PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Location: AU New England
Credits for Degree: 120 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Classroom
Standard time to completion: 84 months
Program Overview
The Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology is a five-year, full-time program that includes four years of coursework plus the completion of a year-long internship (which may be done half-time over two years). Full-time study is defined as the completion of, on average, 30 credits within a calendar year for a total of 120-128 credits over the four years. Students have a breadth of practicum opportunities available to them through our own Psychological Services Center and in the northeast region, including Boston, Albany, and New York City.
The requirements outlined also show how the program meets the requirements for accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) and our National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) educational model with its seven competencies (relationship, assessment, intervention, research and evaluation, consultation and education, management and supervision, and diversity).
The program’s curriculum customarily prepares students to be eligible for licensure in psychology. It remains for students to ensure they are eligible for licensing in the specific state(s) in which they intend to practice. The program also meets the requirements for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, which has included the program in its list of Designated Doctoral Programs in Psychology. During the program, students follow a comprehensive curriculum sequence of required courses and advanced elective seminars.
Elective studies - minimum of nine semester credits over four years
In addition to 27 to 30 semester hours of required classes and practica, students pursue elective studies through one or more of the following three options:
- Elective weekend workshops;
- Elective practica; and/or
- Supervised independent studies.
Most students pursue elective practica in their fourth year and at least one to two semester credits per year prior to that, which will yield more than the required 120 semester credits by the conclusion of their doctoral studies.
Current Tuition and Fees
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