Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Clinical Psychology Specialization

School of Psychology

The PsyD specialization in clinical psychology provides learners with comprehensive clinical training including psychopathology, psychological testing, and psychotherapy. Because this area is designed to prepare learners for state licensure eligibility as a clinical psychologist,* it is a very rigorous program that requires online course work, residency, and field training experiences. Doctoral graduates typically pursue careers as independent clinical psychologists, but may also pursue careers in teaching, research, program administration, or consulting.

Year-in-Residence Requirements: One two-week extended seminar followed by nine weekends-in-residence. Concludes with a second two-week extended seminar.

Field Training Requirements: 1,000 practicum hours and 2,000 pre-doctoral internship hours.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COMPLETED APPLICATION DUE: 2 months prior to program start COST PER 5-CREDIT COURSE: $2,075 Two or three concurrent 5-credit courses $1,875 per course (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 145 credits

Core Courses:

• PSY 7021 - Foundations of Psychology - Doctoral Learners - 5 credits
• PSY 7110 - History and Systems of Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7210 - Lifespan Development - 5 credits
• PSY 7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7520 - Social Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior - 5 credits
• PSY 7625 - Advanced Inferential Statistics - 5 credits
• PSY 7656 - Advanced Research Methods - 5 credits
• PSY 8220 - Advanced Psychopathology - 5 credits
• PSY 8230 - Psychological Testing - 5 credits
• PSY 8240 - Advanced Psychological Testing - 5 credits
• PSY 8371 - Strategies of Clinical Supervision & Consultation - 5 credits

Specialization Courses:

• PSY 7320 - Advanced Biological Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 8310 - Theories of Psychotherapy - 5 credits
• PSY 8315 - Research in Psychotherapy & Empirically Supported Treatments - 5 credits
• PSY 8330 - Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice - 5 credits
• PSY 8392 - Doctoral Practicum I - 5 credits
• PSY 8394 - Doctoral Practicum II - 5 credits
• PSY 8401 - Internship I - 5 credits
• PSY 8402 - Internship II - 5 credits
• PSY 8403 - Internship III - 5 credits
• PSY 8404 - Internship IV - 5 credits
• PSY 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 5 credits
• PSY 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 5 credits
• PSY 9301 - Dissertation Research I - 5 credits
• PSY 9302 - Dissertation Research II - 5 credits
• PSY 9303 - Dissertation Research III - 5 credits
• PSY 9304 - Dissertation Research IV - 5 credits

One Elective Course:

• Choose one course in the Harold Abel School of Psychology - 5 credits

Learn more about our related specializations:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology - General Psychology
• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Counseling Psychology

*Check Your State Licensure Requirements. The ability to practice as a professional psychologist—independently and without supervision—is regulated in all states. If you intend to seek licensure or certification, check the program requirements for licensure or certification in your home state.