Applying Task Force Recommendations on Integrating Science and Practice in Health Service Psychology Education

Authors

Timothy P. Melchert, Marquette UniversityFollow
Sharon BerryFollow
Catherine Grus
Prerna Arora
Andres De Los Reyes
Tammy L. Hughes
Bruce Eugene Moyer, Marquette UniversityFollow
Jennifer Moye
Frederick L. Oswald
Ronald H. Rozensky

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

11-29-2018

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Source Publication

Training and Education in Professional Psychology

Source ISSN

1931-3918

Abstract

The proper role of research skills and training to conduct research in professional psychology education has been controversial throughout the history of the field. An extensive effort was undertaken recently to address that issue and identify ways the field might move forward in a more unified manner. In 2015, the American Psychological Association (APA) Board of Educational Affairs convened a task force to address one of the recommendations made by the Health Service Psychology Education Collaborative in 2013. That recommendation stated that the education and training of health service psychologists (HSPs) include an integrative approach to science and practice that incorporates scientific-mindedness, training in research skills, and goes well beyond merely “consuming” research findings. The task force subsequently developed recommendations related to the centrality of science competencies for HSPs and how these competencies extend beyond training in evidence-based practice. This article discusses the findings of the task force and the implications of its recommendations for education and training in HSP. The challenges and opportunities associated with implementing these recommendations in HSP graduate programs are examined.

Comments

Accepted version. Training and Education in Professional Psychology,(November 29, 2018). DOI. © 2018 American Psychological Association. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Melchert, Timothy P.; Berry, Sharon; Grus, Catherine; Arora, Prerna; De Los Reyes, Andres; Hughes, Tammy L.; Moyer, Bruce Eugene; Moye, Jennifer; Oswald, Frederick L.; and Rozensky, Ronald H., "Applying Task Force Recommendations on Integrating Science and Practice in Health Service Psychology Education" (2018). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 519.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/519