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Doctor of Philosophy Counseling Psychology

The principles underlying our Counseling Psychology doctorate are a focus on a developmental understanding of clients; commitment to a health model of intervention; and appreciation of the gendered, cultural, and institutional contexts of people’s lives, as these contexts affect both clients and counselors.

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PhD in Counseling Psychology

About the Program 

The program follows the basic pattern of a scientist-practitioner model. The major components of the Counseling Psychology doctorate are course work, clinical training (practica, externships, internship), and research training (including dissertation). Solid training in teaching and mentoring, giving students the professional background toward a career in academics, is another key feature of our program. Across all components, attention is given to the integration of practice, theory, and research.

Licensure and Accreditation

The PhD in Counseling Psychology was first registered with the New York State Department of Education for the professional preparation of psychologists in 1971. Graduates of the program become fully qualified psychologists with specialized training in counseling and are eligible for licensure by the state. Learn more about licensure requirements in those states in which students are doing learning placements.

The Counseling Psychology program has been fully accredited since 1981 by the American Psychological Association, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington DC 20002-4242 (202-336-5979). Questions related to the program's accreditation status may be directed to this office.

Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing

The Center is part of the teaching and training program in Counseling Psychology and provides services to meet the local community's social, emotional, and behavioral health. We provide a range of services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.  Learn more about the Center , an important part of the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt.

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Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program Online Info Session

Individuals interested in learning about and applying for the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology in the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University will have the opportunity to hear from the Chair of the Admission Committee, Dr. Anil Chacko, about the process. This will include information about the mission of the program, requirements for applying, and what makes for a successful candidate/application. There will also be an opportunity for Questions and Answers.

Registration Required. 

GRE Requirements: 

Although the GRE is typically required for this program, for the 2025 admissions cycle, the GRE general test score is optional, and the GRE subject test is not required. The Admissions Committee will review all applications holistically, and the applications submitted without GRE scores will not be disadvantaged in the review.

Research Mentors:

The doctoral program in counseling psychology at NYU is a small, individualized scientist-practitioner training program; thus, we pay close attention to the match between the candidate and the program’s faculty and resources. In particular, we seek to admit students whose professional interests align with the program as a whole and whose research interests are well-matched with those of more than one faculty member. Each new student will be matched with a primary research mentor and will also be supported by secondary faculty mentors in other research and clinical roles.

The faculty who are available to serve as primary research mentors for the Fall 2024 admission are:

• Anil Chacko
• Shabnam Javdani
• William Tsai
• Jordan Wright  

Other faculty are potentially available to serve as secondary mentors, so we encourage you to write about your interests and experiences that demonstrate that you are a good match with the program as a whole as well as with your potential primary mentor.

Questions: 

If you have questions regarding admission requirements, please review our How to Apply  page.

If you have any additional questions that are not addressed on the "How to Apply" page, please contact us at  [email protected] .

NYU Steinhardt offers a competitive funding package for PhD students who study full time.   Learn more about Steinhardt's funding opportunities .

Our program will prepare you for diverse roles in academia, social research, and clinical practice. In the academic arena, our students can go on to jobs in schools of psychology, public health, and public policy. In the area of social research, students are prepared to obtain positions in research, advocacy, and social service organizations. 

Additionally, our students are well-positioned for jobs in private-practice and healthcare organizations. Indeed, there is increasing demand for evidence-based strategies in health and social service organizations and our students are qualified to contribute to the design and implementation of such strategies, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions.

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Clinical Psychology PhD

Ph.d. in clinical psychology.

Welcome to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. The Clinical Psychology Program was founded in 1947-1948. It was APA-accredited in the first group of programs that were reviewed for accreditation in 1948 and that status has been uninterrupted. Our most recent site visit from the APA occurred in 2021, and we have been accredited until June 2031.

Our program operates according to a scientist-practitioner model. We are, thus, dedicated to training students to generate empirically-based knowledge in clinical psychology and to perform clinical work that is constantly informed by traditional and emerging scholarship in the field. We expect our students to learn to expertly produce, analyze, and discuss scientific material. We also expect our students to become proficient at providing clinical services to a diverse population. And, most importantly, we expect our students to learn to integrate these two goals. As our mission statement in the TC catalog notes, “The driving goal of our Clinical Psychology Program is to provide rigorous training in both contemporary clinical science and clinical assessment and intervention.”

A good deal of the training, especially that related to research, occurs through intensive participation in a research lab directed by a specific faculty mentor. It is this context, through this lab, that students develop their scientific skills and begin presenting their work at professional conferences and publishing in professional journals. Each student, of course, is also part of a cohort of doctoral students with whom they learn, collaborate, and socialize.

In recent years, graduates of our doctoral program have gained employment in tenure-track academic positions, as research scientists in medical schools, and as clinical researchers in a broad range of treatment settings. In addition, many of our graduates practice independently as well as in community settings for under-served populations.

The list of faculty reviewing and potentially accepting applicants for each cycle is listed on the application itself. Please check the application itself or email the admissions office at 

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The Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services (DHCEPS) is an integral part of the teaching and training programs in Clinical, Counseling, School Psychology, Learning Disability and Reading Specialist. The Center works in a two-folded way; first it offers students the opportunity to integrate theoretical coursework with practicum experience within a multidisciplinary setting. This training is foreseen by highly qualified supervisors. Simultaneously, the DHCEPS offers affordable psychological and educational services to individuals, couples, and families residing in the nearby neighborhood of the New York City area. The emphasis is on respecting and working with clients from diverse, multicultural contexts regardless of age, racial and ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and religious or cultural affiliations. Additionally, DHCEPS is committed to maintaining a liaison with community-based agencies and organizations such as schools, hospitals, and mental health clinics, among others.

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Dean Hope Center for Psychological Services

The Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services (DHCEPS) is an integral part of the teaching and training programs in Clinical, Counseling, School Psychology, Learning Disability and Reading Specialist. The Center works in a two-folded way; first it offers students the opportunity to integrate theoretical coursework with practicum experience within a multidisciplinary setting. This training is foreseen by highly qualified supervisors.  Simultaneously, the DHCEPS offers affordable psychological and educational services to individuals, couples, and families residing in the nearby neighborhood of the New York City area. The emphasis is on respecting and working with clients from diverse, multicultural contexts regardless of age, racial and ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and religious or cultural affiliations.  DHCEPS also commits to maintaining a liaison with community-based agencies and organizations such as schools, hospitals and mental health clinics.

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Doctor of Philosophy

• Points/Credits: 95
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The Program requires the following:

The completion of 95 points of academic credit during three to four years of residence at the College.

A full-time, twelve-month clinical internship during the fourth or fifth year of study.

An original piece of empirical research, which also serves as a qualifying paper, to be completed during the second year of study.

A passing grade on the certification examination (on Research Methods) during the third year of study.

A Clinical case presentation as well as a research presentation, during the third year, each demonstrating the student’s ability to integrate theory, research, and practice.

A doctoral dissertation, which must be completed no later than the seventh year after matriculation.

