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What kind of practical experience is required to enter the Psy.D.
program?
Because this is a clinical doctorate in psychology, you need a minimum
of 100 hours of volunteer or professional experience in a helping
relationship role in an educational or human services setting. Many applicants have extensive experience in the field of mental health
treatment.
Must I have a master's degree to enter the Psy.D. program?
A master's degree is not required. Students who enter with graduate credits from a mental health master's or other Psy.D. program may transfer up to 24 credits based on syllabus review. For
more details, visit How
to Apply.
How many credits are required for the Psy.D. degree?
You need 150 quarter credits to complete the doctoral program. However, if
you enter the program with an earned master's degree in a
mental health-related field, you may transfer up to 24 credits based on a review of syllabi you submit from your master's program. Obtaining an additional master's in art therapy degree requires additional credits.
How can I attend classes if I have a full-time job or live outside
the Seattle area?
Classes are offered Thursday evenings, Fridays and Saturdays. Additional time must be scheduled to see clients. Full-time students may enroll
in three to five classes per quarter. The concentrated scheduling option
accommodates students commuting from distant locations. Read
about an Antioch psychology
alumnus who commuted from Vancouver, B.C.
Will I qualify for licensing as a clinical psychologist when
I complete this degree?
Each state and province has different requirements for licensing, however, the curriculum meets standards for clinical psychology in the state of Washington and in most other states.
For a definitive answer to this question, compare this curriculum with those listed for the state or province in which you intend to practice. The art therapy concentration also can lead to your registration
as an art therapist.
Are there any fellowships available?
Doctoral fellowships are available to new, full-time Psy.D. students. These fellows work 15 hours a week assisting
clinical psychology faculty with research projects
and sometimes assist with teaching. The award is for one year, beginning
fall quarter and continuing through summer quarter. E-mail the Admissions
Office for more information.
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