PSYD
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Only a bachelor’s is required to apply to the PsyD, where students focus on psychological science and clinical skills to prepare for the real-world.
About the PsyD in Clinical Psychology
The 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.
PsyD Courses: A Guide to Clinical Practice
Classes go beyond just tests and quizzes. It starts with a foundation in psychological theory and science, but behind each class is practice for real-world application of clinical skills. By year five’s clinical trials, our students are prepared to take on the challenges of diverse patients and settings.
An Emphasis on Cultural Competency
With courses such as Racial, Ethnic & Cultural Diversity, and Social Basis of Behavior, the PsyD program emphasizes training culturally-competent mental health professionals. This way, our students can go on to serve communities in high demand for mental health professionals.
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
“We are about pouring resources into programs that are relevant and, when possible, directly tied to career paths with social benefit. Our PsyD program prepares each student to take a step out of the classroom and into the workforce as a well-rounded clinician.”
Palka Kumar
Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success
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 PSYCHOLOGIST
Median salary: $78,200
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST
Median salary: $105,116
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST
Median salary: $81,738
NEURO-PSYCHOLOGIST
Median salary: $93,613
PsyD vs. Ph.D.: What’s the Difference?
If you’re considering a career in clinical psychology, you should understand the distinction between Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs.
PsyD vs. Ph.D.: What’s the Difference?
If you’re considering a career in clinical psychology, you should understand the distinction
between Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs.
Requirements for PsyD Admission
Students admitted into the PsyD program at PHSU St. Louis will be immersed in a science-based psychological program. Applicants to the PsyD program should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college-level institution
- Minimum of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale
- GRE score is required (No minimum score required)
- Minimum 15 credits in psychology and completion of pre-requisite courses
Message from the MSMS Coordinator
Welcome to the Master of Science in Medical Sciences program, a powerful health sciences program that parallels the first year of medical school in curriculum and intensity. If you’re passionate about becoming a physician or working in healthcare, PHSU St. Louis is the place for you.
Every year, about 30,000 students are rejected from medical schools in America, but many of those students haven’t been given the tools to help them reach their goals. Often, these same students are from backgrounds that are historically-underrepresented in medical school.
We see the potential in every student to reach their goals in healthcare and go on to serve their communities with culturally-competent care.
Our one-of-a-kind student analytics and dynamic classroom play a major role, allowing us to monitor student performance and progress in real-time. By collecting student responses, we generate insights into how students will perform on USMLE Board exams and help align their future career in healthcare with topical strengths.
At PHSU St. Louis, in just one short year, we can help you get where you want to go in healthcare. We look forward to seeing you in our classrooms.
— Ferrahs Abdelbaset, DC
MSMS Coordinator
