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Ph.d. in clinical psychology.

Welcome to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. The Clinical Psychology Program was founded in 1947-1948. It was APA-accredited in the first group of programs that were reviewed for accreditation in 1948 and that status has been uninterrupted. Our most recent site visit from the APA occurred in 2021, and we have been accredited until June 2031.

Our program operates according to a scientist-practitioner model. We are, thus, dedicated to training students to generate empirically-based knowledge in clinical psychology and to perform clinical work that is constantly informed by traditional and emerging scholarship in the field. We expect our students to learn to expertly produce, analyze, and discuss scientific material. We also expect our students to become proficient at providing clinical services to a diverse population. And, most importantly, we expect our students to learn to integrate these two goals. As our mission statement in the TC catalog notes, “The driving goal of our Clinical Psychology Program is to provide rigorous training in both contemporary clinical science and clinical assessment and intervention.”

A good deal of the training, especially that related to research, occurs through intensive participation in a research lab directed by a specific faculty mentor. It is this context, through this lab, that students develop their scientific skills and begin presenting their work at professional conferences and publishing in professional journals. Each student, of course, is also part of a cohort of doctoral students with whom they learn, collaborate, and socialize.

In recent years, graduates of our doctoral program have gained employment in tenure-track academic positions, as research scientists in medical schools, and as clinical researchers in a broad range of treatment settings. In addition, many of our graduates practice independently as well as in community settings for under-served populations.

The list of faculty reviewing and potentially accepting applicants for each cycle is listed on the application itself. Please check the application itself or email the admissions office at 

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Doug Mennin, Ph.D.

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The Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services (DHCEPS) is an integral part of the teaching and training programs in Clinical, Counseling, School Psychology, Learning Disability and Reading Specialist. The Center works in a two-folded way; first it offers students the opportunity to integrate theoretical coursework with practicum experience within a multidisciplinary setting. This training is foreseen by highly qualified supervisors.  Simultaneously, the DHCEPS offers affordable psychological and educational services to individuals, couples, and families residing in the nearby neighborhood of the New York City area. The emphasis is on respecting and working with clients from diverse, multicultural contexts regardless of age, racial and ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and religious or cultural affiliations.  DHCEPS also commits to maintaining a liaison with community-based agencies and organizations such as schools, hospitals and mental health clinics.

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Doctor of Philosophy

• Points/Credits: 95
• Entry Terms: Fall
• Enrollment Formats: Full-Time

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Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2023-2024)

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The Program requires the following:

The completion of 95 points of academic credit during three to four years of residence at the College.

A full-time, twelve-month clinical internship during the fourth or fifth year of study.

An original piece of empirical research, which also serves as a qualifying paper, to be completed during the second year of study.

A passing grade on the certification examination (on Research Methods) during the third year of study.

A Clinical case presentation as well as a research presentation, during the third year, each demonstrating the student’s ability to integrate theory, research, and practice.

A doctoral dissertation, which must be completed no later than the seventh year after matriculation.

During the first year of study, in addition to participating in a research lab, doctoral students typically take the following didactic courses: Ethical and professional issues in clinical psychology (CCPX 5030); Psychological measurement (HUDM 5059); courses on statistics and modeling; Research methods in social psychology (ORLJ 5040); Child psychopathology (CCPX 5034); Adult psychopathology (CCPX 5032); History and systems of psychology (CCPX 6020); and Dynamic psychotherapies (CCPX 5037). Students also take two semesters of psychological testing and diagnostic assessment (CCPX 5330, CCPX 5333) and a course in clinical interviewing (CCPX 5539).

Second Year

During their second year, students’ didactic courses include Brain and behavior (BBS 5068, 5069); Cognition, emotion, and culture (CCPX 5020); Psychotherapy with children (CCPX 5531); Cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal therapies (CCPX 5038); Clinical work with diverse populations (CCPX 5036); and Seminar on life course development (HUDK 6520). In addition, students sign up for a full year of research practicum with a faculty member (culminating in an empirical second- year project), a full-year adult psychodynamic psychotherapy practicum (CCPX 6335), and an additional elective full-year clinical rotation (e.g., on child and adolescent psychotherapy; on neuropsychological assessment).

Third-year didactic courses include Group dynamics: A systems perspective (ORL 5362); and Dissertation seminar (CCPX 7500). There is also a full-year advanced psychodynamic clinical practicum (CCPX 6336) and a one-semester supervision and consultation practicum (CCPX 6333). Most students also elect a full-year family therapy practicum (CCPJ 6363).

Fourth and Fifth Year

The fourth year is typically focused on clinical externship (CCPX 5230) and extensive work on the dissertation. A full-year fourth year psychotherapy practicum (CCPX 6338) is recommended, though not required. Year five is usually spent on a full- year clinical internship (CCPX 6430).

The program allows only 12 points of graduate work from another institution to be transferred. No transfer credits are awarded for practica, workshops, or independent study.

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• Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at St. John’s consists of four years of full-time coursework and related practicum experience, followed by a one-year clinical internship (or equivalent) in an approved setting and completion of a doctoral dissertation.

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Earn a Ph.D. from a top-ranked Clinical Psychology program at St. John's University in New York City! The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at St. John’s consists of four years of full-time coursework and related practicum experience, followed by a one-year clinical internship (or equivalent) in an approved setting and completion of a doctoral dissertation. The program is fully Accredited by the American Psychological Association.

