Studying Psychology
Introductory
- A Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree is a scholar-practitioner degree whereas a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology is primarily an academic / research degree.
- A listing of all accredited programs in Clinical Psychology can be found on the American Psychological Association’s (APA) website here.
Pennsylvania General Colleges:
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses. Dissertations and theses are available here.
- Chestnut Hill College – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Duquesne University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Immaculata University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on courses, didn’t see faculty info.
- La Salle University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- University of Pittsburgh – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Penn State University.
- This site is very difficult to navigate.
- University of Pennsylvania – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Site is not entirely easy to navigate.
- Marywood University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Temple University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Drexel University – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Cognitive and Brain Science (ACBS), Master of Science in Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses.
- Widener University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty, unsure about courses.
Evangelical Christian Colleges:
- Philadelphia Biblical University – Master of Science in Christian Counseling.
- Provides information about faculty and courses. No syllabi.
- Wheaton College – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling.
- Provides information about faculty and courses. Some syllabi.
- Azusa Pacific University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling with Emphasis in Family Psychology.
- Provides information about faculty and courses.
- Baylor University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology with focus in Behavioral Neuroscience, Social Psychology, or General Experimental Psychology.
- Provides information about faculty and courses.
- Biola University (Rosemead School of Psychology) – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology.
- Provides information about faculty and courses. Offers some free article access to their Journal of Psychology and Theology, rest can be purchased ($5/issue).
- Fuller Theological Seminary – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling.
- Provides information about faculty and courses.
- George Fox University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling.
- Provides information about faculty and courses.
- Regent University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling, Master of Arts in Community Counseling or School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Human Services Counseling, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education & Supervision.
- Provides information about faculty and courses. Offers free access to Faith and Therapy. Also see their colloquia.
- Seattle Pacific University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Counseling.
- Information about faculty and courses.
- Liberty University – Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, Master of Arts in Professional Counseling.
- Offers information about faculty and courses. Also provides free course syllabi.
- Liberty University Online – Additionally, Doctor of Philosophy Counseling (Ph.D.), Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling.
- Syllabi are available free here.
Online Degrees:
- Walden University
- Offers its Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences for free online (only four volumes thus far).
- Liberty University
- Capella University
- Saybrook University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Northcentral University – Degrees from the MA to the PhD level.
- California Southern University – Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses. Provides free videos of some psychology lectures and has articles of varying quality posted.
Other Colleges:
- UCLA – Offers numerous Ph.D. level degrees in psychology.
- Information on faculty and courses available.
- Emory University
- Makes freely available electronic copies of student dissertations and theses. Has the usual info. on faculty and courses as well.
Walden University:
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M.S. in Clinical Psychology
- Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology (CPSY 6001, 1 credit).
- Lifespan Development (CPSY 6125, 5 credit).
- Psychopathology from a Clinical Perspective (CPSY 6221, 5 credit).
- Social Psychology (CPSY 6245, 5 credit).
- Group Process and Dynamics (CPSY 6250, 5 credit).
- Psychological Assessment (CPSY 6341, 5 credit).
- Interventions I (CPSY 6342, 4 credit).
- Interventions II (CPSY 6343, 5 credit).
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
- Integrative Psychotherapy
- Master’s Practicum I (CPSY 6700, 3 credit).
- Culture and Psychology (CPSY 6701, 5 credit).
- Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice (CPSY 6705, 5 credit).
- Master’s Practicum II (CPSY 6800, 3 credit).
- Research Theory, Designs, and Methods (CPSY 6100Y, 5 credit).
- Introduction to Mental Health Counseling (CPSY 6100, 5 credit).
- Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy (CPSY 6356, 5 credit).
- General Systems Theory.
- Psychosocial Model.
- Psychodynamic Model.
- Transgenerational Model.
- Strategic Model.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Model.
- Social Constructionist Model.
- Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories (CPSY 6722, 5 credit).
- Substance Abuse Counseling (CPSY 6728, 5 credit).
- Career Counseling (CPSY 6753, 5 credit).
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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology:
- Foundations for Graduate Study in Clinical Psychology (PSYC 8002, 5 credit).
- Lifespan Development (PSYC 8215, 5 credit).
