Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (Psy.D.) at LIU Post trains students who want to practice as clinical psychologists with a strong interest in working with traditionally underserved populations. In addition to mastering a rigorous core curriculum, Psy.D. students chose two elective courses from several concentration areas: Interventions with High-Risk Families, Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, and Synthesizing Psychotherapy (Integration). At the current time, these courses will be available as electives, but the “concentration” structure, as well as the specific concentrations, are under review. Our highly experienced faculty provide clinical and theoretical training in two of the major orientations in the field today: cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic. As a result, our graduates are prepared to practice with one or both models, affording considerable flexibility in a professional world of constantly changing demands and opportunities. This dual focus also provides a competitive advantage as our students apply for externships and internships, as well as post-graduate employment.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume:-Typically a CV / Resume includes: Educational, honors and awards, clinical experience, research experience, related work experience, publications and presentations (if applicable), and relevant memberships. Official Transcripts: Official undergraduate and graduate transcript(s) from any and all college(s) you have attended are required (including any transfer credits from AP courses or study abroad experiences). Any international transcripts will require a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved course-by-course evaluation (e.g., from World Education Services, or WES). Graduate Record Exam (GRE):- It is the applicant’s responsibility to request that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) forward official GRE scores directly to the LIU Post. Inquiries concerning this testing program and application to take the tests should be addressed to the Graduate Record Examinations, Educational Testing Service at www.gre.org, or call 1-800-GRE-CALL. Be sure to use the ETS PSYCAS Code for the LIU Post PsyD Program: (ETS Code: 7436), Letters of Recommendation:- Three letters of recommendation are required. These letters should be written by persons who can comment from personal knowledge on the academic and/or professional qualifications of the applicant. Applicants to the Psy.D. Program must submit at least one letter of recommendation from a current or former instructor or professor. Employers, former instructors or professional colleagues of status may write the second and third letters of recommendation. Letters should address your academic potential for doctoral-level work, as well as your aptitude for work as a clinical psychologist and any experiences that may speak to those capacities. Recommenders should review our Letter of Recommendation instructions, which include question prompts. Instructions for letter writers can be downloaded here. Personal Statement Write a statement describing your personal educational and professional goals and discuss what you hope to gain from doctoral study at the LIU Post. The statement should be one to 3 pages in length, typed and double-spaced. Be sure to include your full name and page numbers in the upper-right-hand corner of each sheet and include the heading “Personal Statement” on the top of each page.