Degree Overview

Question 1

What does Clinical PsyD entail?

Answer 1

clinical assessment, therapy practice, develops skills associated with clinical practice

Question 2

How many years does it take to complete the program?

Answer 2

4 years
years 1 and 2 has coursework and clinical practicum
year 3 has coursework, clinical practicum and dissertation defense
year 4 is focused on your full time APA internship and taking your comprehensive exams

Question 3

What are the Emphasis areas available on the LA campus?

Answer 3

Family/Child and Couple Clinical Psychology (FACE)
Multicultural Community- Clinical Psychology (MCCP)
Multi- Interest Option
Clinical Health Psychology

Question 4

What career opportunities are available?

Answer 4

work in:
hospitals
schools
counseling centers
group or private health care practices
research/academia
community

Question 5

What is the accreditation?

Answer 5

APA (American Psychologist Association)

Question 6

How many practicum hours?

Answer 6

Approximately up to 800 each year ( years 1 through 3) (may vary by campus)