Our mission is to prepare health service psychologists to assess and treat the behavioral health needs of all populations and communities.
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“Our practitioner-focused program equips graduates to deliver clinical services in a variety of settings. Field-based work is where the learning that happens in the classroom comes to life. You are mentored and supported by your supervisors and colleagues, which helps you to develop your style and identity as a clinician.”
Lindsay Amper, Ph.D.
Clinical Director
specialized concentrations in child and adolescent psychology and health psychology
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The demand for behavioral health providers continues to grow as our nation grapples with a mental health crisis. Through ˿Ƶ newly launched Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program, you’ll train to become a skilled, compassionate psychologist who can meet the rising needs of our community.
The Psy.D. is a practitioner-based program that will prepare you to provide clinical services across a wide range of settings. Our curriculum adheres to the scholar-practitioner model of training, which emphasizes clinical practice backed by scientific research. You’ll receive a well-rounded education in psychological science while gaining critical hands-on experience. ˿Ƶ program will train you to:
Our unique curriculum also offers two optional concentrations: child and adolescent psychology and health psychology. Through ˿Ƶ Psy.D. program, you’ll receive the necessary training, clinical experience, and dedicated faculty supervision to help fill an increasing need for more competent and qualified behavioral health clinicians.
The Psy.D. is a full-time, on-campus cohort program that typically requires four years of coursework followed by a one-year, full-time doctoral internship. Year 1 courses include:
The Psy.D. is a full-time, on-campus cohort program that typically requires four years of coursework followed by a one-year, full-time doctoral internship. Students must meet a minimum residency of at least the first three years of full-time study and are required to complete the program within seven years.
Our curriculum was designed around the APA Standards of Accreditation, with the intent to provide students with the knowledge and training to enter the field of health service psychology. This includes at least 112 credit hours, 1,500 practicum hours, 2,000 internship hours, and completion of a faculty-approved Doctoral Research Project. Additionally, students must pass a Qualifying Competency Exam — a two-part exam consisting of a written essay and oral exam — in their second year.
For more course information, please view the .
The Psy.D. is a full-time, on-campus cohort program that typically requires four years of coursework followed by a one-year, full-time doctoral internship. Students must meet a minimum residency of at least the first three years of full-time study and are required to complete the program within seven years.
Our curriculum was designed around the APA Standards of Accreditation, with the intent to provide students with the knowledge and training to enter the field of health service psychology. This includes at least 112 credit hours, 1,500 practicum hours, 2,000 internship hours, and completion of a faculty-approved Doctoral Research Project. Additionally, students must pass a Qualifying Competency Exam — a two-part exam consisting of a written essay and oral exam — in their second year.
For more course information, please view the .
Students have the option of specializing in one of two concentrations:
Child and Adolescent Psychology
There is a dire need for skilled clinicians who can support the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. By selecting this concentration, you’ll be prepared to provide the highest quality services to this important population. Courses include:
Health Psychology
The rise of national and international health crises has led to a shortage of providers who can address the psychological factors and impacts of medical illnesses. Through the health psychology concentration, you’ll learn how to assess and treat patients with a variety of medical conditions, increase prevention efforts, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and minimize morbidity and mortality outcomes. Courses include:
For more course information, please view the .
Students have the option of specializing in one of two concentrations:
Child and Adolescent Psychology
There is a dire need for skilled clinicians who can support the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. By selecting this concentration, you’ll be prepared to provide the highest quality services to this important population. Courses include:
Health Psychology
The rise of national and international health crises has led to a shortage of providers who can address the psychological factors and impacts of medical illnesses. Through the health psychology concentration, you’ll learn how to assess and treat patients with a variety of medical conditions, increase prevention efforts, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and minimize morbidity and mortality outcomes. Courses include:
For more course information, please view the .
The Psy.D. program offers a variety of clinical practicum placements with diverse settings, populations, and communities — so you’ll gain invaluable clinical field experience under the supervision of on-site and faculty mentors. Your clinical training begins in your second year with your first practicum placement and concludes with the full-time doctoral internship.
Clinical Practicum Overview
Students must complete 27 credit hours of practicum courses and 1,500 clinical practicum hours throughout their clinical practicum experience.
Doctoral Internship
The one-year, full-time doctoral internship is the capstone clinical experience of the Psy.D. program. Students are required to complete a minimum of 2,000 hours at an APA-accredited or APPIC member site. Before applying for internship, you must complete all prerequisite courses, pass the Qualifying Competency Exam, and defend your Doctoral Research Project Proposal. The internship application process typically includes the following steps:
The Psy.D. program offers a variety of clinical practicum placements with diverse settings, populations, and communities — so you’ll gain invaluable clinical field experience under the supervision of on-site and faculty mentors. Your clinical training begins in your second year with your first practicum placement and concludes with the full-time doctoral internship.
Clinical Practicum Overview
Students must complete 27 credit hours of practicum courses and 1,500 clinical practicum hours throughout their clinical practicum experience.
