Program Overview

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Overview of the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Program

The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program at Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. The program is founded on the practitioner-informed-by-science model, preparing students to provide empirically supported or evidence-based assessment and intervention methods and to evaluate their efficacy.

Program Concentrations

The program offers seven concentrations, allowing students to specialize in areas that interest them most. These concentrations include:

• Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Track: treating children and adolescents with major emotional and behavioral problems and troubled families.
• Clinical Forensic Psychology: working with police to prevent and solve crimes or partnering with attorneys as an expert witness or jury consultant.
• Clinical Health Psychology: applying expertise to boost patient outcomes and shape public healthcare policy.
• Long-term Mental Illness: treating and evaluating severely and persistently mentally ill adults and children, and their families.
• Multicultural Track: bridging sharp differences in perspectives and expectations to reach and treat patients more successfully.
• Clinical Neuropsychology: diagnosing and treating brain injuries and illnesses.
• Psychodynamic Psychology: analyzing patients' past situations and emotions that shape today's choices, perceptions, and behaviors.

Unique Clinical Experiences

The program provides unique clinical experiences through the NSU Psychology Services Center, which includes 15 on-campus working clinics treating a diverse South Florida population and many international visitors. Students work under the direction of faculty to diagnose and create treatment plans for patients spanning multiple nationalities, ethnicities, cultures, races, and languages.

Program Details

Delivery Options

The program is held on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.

Start Dates

The Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program is offered once per year, beginning in August. Applications must be submitted by January 8.

Tuition

Tuition information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

Degree Completion

The program is a five-year curriculum, including a minimum of 119 total credits to complete, successfully passing the Clinical Competency Examination, and completing a one-year internship to be eligible for the degree.

Why Choose NSU?

• APA-CoA accredited
• Seven concentrations with specialized faculty experience
• Prepares students for state licensure as doctoral-level psychologists
• Unique clinical opportunities: 15 onsite clinics, diverse patients
• High demand for graduates: nearly 100% matching success during internships, with close to 90% getting their first choice nationwide

Average Psychologist Salary

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, the average salary per year for psychologists is $79,010, with clinical, counseling, and school psychologists averaging $76,990, and all other psychologists averaging $100,770.