Union Institute & University, Brattleboro, VT

Program Information

Degree Offered

Psy.D.

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Union Institute & University’s Doctor of Psychology Program (Psy.D.) offers a concentration in clinical psychology, following a practitioner-scholar model. The program’s distributed learning model makes it accessible to working adults who need to balance career, family, and other responsibilities.

Students meet together in small cohorts each month and attend Academic Meetings in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Brattleboro, Vermont. Students in the doctor of psychology program benefit from UI&U’s experienced psychology faculty and collaborative learning environment, developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills they need to advance their careers.
Social Justice and Diversity Within the Doctor of Psychology Program

UI&U emphasizes social justice and diversity in all of its programs. Students in the doctor of psychology program are trained not only to assess and treat mental health problems, but also to understand and treat problems within their sociopolitical context. These include issues related to poverty, violence, substance abuse, racism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression.

Accreditation:

Accreditation Union Institute & University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The Psy.D. with a concentration in clinical psychology program’s development was guided by the American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation standards (Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation of Programs in Professional Psychology), but it is not APA-accredited. The program submited its Self-Study as an initial application to the APA Commission on Accreditation in September 2011. For more information on APA Accreditation, see Accreditation & Licensing. Prospective Candidates for Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) Program

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999