Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

• Carry with you an emphasis on critical thinking, ethical decision-making and the promotion of social justice
• Gain clinical experience and provide services under stellar supervision in our Center for Behavioral Health, Spalding’s community-based psychological services center, or at one of our other 50+ community partners.
• Provide assessment and treatment to under-served populations as part of your curriculum
• Develop data-driven research skills during your dissertation that can be applied to future practice
• Participate in faculty-led Research Interest Groups (RIGs), where you can earn authorship on publications and presentations
• The Collective Care Center provides psychological services and supports to individuals who have experienced race-based trauma and stress. The Center is under the direction of Dr. Steven Kniffley.

Student admissions, outcomes, and other data (PDF).

You may be eligible to transfer up to 30 hours of master’s level courses from another university.

100 % match rate

Our internship match rate is consistently above the national average for PsyD programs:

• 100% of our doctoral students have matched in the national match process every year since the 2013-2014 academic year.
• 100% of our doctoral students have matched to APA-accredited sites every year since 2016-2017.

Our program is a recipient of a HRSA-sponsored grant:

• a $1.15 million federal grant that provides stipend support to students who complete final practicums in primary care settings serving vulnerable and medically underserved populations.

We’ve been named one of 50 Best PsyD Programs by PsyDPrograms.org.

You’ll complete three years of practicum plus a summer of pre-practicum to get you ready to provide evidence-based psychological assessment and psychotherapy to a diverse range of clients.

This training along with the curriculum will prepare you to work in a wide range of psychological service settings:

• Hospitals
• University counseling centers
• Community mental health centers
• Schools
• Forensic settings
• Private practice
• Primary care and other health care settings

See our professional licensure disclosure.