professional health service psychologists. Considerable focus is also given to the ethical and legal parameters of practice.
In contrast to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, which is primarily a more research-focused degree attainable in a variety of academic disciplines, the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree focuses on the integration of relevant research, applied theory, and field experience and is designed to prepare you to apply psychological knowledge in a variety of settings and roles.
Some key objectives of the program include:
- Prepare you to deliver basic diagnostic and therapeutic services to diverse populations, whether on an individual, family, or group basis
- Enable you to integrate biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of human functioning into your clinical approach
- Assist you to assume leadership positions within the healthcare delivery system
- Train you to work with professionals from other disciplines as part of an effectively functioning healthcare team
- Prepare you to evaluate and use clinical research applications of psychology
Career
The Chicago School prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.
Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Lifespan Development
- Clinical Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Comprehensive Examination
- Dissertation
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 82
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Application
- Application fee: $50
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
- Current Curriculum Vitae or résumé
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended where transfer credit is being requested
- Essay
- Admissions interview
- 15 semester hours of psychology credit including Introduction to Psychology or General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychopathology, or Maladaptive Behavior, Statistics, and two additional psychology courses
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
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Living costs
Orange, United States: 1,535-2,233 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Psychology - Anaheim.
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