PhD in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

The PsyD in clinical psychology trains scholar-practitioner psychologists for many kinds of clinical work. It is housed in the College of Health & Human Services and is delivered on campus. Students study the science of psychology and apply it when assessing, treating, advising and supervising. Training includes a practicum, paid rotations through internship sites and demanding dissertation research, giving graduates on-the-job experience before they enter the field. The doctorate carries 120 credits and takes an average of five years to complete. It prepares graduates to work as clinicians and as leaders within the profession. Widener is a private university near Philadelphia, and its graduate programs are built around working professionals. Faculty bring practical experience into the classroom, and advisors help students plan coursework around their other commitments and career goals.