Adler University (Chicago Campus)

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Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Adler University (Chicago Campus)

Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Clinical Psychology
Length:5 Year(s)
Careers:Psychologists

Description:

The primary aim of our Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program is to train socially responsible clinical psychologists. Our graduates are clinicians who empower individuals and strengthen communities around the globe.

Our nationally recognized program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Our program prepares students to promote health among society’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations. We offer an innovative curriculum that integrates diversity and individual difference, social justice, systemic and social determinants of mental health with excellence in professional health psychology and evidence based practice standards. The program includes four years of coursework, practicum experiences, dissertation and a final one-year full-time internship.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • Graduate Record Examination
Application Notes : A GRE general test score is required as part of the application for our Psy.D. program. The GRE must have been taken within 5 years of your intended start term. The GRE is only one component reviewed. Applicants are reviewed holistically, taking many factors into consideration.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests
Applicants are required to have: 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 - successful applicants typically have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate or graduate coursework; 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 - equivalent coursework in other social and natural sciences may also be considered - students may be admitted prior to completing these prerequisites, but all students must complete these courses by the end of their first semester of enrollment at the Adler University. Practicum or work experience in psychology or a related field is highly desirable and is considered in the evaluation of applicants. Approved applicants will be invited to a personal interview as a final step in the application process.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 03, 2019