PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Our APA-accredited PsyD program is designed to develop students’ clinical skills through the integration of practice and research. Students are trained to be competent in research and scholarship and appreciative of human diversity through serving the underserved.
You will be prepared for a fulfilling career as a licensed doctoral-level clinical psychologist in settings such as medical centers, universities, prisons, or community counseling centers.
Our President, Dr. Chris Kimball, would like to share an important message with you. This message outlines our planning process for this coming fall. We invite you to read his letter and learn more about how we are preparing for the months ahead.
Our Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion
California Lutheran University prides itself on promoting a diverse learning environment that respects all perspectives, all ethnicities, all faiths, and even those with no faith. The PsyD program's commitment to delivering excellence in psychological training includes the recognition that we are strongest when we are diverse and that all viewpoints contribute to our understanding of truth. We strongly believe that this open and accepting stance carries us closer to serving society with the best of what psychology has to offer.
The PsyD program both upholds and furthers the values and behaviors of California Lutheran University that advance respect, equity, inclusion, and social justice for all persons. In particular, the PsyD program directly acknowledges and unconditionally affirms the integrity of sexual and gender minorities and their access to all human, social, and individual rights.
Please read more about our Commitment to Diversity and our Statement of Sexuality and Gender Inclusivity.
Quick Facts
| Program Units 114 |
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| Average Duration 5 years |
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| Course Availability Fall and spring semesters (15-week terms) and summer sessions |
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| 2020-21 Cost $1,050 per credit $119,700 base cost |
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Want to learn more?
Let us know you're interested and we'll reach out to answer your questions. You'll also receive more information about the program and your financial aid options.
Contact Us
clugrad@callutheran.edu
(805) 493-3325
Hands-on Clinical Training
Academic coursework is only one portion of the much larger, more comprehensive training that students receive.
Our program focuses on integrating research in clinical psychology with practical, hands-on experience in our fully-operational training clinics and in the broader community with some of our many partnering organizations.
Why Choose Cal Lutheran?
- Diversity of strong students
- Small entering class sizes
- Excellent psychology faculty
- Faculty with active clinical practices
- State of the art classrooms
- Optional concentration areas
- Clinically focused curriculum
- Two on-site training clinics
- Diverse external practicum settings
- Tailor your training experiences
The PsyD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association, 750 First St, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242.
The professors are very receptive to what we as students want to learn, and they work with us to develop classes or practicum opportunities to meet those needs.
Kristen Roye