During the first year of study, in addition to participating in a research lab, doctoral students typically take the following didactic courses: Ethical and professional issues in clinical psychology (CCPX 5030); Psychological measurement (HUDM 5059); courses on statistics and modeling; Research methods in social psychology (ORLJ 5040); Child psychopathology (CCPX 5034); Adult psychopathology (CCPX 5032); History and systems of psychology (CCPX 6020); and Dynamic psychotherapies (CCPX 5037). Students also take two semesters of psychological testing and diagnostic assessment (CCPX 5330, CCPX 5333) and a course in clinical interviewing (CCPX 5539).

Second Year

During their second year, students’ didactic courses include Brain and behavior (BBS 5068, 5069); Cognition, emotion, and culture (CCPX 5020); Psychotherapy with children (CCPX 5531); Cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal therapies (CCPX 5038); Clinical work with diverse populations (CCPX 5036); and Seminar on life course development (HUDK 6520). In addition, students sign up for a full year of research practicum with a faculty member (culminating in an empirical second- year project), a full-year adult psychodynamic psychotherapy practicum (CCPX 6335), and an additional elective full-year clinical rotation (e.g., on child and adolescent psychotherapy; on neuropsychological assessment).

Third-year didactic courses include Group dynamics: A systems perspective (ORL 5362); and Dissertation seminar (CCPX 7500). There is also a full-year advanced psychodynamic clinical practicum (CCPX 6336) and a one-semester supervision and consultation practicum (CCPX 6333). Most students also elect a full-year family therapy practicum (CCPJ 6363).

Fourth and Fifth Year

The fourth year is typically focused on clinical externship (CCPX 5230) and extensive work on the dissertation. A full-year fourth year psychotherapy practicum (CCPX 6338) is recommended, though not required. Year five is usually spent on a full- year clinical internship (CCPX 6430).

The program allows only 12 points of graduate work from another institution to be transferred. No transfer credits are awarded for practica, workshops, or independent study.

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Recognized for its scholarly contribution and real-world application, the faculty and students in the Department of Psychology form a tight-knit and academically intensive community. Based in New York City, with research and understanding that affects policies and people around the world, the department contributes to a tradition of psychological scholarship sensitive to social, cultural, and political concerns.

At the master's level, the Department of Psychology offers a program in general psychology that provides students with in-depth training in all the major fields of psychology. After students complete their master's degree, there are two doctoral programs to which they can apply through a separate application process: either the PhD in Cognitive, Social, and Developmental Psychology (CSD) or the PhD in Clinical Psychology.

We promote an interdisciplinary approach to psychological issues and foster interaction between the CSD and Clinical Psychology programs. PhD students are free to work with faculty from either area. In the MA program, students have the option of using their elective courses to take the three courses that comprise the Concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling. These courses satisfy the academic requirements to qualify as a licensed substance abuse counselor, after completing the required hours of supervised externship credit.

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The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program follows a "clinical-science" training model. Clinical science is a psychological science focused on using scientific methods and evidence to inform the assessment, understanding, treatment and prevention of human problems in behavior, affect, cognition or health. Consistent with this model, students are involved in clinical research continuously from their first semester, and the program is best suited for students who desire academic or research-oriented careers in clinical psychology.  

Area Head & Director of Clinical Training: Jamie Ostrov, PhD

Associate Director of Clinical Training: John Roberts, PhD

The Learning Environment

The clinical faculty represent a strong productive, and collegial group of researchers who conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental areas of clinical psychology, with particular expertise in alcohol and substance misuse, anxiety and mood disorders, developmental psychopathology, temperament, personality pathology, psychophysiology, assessment and advanced quantitative methods. 

Our doctoral program has emphases in both adult and child psychopathology and interventions. Through lab-based mentorship and carefully designed sequential and cumulative course work, students develop the skills necessary to become a clinical researcher, and they are well prepared for careers in academic settings, such as psychology departments at colleges and universities, or psychiatry departments at medical schools. We expect our students to contribute to the science of clinical psychology, and to learn to infuse their clinical work with empirical findings and theoretical concepts. Our students have done very well in competing for the best internships and professional placements, and many of our graduates have risen to positions of prominence and leadership in the field. Our aim is to provide each student with the quality of training that would afford that same opportunity. 

Inclusivity Mission

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UB is located on territory of Native Americans. Accordingly, the Department of Psychology acknowledges the land on which the University at Buffalo operates, which is the territory of the Seneca Nation, a member of the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations Confederacy. This territory is covered by The Dish with One Spoon Treaty of Peace and Friendship, a pledge to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. It is also covered by the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, between the United States Government and the Six Nations Confederacy, which further affirmed Haudenosaunee land rights and sovereignty in the State of New York. Today, this region is still the home to the Haudenosaunee people, and we are grateful for the opportunity to live, work, and share ideas in this territory. 

Diversity and Inclusion

The Clinical Psychology Program in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo utilizes science to understand and attend to issues including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, immigration status, age, ability, religion, sexual and relationship orientation, privilege, culture, gender identity, disability, and family structure in research, clinical practice, coursework, and the recruitment of students and faculty. We also seek to promote awareness, tolerance, and acceptance of similarities and differences that exist among individuals as well as diversity in thought and ideology.​

Licensure and Accreditation

The Clinical Psychology PhD program (referred to as the “Program”) is licensure-qualifying for New York State. The program makes every effort to provide training that is consistent with national standards and to prepare students for the practice of clinical psychology. The practice of psychology is regulated at the state level. State licensing authorities, commonly referred to as “State Boards,” determine the specific educational and training requirements for licensure in their State. Of note, many States (including New York State) require post-doctoral training as well as examinations beyond predoctoral requirements. As such, a PhD from our Program in Clinical Psychology is not sufficient, in and of itself, to meet licensure requirements in most states.  

The program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1949. The program was last reviewed in 2016 and received a full reaccreditation through 2023.  For questions regarding our APA accreditation status, please contact: 

Committee on Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242,  Phone: 202-336-5979.

In addition to APA accreditation, the program was admitted to the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science in 2008.  The program also was accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) in 2017.  

For questions regarding our PCSAS accreditation status, please contact:

Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) 1800 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036-1218, https://www.pcsas.org/

Program Faculty

• Rebecca Ashare, PhD
• Julie Bowker, PhD
• Craig Colder, PhD
• Larry Hawk, PhD
• Hollen Reischer, PhD
• Jamie M. Ostrov, PhD
• Jennifer Read, PhD
• John Roberts, PhD
• Rebecca Schwartz-Mette, PhD
• Leonard Simms, PhD
• Sarah Taber-Thomas, PhD
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Why does our Clinical Training Program have two accreditations? 

Our program is currently accredited by APA through 2023, and PCSAS through 2027. We are proud to have been accredited by APA since 1949. APA serves the needs of many clinical psychology programs around the country. The Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology at the University at Buffalo is committed to training psychologists who strive to produce and apply scientific knowledge to the assessment, understanding, and amelioration of human problems. Our program provides training that is explicitly science-focused, and as such, we benefit from an accreditation process that is consistent with this science-based philosophy. This is why we sought out accreditation with PCSAS, in addition to our APA accreditation.

Future Plans We plan to maintain APA accreditation at least until programs accredited by PCSAS are given the same access to internship and licensure opportunities as are programs accredited by APA. However, in the coming years, we will continue to monitor changes in the field, and in accreditation systems. In the event that parity (i.e., are on equal standing) is achieved between PCSAS and APA, we will then evaluate whether APA accreditation is consistent with our training philosophy and goals, and whether such accreditation benefits our program and students. Consideration of these issues would include students in our program. We will not make any changes that would limit our students’ training opportunities or threaten the ability of our graduates to have the kinds of careers that they seek.

