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What kind of practical experience is required to enter the Psy.D.
program?
Because this is a clinical doctorate in psychology, you need a minimum
of 100 hours of volunteer or professional experience in a helping
relationship role in an educational or human services setting. Many applicants have extensive experience in the field of mental health
treatment.
How do I select my areas of concentration?
You choose two areas of concentration. Here’s a look at your choices for 2008-2009:
- Adult Psychotherapy - The focus of this concentration is an in-depth examination of psychotherpeutic approaches used sucessfully with adults. You learn the best available clinical experience and research and apply it in the context of client characteristics, culture and preferences. An important consideration is how the therapist's own theories, style, characteristics, values and context interact with those of the patient to enhance positive outcomes.
- Art Therapy - The curriculum allows you to acquire both the
conceptual and relational experiences necessary to conduct art
therapy in both verbal and non-verbal methods. This concentration
fulfills your requirements towards registration as an art therapist
(ATR).
- Child and Family Systems - This concentration is for students interested in learning how to assess, formulate treatment plans and intervene with children, adolescents, and family systems. You learn to address a wide-range of clinical, physical and enviornmental issues that impact both traditional and nontraditional families using a multisystemic approach.
- Forensic Psychology - With this option, you prepare to
select a marketable practice in civil forensic psychology. After
completing some foundational coursework, you will have an opportunity
to conduct forensic evaluations under the supervision of a licensed
psychologist in either a civil or criminal case.
Must I have a master’s degree to enter the Psy.D. program?
A master’s degree is not required. Students who enter with graduate credits from a mental health master's or other Psy.D. program may transfer up to 24 credits based on syllabus review. For
more details, visit How
to Apply.
How many credits are required for the Psy.D. degree?
You need 150 quarter credits to complete the program. However, if
you enter the program with an earned master’s degree in a
mental health-related field, you may transfer up to 24 credits based on a review of syllabi you submit from your master's program.
How can I attend classes if I have a full-time job or live outside
the Seattle area?
Classes are offered Fridays and Saturdays. Full-time students enroll
in four to five classes per quarter, while part-time students take
two to three classes per quarter. The concentrated scheduling option
also accommodates students commuting from distant locations. Read
about an Antioch psychology
alumnus who commuted from Vancouver, B.C.
Will I qualify for licensing as a clinical psychologist when
I complete this degree?
Each state and province has different requirements, however, the curriculum meets standards for clinical psychology in most of them.
For a definitive answer to this question, compare this curriculum with those listed for the state or province in which you intend to practice. The art therapy concentration also can lead to your registration
as an art therapist.
Are there any fellowships available?
Doctoral fellowships are available to new, full-time Psy.D. students. These fellows work 15 hours a week assisting
clinical psychology faculty with research projects
and sometimes assist with teaching. The award is for one year, beginning
fall quarter and continuing through summer quarter. E-mail the Admissions
Office for more information.
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