Susan Hunt, Psy.D., 2008

Susan is the first AUS graduate from the Psy.D. program to have gone through and completed the registration (or “licensing”) process in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. Therefore, she is the first “Registered Psychologist” that has graduated from the program.

This has great significance for upcoming Canadian Psy.D. graduates as the program is recognized by the College of Psychologists of B.C., thus allowing graduates to become Registered Psychologists. Going through registration in B.C., which included a comprehensive application, completing the EPPP (licensing exam), Written Jurisprudence Exam (Ethics Exam), and Oral Exam, was a smooth process for her. Therefore, she has laid the ground work for upcoming students to go through this process as well.

Regarding her educational experience at AUS and how has it impacted her career, Susan said
she had a very positive educational experience at AUS. “The strengths of the program included: a strong core faculty, excellent instruction, course flexibility, and having the opportunity to practice/conduct research in the clinical area I am passionate about (e.g. working with children and youth in mental health settings).”

Regarding her career, Susan said she currently works as a Psychologist on the Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Team (through the Ministry of Children and Family Development) in B.C.,which is an APA Accredited Internship Site. “I am one of the Internship Supervisors for this program, in addition to working there as a Clinical Psychologist. I also work in a Private Practice (with other Psychologists) that provides Therapy and Psychological Assessment Services to Children, Youth, Adults, and Families.

“In addition, I have a First Nations contract where I provide Therapy and Psychological Assessment Services to Aboriginal Children and Youth in a Native Community. Finally, I am an instructor at a large College in B.C. where I teach various courses in the Psychology Department (B.A. Program).”