Program Objectives:

The Doctor of Psychology program provides students with a broad and flexible foundation of knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders, as well as in the promotion of overall health.The program aims to develop strong and knowledgeable inde­pendent health-care profession­al who understand research but who may not necessarily produce original research as a primary part of their career path. The program participants focus on developing skills for assessing and treating clients and while the research component on this program level is important, it still remains secondary to the development of therapeutic techniques, practice-related knowledge, and expertise in assessment and treatment skills.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, students is expected to be able:​

1. to demonstrate understanding of biological, cognitive, affective, and social aspects of behavior; the history and systems of psychology, research methods, statistics, psychological measurement, human development and individual differences;

2. to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes required for effective practice in clinical psychology;

3. to demonstrate knowledge and methods of application in psychopathology, assessment and diagnosis, professional ethics, consultation, and supervision;

4. to understand major theoretical models of intervention, the planning, application, and effectiveness of interventions, and evaluation of the efficacy of interventions;

5. to demonstrate critical thinking and proficiency in both written and oral communication;

Admission Prerequisites:

The Doctor of Psychology requires a M.A. in Psychology from an acceptable institution, including the completion of the following (or comparable) prerequisite courses*:

• PSY 503: Physiological Psychology

• PSY 504: Human Sexuality

• PSY 505: Statistical Methods

• PSY 508: Professional Ethics and Laws

• PSY 510: Experimental Design and Research Methodology 

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Program Requirements:

The Doctor of Psychology is a one-hundred and five (105) quarter unit program. Fifty-five (55) of the one-hundred and five (105) units required are complet­ed within the M.A.program. Students who select the optional Ph.D. in Psychology  must complete a Dissertation as part of the Doctoral Program.