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The program prepares broadly trained, competent psychological professionals in various psychodiagnostic and intervention procedures as well as in research skills. Students learn to understand and interpret the research of others and design and execute their own research. The program prepares students to function in the many diverse professional, academic, and research roles clinical psychologists perform. It does so by offering a broad exposure to the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of general psychology while also providing extensive training in strategies and techniques of assessment, intervention, consultation, and the latest research strategies using the newest statistical analyses and programs.

The program follows the scientist/practitioner model of training involving a logical progression of coursework and fieldwork experiences toward the development of research and clinical competencies. In addition, the program abides by the profession's ethical principles, shows respect for individual rights and dignity, displays a commitment to service to its community, and demonstrates through its teaching and clinical training an appreciation of the importance of cultural diversity.

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology offers two major areas of study: Adult, a specialty area focusing on education and training with adult clinical populations, and Child and Adolescent, which offers advanced training in child, adolescent, and family psychology. At the point of application to the program, students elect one of two major areas of study within the Clinical Psychology program in which they can pursue more concentrated training opportunities: (1) Adult or (2) Child and Adolescent.

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Federal Regulations require all higher education institutions offering an academic program designed to meet the educational requirements for a professional license or certification or advertised as such, to provide potential students with information about whether completion of that program would meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the state of the student’s location upon enrollment.

This program prepares students for licensure/certification in New York State. Students who plan to work in a state other than NY, must visit our Professional Licensure Disclosure Information page where we have indicated if this program meets or does not meet the educational requirements for specific states.

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Please see a list of our  Psychology faculty .

Clinical faculty members include  Elissa Brown ,  Andrea Bergman ,  Elizabeth Brondolo ,  William Chaplin ,  Beverly Greene ,  Rafael Javier ,  Wilson McDermut ,  Jeffrey Nevid ,  Tamara Del Vecchio  and  Raymond DiGiuseppe .

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Director, Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology, Professor of Psychology

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Career Outcomes

The Ph.D program in Clinical Psychology at St. John’s University prepares students for professional careers in clinical psychology. Embodying the commitment to service to the economically and socially disadvantaged that is a key feature of the University’s Vincentian mission , the program prepares students to become working psychologists and researchers in community facilities and university and public service settings. Students in the program develop competencies in psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluation, psychological methods of treatment, research methods and design, methods of data analysis, and advancement of knowledge in the field, as well as sensitivity to the importance of issues of diversity in providing psychological services in a diverse society.

Professional licensure and certification requirements often vary from state to state. St. John’s University has not determined requirements for individual states beyond New York. If you reside or plan to reside outside New York you are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing agency in that state to seek information and guidance before beginning the program.

Admissions to the Ph.D. program are for the Fall semester only. In addition to the entrance requirements listed, one or more interviews by the departmental admissions committee may be requested. Students accepted for admission with any course deficiencies must remove those deficiencies prior to matriculation in the program. Such deficiencies may be completed during the summer preceding matriculation by enrolling in appropriate undergraduate or 100-level courses. All doctoral students are required to maintain full-time status for the duration of the program.

Please note:  Prior to beginning required supervised clinical hours at the University clinic and external clinical placement sites, students will be required to undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check, at a cost of approximately $100. For more information, please consult the current  Graduate Bulletin .

Applicants who are asked to interview will be invited to visit campus in February or March. 

A Final Word

Applying to a doctoral program requires a serious, thoughtful decision. We welcome your interest in the Clinical Psychology program.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

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Costs for tuition and fees are listed  online  and in the  Graduate Bulletin . Academic and financial advisement is available in the department and through the  Office of Student Financial Services .

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The doctoral program in Social Psychology at New York University offers training in the scientific study of social psychology and social behavior. To this end, it offers training in the psychological theories, principles, and research methods relevant to understanding human behavior among individuals, groups, and organizations .

Program Vision

Social behavior is best understood from a multi-level perspective. The focal level of analysis often concerns the individual and the situation, with an emphasis on the cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes that drive behavior in social contexts. Our multi-level approach may examined how these processes are shaped by political, societal, and organizational factors, at a higher level, and supported by neural and physiological systems, at a lower level.

Our multi-level perspective is reflected in our methodologies. Students receive training in advanced quantitative methods and in a broad range of approaches such as behavioral experimentation, psychophysiology and cognitive neuroscience, big data (e.g., from social media), experience sampling, online data collection, dyadic measurement, computational modeling, and field studies, to name a few. Members of the program have access to fMRI, EEG/ERP, eye-tracking, and peripheral psychophysiology facilities housed within the Psychology Department.

Finally, we are committed to connecting our research to the real world. Although our questions often focus on basic processes that drive social cognition and motivation, our broader goals are to understand real-life human behaviors and pressing societal issues and to contribute solid scientific knowledge to policy makers and human service providers.

Program Culture and Activities

The NYU social program has a history of a special communal, cooperative spirit, with very high morale among the students and faculty. Moreover, the program culture is constantly evolving, influenced by interactions among current students, postdocs, and faculty, by changes in the broader scientific field, and by events in the world. We hold weekly program meetings (our “brownbag” meeting) that emphasize new findings and lively discussions, and we feature multiple talk series featuring prominent outside speakers (e.g., Social Colloquium, Social Neuroscience Series, Distinguished Lecture Series). Members of the program also enjoy interactions with colleagues in Cognition & Perception, Development, Neuroscience, Applied Psychology, Linguistics, Politics, Philosophy, and the Stern School of Business. Our location in an exciting and central neighborhood in New York City makes it easy for students and faculty to come in early and/or stay late to meet with each other and distinguished visitors.

