Clinical Psychology (Doctor of Psychology - PsyD)
Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data
Office
1856-T (Tower)
430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
312-341-3760
PsyD Program Director: Cami K. McBride, PhD
1851-T
312-341-2388
camcbride@roosevelt.edu
PsyD Program Assistant: Diana Beaton (Zak)
312-341-2287
dzak@roosevelt.edu
Please note all application materials should be sent to:
Roosevelt University, Office of Admission, 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60173-4377.
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
The goal of the PsyD Program at Roosevelt University is to train skilled practitioners who are able to diagnose and treat psychological problems. Our practitioner-scholar program seeks to produce clinical psychologists who demonstrate several essential core competencies, including the ability to
- accurately assess client problems by combining knowledge of psychopathology with the ability to establish rapport and work with clients of diverse backgrounds;
- conceptualize ways in which developmental processes, personality, and environment contribute to clients’ psychological health and distress;
- select, implement, and evaluate appropriate psychological interventions using a variety of theoretical perspectives and therapeutic modalities;
- recognize the influences of individual and cultural differences in assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning and implementation;
- base their knowledge and practice on the historical and scientific traditions of psychology;
- work productively and professionally with others;
- conduct their clinical and academic work in a manner consistent with rules of ethics, standards of practice, and legal requirements.
Graduates will also have the capability to critique, design, and execute research focused on clinical problems and services and to articulately present the results of their scholarship to others. Interested and qualified students, after completing a master’s degree, may teach undergraduate psychology courses with the guidance of the Instructor Development course. Our university home also allows students to enhance their psychological training with relevant experiences from other disciplines.
Admission
Candidates for admission to the PsyD program must have either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in psychology or in a closely related field and must have completed the following courses with at least a 3.0 (B) average: General Psychology, either a Statistics or Research Methods course, and Abnormal Psychology. Deficiencies in prerequisite courses may be completed at Roosevelt University but will not count toward the PsyD degree. Students entering with a bachelor’s degree will earn a master’s degree (modified from the terminal MA offered by the Department of Psychology) during their progress through the doctoral program.
Applicants must submit the PsyD application form online; transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work; verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; the Psychology subtest is not required); three letters of recommendation from academic and professional references, using the Program’s letter of recommendation form; a curriculum vitae; a personal statement; and the $25 application fee. The personal statement should demonstrate a clear well-articulated understanding of the expectations and responsibilities of graduate training in clinical psychology, strong career motivation, and well-formulated career plans. Select applicants are invited to an interview that is required before admission is granted.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials, including GRE scores, is December 15th for students seeking admission to the Program in the fall (we accept students into the program only once a year).
Roosevelt considers each applicant on an individual basis and seeks diversity in ethnic and cultural background, education and life experience, and sexual orientation. Although GPA or test cutoffs are not strictly adhered to, a GPA of at least 3.25 for undergraduate work and above average scores (>50th percentile) on each section of the GRE are typical expectations.
To receive information about the PsyD program, please send an email to applyRU@roosevelt.edu with your name, preferred mailing address, and request for PsyD information. Additional information about the application process is available at www.roosevelt.edu/Admission/Graduate/Requirements.
Advising
Upon admission to the PsyD program, students meet with the Director of the PsyD Program to develop a program completion plan covering all courses required for the doctoral degree, clinical training experiences, the comprehensive exam, and the doctoral project.
Roosevelt University's PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Commission on Accreditation of the APA can be reached at 202-336-5979, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
