Clinical PsyD Program Advice

[PsychStudent03]

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Hello,
I applied to a number of Clinical Psychology PsyD programs this year, and was wondering if anyone had any advice regarding which program is best?
I am currently accepted at: Widener University, University of Hartford, University of Indianapolis, Yeshiva University, Roosevelt University, and Long Island University.
I have looked up EPPP passing rates and APA internship placements rates, but I am not sure what distinguishies each school.
Thank you for your help and insights!

 

[bunderj]

I am by no means an authority on this, so take this as the anecdotal evidence that it is, but I have heard very positive things about LIU's program from a training director of an APA accredited internship site in the NY area. 🙂

Hello,
I applied to a number of Clinical Psychology PsyD programs this year, and was wondering if anyone had any advice regarding which program is best?
I am currently accepted at: Widener University, University of Hartford, University of Indianapolis, Yeshiva University, Roosevelt University, and Long Island University.
I have looked up EPPP passing rates and APA internship placements rates, but I am not sure what distinguishies each school.
Thank you for your help and insights!

 

[leavingprov]

Probably not the answer you're looking for, but I would probably pose more questions to you rather than say which is the 'best' program (it depends!)... which programs stood out to you when you went to interview? Where could you see yourself for the 4-5 years? Which programs have courses and faculty that align with your interests best? What about considerations like geography (e.g., Indianapolis vs. NYC) and cost? Theoretical orientations? From my perspective these are pretty important factors to take in if you've already considered basics like match rates!

 

[Psych 111]

I sent you a private message.

In addition, perhaps you should look into the cost of attendance (and cost of living). Some of those schools are fully funded while others are not.

 

[Duck Duck Goose]

I also sent you a private message.

 

[psydforme6]

I hesitated to post this as I wasn't sure what responses I would get (if any) but after someone else did I feel a little better about asking...

like the first poster I applied to a bunch of clinical psyd programs, as of now I have been accepted to 4 programs: University of Indianapolis, Loyola in Maryland, Immaculata and Wright State

I am leaning towards one of the schools but change my mind frequently, I wasn't going to get some unbiased opinions of which of these schools is the "best" or just any thoughts or feelings about them in general

I have taken into consideration everything from professor interests, cost, living, apa match rate, practicum options, social life, distance from home, class setup etc but wanted another opinion

if anyone has anything thoughts I would really appreciate the input!

 

[berlin81]

I hesitated to post this as I wasn't sure what responses I would get (if any) but after someone else did I feel a little better about asking...

like the first poster I applied to a bunch of clinical psyd programs, as of now I have been accepted to 4 programs: University of Indianapolis, Loyola in Maryland, Immaculata and Wright State

I am leaning towards one of the schools but change my mind frequently, I wasn't going to get some unbiased opinions of which of these schools is the "best" or just any thoughts or feelings about them in general

I have taken into consideration everything from professor interests, cost, living, apa match rate, practicum options, social life, distance from home, class setup etc but wanted another opinion

if anyone has anything thoughts I would really appreciate the input!

My knowledge of the schools you mentioned is very little, I do know that Immaculata is well respected along the east coast. The only concern I have heard from people is the tuition cost and cost of living in the Philly area. I spoke to an admissions person a few years back and they said that Westchester County is one of the most expensive places to live in the country. How that compares to places like NYC and Chicago? I don't know.

 

[berlin81]

Hello,
I applied to a number of Clinical Psychology PsyD programs this year, and was wondering if anyone had any advice regarding which program is best?
I am currently accepted at: Widener University, University of Hartford, University of Indianapolis, Yeshiva University, Roosevelt University, and Long Island University.
I have looked up EPPP passing rates and APA internship placements rates, but I am not sure what distinguishies each school.
Thank you for your help and insights!

