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PhD Clinical Psychology Program

The PhD Program in Clinical Psychology at Long Island University Brooklyn is a five-year, full-time program that requires a minimum of 90 credits of graduate study. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in clinical psychology, including coursework, research, and clinical training.

Accreditation and History

The PhD Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The program has a strong reputation for producing well-trained clinical psychologists who are prepared to work in a variety of settings.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Official Graduate Record Exam (Verbal, Quantitative, Writing subtests) scores
• TOEFL scores for applicants whose native language is not English
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• A writing sample (sole or first author)

Minimum Criteria for Admission

The typical minimum criteria for admission to the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology include:

• A combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 302 (new system) or 1100 (old system)
• An undergraduate GPA of 3.2
• A psychology GPA of 3.4 (if a psychology major)
• 15 credits in psychology, with statistics and experimental psychology or research design required

Application Process

The application process for the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology involves the following steps:

• Submission of application materials through PsychologyCAS
• Initial screening of applicants based on formal material submitted
• Invitation to visit the program for selected applicants
• Admissions decisions made on a rolling basis beginning in March

Course of Study

The PhD Program in Clinical Psychology requires a minimum of five years of full-time academic study. The course of study includes:

• Completion of 90 credits of graduate study
• Development, completion, and presentation of an independent research project (Second Year Research Project)
• Successful completion of three years of training at a clinical practicum site
• Completion of the Clinical Qualifying Examination
• Successful completion of a full-time, twelve-month clinical internship at an APA-accredited institution
• Completion of a doctoral dissertation

Sequence of Courses

The sequence of courses for the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology includes:

• First year: introduction to basic theories, findings, and empirical methods of psychology
• Second year: more intensive work in the clinical area, including psychological assessment and psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Third year: advanced coursework in psychodynamic psychotherapy and clinically relevant courses
• Fourth year: work on dissertation and completion of clinical internship
• Fifth-Sixth year: completion of dissertation

Research Experience

Students in the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology are required to develop and complete an independent research project (Second Year Research Project) and to work on a dissertation. Students also have the opportunity to work with faculty members on research projects and to participate in research labs.

Clinical Experience

The PhD Program in Clinical Psychology provides students with a range of clinical experiences, including:

• Clinical practicum placements in external settings
• Training in the Psychological Services Center
• Clinical internship at an APA-accredited institution

Financial Aid

Students eligible for financial aid or a graduate assistantship are required to complete a FASFA form as part of the application process.