Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) In Clinical Psychology Program

Who This Program Is For

Every Fall MSPP enrolls a class of approximately 50 to 60 students into the PsyD program. In educational achievement, life experience, age, interest, and cultural and socio-economic background, MSPP students are a varied group. They range in age from early twenties to late fifties, from people holding masters degrees in psychology and related fields with years of professional experience to recent BA's. Some have made well-considered career changes from fields such as business or law. In the process of making these career changes, they have obtained relevant experience and have taken courses in preparation for the doctoral program. MSPP prepares students from across the country and around the world. International students constitute  approximately 13% of the student population, representing over 25 countries.

The wealth of professional and life experience is reflected in the students' work in the classroom and in their fieldwork, enriching both in the process. Classroom interactions reflect this diversity with spirited, challenging, and supportive discussions. MSPP students are mature, introspective, and willing to take the risks necessary to become professional psychologists. They share a dedication to their own development, to the amelioration of human problems, and to the application of psychological knowledge in a variety of settings and in a diverse and complex world.

In addition top excellence in academic preparation and self-awareness, MSPP values the candidate who has shown a commitment to community service. Individuals who, throughout their formative years in high school, college and beyond, have demonstratedan interest in and a service to the community will already have created a foundation for further contributions as professionals in the field of Psychology. Training at MSPP involves integrated supervised formal field training along with academic coursework. Through practica and internships, students at MSPP in all programs, provide professional services to individuals, agencies and communities in need. MSPP’s institutional commitment to community service goes beyond those clinical services rendered through training alone and includes consultation, education, assessment, and interventions generated by MSPP service program initiatives: The Leon O. Brenner Assessment Center, The Richard and Joan Freedman Child Study Center, and the Dr. Cynthia Lucero Latino Mental Health Training Program, among others. Students who through personal commitment and social awareness prior to graduate training, have provided service to others will have evolved an even broader understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of others through a career in professional psychology.

MSPP values  a diverse student body reflecting the school's dedication to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status, political belief, or disability unrelated to job requirements.

Updated 10/11/07