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CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
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Graduate Certificate Programs* Advanced Family Systems, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, College Student Personnel Administration, Family Ministry, Family Systems Health Care, Family Studies, Health Care Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Qualitative Research
Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Ph.D.)** Family Therapy (Ph.D.) Marriage and Family Therapy (D.M.F.T.) Conflict Analysis and Resolution (M.S.)** Cross-Disciplinary Studies (M.A.)** College Student Affairs (M.S.)** Family Therapy (M.S.)
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Clinical Psychology (Psy.D. and Ph.D.) Specialist Program in School Psychology (Psy.S.) Clinical Psychopharmacology (M.S.) Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) School Counseling (M.S.) Counseling (M.S.)* Mental Health Counseling Substance Abuse Counseling and Education Applied Behavior Analysis
Center for Psychological Studies www.cps.nova.edu
Center for Psychological Studies 3301 College Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33314-7796
About Nova Southeastern University As Florida’s largest independent university, Nova Southeastern University has a strong reputation for academic excellence and recognized faculty members dedicated to training, research, and service. Located on a beautifully landscaped campus near Fort Lauderdale, NSU offers a variety of degree programs in psychology and counseling, education, oceanography, computer and information sciences, humanities and social sciences, law, business, medicine and allied health, and undergraduate studies. NSU is well known for innovation and quality in both traditional and distance education. The university serves adult students and a growing population of traditional undergraduates. Currently, more than 28,000 students attend NSU and are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. More than 103,000 alumni are meeting the challenges of their professions and serving their clients and communities with distinction in a wide range of career fields.
Notices of Nondiscrimination and Accreditation Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin. n The Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs in clinical psychology are accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Psychology Services Center Internship Program is also accredited by the American Psychological Association (Committee on Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone number 202-336-5979). Additionally, the Center for Psychological Studies sponsors the Consortium Internship Program, which is a member in good standing of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC). n Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. 08-020-09 MCS
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DOCTORAL DEGREES IN
Nova Southeastern University’s Center for Psychological Studies provides professional preparation focusing on the integration of training, research, and service. Among the center’s distinguishing strengths are the following: • nationally recognized faculty members • a diverse learning community • training opportunities within multicultural settings • a selection of concentrations • a 65,000-square-foot classroom and clinical training facility • a Psychology Services Center offering faculty-directed child, adult, and specialty programs • more than 35 years of experience delivering quality professional graduate psychology programs in Florida
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. program) The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology degree program is based on the scientistpractitioner model. Specifically, its goals are to train future psychologists in the core knowledge areas of the discipline; to prepare them to advance this knowledge by evaluating, developing, and scientifically examining important applied aspects of professional practice; and to acquire necessary skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention techniques. 119 credits
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D. program) The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology degree program is based on the practitionerinformed-by-science model. Specifically, its goals are to train future psychologists in the core knowledge areas of the discipline and to prepare them to provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, and consultation services across a full range of populations, settings, and formats. 118 credits
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The doctoral programs provide broad and general preparation. Additional training opportunities include • forensic psychology • health psychology • neuropsychology • psychodynamic psychotherapy • long term mental illness • child, adolescent, and family psychology • multicultural/diversity • trauma and victimization
The Ph.D. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology degree programs are full-time, on-campus programs with residency requirements. The programs typically require four years of coursework and one year of internship; the Ph.D. dissertation may take longer. Students are eligible for an en-route master’s degree upon completion of the first two years of either doctoral program.
Gain practical experience with on-site clinics providing expert care in addiction, behavioral modification, counseling for older adults, depression, family therapy, neuropsychological assessment, pain management, parenting skills, psychodynamic psychotherapy, stress management, trauma, and numerous other services.
Center for Psychological Studies The Center for Psychological Studies is dedicated to providing the highest quality of education to its students, superior mental health care services to the community, and research contributions to mental health sciences. The center offers two American Psychological Associationaccredited doctoral programs (Ph.D. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology); a specialist degree in school psychology; and master’s degrees in mental health counseling, school counseling, clinical psychopharmacology, and counseling. The center also has an APAaccredited predoctoral internship program and sponsors the Consortium Internship Program. Both internship programs are members in good standing of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
For more information, return the attached card, call 800-541-6682, ext. 25790, or email gradschool@nova.edu. For a detailed course description, faculty specializations, and program information, visit our Web site at www.cps.nova.edu.
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