PsyD

St. Louis PsyD Program

Only a bachelor’s is required to apply to the St. Louis PsyD programs, where students focus on psychological science and clinical skills to prepare for the real-world.

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About PsyD in Clinical Psychology

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.

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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology | PHSU St. Louis

Apply Your Clinical Psychology Knowledge

As we emphasize clinical skills, internships are required to become a licensed psychologist. At PHSU, students are required to serve 2,000 clinical hours to earn their degrees. Our team matches students with placements in the local area so they can finish their degrees.

Current clinical internship locations:

Compass
Casa de Salud
St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
UMSL Center for Behavioral Health

Our clinical locations

Apply Your Clinical Psychology Knowledge

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:

Compass
St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
UMSL Center for Behavioral Health

Our clinical locations

Your Gateway to Careers in Clinical Psychology

By 2025, the United States is estimated to have a shortage of nearly 60,000 psychologists. At PHSU St. Louis, students are equipped with clinical skills, cultural competence, and social sensitivity needed to serve in diverse roles. Here’s a few career pathways for our PsyD graduates.

Clinical Psychology | PsyD at PHSU St. Louis

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Median salary: $78,200

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST

Median salary: $105,116

Health Psychology | PsyD at PHSU St. Louis

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST

Median salary: $81,738

Neuropsychology | PsyD at PHSU St. Louis

NEURO-
PSYCHOLOGIST

Median salary: $93,613

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Requirements for PsyD Admission

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:

Prefered 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university (Note: Applicants with master’s degrees in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, Counseling, or other mental health-related fields, are accepted, pending the other requirements.)
Minimum of 15 credits in psychology, including the following prerequisites
If you meet the requirements, learn more about the admissions process to join our PsyD in Clinical Psychology program.

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Prerequisite Courses	Credits
General Psychology	3
Developmental Psychology	3
Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology	3
Experimental Psychology or Scientific Research	3
Statistics	3

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Licensure Requirements by State

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