Graduate study in the Social Psychology program at NYU means being part of an unusually active research culture. We share well-equipped laboratories, and we promote 'open door' relationships between professors and students. Although students typically have a primary home in one professor's laboratory, we require that students work in at least one other laboratory to promote breadth of training in a variety of methodological approaches and research issues. Our goal is to prepare students to be highly competitive in the job market for the type of career they seek, and we are proud of the steady success of our students in obtaining academic positions at top research universities and teaching colleges.

All students accepted into our graduate program are fully funded through the Henry M. MacCracken Program or the NYUAD Global PhD Fellowship.

MacCracken funding is provided through a combination of teaching assistantship, research assistantship, and fellowship, in proportions to be determined. The award package typically includes a full tuition scholarship, comprehensive health insurance and a stipend. Funding is typically guaranteed for five years, although students with substantial graduate credits or a Master's degree may only be guaranteed four years of support.

NYUAD Global PhD Fellowships include full tuition scholarship, health insurance, travel benefits, and a stipend. Funding is for five years, which typically includes two years or less of course work in New York and the remaining at least three years or more of dissertation research in Abu Dhabi. Campus housing in Abu Dhabi is provided free of cost and is available to all Global Fellows.

There is a very limited supply of subsidized housing available for graduate students which is generally used for a subset of each entering class to provide them the opportunity to get settled in New York City during their first year of residence.

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The Program in Social Psychology maintains a relationship with the Social Psychology faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi. This relationship supports opportunities for collaboration between students and faculty across the New York and Abu Dhabi campuses. Students accepted for the NYU Abu Dhabi Ph.D. program will typically spend two years primarily in New York with multiple visits to Abu Dhabi. During those two years, students complete all or most of their coursework as well as carrying out research in collaboration with an NYU Abu Dhabi advisor and a co-mentor in New York. The subsequent three years are spent in Abu Dhabi completing the dissertation research and any remaining course requirements. For further information on the Global Ph.D. program, click here .

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Recognized for its scholarly contribution and real-world application, the faculty and students in the Department of Psychology form a tight-knit and academically intensive community. Based in New York City, with research and understanding that affects policies and people around the world, the department contributes to a tradition of psychological scholarship sensitive to social, cultural, and political concerns.

At the master's level, the Department of Psychology offers a program in general psychology that provides students with in-depth training in all the major fields of psychology. After students complete their master's degree, there are two doctoral programs to which they can apply through a separate application process: either the PhD in Cognitive, Social, and Developmental Psychology (CSD) or the PhD in Clinical Psychology.

We promote an interdisciplinary approach to psychological issues and foster interaction between the CSD and Clinical Psychology programs. PhD students are free to work with faculty from either area. In the MA program, students have the option of using their elective courses to take the three courses that comprise the Concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling. These courses satisfy the academic requirements to qualify as a licensed substance abuse counselor, after completing the required hours of supervised externship credit.

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This program is STEM designated, which means you will be trained in areas of technology that are in high demand with United States employers. International students studying in person on student visas will be eligible for an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension of 24 months, for a total of 36 months.

Healthcare Integration

Within a biopsychosocial framework, the PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) program prepares you for a bright future as a clinical scientist or scientist-practitioner. Skills are gained in psychodiagnostic assessment, therapeutic intervention, prevention, and consultation in both mental health and medical settings. The integration of mind and body—of mental and physical health—across the lifespan, attendant to racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity, so pertinent to risk and healthcare disparities, are embedded features in the program’s curriculum and training.

Faculty are devoted to the advancement of scientific knowledge in clinical psychology and clinical health psychology. The program draws upon the department’s long-standing strengths in areas related to global mental health and aims to prepare students for academic and research track positions, as well as for clinical roles with applied research activities. You’ll be prepared to work collaboratively in a variety of medical, community, and public health settings, and upon graduation, you will have completed all pre-doctoral academic and internship requirements for admittance to the New York State Licensing Examination.

The PhD Program in Clinical Psychology currently is seeking American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation. It has completed its self-study and been granted a site visit by the Committee on Accreditation (CoA), tentatively projected for Winter 2025. The program will be reviewed by CoA after the site visit to determine whether to grant accreditation on contingency at that time, and if the program is granted accreditation on contingency, the initial date of accreditation will be retroactive to the site visit. For questions about accreditation, please contact the CoA office at (202) 336-5965.

A Scientist-Practitioner Model

• Follow a Boulder Model of training wherein training in research inquiry and clinical practice (assessment, prevention, promotion, and intervention), in relation to mental health and physical health, are integrated through intensive coursework and placement experiences.
• Develop expertise regarding factors bearing on wellness and illness, including developmental processes (leading to preparation for work in pediatric as well as adult settings), and social, cultural, economic and global features which contribute to health and well-being.
• Gain exposure to multiple-theoretical perspectives, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, trauma-focused, and other relevant approaches.

Clinical Training and Research Opportunities

The Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) PhD program is designed to provide, within a scientist-practitioner model, education and training in clinical psychology and clinical health psychology. Clinical training begins in the first year, with a course in clinical interviewing in the first semester followed by training through practicum and supervised clinical experience in the department’s McShane Center for Psychological Services. In the third and fourth years, students complete clinical training at external field sites around the New York area, followed by a year of full-time internship.

You’ll gain new perspectives through closer interaction with students and faculty across programs, as in mentored research labs and from research talks from experts in the field. From the beginning of the program, students are involved in research with a mentor, leading to completion of a master’s thesis (at the end of second year) and culminating in completion of a doctoral dissertation. Dissertation research within this PhD program involves a chosen investigation into a specific interface between psychological and physical health.

