Clinical Psychology, Health Care Emphasis, PhD

PHD IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH CARE EMPHASIS

Earn your degree in New York City

The PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Health Care Emphasis from the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences prepares you for licensure and leadership in health-focused clinical practice, research, and academia. This APA-accredited clinical psychologist doctorate blends psychological theory, scientific inquiry, and practical training in diverse clinical health care settings.

Program highlights:

  • Complete your studies, dissertation, and full-time internships to earn your full degree in five years
  • Prepares graduates for licensure as clinical psychologists in New York State 
  • Provides training aligned with other top clinical psychology PhD programs
  • Coursework in behavioral medicine, psychopharmacology, assessment, and intervention
  • Clinical training through externships and practica in NYC-area health institutions
  • Faculty mentorship on dissertation research and publication opportunities
  • Graduates pursue roles in hospitals, academia, research centers, and private practice
  • Badged internship and career success programs are available for international and domestic students
  • APA-accredited doctoral program with a focus on integrated health care

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Learn more about how a Clinical Psychology, Health Care Emphasis, PhD can transform your career.

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$113,230
median annual salary for clinical psychologists in New York —U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
10%
projected job growth through 2033 —US Bureau of Labor Statistics
7%
Projected job growth for psychologists from 2023 to 2033 —US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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– Rostyslaw Robak, PhD, Professor and Psychology Department Chair
Pace University

About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

Dyson College at Pace University offers the resources and caliber of faculty that you would expect at a large university, while providing the close personal attention associated with a small college experience. 

In small classes taught by caring faculty who are active practitioners in their fields, Dyson offers innovative programs at convenient locations in New York City,  Westchester, and online.

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