Training program in psychoanalysis
The Institute of Contemporary psychoanalysis accepts applications for psychoanalytic training between June 1st and July 15th of each calendar year. The program of study consists of the personal analysis, the conduct of analysis under supervision, and four years of seminars. The institute has been approved by the State of California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education to grant both the Psy.D and Ph.D degrees in psychoanalysis. Candidates completing the regular program will receive a Psy.D (Doctorate in Psychoanalysis). The Ph.D degree has a few additional requirements. In addition to these degrees, graduates will be certified in psychoanalysis. ICP is also approved to train qualified academicians in psychoanalysis under the California Research Psychoanalyst law regulated by the Medical Board of California.
2011 Graduate Class - 4yr Analytical Program
From left to right: Kay Young, Ph.D., Penelope Starr-Karlin, Psy.D., M.F.T., Peter Maduro, J.D., Psy.D., Psy.D., Franziska DeGeorge, Ph.D., Psy.D., C. Roger Hastings, Ph.D., Psy.D., Virginia Terhaar, M.S., Ph.D., Kaneeza Lafir, Psy.D., Psy.D., Masayo Isono, Psy.D., Ph.D.
course of study
There are four years of seminars, each year divided into two 15 week semesters. The course of study at ICP encourages candidate independence, along with responsibility to master a core body of psychoanalytic knowledge.
curriculum
The ICP curriculum is derived from its guiding principles: a critical consideration of the diverse theory and practice of contemporary psychoanalysis combined with respect for the academic freedom of candidates and members. The course of study should lead to informed and independent thinking; we instill a learning process that will continue long after graduation. The curriculum gives candidates considerable freedom to choose among seminars: half the course offerings are case conferences and electives. In addition, candidates are encouraged to propose their own electives and to engage in independent study. The Institute will expect that candidates demonstrate clinical skill and understanding of basic psychoanalytic principles through their performance in supervision, written case reports, and seminars.
continuing education credit
Most ICP core courses and some electives, as well as most public education programs, are approved for Category 1 Continuing Education Credit by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. ICP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ICP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
the part time program
Candidates may enroll part time, spreading the regular first year of training over a two year period. Where two 15 week courses are required each semester in full training, the candidate in the part time program would take only one course each semester. In addition, part time candidates are not required to be in a full training analysis (four or five times per week) though they are required to be, at a minimum, in two times per week individual psychotherapy with an ICP training analyst. Candidates remain in the part time program for a maximum of two years, after which they must be in a full training analysis. Entrance requirements for the part time program are the same as for the full time program.
weekend psychoanalytic training program
This program is designed for those who live at a distance or work full time. Courses are taught one weekend per month, 10 months per year. Courses are equivalent to the weekly psychoanalytic training program. All other requirements are the same as for the weekly program except that part-time enrollment is not available.
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