- Interventions I (PSYC 8344, 5 credit).
- Research, Theory, Designs, and Methods (RSCH 8100Y, 4 credit).
- Social Psychology (PSYC 8247, 5 credit).
- Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis (RSCH 8200Y, 4 credit).
- Tests and Measurement (PSYC 8316, 5 credit).
- Psychopathology from a Clinical Perspective (PSYC 8781, 5 credit).
- Biopsychology (PSYC 8226, 5 credit).
- Central Nervous System.
- Peripheral Nervous System.
- Neurobiology.
- Endocrinology.
- Physiology.
- Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis (RSCH 8300Y, 4 credit).
- Ethics and Standards of Psychological Practice (PSYC 8704, 5 credit).
- Cognitive Assessment (PSYC 8340, 5 credit).
- Personality Assessment (PSYC 8350, 5 credit).
- Multicultural Psychology (PSYC 8421, 5 credit).
- Consultation and Supervision in Psychology (PSYC 8232, 5 credit).
- Interventions II (PSYC 8345, 5 credit).
- Writing a Qualitative Prospectus in Psychology (PSYC 8117, 5 credit).
- Clinical Psychopharmacology (PSYC 8346, 5 credit).
- Neuropharmacology.
- Psychology and Social Change (PSYC 8700, 5 credit).
- Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis (RSCH 8250Y, 4 credit).
- Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior (PSYC 8238, 5 credit).
- History and Systems of Psychology (PSYC 8207, 5 credit).
- Structuralism
- Functionalism
- Behaviorism
- Psychoanalysis
- Gestalt
- Existentialism
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Postmodernism
- Feminist Psychology
- Clinical Practicum I / II (PSYC 8290 / 8291, 3 credit ea.).
- Dissertation I/II/III/IV (PSYC 9000, 5 credit ea.).
- Clinical Psychology Internship I / II / III / IV (PSYC 8292 / 8293 / 8294 / 8295, 3 credit ea.).
Colorado Christian University:
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M.A. in Counseling:
- Spiritual Formation (BIB 515, 2 credit)
- Philosophical Issues for Theology and Counseling (THE 510, 2 credit)
- Counseling Skills Training (CSL 500, 1 credit)
- Group Processing (CSL 510, 1 credit)
- Psychopharmacology (CSL 618, 2 credit)
- Counseling Services and Methods (CSL 620, 3 credit)
- Theories of Personality and Counseling (CSL 621, 3 credit)
- Psychopathology (CSL 623, 3 credit)
- Human Growth and Development (CSL 641, 3 credit)
- Appraisal (CSL 643, 3 credit)
- Crisis and Trauma (CSL 645, 2 credit)
- Marriage and Family (CSL 648, 3 credit)
- Groups and Groups Therapy (CSL 661, 3 credit)
- Lifestyle and Career (CSL 663, 3 credit)
- Social and Cultural Foundations (CSL 665, 3 credit)
- Research and Evaluation (CSL 672, 3 credit)
- Professional Orientation (CSL 674, 3 credit)
- Integrative seminar (CSL 680, 2 credit)
- Counseling Practicum (CSL 514, 3 credit)
- Counseling Internship (CSL 653, 2x 3 credit)
Philadelphia Biblical University:
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Master of Science in Christian Counseling
- Counseling Theory and Helping Relationships (CSG 601, 3 credit)
- Helping Relationships Lab (CSG 602, 3 credit)
- Psychopathology: Individual Assessment and Counseling (CSG 611, 3 credit)
- Individual Assessment and Counseling Lab (CSG 612, 3 credit)
- Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling (CSG 621, 2 credit)
- Orientation to Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling (CSG 622, 2 credit)
- Marriage and Family Counseling (CSG 701, 3 credit)
- Marriage and Family Counseling Lab (CSG 702, 3 credit)
- Small Groups Dynamics, Development, and Leadership (CSG 711, 3 credit)
- Small Groups Lab (CSG 712, 3 credit)
- Seminar on Forgiveness and Conflict Management Counseling (CSG 721, 2 credit)
- Seminar on Trauma and Grief Counseling (CSG 722, 2 credit)
Wheaton College:
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Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
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PsyD. in Clinical Psychology