Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

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What to Know Before Applying

The CCNY Clinical Psychology PhD program emphasizes the reciprocal influence of scholarship and clinical practice, and generates cutting-edge research, theory, & novel integrative models of clinical work. Along with a strong commitment to psychodynamic thinking, our program is dedicated to understanding the manner in which people are shaped by family and community and the ways in which social and cultural norms and inequities affect individual development. Embedded within our program, The Psychological Center is a community-based mental health clinic that serves 300+ individuls each year, including CCNY students, the west Harlem community, & the broader metropolitan area. This on-site clinic affords students a rare opportunity to train in a 4+ year practicum with short-term and long-term psychotherapies with children & adults. Along with psychodynamic psychotherapy, our students are trained in several other evidenced-based treatments.

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Intensive mentorship that allows developmental growth of students as they move through the program

Students receive a minimum of 4 years intensive clinical training at The Psychological Center

Student therapists work with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group therapy settings

3% acceptance rate into the PhD Program and clinical work begins in Year One

Student Info

Our student body is diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender identities, ages, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual affiliations and geographic home of origin. They have undergraduate degrees in a wide range of majors including psychology, religion, anthropology, philosophy, music, theater, biology, and journalism. Similarly, prior to starting the program many of our students have had professional experiences as teachers, research lab assistants, journalists, musicians, and more.

Faculty Info

Our faculty members represent a range of identities. Our faculty generate scholarly work that spans a broad spectrum of psychopathology and developmental processes. Their work as licensed psychologists further informs their teaching and scholarly work; more than 50% of the faculty serve as clinical supervisors for students. As evidence of a lifetime commitment to the program, a third of our faculty are graduates of the program!

Curricular Innovation

Students train from years 1-4 in The Psychological Center, receiving a depth to their training. Students train in child and adult individual and group psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment and receive training in couples work and a number of evidenced based treatments, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion Focused Psychotherapy, Alliance Focused Psychotherapy, Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy. In addition to our generalized training, students can choose to receive specialized training in our Sports Psychology Program, Spanish Language Consultation Group, and Asylum Justice Program.

Admissions Facts

1. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

We require transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended, whether or not they include psychology courses. Unofficial versions are sufficient at the time of application. Upon acceptance, official versions are required.

2. Resume/CV

3. Personal Statement

Please describe, in 750-1000 words, how your personal, academic, and relevant professional experiences led you to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology. Discuss the personal qualities, perspectives, and professional goals that guide your interest in clinical psychology and may shape the kind of clinician, researcher, and colleague you hope to become. Please describe relevant strengths or clinical/research experiences that will help us evaluate your application. Be sure to use this essay primarily to let us know who you are as a person, not just to convey your credentials or resume.

4. Two Recommendation Letters (at minimum).

Who should write my letters of recommendation? We require at least two letters of recommendation. We have no requirements as far as who writes your recommendation letters; in general, it is a good idea to include at least one from a professor (to vouch for your academic work and ability) and one from an employer or supervisor - someone who can speak to your research and clinical work and ability. It is important to ask people who can speak of you with real knowledge of your abilities and personal qualities (rather than "he/she was one of 200 undergraduates in my lecture course. He/she did very well with a grade of A in the course...) You can include more than two letters.

5. GRE General Tests

The General GRE is NOT required.

6. Writing Sample (Optional).

7. Application Fee

Application fee is set at $75. A fee waiver is only offered to US veterans with proof of active service.

For more information, visit program's website: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/psychology/admissions

Program Advisor/Directors:

Professor Sasha Rudenstine, mrudenstine@ccny.cuny.edu

Admissions Contact: clinicaladmissions@gmail.com