Medaille Teach Out - Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (PsyD)
Prepare to engage in the ethical and diversity-sensitive practice of professional psychology through our APA accredited (on contingency) doctoral program in clinical psychology and become a license-eligible psychologist in the US and Canada.
The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited on contingency (inactive) by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation (Contingent status in effect until March 23, 2027.)*
*Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
About the Program
The APA-accredited (on contingency) doctoral program in clinical psychology (PsyD) is a full-time, practitioner-oriented program that prepares you for a career as a licensed psychologist. Graduates are prepared to engage in the ethical and diversity-sensitive practice of professional psychology. We provide training in psychological assessment, psychotherapy, consultation, and clinical leadership. Additionally, you will gain a firm grounding in the scientific and clinical underpinnings of psychology to deliver effective diagnostic and therapeutic services. The PsyD program will take a minimum of 5 years to complete.
What you'll learn:
- The doctoral program in clinical psychology opens doors to professional practice with medical, forensic and mental health populations. PsyD holders typically go into private practice or work in a variety of government, private or nonprofit settings.
What does the doctoral program in clinical psychology entail?
In the PsyD program, students work closely with faculty mentors and supervisors who support their professional and personal development. Through completing extensive clinical training, students gain experience and confidence as they complete a degree needed for licensure. Training includes more than 1,000 hours of supervised practicum experience, a one-year pre-doctoral internship, and clinical dissertation. Students may develop their expertise by selecting one of our optional concentrations.
Optional Concentrations
General Adult Concentration
Students in the general adult concentration explore the diagnosis and treatment of problems across the adult lifespan.
Child and Family Concentration
Students choosing the child and family concentration explore the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families within a variety of settings.
Medaille Teach Out Helpful Documents
Medaille College Graduate Catalog
Medaille College PsyD Program Handbook 2020-2021
PsyD Training Manual 2023-2024
PROGRAM DISCLOSURES
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TIME TO COMPLETION
PROGRAM COSTS
| Description | 2023-2024 1st-year Cohort Cost |
| Tuition for full-time students (in-state) | NA* |
| Tuition for full-time students (out-of-state) | NA* |
| Tuition per credit hour for part-time students (if applicable enter amount; if not applicable enter "NA") | NA* |
| University/institution fees or costs | NA* |
| Additional estimated fees or costs to students (e.g. books, travel, etc.) | NA* |
| *No students admitted in the 2023 academic year. |
INTERNSHIPS
ATTRITION
LICENSURE
| Outcome | 2013-2023 |
| The total number of program graduates (doctoral degrees conferred on transcript) between 2 and 10 years ago | 37 |
| The number of these graduates (between 2 and 10 years ago) who became licensed psychologists in the past 10 years | 34 |
| Licensure percentage | 92% |