Clinical Psychology

Prepare for independent psychological practice with a specialization in Clinical Psychology.* Learn to diagnose, assess, and provide interventions for a wide array of emotional and behavioral disorders. Position yourself to work as a practitioner, researcher, or consultant with multi-disciplinary teams in hospitals, clinics, community mental health centers, and group or private practice settings. Assist those who are contending with mental illness and experiencing problems coping with life issues. Work within diverse populations and provide services that are based on empirical evidence, culturally competent, and on the cutting edge of clinical psychology. Gain practical, hands-on experience through the Academic Year in Residence (AYR) as well as through supervised practicum and internship requirements.

* Clinical Psychology positions may require state licensure, additional experience, or other factors beyond successful completion of the degree program.

Completion Requirements

• 159 total quarter credit hours, course-based
  • Core courses (106 cr.)
  • Elective course (15 cr.)
  • Clinical practicum (6 cr.)
  • Dissertation (20 cr.)
  • Internship (12 cr.)
•  Academic Year in Residence
• Ph.D. residencies (4 four-day sessions)

Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Curriculum

^†AYR courses begin in the sixth quarter and end with the completion of the ninth quarter. These courses are blended with online and face-to-face components.

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
	Quarter 1
PSYC 8002	Foundations of Graduate Study in Clinical Psychology	5
PSYC 8215	Lifespan Development	5
	Quarter 2
PSYC 8344	Interventions I	5
RSCH 8100Y	Research, Theory, Design, and Methods	4
	Quarter 3
PSYC 8247	Social Psychology	5
RSCH 8200Y	Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis	4
	Quarter 4
PSYC 8316	Tests and Measurement	5
PSYC 8781	Psychopathology From a Clinical Perspective	5
	Quarter 5
PSYC 8226	Biopsychology	5
RSCH 8300Y	Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis	4
	Quarter 6—AYR†
PSYC 8704	Ethics and Standards of Psychological Practice	5
PSYC 8340	Cognitive Assessment	5
	Quarter 7—AYR†
PSYC 8350	Personality Assessment	5
PSYC 8421	Multicultural Psychology	5
	Quarter 8—AYR†
PSYC 8232	Consultation and Supervision in Psychology	5
PSYC 8345	Interventions II	5
	Quarter 9—AYR†
PSYC 8117	Writing a Quality Prospectus in Psychology	5
PSYC 8346	Clinical Psychopharmacology	5
	Quarter 10
PSYC 8700	Psychology and Social Change	5
RSCH 8250Y OR RSCH 8350Y OR RSCH 8450Y	Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis OR Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis OR Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis	4
	Quarter 11
	Elective	5
PSYC 8238	Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior	5
	Quarter 12
PSYC 8207	History and Systems of Psychology	5
	Elective	5
	Quarter 13
PSYC 8290	Clinical Practicum I	3
	Elective	5
	Quarter 14
PSYC 8291	Clinical Practicum II	3
PSYC 9000	Dissertation I	5
	Quarter 15
PSYC 9000	Dissertation II	5
	Quarter 16
PSYC 9000	Dissertation III	5
	Quarter 17
PSYC 8292	Clinical Psychology Internship I	3
PSYC 9000	Dissertation IV	5
	Quarter 18
PSYC 8293	Clinical Psychology Internship II	3
	Quarter 19
PSYC 8294	Clinical Psychology Internship III	3
	Quarter 20
PSYC 8295	Clinical Psychology Internship IV	3

Elective Course

This specialization offers elective courses that allow you to focus your studies on a topic that interests you. Learn more. 

Course Descriptions

For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.

Note on Licensure

The Clinical Psychology specialization in the Ph.D. in Psychology program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. This specialization is designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of some state psychology boards. However, Walden University’s professional specialization in Clinical Psychology is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and has not received designation by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register (ASPPB/NR), which are requirements for licensure in some states.  Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, state-by-state educational requirements, and internship and practicum requirements; however, it remains the student’s responsibility to evaluate and understand the licensure requirements for the state or international location in which he or she intends to work as requirements vary widely. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that the completion of a degree or coursework for graduate credit will permit the learner to obtain licensure.