Ph.D (Clinical) Program
Drexel University offers the Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology with the primary goal of training clinical
psychologists in the scientist-practitioner model. This model places roughly equal emphasis on clinical
research and the application of scientific principles, with an emphasis on the integration of psychological
science and practice. Students receive an appropriate, broad education in preparation for entry-level
practice in professional psychology. This education includes training in intervention and assessment, as
well as an introduction to the science and practice of clinical psychology. The program is fully accredited
by the American Psychological Association (APA).
In addition to general clinical training (with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral approaches to assessment and intervention), the Drexel program offers students the option to elect one of three concentrations within the clinical psychology curriculum: (1) forensic psychology, (2) health psychology, and (3) neuropsychology.
**For the first time, in 2009 Drexel Psychology will be accepting students for a new concentration in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences. This concentration will not require clinical training but will focus on applied research. Stay tuned for further details.**
The Clinical Psychology Program admits only full-time students. It is designed to be completed in 5 years although students who enter with a Master’s degree may be able to complete all requirements in 4 years. Students work under the mentorship of one or two faculty members who serve as the incoming student’s advisors. For students who are admitted to work under two faculty members, one faculty member is established as the student’s major advisor, and the other as the student’s minor advisor. Consistent with our scientist-practitioner philosophy of training, our department and core adjunct faculty are involved in scholarly and professional activities in order to serve as appropriate mentors to our graduate students.