The exam evaluates your ability to integrate and apply knowledge gained in class work and clinical practica to the domain of professional practice. Students submit work samples in assessment and intervention along with position statements about their clinical practice to a three-person review panel. The panel evaluates the quality of this prepared work and examines students orally on their knowledge across a broad range of clinical practice issues. Rather than a traditional comprehensive exam over purely academic knowledge, the school finds an exam focused on the application of this knowledge to clinical practice is a more appropriate measure of a practitioner degree candidate. Passing this exam is one of several prerequisites for applying for the final phase of clinical training, the predoctoral internship.
Faculty act more as resources with student-initiated learning contributions.
In year one, an additional professional development group is added as a support group for new students. Our program is a pioneer in many aspects of supervision. The SOPP takes pride in its formal training in supervision and its use of extensive video and in vivo feedback. The integration of academic and field practice is a major strength of the program, with core faculty providing a major percentage of supervision. Practicum Opportunities SOPP provides two in-house training facilities, plus many off campus training sites that together offer you a comprehensive array of opportunities.