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As our program is mentorship-based, students are admitted to work with an individual faculty member. Faculty members accepting students vary from year to year. Before applying, prospective students should view the list of faculty members accepting students and/or contact potential mentors. 

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Psychology Doctoral Programs in New York

As a place known for educating and fostering the pioneers and thought leaders of modern psychology, it stands to reason that there are a large number of psychology doctoral programs to be found in New York City and throughout the state.

Psychology has evolved over the last century into an established social science that seeks to better understand why individuals act, react, and make decisions in certain ways. At the highest level, psychology PhD and PsyD programs in New York give students the skills they need to conduct scholarly research, break new ground in psychological treatment and diagnosis, and even acquire the skills they need to seek jobs in academia, educating a new generation of psychologists

Whether you already know exactly what university program you want to attend or you’re still debating the merits of a PsyD vs PhD , you can be sure the doctoral programs here in New York will provide you with an opportunity to learn, discuss, reflect, grow and even contribute your own original research.

In fact, doctorate in psychology requirements almost always involve extensive research, but also include all the theoretical and applied training you need to qualify for New York state licensure and serve clients and patients in need of everything from counseling to more intensive clinical interventions.

What you do with a PhD in psychology has a lot to do with the types of clients you work with. Doctoral students may specialize in specific practice areas, everything from child psychology to sports psychology, often going into  private practice  to work with the clients and communities they feel compelled to help.

Home to the nation’s leading schools in the field of psychology, doctoral students enrolling in New York’s psychology programs will be following in the footsteps of great minds who have contributed to the research and literature that informs modern clinical practices and even the textbooks you’ll be learning from.

Psychology Doctoral Programs: New York (A – Z)

Adelphi university.

Adelphi University began as a private preparatory school in Brooklyn in 1863. It quickly became known for innovative curriculum in the areas of physical culture and early childhood education. In 1893, Charles H. Levermore, Ph.D., who was the head of the Academy, recognized the need for a liberal arts college, and succeeded in achieving a charter, one of the earliest in New York. In 1929, Adelphi College became the first private, coeducational higher education institution on Long Island, and earned university status in 1963. Today, there are more than 12,000 students enrolled at Adelphi, studying both full- and part-time.

Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies

The Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies became the first university-based psychology school in 1972. The school is recognized as a leader in the field of psychology studies, as students engage in both traditional classroom learning and clinical practice. The institute is named for its founding dean, Gordon F. Derner, who began the clinical training program at Adelphi. He was a respected clinical psychology, and Adelphi honored him by naming the institute a year after he passed.

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology

The doctoral program at the Derner Institute prepares students for careers in research and teaching by offering a curriculum that includes core psychology classes, clinical theory and supervised clinical practice. During the first year of study, students begin with clinical training in the diagnostic psychological testing labs. The second year has students placed in an eight-hour externship with an option to begin psychotherapy training in the school’s clinic. It is during the second year that participation in an ongoing case conference begins. Students in their third year complete a 16-hour externship as well as continued case conference and psychotherapy training. The final year includes continued clinic training while students begin to apply for a full-time internship which starts during the fifth year of the program.

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• New York State Education Department
• American Psychological Association

Adelphi University 1 South Avenue PO Box 701 Garden City, NY 11530-0701 Telephone: 516-877-3050 Email: [email protected]

Alfred University

Alfred University was founded in 1836, and is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States. It was one of the earliest colleges to admit African and Native American students, continuing the tradition of the liberal, independent thinkers who created the institution originally. Today, Alfred University has approximately 2,300 students enrolled in their undergraduate and graduate degree programs who attend the 232-acre campus in Alfred, New York.

College of Professional Studies

The College of Professional Studies at Alfred University offers students a diverse education in a wide variety of degree programs to help prepare them for careers in a global market. Education is obtained through traditional classroom studies and real-world experiences. Faculty consists of individuals with outstanding credentials in their professions, bringing on-the-job experience into the classroom to better provide insight to students about what their chosen profession will bring.

Graduate School: School Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology (Psy.D.) follows a practioner-scientist model designed to provide students with the advanced skills they need for positions in child and family settings. It is a three-year program that also includes a one-year full-time doctoral internship and the completion of a doctoral dissertation. Completion of the program enables students to apply for licensure as a psychologist, as well as a school psychologist at the national and state level. After the first two years of study, students are awarded a Master’s Degree. Students must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an area of psychology. Students that already have a Master’s degree in School Psychology from universities other than Alfred University must contact the school regarding admission. All requirements must be completed within seven years.

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation

Alfred University Admissions Coordinator Jane Atlas, Ph.D. Professor of School Psychology 1 Saxon Drive Alfred, NY 14802 Telephone: 607-871-2212 Email: [email protected] Program Website

Binghamton University/State University of New York

Binghamton University began as Triple Cities College in 1946 with the goal of serving veterans who were returning from service in World War II. Originally, the campus was located in Endicott and was a branch of Syracuse University. In 1950, the school was incorporated into the State University of New York and was renamed Harpur College in honor of a Colonial teacher, patriot and pioneer, Robert Harpur. At the time, it was one of only two public liberal arts colleges in New York. In 1961, the campus moved across the Susquehanna River to Vestal, and in 1965, the campus was officially named State University of New York at Binghamton, while the informal name Binghamton University was adopted in 1992. Today, the 930-acre campus sits on a wooded hillside and consistently receives the “green rating” from The Princeton Review. The layout of the campus is modeled after Oxford University, and there are 190 acres of protected forest and wetlands on the grounds.

The Graduate School

Students who attend The Graduate School at Binghamton develop the skills necessary to advance their careers and excel in their chosen profession. The combination of fresh, dynamic research with highly professional faculty provides students with traditional classroom learning as well as real-world knowledge to help them develop advanced skills in their career choice.

Clinical Psychology

Students in the Clinical Psychology program are trained as sensitive and caring psychologists who are not only empathetic, but have the scientific background to respond to complex assessment and treatment of human mental-health issues. The program combines classwork, research training and clinical skills that increase the student’s independence, responsibility and determination. Students are treated as “junior colleagues,” collaborating fully with productive professionals. They gain real-world experience through attending and presenting at conferences, as well as publishing research, reviewing manuscripts, writing grants, and consulting on cases. Students must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, a minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework and provide transcripts from any college or university attended. In addition, students must submit three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, resume and official GRE scores to be admitted to the program.

• Commission on Accreditation

Binghamton University State University of New York 4400 Vestal Parkway East Binghamton, NY 13902 Telephone: 607-777-2000 Email: [email protected]

The City College of New York, City University of New York

The City College of New York was originally founded in 1847 by wealthy businessmen and Townsend Harris, the president of the Board of Education. It was known then as the Free Academy of the City of New York and was established to provide education to the poor and to children of immigrants based on their academic merit. The school became one of the country’s greatest democratic achievements by showing tolerance for diversity. In 1866, the Free Academy, which was a men only school, was renamed the College of the City of New York. Women were admitted, but only for graduate programs, in 1930, but by 1951, the entire campus was coeducational. No college, even today, has had more students who went on to win Nobel Prizes, earning the university the names “Harvard of the Proletariat,” “the poor man’s Harvard,” and “Harvard-on-the-Hudson.”

Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the City College of New York trains leaders in the science and practice of psychology. Students learn through fieldwork, independent study and traditional classroom experiences that focus on social, cultural, clinical and other influences of behavior. Through the Psychology Advisement Support System (PASS), students receive guidance throughout their academic experience and there are several organizations available for students to provide additional background in the field of psychology.

PhD Program in Clinical Psychology

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at the City College of New York encourages students to become thoughtful, productive scholars. Students develop an understanding of psychology as a science and the skills necessary to promote human welfare. Students are prepared to serve professionally in the field of psychology in areas of research, teaching and practice. Students may choose to specialize in specific areas of the industry as well. The faculty and labs are located on several campuses throughout the CUNY system and all faculty at the doctoral level are top scholars in their field.

• Commission on Higher Education
• New York State Department of Education

Maureen O’Connor Executive Officer Graduate Center Psychology 365 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016-4309 Telephone: 212-817-8705 Email: [email protected]

Fordham University

Fordham University was founded in 1841 as St. John’s College by the Right Reverend John Hughes. The Jesuit University began in Rose Hill Manor and was the first Catholic Institution of higher education in the northeastern United States. It is located in the town of Fordham, which is derived from two Anglo-Saxon words, “ford” and “ham.” The word translates to wading place or ford by a settlement, and the college officially changed their name to Fordham in 1907. Today, the college draws students from around the world who choose from more than 60 majors in a wide variety of curriculums.

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Fordham University offers rigorous curriculum taught by faculty members that are accomplished in their professions, yet approachable. Students learn in classroom and lab settings while being encouraged to contribute to their chosen field and make it unique to them. Students make professional presentations in scholarly societies and many students have received external funding awards.

Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology

The Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology has received national recognition for the excellence of their research and leadership in establishing national guidelines for graduate education in the field. The program focuses on rigorous research in both the laboratory and hands-on settings, helping students acquire the skills of basic, applied and prevention science necessary to succeed in the industry. Students gain knowledge and skills in cognitive and social development related to family, school and neighborhood influences.

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

For more than half a century, Fordham had been training clinical psychologists, preparing students for practice, research and teaching in the field. The faculty is diverse and the program admits students whose backgrounds are equally diverse. The goal is to prepare students for many different careers in the psychology industry. Students are admitted to the program within the department rather than to a faculty member’s lab, but students who have a desire to work with a particular faculty member may indicate that interest on their admission materials. Students are free to work with any faculty on their doctoral dissertation should their research interests change during their course of study.

Ph.D. in Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology

The Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology doctorate program at Fordham focuses on research-oriented aspects pertaining to behavioral sciences. Students learn statistical, psychometric and other research techniques with a strong computer focus. Completion of the program qualifies students to obtain positions in academic and industry positions such as teaching, consulting, program evaluation, and academic research. Students must have a background in general psychology.

• National Association of School Psychologists

Psychology Department Rose Hill Office 226 Dealy Hall Bronx, NY 10458 Telephone: 718-817-3775 Email: [email protected]

Hofstra University

Hofstra University was founded in 1935 as an extension of New York University. It was founded on the estate of wealthy Dutch immigrant, William S. Hofstra and his second wife, Kate Mason. Mrs. Hofstra had provided the bulk of her property and estate to be used for a charitable, scientific or humanitarian purpose and be named in honor of her husband. Two friends of the couple, Howard Brower and James Barnard were left with the task of deciding what to do with the estate. They were approached by Truesdale Peck Calkins who had been seeking a location for an institute of higher learning, and an agreement was reached with New York University to begin a coeducational, commuter institution. In 1939, the campus separated from NYU and was granted its own charter in 1940.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences allows students to explore new talents while preparing for many career options. Skills that are valued in every industry, such as communication, critical thinking and analysis, are part of the curriculum at Hofstra. In addition, students are provided with lectures, seminars, performances and other special events that increase their knowledge base. Professors are committed to finding multiple research opportunities designed to challenge students.

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at Hofstra is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to build a solid scientific foundation in the psychopathology field. Graduates have found employment in a wide variety of mental health clinics, group practices and other agencies dedicated to mental health. Students learn through lectures, readings, discussions and role plays, as well as through practicum in the Psychological Evaluation, Research & Counseling clinic. All students are required to take a year-long research design course and complete an original project, many of which are reported at annual meetings and conventions.

• American Psychological Society

Joan Connors Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549-1000 Telephone: 516-463-6600 Email: [email protected]

Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus

Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus has deep historic roots beginning in 1926 when the founders of the college committed to admitting students based on merit rather than sex, race, religion or national origin at a time when higher education was often defined by quotas and discrimination. Originally, the campus was located at 300 Pearl Street, and the original student body was comprised of immigrants and their children seeking to better themselves through higher education. The Great Depression and World War II put the university under severe financial restraints, and the 300 Pearl Street building was sold, scattering classes to other locations. The GI Bill improved enrollment, and the college began to add more programs. Today, the Brooklyn campus of Long Island University has more than 11,200 students in over 200 academic programs.

Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is named for a United States Navy Admiral who served in both World War I and II, who was president of Long Island University from 1953 until 1962. Mr. Conolly and his wife, Helen, were killed when American Airlines Flight 1 crashed into Jamaica Bay after taking off from Idlewild Airport in New York on March 1, 1962. The college provides educational foundation for many academic and professional programs. The college offers an outstanding faculty who provide supportive assistance to students throughout their education at the university.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Students in the doctoral program in psychology at Conolly College has a dedicated suite of research labs and seminars, and visitors often comment on the comfortable appearance of the department. The program emphasizes sophisticated skills in assessment, intervention and research. Students learn to diagnose, treat and study a broad range of psychological phenomena. The program is influenced by psychodynamic approaches with an emphasis on integrating differing theoretical points of view. Students must complete 90 credits of graduate courses, three-years of practicum training, presentation of an independent research project, and a full-time 12-month clinical internship. Students must have a score of 302 under the new system or 1100 under the old system on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE and a 550 on the Psychology portion of the examination. Students must have a grade point average of 3.2 with no less than 15 credits in psychology.

• American Psychology Association

LIU Brooklyn 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 Telephone: 718-488-1011 Email: [email protected]

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

The Long Island University C.W. Post Campus, commonly known as LIU Post, is located on a 307-acre campus on the north shore of Long Island. The community where the college is located, the Village of Brookville, is ranked among the most desirable areas in the country. The college began in 1955 with no accredited degree programs, classrooms that were created from converted barns, garages and servant bedrooms, no sports teams or no traditions. The campus is named for cereal magnate, Charles William Post, the father of Marjorie Merriweather Post. LIU purchased the 177-acre estate of Ms. Post for $200,000 to establish a liberal arts college in the area.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the oldest, largest and most diverse college at LIU Post. Students learn through comprehensive programs gaining knowledge, as well as creative thinking and intense intellectual exchange skills. The faculty at the college consists of many highly accomplished scholars, researchers and artists. Classes are small and offer a personalized learning experience.

