Table 2.
Training Experiences Offered by Doctoral Programs by Level of Opportunity for Training in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
| Programs with Major Area of Study (n = 12) | Programs with Emphasis (n = 9) | Programs with Experience (n = 11) | Programs with Exposure (n = 6) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) Coursework | ||||
| Number of courses offered devoted entirely to CCAP or lifespan/development | ||||
| 0 | - | - | - | 1 (16.7%) |
| 1–2 | - | - | 10 (90.9%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 3–4 | 2 (16.7%) | 4 (44.4%) | - | 1 (16.7%) |
| 5–6 | 9 (75.0%) | 4 (44.4%) | 1 (9.1%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 7+ | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (11.1%) | - | - |
| Number of CCAP or lifespan/development courses a trainee is required to take | ||||
| 0 | - | - | 1 (9.1%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| 1–2 | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (11.1%) | 5 (45.5%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 3–4 | 3 (25.0%) | 6 (66.7%) | 2 (18.2%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 5–6 | 7 (58.3%) | 1 (11.1%) | 2 (18.2%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| 7+ | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (11.1%) | 1 (9.1%) | - |
| Program has a CCAP-specific course on Psychopathology | ||||
| Yes | 10 (83.3%) | 7 (77.8%) | 3 (27.3%) | 4 (66.7%) |
| No | 2 (16.7%) | 2 (22.2%) | 8 (72.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| Program has a CCAP-specific course on Assessment | ||||
| Yes | 12 (100.0%) | 8 (88.9%) | 6 (54.5%) | 5 (83.3%) |
| No | - | 1 (11.1%) | 5 (45.5%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| Program has a CCAP-specific course on Therapy | ||||
| Yes | 12 (100.0%) | 9 (100.0%) | 7 (63.6%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| No | - | - | 4 (36.4%) | 3 (50.0%) |
|
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) Practicum Experiences | ||||
| Number of CCAP practica offered | ||||
| 0 | - | - | - | 2 (33.3%) |
| 1–2 | - | 1 (11.1%) | - | - |
| 3–4 | 2 (16.7%) | 4 (44.4%) | 2 (18.2%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 5–6 | 2 (16.7%) | - | 3 (27.3%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| 7+ | 8 (66.7%) | 4 (44.4%) | 6 (54.5%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| Number of CCAP clinical hours during graduate training before beginning internship | ||||
| < 500 | - | - | - | 3 (50.0%) |
| 500–1500 | 8 (66.7%) | 4 (44.4%) | 8 (72.7%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 1500–2500 | 2 (16.7%) | 5 (55.6%) | 2 (18.2%) | - |
| 2500–3500 | 2 (16.7%) | - | 1 (9.1%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| How many therapy contact hours in CCAP do trainees receive during graduate training before beginning internship | ||||
| < 100 | - | 1 (11.1%) | - | 2 (33.3%) |
| 100–500 | 5 (41.7%) | 4 (44.4%) | 10 (90.9%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| 500–1000 | 6 (50.0%) | 2 (22.2%) | 1 (9.1%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| 1000–2000 | 1 (8.3%) | 2 (22.2%) | - | - |
| How many assessment contact hours in CCAP do trainees receive during graduate training before beginning internship | ||||
| < 100 | 1 (8.3%) | 3 (33.3%) | 2 (18.2%) | 4 (66.6%) |
| 100–500 | 9 (75.0%) | 4 (44.4%) | 9 (81.8%) | 1 (16.7%) |
| 500–1000 | 2 (16.7%) | 2 (22.2%) | - | 1 (16.7%) |
| 1000–2000 | - | - | - | - |
| Students required to do a CCAP internship | ||||
| Yes | 6 (50.0%) | 1 (11.1%) | 1 (9.1%) | - |
| No | 6 (50.0%) | 8 (88.9%) | 10 (90.9%) | 6 (100%) |
|
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (CCAP) Research Experience | ||||
| Students required to do a child-focused thesis | ||||
| Yes | 9 (75.0%) | 1 (11.1%)) | 3 (27.3%) | - |
| No | 3 (25.0%) | 8 (88.9%) | 8 (72.7%) | 6 (100%) |
| Students required to do a child-focused dissertation | ||||
| Yes | 12 (100%) | 1 (11.1%)) | 5 (45.5%) | - |
| No | - | 8 (88.9%) | 6 (54.5%) | 6 (100%) |
Note. n = 38. One graduate program was excluded due to insufficient information to code taxonomy level of training.