The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology follows a scientist-practitioner model featuring personalized guidance from faculty mentors in conducting high-quality original research projects. The program's emphasis on integrated healthcare and health psychology prepares students for research and practice in health care settings. Distinguishing features of the program include a focus on integrated healthcare and health psychology as well as highly valued empiricism and the use of evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques. Students in their second year of the program start practicum work at sites in the NJ, PA, and DE area, including the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaborations with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, and the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The program is Accredited, On Contingency by the American Psychological Association. The Rowan University Department of Clinical Psychology is committed to bringing together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes individual differences as well as interconnectedness between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
The curriculum content is consistent with the American Psychological Association's (APA) Accreditation Standards. Additionally, these standards are consistent with requirements for licensure as a Psychologist in NJ as well as nationwide.
As of April 7th, 2019, the Rowan University Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program has been awarded APA accreditation on contingency. The contact information for the APA Commission on Accreditation is listed below. Please email Dr. Haugh with any questions regarding the accreditation at [email protected]. The program is accredited, on contingency through April 7, 2024. Our self-study was submitted in May of 2022, and our site visit is tentatively planned for June of 2023.
For more information, please refer to Implementing regulations Section C: IRs Related to the Standards of Accreditation (C-29 D. Initial Doctoral Program Accreditation & C-25 D. Accreditation Status and CoA Contact Information)
Questions related to the program's accredited status can also be directed to the Commission on Accreditation.
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
