Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Overview
The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program offers four years of coursework
in Imaginal Psychology (three years for Advanced Standing students).
The curriculum includes core, clinical, and research courses. The core
curriculum, emphasized in the first two years, provides a foundation for
the clinical and research courses, supporting the student’s evolving relationship
to professional practice. The Psy.D. program is designed to meet
the educational requirements for the State of California Psychologist
license. In addition, this program is designed to meet the educational
requirements for the State of California Marriage and Family Therapy
(MFT) license and, in accordance with section 4980.38(a) of the Business
and Professions Code, meets the requirements of sections 4980.37 and
4980.40. (See Preparation for MFT Licensure, page 14.)
Graduation Requirements For Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Students who enter with a Bachelors degree must complete four years (155 units) of coursework. Students who enter the program’s second year with a Masters degree (Advanced Standing) must complete three years (125 units) of coursework. Supervised fieldwork (750 hours) and clinical case study units are included in these unit totals.
- Students entering with a Bachelors degree are required to pass the Master's in Psychology written and oral comprehensive examinations after completing two years of coursework.
- After completing doctoral coursework, students must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations.
- The completion of an original Clinical Case Study is required.
- Sixty hours of personal therapy in an individual, couple, family, or group setting are required. In some cases, this experience may be obtained prior to enrollment in the Institute’s graduate program.
- Students have a maximum of six years after ending coursework with their cohorts to complete their Doctoral degree requirements.
Curriculum Overview for Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Please consult the 2008-09 Course Catalog for the curriculum overview, course descriptions, and clinical licensure information relevant to the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