Diversity is emphasized in academic work and practical training through opportunities to work with diverse populations. Pace University’s McShane Center for Psychological Services provides services to the multicultural community in the lower Manhattan area; a special interest group on social justice and diversity organizes events, discussions, and meetings to address important topics and issues relevant to social justice and diversity; and the Center for Global Psychology is dedicated to enhancing the global capabilities of Pace students and faculty from psychology and related fields by providing high-quality academic and professional experiences.

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The Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) PhD program provides you with a comprehensive education through core-foundational courses, sequenced study of research methodology and statistical analyses, clinical courses (in psychopathology, assessment, and psychotherapy) and health psychology courses (including primary care and public health).

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• PSY 731 Psychopathology and Health
• PSY 732 Primary Care Interventions

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Prepare for a career as researcher and clinician, potentially pursuing scientific investigation into the interface of mental and physical health/disease/disorder, and/or an academic role educating and training the next generation of clinical psychologists, or a clinical role within a medical or community health setting, possibly developing research measures, therapeutic interventions, beneficial programs, or needed policies. Many postdoctoral opportunities for specializations will be open to graduates.

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The Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) PhD program is a five-year, full-time post-baccalaureate program. A minimum of three years of residency at Pace University is required, including one year of full-time study. Admission is open to qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with the necessary prerequisites prior to enrollment; the GRE is optional. The application deadline for entry for the academic year 2024–2025 is January 1, 2024.

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Doctor of Philosophy Psychology and Social Intervention

The Psychology and Social Intervention (PSI) doctorate prepares action scientists for diverse roles in academia and social research. You will be prepared to understand, transform, and improve the contexts and systems in which humans develop across the lifespan.

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PhD in Psychology and Social Intervention

Mission Statement

Our  mission is to train social scientists to (a) critically explore  the experiences of people in the contexts and systems in which they develop across the lifespan and (b) use knowledge to address  longstanding inequities in settings and systems. Our work is grounded in the belief that  empirically based knowledge about “persons in settings” is a key mechanism for achieving racial justice, social justice, and equity and for changing systems and settings as well as individuals. Training in PSI is actively interdisciplinary, drawing on theories and approaches from multiple  fields in  psychology (including developmental, community, political,  and social psychology) and other social and behavioral sciences. We conduct research and action in close partnership with key stakeholders while centering community voice and perspectives. Our training goals include fostering students’ abilities to:

(a) Conceptualize and measure (i) individual cognitive and psychosocial development and (ii)  the social settings, systems, and policies in which individuals are embedded;

(b) Understand the psychological impact of various forms of diversity, conflict, and structural inequity among individuals, groups, institutions, communities, and societies; and

(c) Design, improve, implement and evaluate prevention, intervention and policy strategies toward positive social change; and

(d) Utilize state-of-the art quantitative and qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to addressing individual and system-level phenomena.

PSI faculty and students study a wide range of contexts and systems (e.g., families, schools, neighborhoods, programs, juvenile justice systems,social movements,  intergroup contexts, policy contexts and macro-level economic and social structures) and interventions (e.g., psychological, social, educational and health programs and policies), locally, nationally and internationally. Our faculty also conduct research on how social psychological factors, cultural and racial identities, and marginalization influence and interact with people’s experiences of contexts, systems and interventions. New York University provides an ideal global network  for studying many kinds of communities in the US and other regions of the world, including Latin American countries, South Asia, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

PSI faculty collaborate closely with one another, as well as with other social, behavioral, health and policy scientists at NYU and other universities, and with service, community and policy organizations. PSI faculty direct or co-direct a number of affiliated institutes and centers at NYU, including the Institute for Human Development and Social Change, Global TIES for Children, the Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools (METRO), and A Research Center for Interconnected Approachs for Suicide Prevention (Arcadia).

You should apply to PSI if you…

• are committed to conducting applied research to promote justice and equity

want to develop conceptual and methodological skills to understand the interplay between people and settings/social systems

want to take an interdisciplinary approach to research

want to work in partnership with practitioners, policy makers, and community members

want to work in academia, industry, government, policy, program development and others!

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Degree components, degree goals and objectives, careers and outcomes, international students, primary research mentors:.

The doctoral program in Psychology and Social Intervention at NYU is a small training program; thus, we pay close attention to the match between the candidate and the program’s faculty and resources.  We seek to admit students whose perspectives align with the program as a whole and whose research interests are well-matched with those of one or more faculty members. Rather than admitting students to work with a particular faculty member, admitted students engage in a mutual matchmaking process with faculty at the start of their training to determine their initial mentor and are actively encouraged and supported to work with multiple faculty starting their 3rd year.

The following PSI faculty will be available to serve as primary research mentors for the Fall 2025 admission are:

• Rezarta Bilali
• Jorge Cuartas
• Diane Hughes
• Pamela Morris-Perez
• Michelle Twali

The following PSI faculty will be  unavailable  to serve as primary research mentors for the Fall 2025 admission. However, these faculty are potentially available to serve as additional mentors in later years of training, so we encourage you to write about your interests and experiences that demonstrate that you are a good match with the program as a whole. 

• J. Lawrence Aber
• LaRue Allen
• Elise Cappella
• Alejandro J. Ganimian
• Erin Godfrey
• Edward Seidman
• Hirokazu Yoshikawa
• Please note that the GRE test is optional. Applicants may submit GRE scores if desired, but there will be no disadvantage or consequence to not submitting them.

Funding: 

• NYU Steinhardt offers a competitive funding package for PhD students who study full-time.   Learn more about Steinhardt's funding opportunities .