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

The Doctor of Psychology program at LIU Post trains students to become clinical psychologists with a strong focus on underserved populations. Students gain competencies in one of three areas:

• Applied Child
• Family Violence
• Serious Mental Illness

After the first year, students balance traditional classroom training with clinical training with externships in approved patient-care facilities. Second year students train at the LIU Post Psychological Services Center, which is a low-cost preventative and clinical health service that provides assistance to members of the surrounding community. Third and fourth-year students complete closely supervised externships in the New York-New Jersey area. The program requires a five-year, full-time commitment. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a competitive GPA and a minimum of 18 credit hours of psychology. Students must have taken courses in statistics, research design or methods, personality and abnormal psychology. Students must have a competitive GRE score and fieldwork in the area of clinical psychology.

• Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program LIU Post 720 Northern Boulevard Brookville, NY 11548-1300 Telephone: 516-299-2090 Email: [email protected]

The New School

The New School was founded in New York City by a small group of American intellectuals and educators. They were frustrated by the intellectual abilities of traditional colleges, envisioning one where faculty and students could address problems facing society in an honest way. In 1919, Charles Beard, John Dewey, James Harvey Robinson and Thorstein Veblen opened The New School for Social Research. Over the years, the name of the school was shortened to The New School, but the mission of the school did not. Originally, the college offered courses in areas that interested the founders, such as international affairs, social sciences and philosophy. Eventually, drama, literature, writing, performing arts and others were added to the curriculum. Today, there are over 10,000 students enrolled at The New School, working toward degrees or diplomas in 135 programs.

The New School for Social Research

The New School for Social Research addresses issues of political, cultural and economic concerns. Students who choose to attend the New School for Social Research are intellectually curious, motivated and committed to affecting change in their chosen professions. With its location in New York City, students are able to gain access to many resources uncommon in the university setting.

Psychology (PhD)

Students who enter the graduate psychology program at The New School are encouraged to research areas that are sensitive to social, cultural and political influences that affect individuals and communities. Students may choose from the Cognitive, Social and Developmental Psychology (CSD) or the PhD in Clinical Psychology. The school focuses on an interdisciplinary approach that fosters interaction between the two advanced degrees. Students must successfully complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and submit scores to the admissions office.

Department of Psychology The New School for Social Research 80 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10011 Telephone: 212-229-5727 Email: [email protected]

New York University

New York University began more than 175 years ago when Albert Gallatin who served as Secretary of the Treasury under both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, announced his desire to establish a system of education “fitting for all.” In 1831, New York University brought that dream to reality, and it is the largest private university in the country. Today, more than 40,000 students are enrolled at NYU, in stark contrast to the 158 enrollees during NYU’s first semester. The staff of 14 has grown to 3,100 full-time members. The center of the university is in the heart of Greenwich Village, with no walls or gates, keeping the students deeply intertwined with the heart of New York City.

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at NYU offers 54 programs in 200 fields of study that cover a wide variety of disciplines. They were the second university to offer an earned doctorate in the country, which is why they put great value in tradition in addition to the innovation and research they are renowned for. The college understands that graduate work is for the future, whether the future of ideas, natural worlds or community needs.

Cognition & Perception Doctoral Program in Psychology

Students who enter the Cognition & Perception doctoral program at NYU investigate the manner in which people perceive, think and act. The program has a strong research component and students are exposed to a broad range of cognition and perception education. Students and faculty work closely with other departments to examine mental processes such as memory, language, emotion, motor control and others related to cognition and perception.

Doctoral Program in Social Psychology

The social psychology program at NYU trains students in theories, principles and research related to understanding behavior. The program includes studies in:

• Social cognition and attitudes
• Motivation, emotion and self-regulation
• Relationships, personality and social development
• Groups, organizations and societies

Students hare well-equipped labs and promote an open door relationship between students and faculty. Although students work closely with one member of faculty, the university requires that they work in at least one other lab to promote breadth of training.

Department of Psychology New York University 6 Washington Place New York, NY 10003 Telephone: 212-998-7900 Email: [email protected]

As society continues to evolve, doctoral programs in psychology in New York will become increasingly important, and students who choose to enter these programs are uniquely qualified to deal with issues facing individuals, groups and communities.

Pace University

Dyson college of arts and sciences.

The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is a leading educator of those who pursue degrees in the liberal arts and social sciences, and it maintains one of the largest and most active psychology programs in the country at the graduate level. The school’s signature offering is its combined degree in both school psychology and clinical psychology. Those who complete this combined program typically receive both a PsyD degree for general practice and an M.Ed. degree for the practice of psychology in an academic setting. Particular emphasis is placed on a professional code of ethics in combination with treatment methods, counseling procedures, and scholarly research alongside established industry experts and professors.

School-Clinical Child Psychology, PsyD

In the state of New York, those who wish to practice general psychology in a private practice, hospital setting or within a government or public setting must be recommended for licensure by a state board. The New York State Licensing Examination can only be undertaken by those who have completed either a PhD or PsyD doctoral program, and that’s exactly what this combined degree offers.

In acquiring that particular degree, candidates will take a combination of practical courses and research opportunities over the course of several years. The combined program will also result in a Master’s in Education, with a focus on school psychology. Supervised counseling experiences are required as part of that degree, and will be arranged with both private and public schools throughout New York City and the surrounding areas.

Accreditations:  American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (CoA), Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Pace University Dyson College of Arts and Sciences 1 Pace Plaza New York, NY 10038 Phone: (914) 773-3648

St. John’s University

St. John’s has always maintained one of the best liberal arts departments in the country among private universities, and its psychology programs have been highly ranked both at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. For those pursuing their doctorate and the ability to sit for the New York State Licensing Examination, the coursework and eventual degree offered at SJU will fulfill all requirements will exposing students to professional experience, scholarly research, and essential classroom instruction time with industry experts.

Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

One of the most unique things about the PhD in clinical psychology at St. John’s University is that it’s actually two programs under a singular title. At the time of their admission, students will choose one of two tracks. The first, and by far the most popular track, is the generalist psychology course load. This PhD program gives students a broad array of topics to cover during their stay in residence at St. John’s, preparing them for work in settings ranging from hospitals and public service to private practice and even school settings. A specialty degree track gives students the alternative option of focusing solely on clinical psychology. This particular degree will focus more heavily on early intervention, diagnosis, treatment, and the pharmaceutical remedies that blur the lines between psychiatry and psychology.

St. John’s University Office of Graduate Admission 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 Phone: (718) 990-2790 Email: [email protected]

Stony Brook University (State University of New York)

Stony Brook University is part of the massive State University of New York system, which gives in-state residents the opportunity to pursue their doctoral degree at affordable, public tuition rates. The Department of Psychology maintains a PhD in clinical psychology for those who are looking to cover a broad array of general topics and build on undergraduate or graduate-level coursework in the field. As part of the liberal arts and social sciences division on campus, those who study psychology may seek teaching assistantships with professors, participate in scholarly research into cutting-edge psychological treatments, and participate in supervised clinical experience throughout their time as a degree candidate.

Stony Brook has a long-established history as one of the best psychology schools in the state of New York, and for good reason: Students in the doctoral program benefit from on-campus laboratories and research projects, off-campus affiliations and professional networks, and the type of rigorous instruction that has long led to graduation of the best psychologists in the country. Though the program is a clinical one, students are exposed to a large range of topics across age groups, demographic cohorts, and socioeconomic levels. This prepares them for intervention, diagnosis, and treatment in a truly limitless number of settings after they graduate from the program.

