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Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Fully Accredited
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Psychology (Clinical Services) is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). / For further information about the accreditation of this program, contact the APA office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, Phone: 202-336-5979.
The Psy.D. program at Marywood has been accreditated since 2006. It was re-accredited in 2009, 2014 and again in 2024. In 2004, the Psy.D. program was granted designation as a doctoral program in psychology by the Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology, as it meets their 'Guidelines for Defining 'Doctoral Degree in Psychology.'' Therefore, graduates of this designated program who decide to apply for licensing as a psychologist typically will meet the educational requirements for licensing. However, in each jurisdiction there are additional requirements that must be satisfied. For exact information, please contact the state or provincial licensing board in the jurisdiction in which you plan to apply.
Once licensed, graduates are eligible to apply for credentialing as a Health Service Provider in Psychology. Graduation from a designated program ensures that the program you completed meets the educational requirements for credentialing by the National Register. However, there are additional requirements that must be satisfied prior to being credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. For further information, consult the National Register's website.
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
DEADLINE: December 15, 2024 for Fall 2025 cohort. The application for this cohort will open September 15, 2024. GRE tests are no longer required.
Marywood University’s APA Accredited PsyD program prepares students to provide evidence based and culturally sensitive services to diverse populations. The program adheres to a scholar-practitioner model and emphasizes empirically-supported assessments and interventions, including, most notably, deep immersion in CBT and DBT. Some special features of our program include:
- Practicum experience beginning end of first year
- In-house psychology clinic (placement during Year 2)
- Diverse community practicum opportunities (placements during Years 3 & 4)
- Classroom training in how to conduct clinical supervision
- Supportive, intimate learning environment with small class sizes
- Scholarships and graduate assistantships
- Mentorship from both students and staff
Marywood’s Psy.D. program was my core foundation in becoming a clinical psychologist. The courses, mentorship from faculty, and externship experiences allowed me to develop comprehensive clinical skills and strong ethical principles as a clinician. The program provided a collegial and supportive learning environment. The faculty genuinely cared about all students and took the time to help each student grow professionally as well as interpersonally.
Michael Arevalo '18 Read All Testimonials
It was through Marywood’s Psy.D. program that I have been successful in working in a number of different environments including hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, private practice, and industry/mental health tech.
I could not be more appreciative for my time in the program and the lessons I learned.
Program Graduates
Graduates of Marywood's Psy.D. program are employed across a wide variety of settings. The majority of our students have their own independent practice or are employed in medical centers, typically within the VA system, university counseling centers, or community mental health centers. Other settings include correctional facilities/forensics, psychiatric facilities, military, and academia. The clinical psychology doctoral program at Marywood endeavors to train high quality students to provide state-of-the-art, ethical, humane and culturally sensitive clinical services to diverse populations in contemporary society. On the way to earning a Psy.D. in clinical psychology, the program model teaches students to be research-informed practitioners with general skills who pursue development in specific areas through the selection of electives, practicum sites, research topics, internships and post-doctoral training.
Outcomes & Opportunities
Practicum Sites
- In-House Psychological Services Center
- Diverse Practicum Sites
- Option to Create Additional Sites
Internship Outcomes
- 100% Internship Acceptance in 2024
- 100% APA/APPIC Accredited Internships in 2024
- Placement at Sites in 33 States and Counting
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Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
- Completed application
- Essay
- Official, sealed transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
Psy.D. Requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the Psy.D. program requires at least 18 credits of Psychology coursework at the undergraduate level, including: statistics, experimental methods/research design, and abnormal/ psychopathology. A major in Psychology is preferred. A minimum overall GPA of 3.48 on a 4.0 scale is expected, for both general curriculum and psychology courses.
Transfer Credits
Up to 15 transfer credits in graduate Psychology coursework will be accepted. All credits transferred must reflect at least a 'B' grade, be from a regionally accredited institution, be similar in content and demand of equivalent Marywood courses, and have been earned within the preceding 5 years. The Director of Clinical Training must approve all transfer credits.
Admission Post-Master's
For a post-master's application to be considered, all of the following courses (or their equivalent) must have been completed at the master's level, with a grade of B or better.
