Department of Psychology at Illinois State University

Forms and Handbook

The links on this website are forms, agreements, and resources for the doctoral program. The department forms are interactive Microsoft Word documents. Click on the specific link to download the form to the computer. The form should be completed on the computer. Hand written forms will not be accepted. The spaces on the form for information will expand as needed. The completed form should be printed, signed, and dated. If the form does not download to the computer or it is impossible to complete on the computer, contact the Graduate Programs Office by email.

Doctoral Policies and Procedures (2011-20-12)(Revised December, 2011)

Doctoral Field Placement Handbook (2011-2012)(Revised November, 2011)


Agreements and Contracts:

Doctoral Internship Agreement (sample agreement)

First Year Fieldwork RtI Site Contract for PSY 498.05 and PSY 480.19 (sample contract)

Independent Study Contract (for PSY 400 and PSY 500)

PSY 436.04 Psychoeducational Practicum RtI Contract (sample contract)

PSY 498.05 First Year Fieldwork/Practicum I Agreement (sample agreement)

PSY 590 Advanced Practicum Contract

PSY 590 Advanced Practicum Request


Graduate School Website Information:

Thesis Assistance website

  • Dates and Deadlines (see top menu bar)
  • Guide for Writers of Theses (2008)
  • Thesis proposal form
  • Committee exception form
  • Request for extension of time
  • Continuous Enrollment requirements
  • Writing Format
    • Format Tips
    • Common Mistakes
    • More Sample Pages
  • James L. Fisher Outstanding Thesis Competition

Dissertation Assistance website

  • Dates and Deadlines (see top menu bar)
  • Guide for Writers of Dissertations (2010)
  • Dissertation Proposal Form
  • Committee Exception Form
  • Request for Extension of Time
  • Outcome of Dissertation Defense
  • ProQuest Forms
  • Commencement Data Form
  • Writing Format
    • Format Tips
    • Common Mistakes
    • More Sample Pages
  • Clarence W. Sorensen Distinguished Dissertation Award