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  1. Psych master's students - has anyone ever encountered the issue of unqualified professors and unresponsive administrators? My story: I am in a general psych master's program. The academic rigor of my program is lacking, and I knew this when I entered. I'm nearly done with the program now, but last semester I came up against a class-wide altercation with a professor (who displayed associated inappropriate bxs on numerous occasions). Letters were written and submitted to the assistant dean, yet no action was taken. Now, I believe a different professor who has been selected to teach the program's pilot I/O into course this summer is woefully unqualified to do so (meaning teach any I/O course whatsoever in a graduate environment). On the basis of her CV and the quality of her education, several students do not believe her to be qualified (or competent, actually). The assistant dean to whom I reached out does not appear receptive and is defending their selection of this professor. Furthermore, he is "making me no promises" that someone other than this person is going to be teaching the course in the fall, which is when I am set to graduate. Therefore, I am either running the risk of waiting for the course to be taught by somebody qualified and then having to delay my graduation if they do not choose to select somebody else in the fall, or I am being forced to take the course with this person this summer. Does anyone know if it's worth reaching out to Division 14/SIOP to inquire as to their standards in this case? Do they even have set standards for master's programs? Is there any way for me to trigger an independent review? Do I have any recourse whatsoever? Pardon my complete and total ignorance on this subject. PS. The majority students in my clinical-focused program are sadly plagued by apathy. Is this common too? How are you going to advocate for patients when you can't even advocate for yourself? -- Desperate grad student
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