PsyD in Clinical Psychology

• Terms : Fall
  • Length : 4 years / 82 units
  • Location(s) : West Los Angeles
  • Format : Onground

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program will prepare students for careers as licensed psychologists, serving their communities through applied clinical practice. This program is accredited by the American Psychological Association through 2027.

Pepperdine University employs the practitioner-scholar model of doctoral training in which academics, clinical training, and research are conjoined. This rigorous program consists of three years of clinically relevant coursework and supervised clinical training, followed by one year of internship and completion of a clinical dissertation. After completing postdoctoral clinical training, graduates will be eligible to be examined for licensure as psychologists throughout the United States and Canada.

Program Benefits

Reputable Program

The PsyD in Clinical Psychology program and Pepperdine University as an institution are among the highest-ranked in the United States.

Values Centered

Students are empowered to make a lasting impact through GSEP's core values of academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) provides innovative academic programs dedicated to building scholar-practitioners through hands-on learning. We shape individuals who will be catalysts for inspiration and change.

Since 1971 GSEP has been carrying out our mission to be an innovative learning community where individuals of diverse cultures and perspectives work collaboratively to foster academic excellence, social purpose, meaningful service, and personal fulfillment.

Why Pepperdine for International Students?

Top-ranked Programs

Generous Scholarships Available

Large Alumni Network Ready to Connect

Beautiful Locations in Greater Los Angeles

Career Services with Focused Coaching

Distinguished Practitioner Faculty

Small Class Sizes with Personal Attention

Passion and Purpose Driven

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Clinical Psychology Evening Format

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