Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology


Academic Information

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology degree program has been designed to prepare prospective psychologists in the delivery of ethical, culturally-competent and evidence-based diagnostic, intervention and assessment services that effectively meet the needs of diverse populations in diverse settings. To help to ensure that students are adequately prepared, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training, and practice and emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential to the training of clinical psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services.

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College of Education

Department of Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology


Careers

What Can I Do with a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology?

Graduates are trained in the clinical practice of psychology, and are able to apply the research knowledge, clinical skills of observation, assessment, intervention, and evaluation to help different segments of our ever-changing society. The areas of competency are modeled, in part, after those specified by the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology and the standards of the American Psychological Association.

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Licensed Psychologist in various settings including hospitals, clinics, private practice.
  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Clinical Directors

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College of Education

Department of Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology


University Requirements

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College of Education

Department of Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Minimum Units for Completion 101
Additional Admission Requirements Required
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Research Individualized research is required.
Licensure

This program may lead to licensure.

Clinical Competency Exam Required

Purpose Statement

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology degree program has been designed to prepare future psychologists in the delivery of ethical, culturally-competent and evidence-based diagnostic, intervention and assessment services that effectively meet the needs of diverse populations in diverse settings. Students learn to provide continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care to address issues that occur across the lifespan for individuals and families. To help to ensure that students are adequately prepared, the curriculum is designed to provide for the meaningful integration of theory, training, and practice. The PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program is designed to emphasize the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential to the training of clinical psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Specific goals of the program include the following:

Student Learning Outcomes

The program aim is to prepare prospective psychologists in the delivery of ethical, culturally-competent and evidence-based diagnostic, intervention and assessment services that effectively meet the needs of diverse populations in diverse settings.
 
Profession-wide Competencies:

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Department of Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology


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Graduate Admission Information
Additional Admission Requirements
Doctoral Requirements
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College of Education

Department of Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology


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