Offering Campuses

Argosy University, Atlanta; Argosy University; Hawai’i;  Argosy University, Seattle

Program Overview

The Postdoctoral Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Psychology is designed for qualified individuals with doctoral degrees in areas of psychology other than clinical psychology. It provides the opportunity to obtain clinical knowledge and skills through class work and through fieldwork experiences. Coursework and clinical training experiences are designed to enable program participants to seek licensure in clinical psychology.

Application Process

The Postdoctoral Respecialization Certificate application process is the same as the PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, however, the application is forwarded to the Admissions Committee for review.

Applicants to the Postdoctoral Respecialization Certificate in Clinical Psychology program must hold a doctoral degree in areas of psychology other than clinical or counseling psychology. The Admissions Committee reviews and evaluates the credentials and previous coursework of prospective students.

Certificate Requirements

Prior coursework of respecialization candidates is carefully reviewed by the program chair of graduate psychology, and an individualized course of study is developed to complement the student’s  previous training and experience. The Clinical Research Project is not required because the student’s dissertation will be accepted as its equivalent. The certificate involves a minimum of three years of part-time didactic study, including a minimum of 10 didactic courses (30 credit hours), two years of practicum training (or its equivalent), and the comprehensive examination, plus a year of internship. The program requires a minimum of two years of residency.

Prior coursework of the Postdoctoral candidate will be reviewed, and an individualized program will be developed to complement the student’s previous training and experience.