Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)'s Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program has been granted a full 10-year accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA).
The Commission on Accreditation (CoA) cited the program's robust clinical training opportunities, supportive faculty mentorship, interprofessional education and focus on culturally responsive care in its decision. The accreditation process is based on a variety of factors including program reports, site visits and a comprehensive self-study.
“To present a self study, you have to convey the program's goals, objectives, and competencies, in compliance with the APA's Standards of Accreditation including everything from how we select our students for the program, how we mentor them, educate them, train them, and how they perform in their coursework and clinical placements, and ultimately in their careers as alumni,” said Stephanie H. Felgoise, PhD, ABPP, department chair and director of the Clinical PsyD program. “We are very fortunate to be housed in an outstanding institution that supports our mission and initiative.”
The PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology prepares students to work from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in a wide range of clinical settings, striving to serve underserved populations while putting holistic care at its forefront. The program is an 89 credit degree program designed to be completed in five years.
“Our reaccreditation reflects the strength of our programs and our continued commitment to academic excellence,” said Missy Terlecki, PhD, dean of the School of Professional and Applied Psychology. “Recognition by the APA, the leading international authority in psychology, underscores the quality of our graduate education and the rigor of our clinical training.”
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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