Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 14 courses 84 total credits
The Doctor of Philosophy program in psychology with a clinical concentration trains students in the clinical science model, blending research and clinical practice to improve understanding and treatment of mental and behavioral health. Accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System, the clinical concentration program emphasizes rigorous research and evidence-based approaches to clinical work. Students conduct research on the causes, development and treatment of behavioral and emotional disorders while learning to evaluate and apply interventions grounded in science. Coursework and research training promote critical thinking about psychological assessment, intervention and prevention across populations and settings. Research and mentorship are central to the program. Students work with faculty on research, contributing to all stages from study design to dissemination while applying findings to clinical psychological questions. Clinical training begins in the second year with supervised practicum placements and culminates in a one-year, full-time internship. These experiences take place in university and community settings and emphasize ethical practice shaped by cultural awareness and scientific evidence. Students can customize their elective coursework in the following areas: community and prevention --- examining social and environmental influences on mental health and substance use and designing interventions to promote healthy outcomes child clinical psychology --- training in assessing, treating and preventing childhood disorders, with attention to family stress and resilience health psychology --- exploring connections between psychological processes and physical health and medical care Faculty research spans substance use, evidence-based treatment, child and adolescent development, health psychology, trauma and adversity and cultural influences on mental health. Through mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration, the PhD program in psychology with a clinical concentration prepares students to advance clinical psychology as both a science and a practice. GI Bill® benefitsThis new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
| Required Core | 3 credits |
| Concentration | 11 credits |
| Other Requirements | 23 credits |
| Didactic Training for Clinical | 3 credits |
| Research | 12 credits |
| Domain-Specific Knowledge | 6 credits |
| Electives and Research | 14 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 502 | Professional Issues in Psychology | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 3 credits | |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 530 | Intermed Statistics | 4 |
| PSY 531 | Multiple Regression in Psychological Research | 4 |
| PSY 573 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| Total Concentration | 11 credits | |
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 598 | Special Topics | 3 |
| PSY 600 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 680 | Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 680 | Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 680 | Practicum | 4 |
| PSY 780 | ATM Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 780 | ATM Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 784 | Internship | 1 |
| Total Other Requirements | 23 credits | |
Didactic Training for Clinical
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 574 or PSY 591 | Psychotherapy or Seminar: Ethics | 3 |
| Total Didactic Training for Clinical | 3 credits | |
Research
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 692 | Research-Intensive Project | 6 |
| PSY 792 | Research | 6 |
| Total Research | 12 credits | |
Domain-Specific Knowledge
Electives and Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
In addition to the required coursework, students need to work with their faculty advisor to determine what additional coursework is required in the domain-specific knowledge area (also known as DSK), which is intended to provide discipline-specific knowledge in psychology, consistent with APA Standards of Accreditation. Students must fulfill the DSK requirements in the following topical areas: Affective, Biological, Cognitive, Developmental and Social. Students in the program are also expected to complete a research-intensive project to ensure that they can demonstrate advanced competence in independent psychological research prior to comprehensive exams and dissertation work. This program includes required, in-person clinical learning placements. External Practicum Placements occur in semesters 5-10 (after completing the foundational coursework and the in-house clinical training) and are typically in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The External Internship for the Predoctoral Psychology culminating clinical training experience occurs during semesters 11-12 and is commonly performed outside of the state of Arizona.
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