Doctor of Psychology in Clinic - Adler Universit

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Medium of studying

Clinical Psychology

Duration

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Program Details

Degree

PhD

Major

Clinical Psychology | Psychology | Counseling Psychology

Area of study

Clinical Psychology | Psychology | Counseling Psychology

Education type

Clinical Psychology | Psychology | Counseling Psychology

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

Overview of Adler University Programs

Adler University offers various programs in the fields of psychology, counseling, and social justice. The programs are designed to prepare students for careers in clinical psychology, counseling, and related fields.

Master's Programs

Counselling Psychology (M.A.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in counseling and psychotherapy.
Counselling Psychology (Master of): This program is similar to the M.A. program but with a different degree title.
Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy (Master of): This program combines counseling and art therapy to prepare students for careers in art therapy.
Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration (M.A.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in school counseling and youth development.
Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration (Master of): This program is similar to the M.A. program but with a different degree title.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (M.A.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in industrial and organizational psychology.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Master of): This program is similar to the M.A. program but with a different degree title.
Psychology in Health and Wellness (Master of): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in health and wellness psychology.

Doctorate Programs

Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in clinical psychology.
Art Therapy Online (Ph.D.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in art therapy.
Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in clinical psychology.
Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in counselor education and supervision.
Couple and Family Therapy (Ph.D.): This program is designed to prepare students for careers in couple and family therapy.

Certificates

Certificate in Sex Therapy: This certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in sex therapy.

Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
An academic record that demonstrates ability to fulfill the academic demands of the program.
Practicum or work experience in psychology or a related field is highly desirable and is considered in the evaluation of applicants.
The equivalent of 18 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better, including the following prerequisite courses: general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and research methods or statistics.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for Adler University’s programs is charged each term according to the number of registered academic credits. The number of credits a student will register for varies by academic program and by term.

Faculty

The faculty at Adler University includes:

Cristina Cox, Ph.D. Department Chair and Program Director, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Lyuba Bobova, Ph.D. Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Paul Cantz, Psy.D., ABPP Director of Clinical Training and Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Peter Battista, Psy.D., ABPP Associate Director of Training and Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D)
A.B. Reed, Psy.D. Associate Director of Clinical Training and Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Neil Bockian, Ph.D. Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Janna A. Henning, J.D., Psy.D. Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Nataka Moore, Psy.D. Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABBP Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Jerry F. Westermeyer, Ph.D. Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Susan S. Zoline, Ph.D. Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Peter Ji, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Steven Migalski, Psy.D. Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Joseph E. Troiani, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Abbré R. M. McClain, Psy.D, LCPC Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Moshood Olanrewaju, Ph.D., MPA Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Geraldine (Geri) L. Palmer, Ph.D., M.S.H.S.A. Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Psy.D. program includes:

Core courses: PSY 600, PSY 623, PSY 642, PSY 645, PSY 648, PSY 649, PSY 659, PSY 661, PSY 662, PSY 663, PSY 709, PSY 710, PSY 711, PSY 724, PSY 737, PSY 738, PSY 739, PSY 832, PSY 833, PSY 834, PSY 835.
Practica: SJP 513, SJP 514, PSY 767, PSY 768, PSY 769, PSY 867, PSY 868, PSY 869, PSY 967, PSY 968.
Seminars: PSY 667, PSY 668, PSY 669, PSY 750, PSY 751, PSY 752, PSY 850, PSY 851.
Dissertation: PSY 892, PSY 893, PSY 894, PSY 992, PSY 993, PSY 994, PSY 998.
Internship: PSY 920, PSY 921, PSY 922, PSY 923, PSY 924, PSY 925, PSY 926, PSY 927, PSY 928.
Required Intervention Electives: PSY 720, PSY 721, PSY 722, PSY 723, PSY 799.
Advanced Intervention Electives: PSY 801, PSY 802, PSY 803, PSY 804, PSY 824.
Electives: PSY 712, PSY 753, PSY 756, PSY 763, PSY 783, PSY 784, PSY 785, PSY 870, PSY 706, PSY 713, PSY 717, PSY 718, PSY 719, PSY 733, PSY 735, PSY 736, PSY 754, PSY 757, PSY 758, PSY 764, PSY 765, PSY 783, PSY 797, PSY 798, PSY 805, PSY 806, PSY 811, PSY 821, PSY 822, PSY 823, PSY 839, PSY 864, PSY 865, PSY 877, PSY 884, PSY 912, PSY 930, PSY 931, PSY 932.

Social Justice Practicum

The Social Justice Practicum is a required 200-hour internship that spans four courses (or terms for online programs). Every student is given a number of civic-minded categories to choose from. They submit their desired areas of interest. After which, they are assigned a specific and aligned community outreach site where they will work 8 to 10 hours per week.

Accreditation

Adler University’s Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Student Outcomes

The program has a 97% match rate with APA-accredited internships, and a 100% internship match rate overall. Graduates from the program meet all qualifications for the national licensure examination, and the program meets requirements of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists as well as state licensure guidelines.

Careers in Clinical Psychology

The clinical psychology program is designed to prepare clinical psychologists to work in diverse settings such as clinics and mental health centers, outpatient care centers, inpatient care centers and hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, substance abuse and drug treatment centers, school-based programs, military organizations and VA hospitals, government agencies, correctional and forensic sites, academic and university settings, and private, group, and individual practices.

Professional Development & Training

The program provides students with individualized mentorship and connects them to unique professional development opportunities. Students gain practical training through practicums and internships with the University’s network of hundreds of community partners, including clinics, hospitals, mental health centers, and government agencies.

Psy.D. Emphases and Focus Areas

Students enrolled in the Psy.D. program can choose an emphasis to focus on a specific area in clinical psychology. The emphasis options include:

Clinical Neuropsychology
Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Military Clinical Psychology
Primary Care Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
Substance Abuse Treatment
Traumatic Stress Psychology

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