Empower Individuals and Strengthen Communities
As the nation’s only Psy.D. program rooted in social justice, Adler University offers a unique and immersive learning experience engineered to create positive change for individuals and communities.
Program Highlights
- 97% success rate for Psy.D. internship placement overall
- 1,500 hours of Clinical practicum, 200 hours of Social Justice practicum & 2,000-hour pre-doctoral internship and dissertation defense
- Finish in five years of full-time study
- Accredited by the American Psychology Association
- Prepare to sit for the national licensure examination
- GRE optional, not required
Program Experience
Our Psy.D. program is based on the scholar-practitioner model that integrates research and training. Undertake a rigorous curriculum of theoretical knowledge, clinical competencies and research skills that meets the National Register of Health Service Psychologists requirements and state licensure guidelines.
Guided by field-experienced faculty, you’ll study evidence-based psychology practices and focus on Adlerian principles as you complete supervised practicum experiences in clinical and community settings. Successful completion of the program also requires a dissertation and a full-time internship in your final year. Our Pre-Doctoral Internship Program through Adler Community Health Services (ACHS) offers APA-accredited internship opportunities exclusively for Adler University students.
Emphases:
Hone your abilities in the area of psychology you’re passionate about. Adler University offers emphases shaped by the Adlerian underpinnings of social interest. You have the option to select one of the following:
- Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Military Clinical Psychology
- Primary Care Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Traumatic Stress Psychology
- Neuropsychology
Courses:
This program focuses on clinical and research disciplines critical to socially responsible practice. Doctoral courses are scheduled during all three terms in an academic year and include:
- Community Psychology
- Supervision and Management in Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Approaches I
- Adlerian Therapy I: Introduction to Assessment and Case Conceptualization
- Professional Development and Socially Responsible Practice Seminar I and II
Get a complete list of courses and a more detailed degree plan: CONTACT ADMISSIONS