Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) - San Diego 10455 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131 US   Phone: 1-866-825-5426   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology On Campus   The Clinical Psychology PhD program in San Diego follows a scholar-practitioner model and has two major goals: To prepare students to become effective professional psychologists who are skilled at evaluating psychological functioning and providing efficacious interventions with diverse clients across a range of settings; and To prepare students to conduct applied research in clinical psychology, thereby contributing to the knowledge base in the field. Our training philosophy promotes the view that research training and professional skill development should be closely intertwined and based on a core body of knowledge in scientific psychology. Students learn about effective assessment and treatment modalities and how to apply them. In addition, students develop independent research skills that will prepare them for the dissertation and for further empirical work across a range of populations. The program embraces the value that effective professional psychologists must appreciate the significance of their professional training and roles in a broader social context. Students must obtain proficiency in providing service to individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Thus, the program aims to produce professional psychologists who can appreciate the social significance and impact of their work, and who have the knowledge, skill, and professional attitudes necessary to be effective and ethical practitioners with a variety of groups in multiple settings. The program places significant emphasis on the importance of integrating research and clinical training throughout the educational experiences of its students. The research training in the program primarily addresses applied clinical problems and approaches that complement students’ clinical training activities. Research training occurs through formal courses in research methodology and design, the research practicum, and through completion of the dissertation process.     Accreditation Information: The CSPP Clinical PsyD Program in San Diego is fully accredited by APA (202-336-5979).  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Undergraduate Degree: Applicants must hold or be eligible for an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to entry.  Pre-Requisite Courses a) Statistics b) Tests and Measurements or Differential Psychology c) Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology d) Experimental Psychology or Physiological Psychology or Learning Theory  International Student Requirements 1) Official, translated transcripts and results from an educational credential evaluation service agency. The evaluation must include degree equivalency to a 4 year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, US semester credit and grade equivalent for each course, and US grade point average. 2) English proficiency must be evidenced by TOEFL/TWE results 3) Copy of passport 4) Alliant International Student Financial Certification Form. This form must be completed and submitted if you are not a US citizen and have not been classified by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as a permanent resident.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1640  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 508  Average GPA: 3.350  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $865  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $25950  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: 1  Specializations: Applied Clinical Practice and Research  # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable