Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

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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

Program Requirements

The Rowan University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is a full-time program that requires the completion of 93 semester hours over four years plus a one-year clinical internship at an off-site location. Classes are (primarily) held during the day. Students will be simultaneously admitted to and earn both the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology while in the program, although the MA is not a terminal degree program.

The coursework for the Rowan University Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology has been designed and sequenced in a way that will allow students to develop increasingly complex and cumulative knowledge over the course of their training. Additionally, clinical and research training will be sequenced in a way that allows students to attain increasingly complex clinical and research competencies. Students will receive individual and/or group supervision from faculty and/or external supervisors throughout their training.

Required Courses: 33 s.h.

PSY 09700 - Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 10630 - Biological Bases of Behavior Credits: 3
PSY 05621 - Social Issues in Health and Wellness Credits: 3
PSY 03830 - Health Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 01750 - Multicultural Perspectives Credits: 3
PSY 02630 - Experimental Foundations of Behavior Therapy of Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 07714 - Statistics for Clinical Psychology I: Univariate Credits: 3
PSY 07740 - Statistics for Clinical Psychology II: Multivariate and Advanced Statistics Credits: 3
PSY 02706 - Research Methods Credits: 3
PSY 03815 - Thesis Research Credits: 1 to 2 (required twice; may be repeated up to 4 times)
PSY 01855 - Dissertation Research Credits: 1 to 6 (required 4 times; may be repeated up to 6 times)

Required Clinical Courses: 59 s.h.

PSY 03701 - Assessment I: Psychometrics and Cognitive Testing Credits: 3
PSY 01623 - Psychopathology I: Diagnosis and Epidemiology Credits: 3
PSY 03710 - Intervention I: Foundational Clinical Skills Credits: 3
PSY 03740 - Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Clinical Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 03704 - Assessment II: Individual Differences and Personality Credits: 3
PSY 03712 - Intervention II: Evidence-Based Interventions with Adults Credits: 3
PSY 03838 - Health Care Models & Service Delivery Credits: 3
PSY 03721 - Professional Proseminar I Credits: 1
PSY 03722 - Professional Proseminar II Credits: 1
PSY 03742 - Introductory Practicum Credits: 3
PSY 03744 - Foundational Practicum Credits: 3
PSY 03723 - Professional Proseminar III Credits: 1
PSY 03724 - Professional Proseminar IV Credits: 1
PSY 03725 - Professional Proseminar V Credits: 1
PSY 03726 - Professional Proseminar VI Credits: 1
PSY 03727 - Professional Proseminar VII Credits: 1
PSY 03728 - Professional Proseminar VIII Credits: 1
PSY 03800 - Intermediate Practicum Credits: 3
PSY 03820 - Advanced Practicum Credits: 3 to 7
PSY 03860 - Internship Credits: 0

Elective Courses (Optional):

PSY 07745 - Statistics in Clinical Psychology III - Advanced Multivariate Credits: 3
Elective courses may also be offered in the program based on interest and faculty availability. However, elective coursework is not required for graduation.

The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 93 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements:

Successful completion of internship
Successful completion and defense of master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation
Additional benchmarks regarding professional, personal, and emotional competencies are delineated in the student handbook for the program.

Admissions

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the program’s webpage hosted by the Department of Psychology for additional information about the admissions process and helpful information and tips for prospective applicants.

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Jim A. Haugh, Ph.D.
Robinson Hall
856.256.4500, ext.53781
clinicalpsych@rowan.edu