Clinical Psychology: Program Requirements

During the MSc1 and MSc2 years, students take required courses in univariate and multivariate statistics, ethics and professional development, child/adolescent and adult clinical psychology, assessment, intervention. In addition, during the MSc2 year students start their practicum placements. At the end of the MSc2 year students defend their Master's thesis.

During the PhD years, students take required courses in program evaluation, advanced assessment and intervention, multicultural competency, and elective courses in their area of interest. At this level, students complete two additional years of practicum placements. At the end of the PhD2 year, students write their comprehensive paper and sit for their oral comprehensive examination. Typically, at the end of PhD3 or PhD4, students defend their doctoral dissertation. Subsequent to defending their dissertation, students complete a one-year internship placement at a CPA/APA-accredited internship site in North America.