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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).

Cost per credit is $308.00 (USD). Other annual fees apply.

Registration, orientation period and commencement of classes take place in July.

• BS/BA
  
  Present evidence of the successful completion of a bachelor degree of 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:

• GPA - 2.70 at or above (on a four-point scale)
• GRE –600 score or above or EXADEP- 500 score or above www.ets.org
• Submit the following documents:
  • Official transcript from all institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Three letters of recommendation:
    • Two of the three letters of recommendation should provide input from people in responsible position who can comment on your academic, employment or volunteer performance, character and interest. For undergraduate this often means professors, academic advisors or employer.
    • The third letter must be of someone who is able to asses your advocacy experience. Letters from people that really know you, rather than from people who have impressive titles, are the most valuable. All of them should be written using the format accompanying the application form.
  • Official scores of GRE or EXADEP www.ets.org
  • Certificate of No Penal Record (Criminal Background Check)
  • A non-refundable $100 (USD) application fee
     

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

Up to 24 credits may be transferred from other graduate programs or from a master’s degree. The following requirements will guide (but not restrict) 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 a minimum of 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 student’s responsibility to provide the course description from the official catalog of the institution in which the courses were taken.

PSM has 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 complete the academic portion of the program faster, allowing them more time to work on their Dissertation or Case Study and with the internship requirements.

• Written confirmation of acceptance and a deposit of $100.00 to secure your seat in the entering class. It may be refundable up to April 15.
• Physical Exam
• Evidence of up to date immunization certificate, including Hepatitis B.
• Other documents will be notified as pertinent
   

When evaluating the applicants, the Admissions’ Committee selects the best candidates applying. The Committee looks for accepting students of integrity and maturity that show concern for others, leadership potential, character, academic achievements, motivation, emotional stability, evidence of research experience, interview reports, GRE or EXADEP scores, letters of recommendation and an aptitude for working with people

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

March 15 - Deadline to submit a complete application.