Article archive / November 1, 2015
Originally published: . Volume 6, No. 11. Source pages: 4.
The Louisiana State University doctoral clinical program coordinators are working with the American Psychological Association (APA) consultant to address issues that led to the program being given an “accredited, on probation” status from APA.
Dr. Jason Hicks, chair of the Psychology Department at Louisiana State University, noted that the department has put out a statement about the issues. In that memo, officials said that the department was asked to address three areas. These are 1) to update training objectives and competencies, as well as the manner in which these are assessed; 2) change the content of particular courses identified by the Commission; and 3) update the manner in which data are collected from current students and alumni regarding the quality of their training.
The statement said that the department is addressing the issues and that, “… as a result of our efforts, we are very confident that our clinical doctoral training program will return to its fully accredited status before the fall of 2016.”
The clinical psychology program is the only accredited clinical program in the state and has been in operation for decades.
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