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Overview
The PsyD program at University of San Francisco was granted accredited, on contingency status by the American Psychological Association. It is an innovative, practice-based program focused on training students to work with marginalized populations in an interprofessional context.
USF offers a rich academic and campus experience in the heart of San Francisco with a mission to prepare students to be leaders and change-makers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the PsyD in Clinical Psychology will acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to function in diverse settings to provide culturally competent, contextually sensitive, integrated behavioral health consultation to individuals and health professionals.
Graduates will:
- Have a broad knowledge of scientific psychology; engage in evidence-based conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of human problems using individual, developmental, contextual, and sociocultural perspectives; and focus on the delivery of interprofessional, integrated healthcare with underserved populations.
- Have a broad scientific knowledge base and employ scientific principles to consume, produce, and disseminate psychological research, with an emphasis on underserved populations.
- Possess professional values and attitudes; strong communication, collaboration, and consultation abilities; and self-awareness and reflective practice skills.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Culture and Mental Health
- Human Development
- Socialization to Clinical Psychology Seminar
- Adv Psychopath: Children and Adolescents
- Professional Ethics, Laws, and Standards
- Intellectual Assessment
- Clinical Interviewing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 68
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
107 alternative credits
107 - 118
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 37 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 68
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology from an accredited institution, within the last seven (7) years.
- Recommended grade point average of 3.0 or higher (undergraduate major and overall)
- GRE General Test and Psychology Subject Test Scores Reports.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- A curriculum vitae (a professional resume may be submitted instead, as long as relevant experiences supporting your application are highlighted).
- A personal statement of interest
Tuition Fee
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International
40392 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1510 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
40392 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1510 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for San Francisco
2206 - 4119 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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