Clinical Psychology Doctorate
Advance your clinical expertise.UIndy's highly regarded Clinical Psychology Doctorate (PsyD) program gives students a solid foundation of core knowledge, along with the assessment, intervention and research skills necessary to successfully practice in the field.
Advantages
- Gain real-world experience with 40+ affiliated, high-quality practicum sites and 75+ placements
- Graduates from UIndy's PsyD program have earned an impressive 94% pass rate on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP)
- Six concentrations offered to allow you to pursue your passion
- Faculty team with wide-ranging expertise in research and clinical practice
- Ranked #3 in Best Ph.D. and PsyD Degrees in Clinical Psychology by Counseling Psychology
- Top 15 PsyD programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report
About the Clinical Psychology Doctorate (PsyD) Program
Program Length & Format
The PsyD program is a 111-credit hour program typically completed in five years including internship. Students in the PsyD program have the option of completing an MA degree (9 additional credit hours). To complete the program in the minimum amount of time, students must attend full-time during the academic year and summers. The PsyD program is taught in a traditional classroom setting, using a combination of lecture and hands-on coursework.
Curriculum
The School has adopted a practitioner-scholar model of professional education that focuses on educating and training students for general clinical practice in psychology. The curriculum has been designed within the guidelines for professional psychologists established by the American Psychological Association (APA). The PsyD curriculum develops a solid foundation of core knowledge and assessment, intervention, and research skills through a structured sequence of classes and experiences. As students progress through the curriculum, they are exposed to more applied, broad-based, and sophisticated course content.
Although individual courses focus on different aspects of the professional practice of psychology, recurrent themes such as the integration of theory and practice, the relationship of assessment to intervention, respect for individual and cultural diversity, scholarly inquiry, ethical practice, and professional problem solving are consistent across the curriculum.
UIndy provides advanced clinical training at more than 40 affiliated, high-quality practicum sites and in 75+ placements. Through at least two years of clinical training, we work hard to place you in settings that match your primary professional interests. Diverse settings include VA medical centers, university counseling centers, psychiatric hospitals, CMHCs, hospital systems, residential facilities, correctional facilities, and specialized facilities for domestic violence, addictions and eating disorders.
Six concentration areas
Advance your clinical expertise as a skilled practitioner in one of six concentrations: (1) adult psychopathology & psychotherapy, (2) child & adolescent psychology, (3) community psychology & social change, (4) generalist, (5) health psychology & behavioral medicine, or (6) psychological assessment. You'll complete nine credit hours of specialized courses in your third year of study to earn your chosen concentration.
When Can I Start?
New PsyD students begin in the fall semester each year. The application deadline is December 1.
Accreditation
Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), our PsyD program attracts students from around the country who achieve exceptional pass rates on the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology. The PsyD program is a member of the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP). Faculty are active participants in NCSPP, which represents professional training programs nationwide, as well as educational and professional activities within APA.
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*For questions or information regarding accreditation, please contact:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979, Fax: 202-336-5978
accreditation.apa.org
PsyD Admission Requirements
New PsyD students begin in the fall semester each year. The deadline for applications and all supporting materials is December 1. Late applications will only be reviewed if additional class positions are available.
- Complete the online application. Application opens August 1st. All materials due December 1st.
- Nonrefundable $55 application fee, paid during the application submission process
- Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
- 3 recommendation letters
- Three references who you will identify as part of the online application process must complete the online "Recommendation Request".
- Each reference will receive an email from the online application system with a link to the form. They will be asked a few brief questions and ratings. They will then upload their letter of recommendation at the bottom of the page.
- Preferably, your letters should be from faculty members who know you from multiple classes, your experience as a research assistant and/or your volunteer or work activities. Other letters may be from professionals who can write knowledgeably about your potential within the graduate program.
- Personal statement
- The personal statement should describe yourself and your reasons for applying to this program. Describe how your interests in psychology have developed over time and what you hope to gain as a result of a graduate study. Indicate your academic, clinical, and/or research experiences and goals. Discuss what you see as your personal and professional strengths and indicate any areas of growth.
- Please keep statements to a maximum of 3 pages double-spaced.
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The University of Indianapolis' Doctor of Clinical Psychology program encourages the submission of GRE scores.
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For information on ETS fees and their voucher/reduced fee program for exams and test prep materials, visit: ETS Fees and Voucher Program.
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To request a voucher, use the ETS Voucher Request Form.
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Free GRE prep resources are also available from Rice University: Rice University GRE Free Prep Resources.
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- A minimum of 18 hours in undergraduate or graduate psychology courses (statistics can be "counted" as a psychology course, even if it is taken in a department other than psychology)
- CV or resume
- Send results of any standardized examinations that are given in the country of origin (e.g., General Certification of Education (GCE), University of Cambridge Higher School Certification, Senior High School Leaving Certificate, etc.)
- Submit a course-by-course evaluation of foreign educational credentials from any recognized service, such as World Education Services, Inc., International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., or Education Credential Evaluators, Inc. Because universities around the world differ, we require this evaluation as an assurance that you have completed the US equivalent of a bachelor's degree and have taken all appropriate prerequisite courses. Photocopies are not acceptable.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores of at least 79 and 6.5 on the IELTS.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for admission. Completed application files are evaluated by the Graduate Psychology Admissions Committee. Applicants will be evaluated on background preparation, breadth of coursework, academic awards and achievement, standardized test scores, applied professional experience, leadership and service, research experience, quality of personal statement and strength of recommendation letters.
A pool of selected PsyD applicants are invited to predominantly in-person interviews.
A maximum of 15 graduate credit hours may be transferred from another institution. Credit can only be granted for coursework that is judged by the School to be equivalent to courses offered in the graduate psychology program at UIndy. Credit transfer is not granted for prior clinical practica, internship, thesis or dissertation work; GPSY 520--Ethics, Professional Standards & Legal Issues; or for courses in which a grade lower than B was obtained. All transferred work must have been completed within five years prior to application for admission. The courses and exact number of credit hours that will be accepted for transfer from another institution will be determined by the School after examination of course syllabi and transcripts. The School reserves the right to require that students evidence satisfactory performance on a competency examination before granting transfer credit for a course.
PsyD students are typically expected to take a full academic load. However, a limited number of students who would otherwise not be able to attend UIndy may be admitted to the PsyD program on a part-time basis. If accepted, part-time students must submit a detailed plan of study that includes a semester-by-semester outline of how they intend to complete the degree requirements. This outline should include the courses that the student plans to take, practicum schedule, when the doctoral comprehensive exams will be taken, and a timeline for completion of the dissertation. Part-time students are encouraged to enroll for a minimum of 18 credit hours per year in order to finish the program within the University time limits and meet the residency requirement. All students, regardless of full-time or part-time status, must complete the program (including internship) in seven years. It is recommended that full-time students limit any work outside of the program to less than 20 hours per week, since experience indicates that working in excess of this will have a detrimental effect on performance in the program.
Students may take up to nine credit hours of select courses as non-degree seeking students. Practicum and internship courses and related clinical experiences cannot be taken by non-degree seeking students. See requirements for non-degree-seeking students
Tuition & Aid
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