Satisfaction with Clinical Training in Christian Psychology Doctoral Programs: Survey Findings and Implications

Authors

Mark R. McMinn, George Fox UniversityFollow
Jennifer Lynn Bearse, George Fox University
Laura K. Heyne, George Fox University
Ryan C. Staley, George Fox University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2011

Abstract

Perceptions of clinical training at seven explicitly Christian doctoral programs in clinical psychology were assessed with a satisfaction survey. A total of 228 students, 128 alumni, and 34 faculty completed the online questionnaire that entailed 20 satisfaction items. Factor analysis revealed three factors: Supervision and Support, Clinical Placements, and Professional Development. Of these, Supervision and Support received the highest satisfaction ratings and Professional Development the lowest. Overall, clinical training was perceived quite positively by respondents, and more highly than research training ratings reported in a previous study. Alumni and faculty reported greater satisfaction than current students.

Comments

Originally published in the Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 30, 156-162.

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Recommended Citation

McMinn, Mark R.; Bearse, Jennifer Lynn; Heyne, Laura K.; and Staley, Ryan C., "Satisfaction with Clinical Training in Christian Psychology Doctoral Programs: Survey Findings and Implications" (2011). Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program. 204.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gscp_fac/204