The Suffolk University Respecialization Program is designed for individuals with a doctoral degree in psychology who are interested in receiving training in clinical psychology. The program is designed to supplement previous coursework and experience in research methods and general psychology with the coursework and supervised training that is relevant to the clinical sub-specialty. Respecialization candidates are trained within the context of the APA-approved Clinical Training Program at Suffolk University. Candidates in the respecialization program typically spend two years on campus completing clinically-relevant coursework and practica and one year at an APA-accredited clinical internship. However, the individualized needs of the candidate are taken into account when developing a curriculum plan. Depending on a candidate's prior coursework and experience, an additional year on campus may be necessary to ensure that core class requirements are completed and clinical competency is achieved.
For more information on the respecialization program, please see the Department of Psychology Respecialization Program Manual and the Department of Psychology Doctoral Program Manual both located here.
The graduate admissions application form (same form for both doctoral and respecialization students), can be found here. While we strongly recommend that applications be submitted by the December 1st deadline, respecialization student applications will be considered up to February 1st based upon availability of space.
Criteria for admission include:
- a Ph.D. in Psychology from a department of psychology within an accredited university (for which a dissertation was completed)
- evidence of academic excellence
- evidence of potential for clinical work
