The St. Louis PsyD program’s mission is rooted in our students’ success. We’re aiming to develop culturally-competent and socially-capable clinical psychologists with a foundation in biology, social sciences, human psychology, and how they are integrated into one another.
Our curriculum is informed by the biopsychosocial model to provide a guide for clinical services. In the heart of St. Louis, the PsyD program is training a new generation of mental health professionals prepared to take on real-world challenges in diverse clinical settings.
As we emphasize clinical skills, internships are required to become a licensed psychologist. At PHSU, students must serve 3,000+ clinical hours to earn their degrees. Our team matches students with placements in the local area so they can finish their degrees.
Current clinical practicum locations:
Median salary: $78,200
Median salary: $105,116
Median salary: $81,738
Median salary: $93,613
Each PsyD course lays a foundation of psychological theory and science but focuses on practicing clinical skills for the real world. Applicants to the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program should meet the following requirements:
| Prerequisite Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology or Scientific Research | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| State | Education Requirements | Supervised Hours | Application Requirements | Testing | Reciprocity Licence | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | Bachelors and PhD or PsyD in Psychology | 1500 Hours During Degree - ASPPB or NRHSPP | Passport Style Photo | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology | Yes | Link |
| Fully or Provisionally accredited by APA, CPA, PCSAS | 2000 Hours - Post Program | Supervision Plan | Jurisprudence examination | Link | ||
| Supervision Agreement | Link | |||||
| SSN Disclosure Notice | ||||||
| 3 Mental Health Professional References | ||||||
| Proof of Submissions of Fingerprints for Background Check | ||||||
| Completion Attestation of 2 Hours of Suicide Assessment, Referral, Treatment, & Management Training | ||||||
| Official Transcript | ||||||
| Illinois | Bachelors and PhD or PsyD in Psychology | 1750 Hours During Degree - No more than 24 months | Official Transcripts | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology | Yes | Link |
| Accredited by APA, NRHSP | 1750 Hours - Post Program - No more than 36 months | CCA Form - Health Care Workers Charged with or Convicted of Criminal Acts | Jurisprudence examination | Link | ||
| 3 years of full-time study | ED Form (Completed by Institution) | Link | ||||
| 1 year of residence (internship) | VE-PSY (Verification of Employment/Experience) | |||||
| Seven Core Content Areas: | ||||||
| Scientific and professional ethics | ||||||
| Biological basis of behavior | ||||||
| Cognitive-affective basis of behavior | ||||||
| Social basis of behavior | ||||||
| Individual differences | ||||||
| Assessment | ||||||
| Treatment modalities | ||||||
| Nebraska | Bachelors and PhD or PsyD in Psychology | 1500 Hours During Degree - APA Accredited or deemed equivalent | Verification of Internship Form | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology | Yes | Link |
| Accredited by APA or deemed equivalent by DHHS | 1500 Hours - Post Program - No more than 24 months and at least 1,000 face-to-face | Plan of Supervision Form | Jurisprudence Exam (written and oral) | Link | ||
| At least 1 hour of direct supervision each week | Official Transcripts | Link | ||||
| Background Check | ||||||
| New York | Bachelors and PhD or PsyD in Psychology | 1750 Hours During Degree - APA Accredited | Certification of Professional Education | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology - at least 75 score | No | Link |
| Approved by Office or Profession, Accredited by APA, or deemed equivalent by DHHS | 1750 - Post Program | Official Transcript | Link | |||
| At least two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent | 2 hours of child abuse training | Link | ||||
| Tennessee | Bachelors and PhD or PsyD in Psychology | 1900 Hours During Degree | Two signed passport style photos | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology | Yes | Link |
| Accredited by APA | 1900 Hours - Post Degree | Criminal Background Checks | Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam | Link | ||
| Supervisor Affidavits | Link | |||||
| Declaration of Citizenship Forms | ||||||
| Mandatory Practitioner Profile | ||||||
| Verification of Pre-doctoral Internship | ||||||
| Official Transcripts |
You can also reach us at (314) 499-6540 with any questions. We’ll be sure to get back to you as soon as possible.