Application Guidelines: 

• Please visit the How to Apply page for more information on application requirements. 
• Please review our FAQ page to find out more information about the PSI program and application process.
• If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] .

PSI is a research-intensive degree with a strong quantitative training component that places a strong emphasis on:

• understanding and assessing social settings, systems, and policies;
• creating/improving, implementing and evaluating prevention and intervention programs; and
• understanding various forms of diversity and structural inequality among individuals, institutions, communities, and societies.

Students work collaboratively with faculty mentors on a range of activities, including study design, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, conference presentations, policy briefs, and evaluation activities.

Program faculty study a wide range of ecologies (e.g., families, schools, neighborhoods, policy contexts, programs) and preventive and policy interventions (e.g., psychological, social, educational and health programs) locally, nationally and internationally. Our faculty also conduct research on how cultural factors and identities influence and interact with experiences of these ecologies and interventions. Our New York City location provides an ideal urban setting for studying many kinds of communities, combined with gateways to the world at large.

In the PSI program, we focus on providing the framework to help you:

develop methodological skills that enable analysis of change over time and within and across levels of human ecology

acquire abilities to apply psychological and social science principles to the understanding of social settings, social/cultural contexts, and social and policy interventions

develop abilities to conceptualize, interpret, evaluate and disseminate evidence-based social and policy interventions; and develop the ethical, interpersonal, organizational, and technical capacities to undertake high-quality professional work in psychology and social intervention

The PSI doctorate trains social scientists to work in a variety of settings so they understand the experiences of people in the contexts and systems in which they develop across the lifespan, and can transform and improve these contexts and systems. 

Our degree prepares students for diverse roles in academia and applied research. In the academic arena, our students are well positioned for jobs in psychology, human development, education, public health, and public policy. In the area of applied research, you will be prepared to obtain positions in research organizations, policy institutes, social service agencies, community-based organizations, and advocacy. 

Our rigorous theoretical and empirical training will position you extremely well to respond to the ever-increasing demand for evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies in health, education, and social services.

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If you’re an international student, you may be able to work in the United States after graduation for an extended period of time. Most students studying on F-1 visas will be eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization. F-1 students in our program may also be eligible for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) OPT extension, allowing you to extend your time in the United States to pursue degree-related work experience for a total of 36 months or 3 years. For more information on who can apply for this extension visit  NYU’s Office of Global Services: STEM OPT .

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New York Psychology Doctorate Programs

New York state is the home of many excellent Psy.D. and Ph.D. programs in psychology. Earning your doctoral degree in this field takes hard work and discipline. Learn more about the available programs in New York below, as well as how to earn your psychology license after graduation.

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Quick facts.

• New York PsyD Programs
• Other Psychology Doctorates
• New York Psychologist Requirements
• New York Doctorate Salary Outlook
• The annual tuition for a student at Syracuse University is roughly $45,000 per year.
• Columbia University sports an incredible graduation rate of nearly 95% for first-time, full-time students.
• The average annual tuition of an in-state student attending Binghamton University is $26,000.
• Columbia Unversity Teacher’s College was the first APA accredited program ever, dating back to 1948.
• Syracuse University offers more than 200 different majors for students to pursue.

List of PsyD Programs In New York

Below are the programs in New York where you can obtain your Psy.D. degree. This doctoral degree is a good choice if you want to work in a clinical environment with patients, rather than in research or academia.

SEE ALSO:   5+ Best Online PsyD Programs

Pace University

Pace University offers a Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology that prepares professional psychologists as leading health service providers with skills in clinical and school psychology. Students will be prepared to develop, provide, supervise, and research many types of evidence-based psychological services. The program features a practitioner-scholar training model that prepares doctoral students to offer direct and indirect services from many theoretical perspectives. The program integrates several field experiences with didactic preparation, and students are trained in major psychological foundations, assessment and evaluation methods, and program research and evaluation.

• Institution type: Private
• Main campus: New York City
• Annual tuition: $1,352 per credit hour
• Degrees offered: Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology
• Accreditation: APA
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Hofstra University

Hofstra University offers a Psy.D. program in School-Community Psychology that prepares doctoral students to become highly skilled psychology practitioners in community and school health settings. The program is fully accredited by the APA, and the emphasis is put on training psychologists to coordinate school and community services in diverse settings. The training model is designed to educate students in the traditional roles of school psychology, including psychological assessment and intervention, while also offering special training in community service agencies that encourage family and child functioning.

• Main campus: Hempstead
• Annual tuition: $27,144
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in School-Community Psychology

Long Island University

Long Island University offers a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology that trains doctoral students who want to practice as clinical psychologists who work with traditionally underserved populations. Each student will choose a concentration area in Serious Mental Illnesses; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Interventions with High-Risk Families; and Assessment & Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. After the first year, doctoral students must balance course work with clinical training in approved patient-care facilities. Third- and fourth-year doctoral students complete supervised externships at one of dozens of training sites in New York City.

• Main campus: Brookville, New York
• Annual tuition: $52,000
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in Clinical Psychology

University of Albany

The University of Albany has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology that is designed to prepare life-long learners who work in the reflective practice of school psychology by studying psychological theory, research, and practice to contribute to the potential of children and families while showing respect for individual and cultural diversity. The four-year program is designed to prepare school psychologists to integrate psychological research, theory and established scientific inquiry methods into practice. They also are taught to engage in evaluation and research activities that contribute to the practice and science of psychology.

