Hey Y'all! I wanted to post an update on my Fielding Ph.D. experience considering the recent discussion comparing Fielding to another DL university. Thus far it has been a great experience. I have completed coursework in Theories of Personality, Tests and Measures, Biological Bases of behavior, Social Psychology, Research Methodology and a bunch of PALS or Psychological Assessment labs. So far I ahve found the faculty to be outstanding and they really have stretched my intellectual horizons. The faculty at Fielding really stress that doctoral level professionals make clinical decisions from a heavily theory-based perspective. I just completed the Research Methodology class and rather than it being a rehashing of various experimental designs, instead I explored how psychological research is a culturally based endevour and how it either reifies or attenuates existing social power structures. I have had to critically re-evaluate what I believed about science, the scientific method and how one goes about approaching psychological issues and concerns. The Biological Bases class left my head swimming in neurotransmitters but was very useful. So far I really feel I am getting my money's worth. Next month I go to a week long residency in Santa Barbara where I shall sip Margarita's and read Jung while gazing on the Pacific. Chris
Hi Chris - It's a great update. I'm glad it's working out for you. If you've ever a mind to sip margaritas while gazing at the Atlantic then let me know. I think we've got an East Coast contingent that would give you a warm welcome. Jack
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