PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited), Developmental Psych

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

8%

New York:

12%

International:

4%

New Jersey:

64%

Pennsylvania:

6%

Connecticut:

4%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

84%

Job Placement

89%

Top recruiters

Harvard University

Columbia University

Stanford University

University of Pennsylvania

Johns Hopkins University

University of Texas at Austin

FAQs

• What does the practicum and clinical training involve?
  
  Students complete a minimum of two years of clinical practicum training, gaining experience in assessment and intervention under supervision. After coursework and practicum, students complete a one-year predoctoral clinical internship, often at competitive sites
• What are the main coursework and curriculum requirements?
  
  Students must complete a set of core courses, including: A two-semester clinical proseminar A two-course sequence in research design and statistics Adult psychopathology Clinical and research ethics Cognitive assessment Behavioral neurosciences Personality theory Social psychology and cognitive psychology At least two therapy methods courses A unique two-term course introduces empirically supported treatments for a wide range of disorders, taught by faculty experts.
• What should I do to ensure I meet licensure requirements in my state?
  
  Students are strongly encouraged to confirm licensing requirements directly with the psychology board in the state where they plan to practice. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) provides a resource called PsyBook that summarizes requirements for each state
• Is the program also accredited by PCSAS?
  
  Yes, the Clinical Psychology PhD at Rutgers is accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) as well. PCSAS accreditation is recognized for its emphasis on science-centered clinical psychology training.
• Does APA accreditation guarantee I can get licensed as a psychologist?
  
  APA accreditation provides the required educational foundation for licensure, but most states require additional steps such as postdoctoral training and passing licensing exams. A doctoral degree from Rutgers GSAPP is not, by itself, sufficient for licensure in most states. Students should check the specific requirements of the state where they intend to practice
• Is the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Rutgers APA-accredited?
  
  Yes, the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers’ Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). APA accreditation is recognized in all 50 states as meeting the educational requirements for psychology license eligibility.