• Institution type: Public
• Main campus: Albany, New York
• Annual tuition: $21,000 in-state, $44,400 out-of-state
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in School Psychology

Adelphi University

Adelphi University offers a Psy.D. in School Psychology that prepares doctoral students for advanced school psychology careers in many settings, where Psy.D. graduates will positively affect the lives of students, families, schools, and communities. Students are provided with exemplary skills and training in clinical, diagnostic, and consultative foundations of psychology. Each student will develop their applied psychology skills, pursue innovative research projects, and learn about several theoretical approaches of school psychology.

• Main campus: Garden City
• Annual tuition: $1,395 per credit hour

Roberts Wesleyan College

Roberts Wesleyan College offers a Psy.D. in Clinical and School Psychology that blends the professional areas of school and clinical psychology that culminates at the end of the four-year program in a dissertation that deals with an issue relevant to the practice of school and clinical psychology. Required courses in the 96-credit hour program include Adult Psychopathology; Advanced Developmental Psychology; Assessment and Psychological Measurement; Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior, and Group Dynamics and Group Counseling.

• Main campus: Rochester
• Annual tuition: $1,010 per credit hour
• Degrees offered: Psy.D.in Clinical and School Psychology

Yeshiva University

Yeshiva University has been offering a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology for more than 50 years. The program has been accredited by the APA since 1985. The mission of the four-year program is to provide doctoral-level psychological training in the empirical and conceptual foundations of clinical psychology and to enable students to become thoughtful and knowledgeable academic scholars. Doctoral students also are trained intensively in many research, assessment, and therapeutic approaches. The program consists of 116 credits and offers students the skills and knowledge to assume the role of a professional clinical psychologist in many settings.

• Annual tuition: $35,100

Alfred University

Alfred University offers a Psy.D. degree in School Psychology that follows the respected practitioner-scientist model. The four-year, APA-accredited program is designed to prepare school psychologists to practice advanced psychological skills in schools and related family and child settings. It also is intended to prepare students for leadership positions in applied research, supervision and administration, mental health agencies, hospitals, private practice, and higher education.

• Main campus: Alfred
• Annual tuition: $38,700

Other Psychology Doctorates in New York

If you want to earn your Ph.D. in psychology with a focus on academic research, you have several great options in New York. Read more below.

Columbia University

The focus of Columbia University’s Ph.D. in Psychology is on research, teaching, and scholarship in perception, cognition, behavioral neuroscience, and social-personality psychology. Students initiate their own research in the first year and are encouraged to do original and innovative research work throughout the five-year program. This program has relatively few course requirements, so doctoral students have the chance to fully immerse themselves in research and their instructional training. Students attend many research seminars and events, and within a community of devoted faculty, they explore and tailor their psychology research interests to create their own unique learning environments.

• Annual tuition: $51,000
• Degrees offered: Ph.D. in Psychology

How To Become A Practicing Psychologist In New York

Becoming a licensed and certified psychologist in the state of New York requires commitment and dedication. Not only do you have to have all of the required education, which we will highlight further on, you must also be possessed of high moral character while meeting or exceeding testing scores on a variety of different subjects.

Individuals interested in pursuing a psychologist license will have to start by first pursuing their Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in the field of psychology. You can choose from a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of the Arts. Your bachelor’s degree will require you to complete more than 120 total semester credits which require four years of committed education.

After you have acquired your BA, you will push on to your Master’s which will require an additional 54 semester credits.  Some universities in the state of New York offers hybrid programs that allow you to combine your Master’s and doctoral program in order to facilitate the process easier. Once you’ve accomplished your Master’s, you will move on toward your PsyD or Ph.D. in psychology.

You’ll need to make sure that your coursework adheres to the American Psychology Association’s guidelines , as well. Over this period of time, you’ll have to engage in nearly three study years and thirty hours of approved work with a grant program. You’ll also need a year of experience via an internship. Once your coursework is complete, and this is a process that could take up to eight years, you’ll be ready to approach your licensing.

Getting licensed in New York requires a multi-step approach that includes:

• Submitting an application to the Office of Professions for something known as a limited permit. This will allow you to practice under direct supervision and will count toward your two years of mandatory licensing experience. This permit will last for three years.
• Referencing supervised experience, you’ll have to acquire two full years of supervised professional experience in your field of education. The Board will require at least 1,750 total hours of work in the field in order to fulfill this requirement.
• Additionally, you must also pass the core exams that are part of all licensing requests.  The exam you must pass is known as the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology and you will require at least a score of 75 to be able to move forward. At this point, your information will be pushed toward the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
• Finally, you get to submit your application in order to receive your license.

New York Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

The state of New York is poised for significant growth in the next decade with reports by the BLS stating that 14% job growth in the field of clinical psychology is possible within the next decade.

SEE ALSO: New York Clinical Psychologist Salary Outlook

Additionally, New York sports the wealthiest mean wage for clinical psychologists in the region with an annual salary of $91,180. Clinical psychologists earning in the top 10% of the field will be making more than $130,000 annually.

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

Ranked among the top psychology schools in the nation, Ferkauf offers three doctoral and three master’s programs designed to train the next generation of psychologists, counselors, and educators to create positive change in the lives of others.

Explore Our Top-Ranked Programs

PsyD in Clinical Psychology

PhD in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis

PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology

MS in Marriage and Family Therapy

MA in Mental Health Counseling

MA in Special Education

Our faculty is made up of compassionate and world-renowned professionals who bring real-life experiences to the classroom. We take a personal approach to education, providing a nurturing academic environment as well as an extensive network of field placement and internship options for our students.