Doctoral Internship
The one-year, full-time doctoral internship is the capstone clinical experience of the Psy.D. program. Students are required to complete a minimum of 2,000 hours at an APA-accredited or APPIC member site. Before applying for internship, you must complete all prerequisite courses, pass the Qualifying Competency Exam, and defend your Doctoral Research Project Proposal. The internship application process typically includes the following steps:
The Doctoral Research Project is a key requirement for completing the Psy.D. program and obtaining your degree. This research opportunity allows you to demonstrate doctoral-level scholarship in the field while pursuing a topic that aligns with your personal and professional interests.
Beginning the summer after Year 2, you will engage in Research Practicum. This course offers students the opportunity to participate in off- campus, community-based research relevant to clinical psychology. Students will collaborate with community partners around research that addresses mental health needs and promotes evidence-based interventions in diverse settings. This immersive experience is designed to enhance your understanding of real-world research applications, ethical considerations, and the integration of scientific methods to address community needs. The research practicum aims to prepare you for your doctoral research project.
During your third year, you’ll work closely with faculty within the Doctoral Research Project (DRP) Seminar I (Fall) and DRP Seminar II (Spring) to develop your research proposal and present it to the graduate committee for approval. You’ll then have dedicated credit hours (DRP Seminars III and IV) throughout your fourth year to design and implement your project while receiving ongoing supervision from your advisor. At the project’s culmination, you’ll submit your project for review and participate in an oral defense in front of your selected doctoral research project committee.
The Doctoral Research Project is a key requirement for completing the Psy.D. program and obtaining your degree. This research opportunity allows you to demonstrate doctoral-level scholarship in the field while pursuing a topic that aligns with your personal and professional interests.
Beginning the summer after Year 2, you will engage in Research Practicum. This course offers students the opportunity to participate in off- campus, community-based research relevant to clinical psychology. Students will collaborate with community partners around research that addresses mental health needs and promotes evidence-based interventions in diverse settings. This immersive experience is designed to enhance your understanding of real-world research applications, ethical considerations, and the integration of scientific methods to address community needs. The research practicum aims to prepare you for your doctoral research project.
During your third year, you’ll work closely with faculty within the Doctoral Research Project (DRP) Seminar I (Fall) and DRP Seminar II (Spring) to develop your research proposal and present it to the graduate committee for approval. You’ll then have dedicated credit hours (DRP Seminars III and IV) throughout your fourth year to design and implement your project while receiving ongoing supervision from your advisor. At the project’s culmination, you’ll submit your project for review and participate in an oral defense in front of your selected doctoral research project committee.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, national employment for clinical and counseling psychologists is expected to grow 11% in the next decade. ˿Ƶ Psy.D. program will prepare you to address the mental health needs of patients in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, VA clinics, community centers, outpatient clinics, schools and universities, private practices, and correctional facilities.
Our accomplished faculty are award-winning educators and dedicated mentors with deep knowledge and real-world clinical experience. They include practicing psychologists and scholars with expertise in health and trauma psychology, evidence-based clinical treatment, and protective behavioral strategies (PBS).
$35,700 per academic year
Many graduate students are eligible for federal student loans and can apply for an income-driven repayment plan, including the , after graduating from the program. For more information, please visit or contact the Financial Aid Office.
Many graduate students are eligible for federal student loans and can apply for an income-driven repayment plan, including the , after graduating from the program. For more information, please visit or contact the Financial Aid Office.
*Tuition rates are subject to annual change based on approval by the Board of Trustees, typically in the spring of the preceding academic year.
Our mission is to prepare health service psychologists to assess and treat the behavioral health needs of all populations and communities using research to guide service provision.
Our mission is to prepare health service psychologists to assess and treat the behavioral health needs of all populations and communities using research to guide service provision.
Our program’s educational objectives are defined by the nine profession-wide competencies outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA) Standards of Accreditation:
Our program’s educational objectives are defined by the nine profession-wide competencies outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA) Standards of Accreditation:
Accreditation by the American Psychological Association
The program is not currently accredited by the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web:
Accreditation by the American Psychological Association
The program is not currently accredited by the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web:
The Psy.D. program will admit approximately 18 students each year, with applicants expected to meet the minimum academic requirements:
Your completed application must include:
All prospective students must complete their application within the to be reviewed for admission.
The Psy.D. program will admit approximately 18 students each year, with applicants expected to meet the minimum academic requirements:
Your completed application must include:
All prospective students must complete their application within the to be reviewed for admission.
Applications for fall 2026 enrollment open on September 5 and should be submitted by January 5.
We will review applications in early January. Qualified candidates will be invited for a half-day interview — either a morning or afternoon session — on the following days:
Offers of admission will be sent in February. To apply, complete your application through the .
There will be a deposit of $500 due 30 days from offer.
Applications for fall 2026 enrollment open on September 5 and should be submitted by January 5.
We will review applications in early January. Qualified candidates will be invited for a half-day interview — either a morning or afternoon session — on the following days:
Offers of admission will be sent in February. To apply, complete your application through the .
There will be a deposit of $500 due 30 days from offer.