SUNY Stony Brook Department of Psychology Stony Brook, NY 11790 Phone: (631) 632-7855

Syracuse University

At Syracuse University, emphasis has been placed on not only the quality of professors in the doctoral program, but also their contributions to the advancement of psychology as both a practical and academic subject. For this reason, it’s not uncommon to see professors earn multimillion-dollar grants for continued scholarly research. It’s also not uncommon to see those same professors giving free and open lectures to the entire campus community on the most pressing psychological and behavioral issues of the day. As an added benefit the city of Syracuse contains numerous businesses and private practices that maintain an exclusive relationship with the university for supervised practicum experience, job placement, research, and more.

School Psychology, PhD

School psychology is perhaps the fastest growing of the disciplines within the broader industry. The reasons for this are numerous: Much research in the past few decades has been focused on developmental concerns and considerations, since these developmental quirks affect the learning process and they are directly related to how well students adjust and mature during their time in school. School psychologists have also been instrumental in preventing or addressing bullying issues, and their services are almost always required after a traumatic incident. With a combination of developmental psychology coursework, supervised school psychology experience, and on-campus research, graduates of this program will be able to easily help today’s students overcome their challenges through high school graduation.

Clinical Psychology, PhD

The clinical program on-campus at Syracuse University is a bit broader than the PhD in school psychology. In this track, degree candidates learn how clinical services are administered to people with different backgrounds, unique mental illnesses or psychological disorders, and in unique circumstances. They’ll be required to pursue off-campus supervised experience with an existing industry professional, and many will seek on-campus roles either as a research assistant, a teaching assistant in undergraduate courses, or through a fellowship that combines coursework and research on an ongoing basis.

Syracuse University Psychology Department 430 Huntington Hall Syracuse, NY 13244 Phone: (315) 443-2354 Email: [email protected] Program Website

Teachers College, Columbia University

Counseling and clinical psychology department.

Columbia University’s status as an Ivy League institution means that it offers students some of the best professional networking after graduation when compared to any other New York university with a psychology program. The school’s long history and prestigious list of alumni also means that it enjoys expanded funding, wider degree program choices, and the ability to land some of the best clinical training placements anywhere in the city of New York. Department faculty are among the most celebrated in their field, and a number of them have achieved a great deal of fame via their own experiments, hypotheses, and media appearances to explain new developments in psychological assessment, intervention, and treatment.

In the clinical psychology program, students will take a core of psychology courses that focus on diagnosis and treatment of common psychological disorders in a number of different settings. They’ll learn the impacts of geography, economy, and other influencing factors on those disorders and how to best compensate for each of those factors in patients that they’ll treat after graduation. To help them learn more about these unique considerations, students will be required to complete at least a single off-campus, supervised clinical placement with an existing professional. Many students also opt for on-campus assistantships in research or teaching as well.

Counseling Psychology, PhD

Counseling presents a few concerns that are unique when compared to clinical services. In counseling, the focus is much more on treatment and less on a mere diagnosis. For this reason, students who opt for this particular program at Columbia will be taught the current methods of proper counseling and self-actualization through psychological help. They’ll still learn all about today’s psychological disorders, their impacts and unique circumstances, and they’ll also seek out a counseling internship to gain a greater degree of clarity. Students in this program, like their clinical counterparts, often find assistantships on campus to further boost their understanding of these concepts.

Through a partnership with numerous public and private schools in the greater New York metropolitan area, Columbia University prepares students to face the unique challenges that await today’s elementary, middle, and high school students. Thanks to on-campus lectures and research concerning bullying, abuse at home, and the developmental issues facing today’s kids, graduates will be given a set of tools to help mitigate those issues and promote healthy outcomes. Near the conclusion of the program, students will be paired with partnered school for a supervised counseling observation and internship that will help boost their professional quality even more.

Teachers College, Columbia University Clinical Psychology 525 W 120th St. New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 678-3267 Email: [email protected]

University at Albany (State University of New York)

Psychology department.

The University at Albany, which is part of the public SUNY system in New York, maintains an extensive psychology department. Degrees are offered at both the undergraduate and doctoral levels, with many professors crossing over between the two programs. A large majority of the school’s psychology professors maintain their own labs and conduct their own experiments, several of which have won lucrative awards for continued research and refinement of established findings. The school maintains a center for autism and related disabilities, actively studying these unique psychological disorders and their causes, potential treatments, and how they affect those diagnosed.

The clinical setting is among the most important in psychology, since it’s often the first place where a new or deepened disorder is detected. At the University of Albany, students learn how to diagnose both serious and mild disorders, and they learn the importance of early intervention, diagnosis, and treatment. The school’s autism center contributes to enhanced coursework relating to early autism detection, potential treatments and mitigating activities, and how to discuss this particular disorder with new parents.

University at Albany State University of New York 1400 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12222 Phone: (518) 442-3300 Email: [email protected] Program Website

University at Buffalo (State University of New York)

SUNY’s University at Buffalo is considered one of the most prestigious schools in New York’s public university system, especially as it concerns the Department of Psychology. The department is very research oriented, and currently is looking into the psychology of everything from women in the workplace to the impact of childbirth on both short-term and long-term psychological health. In the classroom, the department offers a clinical program and a combined degree that focuses on both counseling and school psychology scenarios. Graduates from both programs are eligible for New York’s state licensing examination and, courtesy of professional internships, will graduate with a robust network available to them during the job application process.

As with virtually all clinical psychology programs, the PhD in clinical psychology at the University at Buffalo is concerned primarily with early diagnosis and intervention. Students will become masters of the DSM-5 diagnosis manual, and they’ll learn about today’s most common psychological disorders, treatments, and more. All students in the clinical program will engage in at least one professional, supervised job placement with a current clinical specialist. On campus, students will typically be required to engage either in academic research or in a teaching assistantship that places them in undergraduate psychology courses.

University at Buffalo (SUNY) Department of Psychology Park Hall Room 204 Buffalo, NY 14260-4110 Phone: (716) 645-3651 Email: [email protected] Program Website

University of Rochester

Department of clinical and social sciences in psychology.

The University of Rochester is easily one of the best institutions in Western New York when it comes to virtually all programs, but especially psychology. The school’s program as long been APA-accredited and has typically been home to award-winning, grant-earning professors who have broken new ground in diagnosis and treatment of today’s most serious psychological disorders. The department maintains on-campus labs, with most doctoral students acting as research assistants. The university’s commitment to the latest technology enhances the ability to engage in research while learning key concepts in the classroom as well.

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Students at the U of R undergo a clinical psychology program at the doctoral level that teaches them how to identify common disorders, how to understand the causes and best treatments of rare or very serious disorders, and the importance of early intervention, referral, and treatment of all psychological problems. Through a supervised internship and on-campus research, students will learn how to put these skills to use almost as soon as they learn them, and they’ll develop their own slate of research credits, professional networking links, and post-graduation job opportunities.

University of Rochester Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology Meliora Hall P.O. Box 270266 Rochester, NY 14627 Phone: (585) 273-3264

Yeshiva University

Ferkauf graduate school of psychology.

