The post - doctoral certificates in Clinical Health Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology each provide one year (16 and 19 credits respectively) of specialty training to candidates who have received a doctorate (PsyD or PhD) in clinical psychology. These programs are designed to provide advanced, specialized training and post-doctoral clinical hours that students may apply toward licensure in psychology (check with individual states for specific requirements) and/or toward future board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Post-doctoral students receive advanced clinical training and supervision at clinical training sites throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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Download an application for admission:
- Application Instructions
- Application Form
- Recommendation Form
REQUIREMENTS
An applicant must have completed a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accredited institution, with a B average or better.
Applicants with doctoral degrees in other specialty areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Admissions Committee evaluates applicants on a number of factors. These include: past academic performance, letters of recommendation and the corresponding PCOM recommendation forms, the content and writing style of personal statements, prior work history and volunteer experiences, research activities and publications, presentations at workshops or conferences in psychology or a related field, membership in professional organizations, and personal and professional presentation in the interview. Intellectual ability, academic potential, emotional stability, maturity, integrity, motivation and high ethical standards are necessary for successful program completion and acceptance into the professional community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Post-Doctorate admissions process begins with submission of the following:
- Application fee of $50.00
- Application, including personal statement
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
- Two letters of reference with recommendation forms
The starting term for the program is the fall of each year (early August). The Post-Doctorate Certificate Program utilizes a rolling admissions policy, so applications will be considered throughout the year as they are received. Students will be accepted into the program until the desired class size is achieved; therefore it is recommended for candidates to submit applications early.
The Admissions Committee screens the applications, invites some applicants for an interview, evaluates the applicants and selects the new students. Following the completion of the admissions process, each applicant is notified of the Admission Committee's decision in writing, including any conditions that must be satisfied prior to or following enrollment.
As an applicant to PCOM?s Post-Doctorate Certificate program you are responsible for ensuring that all admissions materials are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
Prior to enrollment, all candidates are required to complete the college's Technical Standards for Admission and Matriculation.
To request a paper application, contact the Admissions Office.
Should you have any questions, please contact us via email at: gradadmissions@pcom.edu
