PhD Clinical Psychology

Fairleigh Dickinson University - United States

The PhD in Clinical Psychology is an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited, and also a program member of the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology (CUDCP). The program adheres to the scientist/practitioner model of training, and requires a number of clinical and research practica in addition to an extensive course curriculum. It is a four-year plus internship, full-time program. It emphasizes a thorough preparation in theoretical psychology and methodology. Theoretical foundations in personality and psychopathology are explored prior to behavioral and personality assessment. Concurrent with the work in assessment, students begin study of the theory, research, and practice of psychotherapy.

School of Psychology and Counseling