Doctor of Pyschology in Clinical Psychology

University or College Capella University

Qualification Doctoral Degree

Awarding body Capella University

Cost of the program $4335 per quarterly

Duration 7 Year(s)

Study mode Online

Course description The Clinical Psychology PsyD specialization provides learners with comprehensive clinical training, including psychopathology, psychological testing, and psychotherapy. Because this specialization is designed to prepare learners for state licensure eligibility as a clinical psychologist, it is a rigorous program that requires online course work, residency, and field training experiences. People who choose this specialization typically pursue careers as independent clinical psychologists, but may also pursue consulting, research, program administration, or higher education faculty positions.

Subjects covered PSY8001 - Orientation to Professional Psychology, PSY7110 - History and Systems of Psychology, PSY7210 - Lifespan Development, PSY7320 - Advanced Biological Psychology, PSY7421 - Cognitive/Affective Psychology, PSY7520 - Social Psychology, PSY7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior, PSY7625 - Advanced Inferential Statistics, PSY7656 - Advanced Research Methods.

Entry requirementsInternational applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. All applicants are expected to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently. Those whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only exception to this requirement is reserved for learners who have earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.-accredited university. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score established by the university for admission into all programs is 550 for the paperbased test, 213 for the computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 for those completing the Internet-based examination. The minimum acceptable MELAB score established by the university for admission into all programs is 80, and the minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 6.5.

Application details Applicants must complete the admission application and submit an official transcript for the highest degree conferred, as well as any post-degree course work. An evaluation of work history and achievements as demonstrated by a resume, statement of purpose and?when required by the program?letters of recommendation, and/or other relevant material mayalso be considered for applicants who do not meet minimum admission standards. Truth in Information If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to Capella University as a part of admission materials and information otherwise obtained, applicants may be rejected for admission, admission may be revoked, or learners may be administratively withdrawn.

Department info

This is a distance/online course and does not require any attendance.