Overview
The Psy.D. is a four-year program, plus dissertation, with three years of coursework, one year of supervised internship experience and research, and at least one year of full-time residency.

Doctoral students typically earn the MA degree after the second year and the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) after completing their doctoral internship.

Year 1 involves extensive training and field experience in professional psychology skills in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.

Year 2 involves graduate level courses in basic scientific areas of psychology, training in consultation skills, and supervised practice at the Child and Family Services Center.

Year 3 focuses on advanced research skills and areas of special interest through advanced study and practica.

Year 4 is the doctoral internship year.

Details
A total of 120 credits are needed to complete the program. A minimum of 90 credits of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree must be completed in addition to one year of internship (18 credits) and a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation.

As specified by University regulations, all work for the degree must be completed within seven years from the date of the start of the program.

Every student must fulfill a residency requirement, which will require the student to be registered for courses as a full-time student for two consecutive semesters.

The content of the coursework is a balance of scientific bases and professional applied psychology. Students are encouraged to develop a specialty area through coursework, research and field experience.

All students must pass written comprehensive examinations, participate in practica and complete an internship. In addition, a doctoral qualifying exam and dissertation are required.