Dr. Roee Holtzer is a Professor of Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His research interests include cognitive aging, dementia and the interplay between cognition, mood and motor function vis-à-vis aging and diseases that affect the central nervous system.

Born and raised in Belize, Dr. Lindsdale Graham earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Indies in Barbados, his master’s degree at Bridgewater State, and completed his doctoral studies at Idaho State. He teaches classes in Counseling Skills Development and Advanced Issues in Mental Health Counseling at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.

Dr. Rosenberg served as a teacher, guidance counselor, and administrator for the New York City Department of Education for more than twenty-five years before becoming a Professor of Education at New York University where she taught both graduate and undergraduate students studying special education. She currently designs and implements special education programs at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.

Dr. Jordan Bate received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research and a BA in History and Political Science from Williams College. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Her research is broadly focused on applying attachment theory to child and parent-child psychotherapy.

An assistant professor for the Clinical Psychology program since early 2021, Dr. Sala received her BS in Business Administration and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Southern Methodist University, and her clinical internship training from the Connecticut VA in West Haven. Her research interests focus on understanding the role that mindfulness plays in eating and weight disorders.

"We are filling a needed niche in society by training clinicians to provide essential services to diverse families and couples at this crucial time. In addition, we remain dedicated to ensuring the top-notch education and training which has been the Ferkauf tradition for over 60 years."

"As a testament to our students’ outstanding education, over the past couple of years, the percentage of students matching with internships has averaged around 98%."

Leslie F. Halpern, PhD

Dean, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

Practice at One of the Largest Training Clinics in the Country

The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological and Psychoeducational Services Clinic is the teaching and training center for students at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. For more than 45 years, we have provided low-cost, confidential, state-of-the-art mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in our local Bronx community.

"Ferkauf's faculty takes a personal interest in your success. They offer personalized recommendations, guide you towards ideal field placements, and provide continuous support as you pursue your career in therapy."

“I’ve always known I wanted to help people, the question was how. Thanks to the MHC program at Ferkauf, I have found my niche and have obtained a clearer understanding of how I can best utilize my unique strengths and experiences to benefit those around me.”

"Ferkauf's special education program gives me the tools to be the educator that I’ve always dreamed of becoming.” 

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology automatically considers incoming applicants for internal scholarships upon submission of their completed applications. In addition, we offer students access to a variety of external scholarships and options for financial aid.

Alumni Prove the Value of a Ferkauf Degree

Ferkauf graduates are highly sought-after by employers. They go on to become leaders in psychology, counseling, education, and beyond. When you earn your degree from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, you open doors to careers in top organizations where you can make your dreams a reality.

Here are just a few of the agencies, institutions, and organizations where our graduates have found work:

Explore Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology for yourself. Speak with our admissions team or schedule a one-on-one visit to tour our campus and get answers to all your questions.

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Department of Psychology and Counseling

Study the science of human behavior and learn to act as an advocate—for future clients, students, and your community.

Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to add skills and credentials, you’ll find expert teaching, an active research environment, formative clinical experiences, and practical, flexible program options that fit your schedule. Students in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at New York Tech graduate ready to excel in a variety of clinical, educational, social, industrial, and research careers or pursue advanced professional training. 

Undergraduate and Dual Degree Programs

Build a foundation for a career where knowledge of human behavior empowers compassionate care and more effective solutions to social challenges. Choose a major or combine studies in psychology with other areas for expanded opportunities. With our 4+1 and combined programs, earn your bachelor’s and master’s in just five years as you prepare for a career in school counseling. Or start taking graduate courses in your junior year and speed your way to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. 

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• Psychology B.S. / School Counseling, M.S.
• Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs

Graduate Programs and Advanced Certificates

Gain the professional training you need to prepare for licensure as a mental health or school counselor. You’ll learn to offer transformative support to diverse populations in a variety of settings. You can also enrich your practice with advanced training in counseling or student behavior management with certificates that require just three courses and are offered in flexible blended or online formats.

• Mental Health Counseling, M.S.
• School Counseling, M.S.
• Bilingual School Counseling, Advanced Certificate
• Mental Health Counseling, Advanced Certificate
• Student Behavior Management, Advanced Certificate

Experiential Learning

Hands-on investigation starts in our psychology labs and extends to internships and externships with New York-area schools and organizations.

Student Research

From observing the impact of COVID-19 on career readiness to addressing the mental health crisis in schools, our students help design experiments for faculty-led projects and present their own discoveries.

Internships and Practicums

In supervised clinical settings, both undergraduate and graduate students hone their diagnostic skills and explore the real-world applications of psychology and counseling theories.

Share your insights and research with others at our annual student symposium. Recent presenters have touched on social media and mental health, body positivity, and anxiety in group work.

Student Voices New York Tech’s School Counseling program provided me with a strong academic foundation so I can serve my students as a transformed counselor in practice. Kyeshah Hines (M.S. ’18) School Counseling

About Our Faculty

We graduate individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for others through the intersection of behavioral health, human services, and technology. Explore our work and the talented faculty driving innovation.

Our faculty excel as teachers, researchers, and practitioners who mentor students for professional success. Review their bios and read about their areas of research.

Faculty Research

What do eye movements tell us about a person? How can VR/AR tech enhance student learning? How does childhood attachment connect with adolescent deviancy? Discover how our faculty and students are working together to find the answers.

Department News

Explore recent news from the Department of Psychology and Counseling.

An Alumnus Takes Down Barriers to Eye Care

Optometrist Dean Hart, OD (B.S. ’82), dedicates his time to service and humanitarianism, donating his resources to provide eye care for those in need.

Finding His Place

Alex Menachery once hated the idea of studying medicine. Now, he is pursuing a B.S./D.O. in life sciences/osteopathic medicine and serving as president of the Long Island Student Government Association.

Alumni Profile: Linda Stasi

Linda Stasi (B.F.A. ’70), got her first taste of the hustle and bustle of the newsroom writing for the Campus Slate. She ultimately landed jobs at major media outlets and has since transitioned to novelist.

Highlighting Faculty Tenures, Promotions for 2024-2025

As New York Tech prepares for the 2024-2025 academic year, several faculty are recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service.

Faculty Profile: Robert Alexander

In his research, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Robert Alexander, Ph.D., focuses on eye movements and the role they play not just in vision but also perception and cognition.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

On May 19, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 63rd commencement.

Accreditation

The Master of Science in School Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Learn more about CACREP accreditation .

Keep Exploring

Through an applied, tech-focused study of behavioral health, you can help advance what we know about the human mind and prepare to empower communities close to home and across the globe.

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• Studying in New York City: A Guide for Postgraduate Students

Written by Taru Medha

Regarded as one of the cultural capitals of the world, New York City has a lot to offer students, from prestigious universities to stunning skyscrapers and world-famous attractions.

Why study your PhD in New York

Here’s a snapshot of what’s on offer for postgraduate students in New York:

• World-renowned universities : New York is not only home to two Ivy League universities , but also three others in the top 500 in the world according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
• Employment opportunities : Known as the financial capital of the world, there are always companies and industries in New York looking to hire fresh graduates.
• Culture and entertainment : Looking for a break from studying? From theatre, sports and music to food and shopping, there is plenty to see and do during your down-time. Simply take your pick (or discover a bit of everything!).
• International outlook : Like most other biggest cities, New York welcomes students from all over the world. You’ll be sure to find a familiar face no matter where you come from.

Top universities in New York for postgraduate study

We’ve listed the three highest ranking universities, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, that are located in the New York area.

#1 Columbia University

Columbia University is one of two Ivy League universities in New York. It is highly regarded for its quality of education and research, and ranks 17th in the world.

Columbia is best known for its postgraduate programmes in Social Sciences, Engineering, Information Sciences, Writing and Psychology. Columbia has educated US Presidents Barack Obama, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, and is also home of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize.

#2 Cornell University

The second Ivy League university on the block, Cornell University was founded with the principle of building an “institution where any person can find instruction in any study.” Cornell, now ranking 20th in the world, has produced notable alumni, in a number of different fields, including 45 Nobel Laureates.

Some popular subjects to study at Cornell University are Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business and Marketing.

#3 New York University

One of the biggest private universities in the USA, NYU has campuses in the heart of New York, in Manhattan and Brooklyn. NYU is known for its programmes in Social Sciences, Dentistry, Nursing and Fine Arts and ranks 27th in the world.

You could be following in the footsteps of famous alumni like Ursula Burns, former CEO of Xerox, Jonas Salk who discovered the first polio vaccine, and actress Anne Hathaway.

Living costs for students in New York

There is no denying that New York is one of the most expensive cities in the USA, but there are ways in which you can bring costs down.

Universities in the US will often have student dormitories which are less expensive than private housing. You can also usually get student discounts at supermarkets and retail stores, as well as on bus passes and memberships, so don’t forget to use them where you can. You may also want to work while you study to help fund yourself.

Working during your degree in New York

Working while studying is a good way to earn some extra money to help cover the cost of living in New York. However, there are a few restrictions in place, especially for international students.

In your first year of study, you can only work on-campus, and for a maximum of 20 hours a week. Even though you can work off-campus in your subsequent years of study, there are restrictions on the kind of work you can do.

You can take up work that is mandatory as part of your course known as Curricular Practical Training (has to be completed during your degree). Or take on work, even if is not part of your course, in the form of Optional Practical Training (can be completed after your degree). Both need to be in a field relevant to your studies.

Read our guide on working in the USA as a student for more information.

Things to see in New York

What most tourists try and pack in a week, you’ll have years to explore as a student in New York! You’re really spoiled for choice in this cultural hotspot.

You can’t miss the famous, must-see attractions like the Grand Central Station , Times Square , Brooklyn Bridge , Empire State Building and the Rockefeller Centre . And just a short ferry ride away is the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island .

You can also ride the lesser known, but equally fascinating Roosevelt Island Tramway , an aerial tramway that runs from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island and offers amazing views of the city.

For the curious minds among you, New York has 143 museums. Whether you’re interested in history, art or fashion, there is a museum for you. Some of the most famous New York museums are the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met, not to be confused with New York Mets, the baseball team), The American Museum of Natural History and the Madam Tussauds Wax Museum . Students can get reduced tickets to most of these museums.

For those of you looking for a leisurely stroll, you can go to the famous Central Park or the High Line .

And let's not forget the sports and entertainment on offer in the city with the Theatre District showing some of the world’s best stage plays and arenas like Madison Square Garden hosting some of the biggest sports games and concerts.

Careers in New York

If you’re a recent graduate in New York, you’ll find there is no lack of opportunities in the ‘concrete jungle where dreams are made of’!

New York is considered the financial capital of the world and is home to 50 of the Fortune 500 companies! Fashion, media, entertainment and banking are some of the most popular industries in the city.

Even though the US does not give post-study work visas, you could choose to complete your OPT after your studies which allows you to extend your student visa for one year. You could also jump straight to a temporary or permanent work visa.

Read more about working in the USA after your studies on our guide.

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