Appalachian State University
Clinical Psychology: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission
December 1
Application Requirements
Entrance exam: Not required
Application requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
On campus, with significant applied supervised clinical training at sites located in the community.
Completion Time
4-6 years (full time)
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.
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Concentrations and Courses
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
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Connect
Program Contact
Dr. Lisa Curtin
Program Director
[email protected]
828-262-8936
Dr. Rose Mary Webb
Department Chair
[email protected]
828-262-8927
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