Doctor of Psychology

Long Island University Post (StudyGroup)

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (Psy.D.) at LIU Post trains students who want to practice as clinical psychologists with a strong interest in working with traditionally underserved populations. In addition to mastering a rigorous core curriculum, Psy.D. students chose two elective courses from several concentration areas: Interventions with High-Risk Families, Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, and Synthesizing Psychotherapy (Integration). At the current time, these courses will be available as electives, but the ''concentration'' structure, as well as the specific concentrations, are under review. Our highly experienced faculty provide clinical and theoretical training in two of the major orientations in the field today: cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic. As a result, our graduates are prepared to practice with one or both models, affording considerable flexibility in a professional world of constantly changing demands and opportunities. This dual focus also provides a competitive advantage as our students apply for externships and internships, as well as post-graduate employment.