Description
Traditionally, the training model for clinical psychologists has focused on the graduate student as scientist first and practitioner second. However, with the growing need in society for practitioners, many graduate students have elected to enter the clinical services arena, rather than the academic or research area. The primary goal of the Doctor of Psychology program (Psy.D.) is to offer academic, practicum, internship, and research experiences directly relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. The training retains the important scientific base upon which professional competence and knowledge rest, has students participate in ongoing research, and prepares them to be lifelong consumers of research. Clinical expertise is molded by a sequence of courses on assessment and intervention, both theory and technique, supplemented by practicum experiences with clients in a variety of settings under intensive supervision. The Psy.D. degree, through its curriculum, trains students to perform as clinicians, private practitioners, supervisors, mental health consultants, administrators of human service programs, instructors, and members of a research team.

Requirements
The Dual Admission Program in clinical psychology is restricted to entering freshmen students. Candidates are required to pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology. A minimum GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT scores of 1150 are required.

The Dual Admission Program in psychology normally requires four years of undergraduate education and three to five years of graduate study, depending on degree program. Three academic letters of recommendation are required. Social service experience is required for doctoral programs. A preadmission interview is required.

Last Updated: October 2007

Locations Available
Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale