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Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology

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Programs Description

The Clinical Psychology Doctorate (Psy.D.) aims to provide quality psychological education to bilingual students (English-Spanish) with emphasis on Clinical Professional Psychology and to promote the highest academic and moral standards of the psychological profession while emphasizing educational and social needs of patients and the community. Classes are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday.

Admission Requirements:
  • Present evidence of the successful completion of BS degree in a college level institution accredited by the PR Council of Higher Education or by the a US accrediting organization with a minimum of 15 credits in Psychology including:
 
General Psychology 3
Developmental Psychology 3
Statistics 3
Abnormal Psychology 3
Experimental Psychology  
or Scientific Research 3


  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.70 (on a A=4.00 points scale)
  • Have taken GRE or EXADEP (PAEG) examination.
  • Submit the following documents:
    • Official undergraduate transcript of all universities attended
    • GRE or EXADEP official scores
    • Three(3) letters of recommendation written by professors or by individuals familiar with the applicant's professional work and skills using the format accompanying the application form (may be downloaded from www.psm.edu )
    • Certificate of No Penal Record
    • Application processing fee US $100.00 (non-refundable)


Cost per credit is $265.00.  Other annual fees apply.

Applicants with master’s degrees in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, Counseling or other mental health related fields are accepted.  Up to 24 credits may be transferred from other graduate programs or from a Master’s degree.  The following requirements will guide the evaluation process of those courses submitted for approval:

  1. Courses need to be relevant to the field of Clinical Psychology
  2. The student must have approved the course with at least a B grade.
  3. The student must demonstrate in an objective manner or through formal written and/or oral examination that he/she has the skills expected of such courses.

 

It is the responsibility of the student to facilitate the course description from the official catalog of the institution in which the courses, requested to be transferred were taken.

There are a number of courses and practicum that are not substituted with courses (or Practicum) transferred from other institutions, unless the student demonstrates specific competencies in such areas.  However, many of the elective courses may be waived based upon the number of credits transferred.  This will allow students who enter with a Master’s degree to finish the academic portion of the program faster, allowing them more time to work on their Dissertation or Case Study and with the internship requirements.

 

Selection Criteria
In evaluating the applicants, emphasis is placed upon integrity, character, academic achievements, motivation, emotional stability, GRE or EXADEP scores, interview reports, letters of recommendation and other information provided by the applicant.

How to Apply

Applications for admission for the fall term (August) are due by April 15 of the academic year.  

The Application for Admission to the Psy D. Program can be downloaded or obtained personally at our Admissions Office.  Interested students may also request the application by writing to:

Ponce School of Medicine
Admissions Office
Clinical Psychology Doctorate Program
P. O. Box 7004
Ponce PR   00732



[1] ] The Clinical Psychology program of PSM was granted accreditation by the American Psychological Association in the Spring of 2004, five years after accepting its initial group of students.  The program adheres to all quality standards of the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association as published in the Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation of Programs in Professional Psychology. Additional information about the programīs accreditation status may be obtained from the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Phone: 202-336-5979 TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123. Fax: 202-336-5978        Top

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