I live in Chicago and Roosevelt's program has become very well respected. Their program is somewhat new to the scene (Chicago School and Adler have had their programs forever), but many have told me they are growing immensely. In comparison to the other PsyD programs in Chicago, Roosevelt is cheaper since they are university-based, but when I say cheap it does not mean that you will be living the "good life".

Long Island has a psychodynamic emphasis as well as CBT. Personally I think they have an outstanding curicrulum. I am not sure about the APA internship rates. It would be a good idea to find out if some of their sites are located close to the campus or in NYC, as then competitiveness and travel/cost of living might need to be considered.

 

[kitkat492]

My knowledge of the schools you mentioned is very little, I do know that Immaculata is well respected along the east coast. The only concern I have heard from people is the tuition cost and cost of living in the Philly area. I spoke to an admissions person a few years back and they said that Westchester County is one of the most expensive places to live in the country. How that compares to places like NYC and Chicago? I don't know.

Immaculata and Widener are very well respected university based programs. Immaculata I believe is just as expensive to attend as other programs, but they do have funding and scholarships. In response to cost of living, the suburbs of Philly are expensive, but it is still way more expensive to live in any major city. From Chicago and lived in NYC and still way cheaper to live here. You can easily get a huge apt in a nice area or a 2-3 bed townhouse for under 1000/month.

Widener is slightly different because as part of their program they have an APA internship so you never have to go through the match and still get an accredited internship. Most people who attend Widener live in Philly.

 

[PsychUndergrad]

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[psydmej]

Help. Got into University of Hartford but I'm not sure their clinical training is that great or competitive. No on site clinical facility.

 

[WisNeuro]

No onsite clinical faculty?!? How are they even accredited?

 

[psydmej]

There's practicum sites in the area they said. And they use the college general clinic for counseling but no supervised clinical training on site.

 

[WisNeuro]

So, there's no on-site mentoring? Who does the clinical training outside of practicum?

 

[psydmej]

From what I understood, your supervisor at your practicum sight over sees and there's a course where you discuss. I'm really turned off that faculty aren't the practicum supervisors.

 

[psydmej]

Straight off the site... " Practica training experiences are integrated with academic learning in Professional Practice Seminar (second year) and Case Conference Seminar (third year)."

 

[WisNeuro]

I'd be wary of no on-site training. Other then that I don't know much about that site, we've never received an application from there. I'd check their APPIC and EPPP stats as well.

 

[AcronymAllergy]

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I'd be wary of no on-site training. Other then that I don't know much about that site, we've never received an application from there. I'd check their APPIC and EPPP stats as well.

Briefly reviewing the site, their stats don't appear to be bad: eyeballing the APA internship rates, they're averaging around maybe ~80% for the past 8 years (ranging from 70-92%); their class sizes are larger than most traditional programs (mid- to low-20's) but not attrocious; they're accredited (next site visit 2018); they have an 89-93% licensure rate; and mean years to completion looks to be on par with most grad programs (~6.x).

I do wonder about, and would be wary of the no on-site clinical supervisors, though. That just seems...odd. I wonder if perhaps the on-site faculty just aren't licensed and/or don't practice at all?

 

[psydmej]

On site faculty communicate with supervisors at site. They have a habit of saying that they consider on site supervisors as adjunct faculty but as far as how truthful that is... I'm not sure.

 

[psydmej]

Sorry meant faculty communicate with icons from practicum sites. A number of the faculty practice a few have private practices. They also do a bit of research which I do love but not PhD level.

 

[researchgirl]

So, there's no on-site mentoring? Who does the clinical training outside of practicum?

I know that some of them do practica at Yale and have Yale faculty as supervisors.... not sure how common that is, though.

 

[psychCT]

Help. Got into University of Hartford but I'm not sure their clinical training is that great or competitive. No on site clinical facility.

I have a friend who graduate from there, obtained an APA internship at a competitive site, and has their own successful private practice currently. Not sure this helps you at all because it is anecdotal, but that is my only knowledge of outcomes from that program.

 

[psydmej]

Anything helps. Thanks