- Psy 503 Research and Statistics I
- Psy 504 Research and Statistics II
- Psy 508 Biological Bases of Behavior
- Psy 514 Human Development
- Psy 517 Personality Theories
- Psy 521 Social Psychology
- Psy 522 Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior
- Psy 531 Psychopathology
- Psy 532 Child Psychopathology
- Psy 580 Assessment of Adult Personality and Psychopathology
- Psy 555 Professional Contribution or Psy 556 Master's Thesis
- Psy 561 Introduction to Psychological Testing
- Psy 571 Introduction to Individual Psychotherapy
- Psy 574 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Psy 577 Practicum I
- Psy 587 Practicum II Or Psy 578 Internship
All students accepted post-Master’s must pass the Master’s Comprehensive Exam. The exam is offered in the Fall semester, and consists of seven sections (Research Methods I, Research Methods II, Personality, Developmental, Social, Biological Bases of Behavior, and Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior). The exam is a multiple choice format.
Up to two students will be accepted annually post-Master's degree in psychology, to join the third year doctoral students. Students must have completed their degree no more than five years prior to application. Demonstrated excellence in academics and clinical work is expected. Applicants also must have completed an empirical Master's thesis or Professional Contribution. Two of the applicant's letters of recommendation must be from full-time graduate Psychology faculty at the institution where the Master's degree was completed. All other application procedures are the same as for the post-bachelor's admissions.
All applicants must submit a completed application through PsyCAS--APA's central application service, including official undergraduate/graduate transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation (at least two being from psychologists); and responses to questions regarding your education and experience. GRE tests are no longer required. And while PsyCAS prompts with its own questions, applicants will be asked to provide responses to questions similar to these:
Please describe why you want to pursue doctoral training in clinical psychology, including mention of relevant lived experiences, interests, and professional goals. What makes Marywood University’s Psy.D. program a particularly good fit for you? If possible, identify two Marywood University psychology faculty members whose research interests appeal to you and state why.
Applicants selected for interviews will be notified in late January/early February for virtual group interviews no later than February 28.
The Psychology Department is located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies.
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
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The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. Market Marywood is also located here.
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Psychological Services Center
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The Psychological Services Center (PSC), located in Room 1009 in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a clinic and training facility. It serves the community as an outpatient mental health clinic that provides services to individuals across the life spectrum from young children to older adults. The entry of the PSC is privately located on the north side of the McGowan Center on Marywood's campus. The PSC is composed of several individual, couple, family, and group therapy rooms, as well as a reception area and waiting room.
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Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed, and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
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- Assistant Professor of Practice
- mjschaffer@marywood.edu
- 570-348-6211 x2241
- Department Chair
- Associate Professor of Practice
- sbadner@marywood.edu
- 570-348-6211 x2250
- Director of Clinical Training (Psy.D.)
- Professor
- jrutter4@marywood.edu
- 570-348-6211 x6281
- Assistant Director of Clinical Training (Psy.D.)
- Assistant Professor of Practice
- lmpopple@marywood.edu
- 570-348-6211 x6038
- Counseling Program Coordinator
- Professor
- janey@marywood.edu
- 570-348-6211 x2494
- Undergraduate Psychology Program Coordinator
- Associate Professor
- lcmorton@marywood.edu
- 570-348-6211 x2248
- Counseling Program Fieldwork Coordinator
- Professor
- jlmuse-burke@marywood.edu
- 570-348-6211 x2367
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Fully Accredited
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Psychology (Clinical Services) is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). / For further information about the accreditation of this program, contact the APA office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, Phone: 202-336-5979.
The Psy.D. program at Marywood has been accreditated since 2006. It was re-accredited in 2009, 2014 and again in 2024. In 2004, the Psy.D. program was granted designation as a doctoral program in psychology by the Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards/National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology, as it meets their 'Guidelines for Defining 'Doctoral Degree in Psychology.'' Therefore, graduates of this designated program who decide to apply for licensing as a psychologist typically will meet the educational requirements for licensing. However, in each jurisdiction there are additional requirements that must be satisfied. For exact information, please contact the state or provincial licensing board in the jurisdiction in which you plan to apply.
Once licensed, graduates are eligible to apply for credentialing as a Health Service Provider in Psychology. Graduation from a designated program ensures that the program you completed meets the educational requirements for credentialing by the National Register. However, there are additional requirements that must be satisfied prior to being credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. For further information, consult the National Register's website.