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Doctoral Program(Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology
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| Program
Description |
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.
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| Admission
Requirements: |
- 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:
| Course |
Credits |
| General Psychology |
3 |
| Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| Experimental Psychology or
Scientific Research |
3 |
| Statistics |
3 |
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- GPA - 2.70 at or above (on a
four-point scale)
- GRE –600 score or above or EXADEP-
500 score or above
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- 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
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- Certificate of No Penal Record
(Criminal Background Check)
- A non-refundable $100 (USD)
application fee
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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:
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Courses need to be relevant to the field of Clinical Psychology
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The student must have approved the course with a minimum of a “B” grade
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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.
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Upon acceptance, all students are required to
submit the following:
- 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
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| Selection
Criteria |
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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
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| How
to Apply |
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.
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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
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