Virginia Commonwealth University   College of Humanities and Sciences College of Humanities and Sciences Clinical, Counseling or General/Experimental Psychology 1001 Grove Ave, Moseley House PO Box 843051 Richmond, VA 23284-3051 US   Phone: 1-804-828-7033 Fax: 1-804-828-6949   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D.- Clinical, Counseling or General/Experimental Psychology On Campus   The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Sciences offers education in Clinical, Counseling and General/Experimental Psychology leading to the doctorate of philosophy degree. Students earn a master's degree "along the way," but the department does not admit students who wish to earn only a terminal master's. The doctoral training takes a minimum of 4 years for Experimental and 5 years for Clinical and Counseling students.The American Psychological Association accredits the doctoral programs in Clinical and Counseling psychology. The programs emphasize the scientist-practitioner model and prepare students for research and service in professional psychology, including positions in university academic departments, medical school departments, and counseling centers, mental health agencies and hospitals, physical health facilities and other organizational settings, or private practice. Both Clinical and Counseling students complete a one-year internship as part of their applied training.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: 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: 3007  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4629  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $886  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15947  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website