Doctor of Psychology
Ranked #2 among PsyD and PhD programs nationally by College Transitions, the Rutgers GSAPP Clinical PsyD Program combines rigorous academic preparation with extensive clinical training. Students develop expertise in assessment and intervention through an integrative curriculum incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems approaches.
Through evidence-based practice, culturally responsive training, and hands-on clinical experiences, students prepare to serve individuals, families, and communities across a variety of professional settings.
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Clinical Training
The Clinical PsyD Program provides a strong foundation in clinical psychology by connecting psychological science with real-world practice. Students develop their clinical skills through coursework, evidence-based treatment, supervised experiences, and opportunities to work alongside faculty and community-based psychologists.
Training emphasizes cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and systems theories, with opportunities to explore areas including:
- Clinical Child, Adolescent, Family, and Pediatric Psychology
- Multicultural Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Community Psychology
- Suicide Assessment and Prevention
- Serious Mental Illness
- Global Mental Health
- Supervision
Research and Impact
Faculty engage in applied, community-based research that advances evidence-based assessment, prevention, and treatment. Students have opportunities to learn alongside faculty conducting research focused on improving care for children, adults, and families.
Through these experiences, students can strengthen their skills in assessment, treatment delivery, research, and evaluation while contributing to work designed to address real-world clinical and community needs.
Student - Faculty Connection
“My cohort is super unique, we all come from such different places and backgrounds, and I’ve learned so much just from talking to everyone about how they got here because none of us had a singular path. My mentors have kept it very real with me. They have been super receptive, and it’s clear that they really want me to do well, while being understanding of what’s going on outside of school. ”
- Kierra Pean, Clinical Psychology PsyD, Class of 2026
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GSAPP's Clinical PsyD program is: APA-accredited
Questions related to the program's accreditation status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
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