Touro College

What you'll study

The programme is 114 credits and combines foundational psychological science, advanced clinical coursework, and supervised clinical training. Core emphases include cognitive-behavioral models and evidence-based therapies, with specialty coursework addressing how psychology functions within medical systems.

• Foundational didactic coursework during year one in psychological sciences.
• Advanced courses in assessment, treatment, consultation, and ethics.
• Specialized courses: healthcare and aging; the healthcare system; neuropsychological assessment; clinical health psychology/behavioral medicine.
• Emphasis on empirically supported interventions and translating research into clinical practice.
• Doctoral dissertation conducted under faculty supervision during years three and four.

Entry requirements

The programme is full-time and structured to require a minimum of four full academic years plus a full-year clinical internship. Prospective applicants should consult the university for formal admissions criteria and prerequisites; this overview reflects only the programme structure and training expectations provided by the school.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to work as clinical psychologists in a range of settings including outpatient and inpatient mental health facilities, medical centers, VA hospitals, long-term care (including post‑COVID care), cardiac rehabilitation, and integrated primary or specialty care teams. Typical roles involve short-term consultations, long-term psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, behavioral medicine interventions, and collaboration on pain management, addiction, obesity, and medication adherence.

• The programme provides the pre-doctoral clinical experience required for New York State licensure; graduates must complete an additional year of supervised practice and pass the EPPP to become licensed.
• The programme meets minimum educational requirements for licensure in a long list of U.S. states when the minimum 1750 internship hours are completed; students are encouraged to pursue 2000 internship hours to satisfy requirements across all 50 states.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While specific scholarships and funding details are not provided here, doctoral students in clinical programmes typically explore institutional fellowships, clinical training stipends, externship/internship funding, and external scholarships. Contact the university's financial aid office and the programme administration to learn about available support tied to clinical placements, research assistantships, or need‑based aid.