Housed in the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center, The Psychological Evaluation Research and Counseling Clinic (PERCC) provides diagnostic evaluations and psychological services to adults, adolescents, children, and families of diverse cultural backgrounds with behavioral, emotional, learning, or adjustment problems. Emphasis is placed on clarifying problem areas, developing realistic goals, and providing active, short-term treatment. The full psychological evaluation consists of a biographical data review, psychological testing and assessment, an interpretive conference, and a written report.
At PERCC, students in the PsyD Program in School-Community Psychology conduct psychological and psychoeducational evaluations under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist. This psychologist is either a member of the program faculty or a field-based psychologist, ensuring an optimal learning experience and that evaluations are of the highest quality. Each student works with several different supervisors during their time at PERCC. Dr. Joseph Scardapane, the Assistant Provost and Executive Director of the Saltzman Center, oversees this field experience.
Beginning students are required to complete twelve (12) evaluations, and advanced standing students complete six (6) evaluations through PERCC.