Respecialization Certificate

Earning a Respecialization Certificate gives you the opportunity to gain theory and knowledge in a specialization other than the one you focused on in your degree work. You'll complete a unique Program of Study that accounts for previous coursework and includes courses required to achieve essential knowledge in the new specialization.

Choose from any of the following specializations:

• Clinical Psychology 
• Counseling Psychology 
• General Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• School Psychology

Completion Requirements

• PSYC 6000 Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology
• Specific coursework determined by the student and the School of Psychology’s faculty chair for the specialization chosen
• Field experience: Students respecializing in a licensure specialization (Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology) complete a practicum, an internship, and an Academic Year in Residence
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Note on Licensure

The Respecialization Certificates in (Clinical, Counseling and School) Psychology are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These certificates are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state psychology boards. However, Walden University licensure certificates in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and have not received designation by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register (ASPPB/NR), which are requirements for licensure in some states. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about licensure, students should visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards at www.asppb.org/about/boardContactStatic.aspx and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.