Among private and faith-based universities, few names in psychology are more prestigious than the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. With three distinct programs and a history of producing some of today’s most seasoned experts in the field, those who attend Yeshiva for any doctoral program will find that they have virtually limitless opportunities after graduation. Dozens of on-campus labs play host to both shorter and long-form psychological studies, while professional networks in the New York community make for thrilling internship placements and job experiences that will benefit graduates over the long-term.

Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis, PhD

The Health Emphasis program at Yeshiva is unique among all programs in the state of New York, since its primary emphasis is on how today’s clinical psychologists contribute to healthcare settings and the general health of today’s professionals. This track is certainly concerned with diagnosis and intervention, but it also examines the link between disease and psychological disorder, mental well being and long-term health, and other causal relationships. Research, a full-time internship, and numerous observed experiences are required within this program.

Clinical Psychology, PsyD

The 114-hour program in clinical psychology is one of the most extensive in the state of New York. Its focus is on general psychological health, well being, and treatment. Students will engage in routine on-campus research early in the program, and advance soon thereafter to part-time internships, observations, and clinical experiences. During the program’s fifth and final year of study, all students will complete a required, full-time internship that will see them not only observe and practice while under supervision, but also take on a great deal of responsibility and professional initiative as well.

Clinical and School Psychology, PsyD

Many programs blend counseling and school psychology, but Yeshiva is one of the two to combine school psychology with clinical knowledge and experience. For this reason, the combined degree focuses on identification of major psychological programs, identification of the root cause of common developmental problems, and an understanding of the origins of things like bullying, poor academic performance, and other unusual behaviors in the classroom. Supervised experiences, even those at a full-time level, typically take place in schools or similar academic settings during the final year of this program.

Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology 500 West 185th Street New York, NY 10033 Phone: (212) 960-5400 Email: [email protected]

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New York Psychology Doctorate Programs

New York state is the home of many excellent Psy.D. and Ph.D. programs in psychology. Earning your doctoral degree in this field takes hard work and discipline. Learn more about the available programs in New York below, as well as how to earn your psychology license after graduation.

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Quick facts.

• New York PsyD Programs
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• The annual tuition for a student at Syracuse University is roughly $45,000 per year.
• Columbia University sports an incredible graduation rate of nearly 95% for first-time, full-time students.
• The average annual tuition of an in-state student attending Binghamton University is $26,000.
• Columbia Unversity Teacher’s College was the first APA accredited program ever, dating back to 1948.
• Syracuse University offers more than 200 different majors for students to pursue.

List of PsyD Programs In New York

Below are the programs in New York where you can obtain your Psy.D. degree. This doctoral degree is a good choice if you want to work in a clinical environment with patients, rather than in research or academia.

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Pace University

Pace University offers a Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology that prepares professional psychologists as leading health service providers with skills in clinical and school psychology. Students will be prepared to develop, provide, supervise, and research many types of evidence-based psychological services. The program features a practitioner-scholar training model that prepares doctoral students to offer direct and indirect services from many theoretical perspectives. The program integrates several field experiences with didactic preparation, and students are trained in major psychological foundations, assessment and evaluation methods, and program research and evaluation.

• Institution type: Private
• Main campus: New York City
• Annual tuition: $1,352 per credit hour
• Degrees offered: Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology
• Accreditation: APA
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Hofstra University

Hofstra University offers a Psy.D. program in School-Community Psychology that prepares doctoral students to become highly skilled psychology practitioners in community and school health settings. The program is fully accredited by the APA, and the emphasis is put on training psychologists to coordinate school and community services in diverse settings. The training model is designed to educate students in the traditional roles of school psychology, including psychological assessment and intervention, while also offering special training in community service agencies that encourage family and child functioning.

• Main campus: Hempstead
• Annual tuition: $27,144
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in School-Community Psychology

Long Island University

Long Island University offers a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology that trains doctoral students who want to practice as clinical psychologists who work with traditionally underserved populations. Each student will choose a concentration area in Serious Mental Illnesses; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Interventions with High-Risk Families; and Assessment & Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. After the first year, doctoral students must balance course work with clinical training in approved patient-care facilities. Third- and fourth-year doctoral students complete supervised externships at one of dozens of training sites in New York City.

• Main campus: Brookville, New York
• Annual tuition: $52,000
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in Clinical Psychology

University of Albany

The University of Albany has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology that is designed to prepare life-long learners who work in the reflective practice of school psychology by studying psychological theory, research, and practice to contribute to the potential of children and families while showing respect for individual and cultural diversity. The four-year program is designed to prepare school psychologists to integrate psychological research, theory and established scientific inquiry methods into practice. They also are taught to engage in evaluation and research activities that contribute to the practice and science of psychology.

• Institution type: Public
• Main campus: Albany, New York
• Annual tuition: $21,000 in-state, $44,400 out-of-state
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in School Psychology

Adelphi University

Adelphi University offers a Psy.D. in School Psychology that prepares doctoral students for advanced school psychology careers in many settings, where Psy.D. graduates will positively affect the lives of students, families, schools, and communities. Students are provided with exemplary skills and training in clinical, diagnostic, and consultative foundations of psychology. Each student will develop their applied psychology skills, pursue innovative research projects, and learn about several theoretical approaches of school psychology.

• Main campus: Garden City
• Annual tuition: $1,395 per credit hour

Roberts Wesleyan College

Roberts Wesleyan College offers a Psy.D. in Clinical and School Psychology that blends the professional areas of school and clinical psychology that culminates at the end of the four-year program in a dissertation that deals with an issue relevant to the practice of school and clinical psychology. Required courses in the 96-credit hour program include Adult Psychopathology; Advanced Developmental Psychology; Assessment and Psychological Measurement; Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior, and Group Dynamics and Group Counseling.

• Main campus: Rochester
• Annual tuition: $1,010 per credit hour
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in Clinical and School Psychology

Yeshiva University

Yeshiva University has been offering a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology for more than 50 years. The program has been accredited by the APA since 1985. The mission of the four-year program is to provide doctoral-level psychological training in the empirical and conceptual foundations of clinical psychology and to enable students to become thoughtful and knowledgeable academic scholars. Doctoral students also are trained intensively in many research, assessment, and therapeutic approaches. The program consists of 116 credits and offers students the skills and knowledge to assume the role of a professional clinical psychologist in many settings.

• Annual tuition: $35,100

Alfred University

Alfred University offers a Psy.D. degree in School Psychology that follows the respected practitioner-scientist model. The four-year, APA-accredited program is designed to prepare school psychologists to practice advanced psychological skills in schools and related family and child settings. It also is intended to prepare students for leadership positions in applied research, supervision and administration, mental health agencies, hospitals, private practice, and higher education.

• Main campus: Alfred
• Annual tuition: $38,700

Other Psychology Doctorates in New York

If you want to earn your Ph.D. in psychology with a focus on academic research, you have several great options in New York. Read more below.

Columbia University

The focus of Columbia University’s Ph.D. in Psychology is on research, teaching, and scholarship in perception, cognition, behavioral neuroscience, and social-personality psychology. Students initiate their own research in the first year and are encouraged to do original and innovative research work throughout the five-year program. This program has relatively few course requirements, so doctoral students have the chance to fully immerse themselves in research and their instructional training. Students attend many research seminars and events, and within a community of devoted faculty, they explore and tailor their psychology research interests to create their own unique learning environments.

