The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training emphasizing the development of skills consistent with a research career or a career that includes the integration of clinical practice and research. In addition to the broad training goals, the program also provides an experience in integrated healthcare and health psychology which is reflected in at least three courses in this area, applied practicum experiences in healthcare settings, and conducting original scientific research with a health focus. The program is not intended for those that are only interested in pursuing clinical practice.
Students in the program are paired with a research mentor upon entering the program and maintain a research focus consistent with their mentor during their time in the program. Students are also expected to continue to develop their ability to function with greater autonomy during their time in the program, ultimately culminating in their ability to continue with their research independently upon graduation. Students are expected to contribute to the research literature via professional presentations and publications during their time in the program.
Students are involved in off-site practicum training at sites in the NJ, PA, and DE area starting in their second year in the program. This practicum training includes the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaborations with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, and the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, among many other training sites. Students are supervised by doctoral level psychologists at each site, and their progress is also monitored by program faculty.
The program is committed to bringing together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes individual differences as well as interconnectedness between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Issues related to diversity are integrated into all training activities, and the promotion of an inclusive and diverse training community and work-force constitute guiding values of the program and its faculty.
The program is meant to be consistent with the educational requirements for licensure as a Psychologist in NJ and other states nationwide. The program is also Accredited by the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program’s accredited status can also be directed to the Commission on Accreditation.
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
