PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Integrating psychological theory, research and practice, the Clinical Psychology program prepares you to enter a wide range of occupational roles and professional settings, including outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment clinics, schools, public and private social service agencies, rehabilitation psychology, sports psychology, gerontological counseling, research and testing services, and management consulting firms.

The four-year curriculum incorporates didactic courses, practical experiences, internships and a clinical dissertation. The Master of Arts degree is awarded after the successful completion of the first two years of the program, and the Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree is awarded after two additional years of study. This is a campus based program.

Didactic Curriculum

The program of study follows the objectives of the training models endorsed by the American Psychological Association and the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology. Students are educated and trained in the core competency areas related to the current body of knowledge on the biological, cognitive, affective and social aspects of behavior; the history and systems of psychology; psychological measurement, research methodology and techniques of data analysis; individual differences and human development; dysfunctional behavior and psychopathology; professional standards and ethics; theories and methods of assessment and diagnosis; effective interventions; consultation; supervision; efficacy of interventions; and issues of cultural and individual diversity. The curriculum also has a strong emphasis on the uses on pharmacotherapies for mental disorders.

Clinical Curriculum
Practicum training is completed at numerous hospitals, agencies, and organizations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Midwestern University has an extensive network of training sites established for a variey of health care professions including medicine, psychiatry, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pharmacy. Alumni of the University are practicing as clinicians, educators, supervisors and administrators at many facilities throughout Illinois.