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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Harold Abel School of Psychology

Clinical Psychology Specialization

The Clinical Psychology PsyD specialization provides learners with comprehensive clinical training, including psychopathology, psychological testing, and psychotherapy. Because this specialization is designed to prepare learners for state licensure eligibility as a clinical psychologist, it is a rigorous program that requires online course work, residency, and field training experiences. People who choose this specialization typically pursue careers as independent clinical psychologists, but may also pursue consulting, research, program administration, or higher education faculty positions.

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

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

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.

Total Program: 145 quarter credits
Next Start Date: February 9, 2009
Cost Per Credit: $446.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses

  • PSY8001 - Orientation to Professional Psychology
  • PSY7110 - History and Systems of Psychology
  • PSY7210 - Lifespan Development
  • PSY7320 - Advanced Biological Psychology*
  • PSY7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology
  • PSY7520 - Social Psychology
  • PSY7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior
  • AND
  • PSY7625 - Advanced Inferential Statistics*
    OR
  • PSY7624 - Advanced Inferential Statistics for Quantitative Research*
  • AND
  • PSY7656 - Advanced Research Methods*
    OR
  • PSY7657 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Professional Psychology*

Specialization Courses

  • PSY8220 - Advanced Psychopathology*
  • PSY8230 - Psychological Testing*
  • PSY8240 - Advanced Psychological Testing*
  • PSY8310 - Theories of Psychotherapy
  • PSY8315 - Research in Psychotherapy and Empirically Supported Treatments
  • PSY8330 - Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice
  • PSY8371 - Strategies of Clinical Supervision and Consultation
  • PSY8392 - Doctoral Practicum I*
  • PSY8394 - Doctoral Practicum II*
  • PSY8401 - Internship I*
  • PSY8402 - Internship II*
  • PSY8403 - Internship III*
  • PSY8404 - Internship IV*
  • PSY9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • PSY9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • PSY9921 - Dissertation Research 1*
  • PSY9922 - Dissertation Research 2*
  • PSY9923 - Dissertation Research 3*
  • PSY9924 - Dissertation Research 4*

Two Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
Note: Courses without a PSY designation may be worth fewer than five credits. Learners must carefully plan their elective courses to ensure that total credit requirements for the degree are met. Special topics courses in the Harold Abel School of Psychology can be used as an option to complete the total required credits needed for graduation.
+Check state licensure requirements. The ability to practice as a professional psychologist—independently and without supervision—is regulated in all states. Learners who intend to seek licensure or certification should check the program requirements in their home state. This program is not accredited by the American Psychological Associaction (APA).
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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