Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Duration

3 Years

Level

Doctorate

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Post Graduation

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology or Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology is doctorate course. Clinical psychology is a dynamic field with constantly changing content and ever-evolving domains of expertise. The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology offers two tracks of study: a general course of study in clinical psychology and a subspecialty track in clinical child psychology. The program prepares broadly trained, competent, psychological professionals in a variety of psycho-diagnostic and intervention procedures as well as in research.

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Eligibility    

  • Post Graduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
  • Some of the reputed universities conduct an entrance exam for admission.

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Syllabus

Syllabus of Clinical Psychology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Year I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1         

Psychosocial Foundations of Behavior 

2         

Biological Foundations of Behavior

3         

Psychopathology 

4         

Psychiatry

5         

Practical- Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis (including Viva Voce)

Year II

1         

Psychotherapy and Counseling

2         

Behavioral Medicine

3         

Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Research Issues 

4         

Statistics and Research Methodology 

5         

Practical - Psychological Therapies (including Viva Voce)

Year III

1         

Theory and application issues as related to Elective I

2         

Theory and application issues as related to Elective II

3         

Intervention skills as related to Elective – I and viva voce 

4         

Practical II - Intervention skills as related to Elective II and viva voce

Year IV

1         

Internship - Rotation Internship

 

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Colleges

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Course Suitability

  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology is suitable for those students who are committed to a career involving both practice and research.
  • It helps to deal with cultural values, gender, and other diversity factors that influence health and behavior.

How is Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Course Beneficial?

  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology is beneficial to train students in a broad spectrum of problem-solving and scientific methods to prepare them for careers as professors, psychologists in health care and mental health settings, or policymakers in government.

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Employment Areas

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Consultancy Offices
  • Hospitals
  • Private Clinics
  • Research Facilities

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Job Types

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Lecturer/Professor
  • Medical Officer
  • Psychologist
  • Psychology Counsellor

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