email apaaccred apa org
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We value diversity in all forms including but not limited to age race ethnicity culture nationality immigration status sex or sex assigned at birth gender gender identity sexual orientation class or socioeconomic status religious belief and non belief political views or party and level of ability disability
We value diversity in all forms including but not limited to age race ethnicity culture nationality immigration status sex or sex assigned at birth gender gender identity sexual orientation class or socioeconomic status religious belief and non belief political views or party and level of ability disability
We actively participate in and support Ferkauf ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts such as the Student Faculty Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice and a number of affinity groups e g BIPOC LGBTQIA international
The Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis PhD program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology is dedicated to the goals of diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of our program including coursework research clinical work and for the students faculty and staff
Hannah Rose Mitchell PhD MPH is a clinical health psychologist joining as an Assistant Professor in Ferkauf PhD Program in Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis
Information about a range of diversity and inclusion related topics e g multiculturalism social determinants of health working with diverse clients is incorporated into our classes our research programs and our clinical work and supervision
She received her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Miami and earned a Master of Public Health from Yale University
Please join us in welcoming Hannah Rose Mitchell who recently joined our faculty