Students who enter the program with bachelor’s degrees complete a three-semester field placement beginning in the fall of Year II. All students complete a practicum that focuses on psychological assessment in Year III and a practicum that focuses on psychotherapy in Year IV. Students have the option of completing a two-semester advanced psychological assessment or psychotherapy-focused practicum in Year V. Students complete a full-time pre-doctoral internship in Year VI. Students are encouraged to obtain APA-approved internship sites.

In keeping with the mission of Chestnut Hill College which focuses on “...holistic education, shared responsibility, personal and professional growth, and service to one another and the global community,” the Human Rights Forum seeks to engage students with like interests and goals to inform and educate the greater community about issues of human rights, tolerance and compassionate outreach to others. The Forum provides psychoeducational programming and an opportunity to get involved in service opportunities and community service events.

Dr. Bindu Methikalam, students Simrun Sandhu and Sneha McClincey presented at the Ball State University Diversity Symposium “Using Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with South Asian Women”.

The mission of the Rainbow Forum is to bring together students and faculty members in the graduate psychology programs at Chestnut Hill College to provide peer support for students who identify along the LGBT continuum and to promote education, research, and scholarship in issues related to sexual diversity. Membership is open to any graduate student in psychology or faculty member who has a special interest in issues pertaining to topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, sexuality, and gender presentation.

The Psy.D. Program at Chestnut Hill College  values and welcomes diversity in all its forms. The program encourages applications from students who represent diversity, as we believe that a diverse student body enriches the educational experience for all.

The Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). For general information about APA accreditation or specific information on the accreditation status of Chestnut Hill College, please contact:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (OPCA)
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE

Chestnut Hill College offers the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology with optional concentrations in Couple, Family, and Child Therapy or Psychological Assessment. Students who complete the requirements for a concentration will receive a Certificate of Concentration in addition to the diploma at graduation.

Find the current and archived catalogs for the School of Graduate Studies catalog below.

Download the Current Catalog (2018-2019)