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.

Residency Requirements: Clinical Psychology year-in-residence (one weekend-in-residence and 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.

Core Courses (each course 5 quarter credits unless noted)

• 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
• PSY7624 - Advanced Inferential Statistics for Professional Psychology*
• PSY7656 - Advanced Research Methods* OR
• PSY7657 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Professional Psychology*

Specialization Courses (each course 5 quarter credits unless noted)

• 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.

Courses without a PSY designation may be worth fewer than five quarter 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 license to practice as a professional psychologist is regulated independently in each state or province. Learners who intend to seek licensure or certification should check the program requirements in the state or province in which they hope to practice. This program is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Learn more about our related specializations:

PhD

• Counseling Studies

Master's degree

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Counseling Studies

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