The Boulder and/or the Vail model: training preferences of clinical psychologists.
This study examined the preferences of Division 12 members (N=442) for doctoral training models (Boulder,Vail, equally Boulder and Vail) as a function of the respondent's own training program and current professional activities. Fifty percent favored the Boulder model, 14% the Vail model, and the remaining 36% both equally. However, as expected, preferences varied reliably according to one's doctoral training: Only 7% of the psychologists trained in a strong Boulder tradition preferred the Vail model, while only 10% of those trained in a strong Vail tradition favored the Boulder model. Current activities also were related systematically to training preference. These results argue for a more informed and restrained dialogue on the issue, which should be guided by the light of data rather than the heat of passion.
Norcoss
J C
JC
University of Scranton.
Gallagher
K M
KM
Prochaska
J O
JO
D003120:Colorado; D003479:Curriculum; D004500:Education, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D011586:Psychology, Clinical / Q000193:education*