PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited) & Cognitive/Developmental Psych

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

California:

20%

Florida:

5%

New York:

40%

Texas:

10%

Illinois:

3%

Others:

22%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

78%

Job Placement

95%

Top recruiters

Harvard University

Columbia University

Stanford University

University of Pennsylvania

Johns Hopkins University

University of Texas at Austin

FAQs

• What is PCSAS accreditation and why is it important?
  
  PCSAS provides rigorous, objective, and empirically based accreditation for PhD programs in scientific clinical psychology. Its goal is to promote science-centered education and increase the number of clinical scientists contributing to public health and mental health care
• How is mentorship structured in the program?
  
  Students are admitted to work with a faculty mentor and are encouraged to collaborate with other labs to develop expertise in their areas of interest
• How competitive is admission to the program?
  
  Admission is highly competitive, with the program receiving over 300 applications annually
• What are the career outcomes for graduates?
  
  Graduates are prepared for academic, research, and applied roles, including positions in universities, medical centers, hospitals, clinics, research organizations, and industry. The program’s primary emphasis is on research and academic careers rather than clinical service provision alone
• Does the program prepare students for licensure?
  
  Yes, the PCSAS-accredited program is registered by the New York State Education Department and meets educational requirements for licensure in New York State. Stony Brook has determined that the program meets educational requirements for licensure in many other U.S. states, but prospective students should check specific state requirements if they plan to practice elsewhere
• What is the training model of the program?
  
  The program follows a clinical science training model, emphasizing rigorous, research-centered education in clinical psychology. The focus is on preparing students for careers in scientific research, knowledge dissemination (publishing, teaching, mentoring, consultation, policy), and science-based clinical practice
• Is the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Stony Brook University accredited?
  
  Yes, the program is accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) through 2030. It also holds “Accredited (inactive)” status from the American Psychological Association (APA); APA accreditation applies to students admitted prior to Fall 2022, but new students (from Fall 2022 onward) are trained in the PCSAS-only accredited program