Psy.D. Program Delivery

Distributed Learning Model
The Psy.D. program uses a distributed learning model to provide academic training in clinical psychology. The distributed learning model includes the integration of face-to-face and online courses. During the first three years, learners attend monthly day-long meetings (Professional Development Seminars) with faculty, colleagues, and other professional psychologists and week-long semi-annual Academic Meetings in either Brattleboro, VT or Cincinnati, OH. The program presents courses in an organized manner, with each semester and year building upon prior learning experiences.  In addition to courses, learners engage in  supervised clinical training experiences (see Practicum and Internship), as well as completing a Clinical Review and Dissertation. The program uses three types of delivery models:

Classroom courses:  These include Professional Development Seminars and courses held during the semi-annual Academic Meetings. These courses meet in both Cincinnati, Ohio and Brattleboro, VT.

Online courses: These courses can be accessed 24/7, and have structured "units" that need to be completed within specified time frames. These courses include full-featured communication resources, allowing for both synchronous and asynchronous interaction between and among learners and faculty.

Hybrid or blended courses: These typically begin at an Academic Meeting and continue online during the term.  For example, the two Cognitive Assessment courses have three day-long class meetings during the Winter term (following Professional Development Seminars), three days of class meetings during the Academic Meeting, and an online component during the Winter and Spring/Summer terms.

For further information contact us at:  admissions.psyd@myunion.edu or 800.336.6794 ext. 8408 or 802.254.0152 ext. 8408.