Clinical Psychology PhD
72 monthsProgramme duration
01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline
1Scholarships
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The 72-credit PhD program is designed to provide students with a rigorous classroom education, innovative research opportunities, and exciting and diverse clinical experiences. With faculty guidance and mentorship, students complete a master's thesis, a doctoral dissertation, and one tool of research. Students engage in three year-long practicum experiences. In the first year, students learn humanistic and psychodynamic techniques in the American University Counseling Center. In year two, students learn and practice cognitive behavioral techniques in the department's James J. Gray Psychotherapy Training Clinic. For the third practicum, students choose between an advanced CBT practicum with adults or with children. Additionally, students complete multiple externships in DC area hospitals, mental health centers, and counseling centers and a one-year internship.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The 72-credit PhD program is designed to provide students with a rigorous classroom education, innovative research opportunities, and exciting and diverse clinical experiences. With faculty guidance and mentorship, students complete a master's thesis, a doctoral dissertation, and one tool of research. Students engage in three year-long practicum experiences. In the first year, students learn humanistic and psychodynamic techniques in the American University Counseling Center. In year two, students learn and practice cognitive behavioral techniques in the department's James J. Gray Psychotherapy Training Clinic. For the third practicum, students choose between an advanced CBT practicum with adults or with children. Additionally, students complete multiple externships in DC area hospitals, mental health centers, and counseling centers and a one-year internship.
Admission Requirements
7+
100+
68+
01 Dec 2024
6 Years
Aug
Scholarships
Value
15% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
American University, College of Arts and Sciences
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