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May 04, 2026
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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
Health Service Psychology (Clinical Psychology/School Psychology), Psy.D.
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The PsyD in Health Service Psychology (Clinical Psychology/School Psychology) provides broad practitioner-scientist training with an emphasis on clinical practice. The aim of the program is to prepare students for careers as health professionals in clinical and school settings. The overarching model of the program is the provision of health services with particular emphasis on cognitive-behavioral psychology. Graduates from this program will be competent to function as licensed professional psychologists in a variety of roles across a variety of settings. The PsyD program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association.
As a practitioner-scientist program, the PsyD program’s primary goal is to train practitioners, scholars, and applied researchers in the area of health service psychology. The program develops graduates who use scientific methods in the professional practice of psychology with the aim of improving health and behavioral health outcomes. The program emphasizes the importance of the scientific method as the primary basis to advance knowledge and inform practice. Graduates will be competent in evidence-based practice (assessment, intervention, and consultation). This model emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between psychological, biological, and social aspects of both personal and community health.
Admission
Admission to the PsyD program is limited and is offered only to the most qualified applicants. The typical minimum standards for admission include:
- Earned bachelor’s, master’s, or specialist degree in psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, or a closely related discipline
- GPA or 3.3 or higher for those entering with an undergraduate degree only or GPA of 3.5 or higher for those entering with graduate credit or an earned graduate degree;
- A strong statement of interest in pursuing the PsyD
- Strong reference letters
- Evidence of research potential (publication, thesis, formal research project, participation in research)
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Degree Requirements
The Doctorate of Psychology in Health Service Psychology requires 108 credit hours of coursework (of which up to 27 hours may be waived based on prior coursework and competency) organized into the following sections: Foundational Knowledge, Methodology and Statistics, Assessment, Intervention, Clinical Experiences, Thesis/Dissertation, and Electives. All students complete experiences in both research and clinical work and a qualifying exam. Most students are required to complete the program’s maximum number of hours (108), but those students with previous graduate credit may submit documentation (as outlined in the Doctoral Student Handbook) to request a waiver for up to 27 hours of graduate credit towards the candidate plan of study, reducing the plan to a minimum of 81 hours. Methodology and Statistics
Additional Information
PSYC 7038 will be repeated for a total of 2 semesters. PSYC 7039 will be repeated for at least 4 semesters. PSYC 8931 will be repeated for a total of 3 semesters. Students will enroll in PSYC 7936 for only one semester. Additional Information
Students who have not written master’s theses or master’s research projects prior to program admission will do so; all students will write doctoral dissertations. PSYC 7939 will be repeated for a total of at least 6 hours. PSYC 8930 will be repeated for a total of at least 9 hours Electives
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