• Annual tuition: $51,000
• Degrees offered: Ph.D. in Psychology

How To Become A Practicing Psychologist In New York

Becoming a licensed and certified psychologist in the state of New York requires commitment and dedication. Not only do you have to have all of the required education, which we will highlight further on, you must also be possessed of high moral character while meeting or exceeding testing scores on a variety of different subjects.

Individuals interested in pursuing a psychologist license will have to start by first pursuing their Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in the field of psychology. You can choose from a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of the Arts. Your bachelor’s degree will require you to complete more than 120 total semester credits which require four years of committed education.

After you have acquired your BA, you will push on to your Master’s which will require an additional 54 semester credits.  Some universities in the state of New York offers hybrid programs that allow you to combine your Master’s and doctoral program in order to facilitate the process easier. Once you’ve accomplished your Master’s, you will move on toward your PsyD or Ph.D. in psychology.

You’ll need to make sure that your coursework adheres to the American Psychology Association’s guidelines , as well. Over this period of time, you’ll have to engage in nearly three study years and thirty hours of approved work with a grant program. You’ll also need a year of experience via an internship. Once your coursework is complete, and this is a process that could take up to eight years, you’ll be ready to approach your licensing.

Getting licensed in New York requires a multi-step approach that includes:

• Submitting an application to the Office of Professions for something known as a limited permit. This will allow you to practice under direct supervision and will count toward your two years of mandatory licensing experience. This permit will last for three years.
• Referencing supervised experience, you’ll have to acquire two full years of supervised professional experience in your field of education. The Board will require at least 1,750 total hours of work in the field in order to fulfill this requirement.
• Additionally, you must also pass the core exams that are part of all licensing requests.  The exam you must pass is known as the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology and you will require at least a score of 75 to be able to move forward. At this point, your information will be pushed toward the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
• Finally, you get to submit your application in order to receive your license.

New York Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

The state of New York is poised for significant growth in the next decade with reports by the BLS stating that 14% job growth in the field of clinical psychology is possible within the next decade.

SEE ALSO: New York Clinical Psychologist Salary Outlook

Additionally, New York sports the wealthiest mean wage for clinical psychologists in the region with an annual salary of $91,180. Clinical psychologists earning in the top 10% of the field will be making more than $130,000 annually.

Clinical Psychology PhD

Interested in studying clinical science.

We have developed this website to provide visitors with information about our program. Our goal is to make things easier for potential applicants so all information about our program is readily accessible on the Web.

For more comprehensive information, we have developed a  Student Guide . This guide provides information that will assist you in deciding whether our program is a good fit with your interests and career objectives.  We realize that applying to a doctoral program represents a major decision and a very big step in any student’s academic and career life. We have tried to make this online brochure as informative as possible, so you will be able to get the most accurate picture of what our program has to offer and what its limitations are.  Further information regarding the clinical science faculty and their research interests can be found here .

You can also access information about the Psychological Clinic , which serves as a training facility for our doctoral students, offering assessment and psychotherapy for adults, children, couples, family and groups for a broad range of issues.

Having a close match between your goals and ours seems to be one of the best indicators of a successful outcome for students. Therefore, we encourage you to be as direct and straightforward as possible in your application. If you are interested in applying to our clinical psychology program, visit our admission information page .

For information regarding the program's education and training outcomes, click here:  Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data 

For information on state license requirements, click here: Consumer Disclosure Information: Educational Requirements for Licensure in Psychology .

Matthew D. Johnson

Professor and director of clinical training, our general philosophy.

The Binghamton Clinical Psychology Program is a clinical science PhD program that trains graduates to advance new knowledge and theory and to provide objective answers to important questions. Our scientific training spans the nature of psychological processes, psychopathology, and the diverse problems and challenges that individuals and groups face throughout the lifespan, including the design, assessment, and implementation of effective clinical interventions. In our view, the well-trained clinical psychologist is a scientist "24/7," while doing research and clinical work, seamlessly integrating science in all clinical endeavors.  In order to advance clinical science knowledge, exert the greatest impact on human problems, and alleviate suffering, we prepare our students to enter a variety of professional settings. Our graduates conduct research, disseminate knowledge via publication and presentations at scientific meetings, and assess/address clinical issues using well-developed clinical skills and empirically grounded interventions.

Our goal is to train the next generation of clinical scientists who embrace a rigorous scientific approach in all of their work.  Our program prepares graduates to participate in a variety of careers in which they do the following: (a) produce, publish and present high quality empirical research and scholarship to contribute to knowledge in clinical science in academic and research-focused positions, including in medical-school affiliated teaching hospitals as well as VA medical centers; (b) fully integrate evidence-based methods into the assessment and treatment of mental disorders and problems in living; and (c) disseminate science-based clinical knowledge in teaching, supervision, consultation, and administrative roles.  We expect that the majority of our graduates will function as active clinical scientists with a research emphasis in the multitude of potential careers they choose to pursue.  We further expect that those students who do not embark on primary academic careers will, nevertheless, be engaged in consuming research and in producing and sharing their own research, scholarship, and clinical innovations in publications, presentations, and workshops.

Our perspective is that science-grounded clinical skills and experiences facilitate meaningful clinical science research and that research, in turn, facilitates the practice of science-based assessment and psychotherapy.  All clinical training is done with an emphasis on scientific principles, theoretical positions that are empirically investigated, and assessment methods and interventions that are evidence-based.  Binghamton graduates are not expected to pursue careers devoted solely to the office practice of clinical psychology as private or independent practitioners.  Anyone committed to such a career track would be well advised to apply elsewhere.  Our program is best suited to those students who are interested in pursuing academic and research-related careers and in careers that effectively integrate clinical science and practice while contributing research and new knowledge to the domain of clinical psychological science.

Background Information

The Clinical Psychology Program began in 1972, and the program received accreditation from the American Psychological Association in 1981.  In 1996, after a thorough review process, the clinical program was granted membership in the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science, a coalition of doctoral psychology training programs that share a common goal of producing and applying scientific knowledge to the assessment, understanding and amelioration of human problems.  In 2003, our program received the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Outstanding Training Program Award. In 2021, the program was accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS). We are currently ranked 37th on the U.S. News and World Reports survey of clinical psychology graduate programs. 

Accreditation Information

Binghamton University's Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program is accredited by both the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) and the APA Commission on Accreditation (CoA).

PCSAS - Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System

The Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) accredited the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Binghamton University in 2021. PCSAS was created to promote science-centered education and training in clinical psychology, to increase the quality and quantity of clinical scientists contributing to the advancement of public health, and to enhance the scientific knowledge base for mental and behavioral health care. The Binghamton University program's philosophy aligns with these goals and is proud to be accredited by PCSAS. Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to PCSAS:

APA - Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association

The Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Binghamton University has been accredited by the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation since 1981. Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

The program demonstrates its commitment to public disclosure by providing clearly presented written materials and other communications that appropriately represent it to all relevant publics. At a minimum, this includes general program information pertaining to its aims, required curriculum sequence, and the expected outcomes in terms of its graduates' careers, as well as data on achievement of those expected and actual outcomes.

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Last Updated: 8/2/22