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Doctoral Program(Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology

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• Program Description
• Admission Requirements
• Selection Criteria
• How to Apply

The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) 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.

The Program offers a five-year, 86 credits curriculum including a one-year internship. Classes are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (daytime).

• Present evidence of the successful completion of a bachelor degree in a college level institution accredited by the PR Council of Higher Education or by a US accrediting organization with a minimum of 15 credits in Psychology including the following courses:

• Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 (on a four-point scale)
• Have taken the GRE or EXADEP examinations
• Submit the following documents:
  • Official transcript from all institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Three 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
  • GRE or EXADEP official scores www.ets.org
  • Certificate of No Penal Record (Criminal Background Check)
  • A non-refundable $100 (USD) application fee

Upon acceptance, all students are required to have a physical examination and present evidence of up to date immunization certificate, including Hepatitis B, among other documents.

Applicants with master’s degrees in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, and Social Work, Counseling or other mental health related fields are accepted. The same admission requirements apply. 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 a 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 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.
 

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.

Deadline to submit a complete application is March 15.

The Application for Admission to the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology can be downloaded or obtained personally at our Admissions Office.

Upon acceptance, all students are required to have a physical examination and present evidence of up to date immunization certificate, including Hepatitis B, among other documents. Cost per credit is $278.00 (USD). Other annual fees apply. Registration, orientation period and commencement of classes take place in July.