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Earn Your Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Understand human problems and promote change. Regent’s Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology is a combined master’s and doctoral degree that focuses on training scholar-practitioners and can help prepare you for national internships and state licensure as a clinical psychologist. You will learn practical application of theory and therapeutic techniques to assess and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. You’ll also gain hands-on, clinical experience, integrating knowledge, practice and research.
- Learn to mentor others professionally and be mentored by leading faculty.
- Consult with others using the practitioner-scholar model, so you will be capable of advance practice and leadership.
- Prepare to educate students in accordance with the Christian faith, which we refer to as “integration across the curriculum.”
- Learn both the scientific and professional discipline of clinical psychology.
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Prerequisites: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA (or 3.5 GPA if applying with a master's degree). Degrees in psychology, counseling, or related behavioral fields are preferred. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines must have completed at least 18 semester hours in psychology coursework. All applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 semester hours in statistics and/or research methods.
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Psychiatric Hospital Staff
- Private Practitioner
- Professor
- Director of Christian Counseling Center
- Business/Industry Consultant
- Board Member/Director of Human Services Agencies
- Church/School Consultant
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Tuition assistance and benefits counseling
- VA benefits for service members, spouses, and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus
Hear From Our Students
Madison Simons
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2020"Regent trained me really well as a clinician in getting the types of clinical experiences that I needed and building relationships. I felt known as a person and invested in for who I was."
Audrey Bilbraut ’24
Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies"Great education—top notch! Rigorous curriculum that takes on real work-life demands while incorporating sound Biblical principles."
Trina Young Greer ’00
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology"I am extremely grateful for the excellent education that Regent provides through the School of Psychology & Counseling."