PsyD Degree Requirements

At the time the student’s dissertation research is approved by the Institutional Review Board, the student is considered a PsyD candidate.

The PsyD degree is awarded upon final audit and is based on fulfillment of all degree requirements. The degree will be posted within 30 calendar days after all requirements are fulfilled and the final audit is completed.

To complete all degree requirements, a student must have:

  • An MSP cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
  • Current designation of Good Academic Standing.
  • Satisfactory completion of all required credit hours/courses.
  • Satisfactory completion of 1,600 hours of practicum. 
  • Satisfactory completion of the Clinical Competency Evaluation.
  • Satisfactory completion of a full-time internship.
  • Successful completion of a dissertation. 

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