Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctorate (PhD) in Clinical Psychology is a 5-6 year program that equips students with advanced training in assessment, intervention, and research. The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and integrates faith and rigorous scholarship in a Christian university setting.

Program Details

• The program requires 190 credits to complete.
• The tuition fee is $899 per credit.
• The program includes two 1-year part-time practicum placements and a full-time 1-year internship.
• Students will earn a Master of Science in Psychological Science en route to their doctorate.

Curriculum

Program Sequence

The program sequence is as follows:

• Year one: 48 credits
  • Autumn (13 credits): History and Systems, Ethics and Laws, Clinical Foundations I, Research/Dissertation
  • Winter (13 credits): Psychopathology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Foundations II, Research/Dissertation
  • Spring (11 credits): Biopsychology and Psychophysiology, Personality Theory & Research, Research/Dissertation
  • Summer (11 credits): Statistical Methods, Cognition and Learning, Research/Dissertation
• Year two: 52 credits
  • Autumn (12 credits): Research Methods and Statistics I, Psychological Interventions I, Research/Dissertation
  • Winter (14 credits): Research Methods and Statistics II, Psychological Interventions II, Pre-Practicum, Research/Dissertation
  • Spring (12 credits): Research Methods and Statistics III, Psychological Assessment, Research/Dissertation
  • Summer (14 credits): Social Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Practicum, Research/Dissertation
• Year three: 52 credits
  • Autumn (15 credits): Psychological Interventions III, Psychometrics, Clinical Supervision and Consultation Group, Practicum, Research/Dissertation
  • Winter (13 credits): Group Psychotherapy, Psychological Interventions IV, Clinical Supervision and Consultation Group, Practicum, Research/Dissertation
  • Spring (15 credits): Diversity and Cultural Competence, Human Sexuality, Clinical Supervision and Consultation Group, Practicum, Research/Dissertation
  • Summer (9 credits): Psychopharmacology, Advanced Practicum, Research/Dissertation
• Year four: 27 credits
  • Autumn (9 credits): Cognate, Clinical Supervision and Consultation Group, Advanced Practicum, Research/Dissertation
  • Winter (9 credits): Cognate, Clinical Supervision and Consultation Group, Advanced Practicum, Research/Dissertation
  • Spring (9 credits): Cognate, Clinical Supervision and Consultation Group, Advanced Practicum, Research/Dissertation
• Year five: 16 credits
  • Summer Sessions, and Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters (4 credits each): Internship

Cognate Courses

In addition to clinical psychology core courses, students will choose cognate courses for more intensive study in a particular area of the discipline. These areas include:

• Clinical health/assessment psychology
• Neuropsychological Assessment
• Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
• Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Mindfulness Therapies
• Clinical child/family psychology
• Child Psychopathology and Interventions
• Marital and Conjoint Interventions
• Adolescent Psychopathology and Interventions

Admission Criteria

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average.
• Completion of a statistics or tests-and-measurements course, as well as five additional psychology courses.
• Official transcripts from any college or university that granted a degree or degrees, and from any institution attended since that time.
• Graduate record exam (GRE) scores are optional.
• Three academic references from current or former professors/instructors.
• A personal statement addressing career objectives, rationale for seeking a degree in clinical psychology, and why the applicant chooses to attend the university.

Research Opportunities

The program offers three major research-oriented opportunities:

• Research methods and statistics courses
• Mentored Research Project
• Research Vertical Teams (RVTs)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can function in various roles, including:

• Health care clinicians
• University scholars
• Post-doctoral fellows
• Psychologists
• Behavioral medicine specialists
• Neuropsychologists
• Research professors
• Pediatric psychologists
• Research scientists

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition: $899 per credit
• Application fee: $75
• Matriculation fee: one-time fee
• Other fees: see additional fee details

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).