Program: Respecialization in Clinical Psychology Certificate - Adelphi University

2016-17 University Bulletin

Apr 01, 2025

54 credits

The Respecialization Diploma Program is available to enable doctoral-level psychologists trained in other areas to make a career shift into clinical psychology. The Respecialization Program serves to prepare psychologists through participation in academic work and intensive clinical training to develop skills to become practicing clinicians.

Program Completion Requirements:

Two years in clinical courses and externships, plus one-year internship required. Three years is the average time-to-completion of the program.

First Year

Fall

Courses

PSI (0503) 620 - Theory & Practice I: Freudian Legacy Credits: 3.00
PSI (0503) 621 - Adult Psychopathology I: Clinical Conditions Credits: 3.00
PSI (0503) 625 - Diagnostic Testing I Credits: 3.00
Elective I

Clinical Practica

PSI (0503) 632 - Intake & Interviewing Seminar I: Initial Evaluation Credits: 1.50
Clinical Externship (8 hr)

Spring

Courses

PSI (0503) 626 - Diagnostic Testing II Personally Credits: 3.00
PSI (0503) 722 - Theory & Practice II: Relational Tradition Credits: 3.00
PSI (0503) 820 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00
Elective II

Clinical Practica

PSI (0503) 633 - Intake & Interviewing Seminar II: Professional Conduct & Ethics Credits: 1.50
Clinical Externship (8 hr)

Second Year

Fall

Courses

PSI (0503) 623 - Child Psychopathology Credits: 3.00
PSI (0503) 724 - Comparative Analysis of Intervention Credits: 3.00

Clinical Practica

PSI (0503) 700 - Psychotherapy Case Conference I Credits: 1.5 (0 credits)
PSI (0503) 712 - Clinical Practice I: Diagnostics Credits: 3.00
PSI (0503) 714 - Clinical Practice III: Psychotherapy Credits: 3.00
Clinical Externship (8 hr)

Spring

Courses

PSI (0503) 820 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00
Elective III
Elective IV

Clinical Practica

PSI (0503) 701 - Psychotherapy Case Conference II Credits: 1.5 (0 credits)
PSI (0503) 713 - Clinical Practice II: Diagnostics Credits: 3.00
PSI (0503) 715 - Clinical Practice IV Psychotherapy Credits: 3.00
Clinical Externship (8 hr)

Third Year

Clinical Practica

Clinical Internship

Admission

For the respecialization program, applicants are required to have a doctorate in psychology, and have completed a dissertation. A personal group interview is required. In addition, if applicants do not already hold a psychology license to practice, they should determine prior to applying that they are license eligible.