PrePsy.D.
The Pre-Psy.D. Option
If you do not have a master’s degree prior to entering the Psy.D. Program, APU offers an alternative that prepares you for this direction. The Pre-Psy.D. Program is a one-year sequence of foundational graduate courses in psychology that prime you to engage with the Psy.D. curriculum. In addition, en route to your Psy.D., you have the opportunity to acquire a master’s degree in clinical psychology at the end of your first year in the Psy.D. Program.
Two Entrance Pathways to the Psy.D. Program
Students may enter the Psy.D. in one of two categories. See diagram below.
- With an existing master’s degree in clinical psychology or while enrolled in a master’s program in clinical psychology
- Directly from completion of a bachelor’s degree or with a master’s degree that is not in clinical psychology
Pre-Psy.D. One-Year Schedule
| Fall | ||
|---|---|---|
PPSY 531 Moral Identity Formation and Psychotherapy | 3 | |
PPSY 551 Theories of Psychotherapy | 3 | |
PPSY 558 Advanced Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
PPSY 563 Psychopathology | 3 | |
PPSY 580 Introduction to Clinical Practice: Basic Skills | 3 | |
| January | ||
CERT Child Abuse Seminar | 7 Hours | |
| Spring | ||
PPSY 510 Psychotherapy and Cultural Diversity | 3 | |
PPSY 533 Spiritual Formation and Psychotherapy | 3 | |
PPSY 540 Assessment I | 3 | |
PPSY 571 Family Therapy | 3 | |
PPSY 594 Clinical Practicum | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
PPSY 534 Interdisciplinary Integration and Psychotherapy | 3 | |
To find out more about APU's graduate psychology programs, download the Graduate Psychology Brochure (PDF).
Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
