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Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

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Application Deadlines

Fall Admission
February 1, priority deadline is December 1

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Exams & Waivers

Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes

Learn more about exam waiver eligibility

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Location

On campus, with significant applied supervised clinical training at sites located in the community.

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Completion Time

4-6 years (full time)

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Make mindful impacts in rural communities.

App State’s Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology provides the highest level of training in the field of clinical psychology, equipping you with the necessary tools to serve rural communities in vital roles such as clinician, program administrator, evaluator, consultant, educator and scholar.

You will be trained in clinical assessment and intervention, with opportunities to produce original applied research. A focus is also placed on the impact of culture and diversity in clinical practice and ecological factors affecting individual and community development in rural areas.

Visit the College of Arts and Sciences website for more information about the Clinical Psychology program.

Explore the Graduate Bulletin to learn about the program of study for this degree.

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A 2022 ‘Best’

In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:

  • No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
  • No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
  • No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.

‘Top’ school for 2022

Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2022.

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Concentrations and Courses

    • Clinical Psychology

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Careers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

Graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure as psychologists and health service providers, with qualification to establish careers in the private and public sectors.

Graduates may also teach in colleges and universities, and provide supervision to master’s-level practitioners.

Employers

Graduates will be prepared to work in:

  • Clinics
  • Medical Centers
  • Psychiatric hospitals
  • Correctional centers
  • Primary care practices
  • Community agencies
  • University counseling centers
  • Public and private schools
  • Private practice

Career information resource

App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

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International Experience

Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more

Professional Development

Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more

Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

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Program Contact

Dr. Lisa Curtin
Program Director
curtinla@appstate.edu
828-262-8936

Dr. Rose Mary Webb
Department Chair
webbrm@appstate.edu
828-262-8927

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