Psychology: Military Clinical Psychology Emphasis, (Psy.D.)

  

Emphasis Overview

In support of Adler University’s integrated mission of advancing socially responsible practice, healthy communities, and a more just society, the Emphasis in Military Clinical Psychology is designed for students dedicated to the delivery of best practices in assessment, evaluation, treatment, and clinical care to reservist, active-duty military personnel, veterans, retirees, couples, and their families in a broad array of clinical settings, including private practice, community mental health agencies, hospitals and interdisciplinary federal healthcare entities like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and active-duty military bases for the Department of Defense (DoD), among others.

Given the number of military-related practica available in the area, at least one military service-related clinical practicum is preferred but not required. A student who wants to serve on active duty as a military clinical psychologist and military officer and who qualifies may enjoy the competitive F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions (HPSP) scholarship offers tuition remission, a monthly stipend, and competitive positioning for an active-duty internship and postdoc.

Admission Criteria and Continued Enrollment

Students interested in the Emphasis in Military Clinical Psychology should notify the emphasis coordinator and arrange an interview within 60 days of starting the first academic year (Fall term). Admission to the emphasis is not guaranteed. Candidates must meet the following admission criteria:

• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• A letter of interest (cover letter) describing the student’s professional goals and interests and how the emphasis will help achieve these goals.
• Overall GPA of at least 3.25.
• Interview with the emphasis coordinator or emphasis faculty.

For students who did not enter directly into the Military Clinical Psychology emphasis, after the 60-day window and before the beginning of the second-year fall term, candidates are required to meet the following admission criteria:

• Each of the above criteria.
• Overall Adler GPA of at least 3.25.
• One letter of recommendation from an Adler faculty member. This may be in the form of a brief email.
• Passing all the Psy.D. program milestones to the point of emphasis admission.

Once a student is admitted into the emphasis, the student must maintain the following standards, or they will risk dismissal from the emphasis:

• Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Obtain a grade of at least B in all required emphasis courses (listed below).
• Pass all milestones in the Psy.D. program (CQEs, dissertation, etc.).
• Have no SCEC referrals for comportment issues.
• Have no more than one SCEC referral for any other reason.
• Maintain a collaborative, team-focused attitude while engaged in any emphasis activities, practica, or classes.
• Attend all mandatory emphasis meetings during the student’s first academic year and periodically in the student’s second academic year and beyond, providing mentorship and instrumental support across the cohort.
• Attend at least one emphasis in-house training.

Completion Requirements

1. Satisfactory completion of all required credit hours.
2. Satisfactory completion of practicum seminars and internship.
3. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and no grades below B.
4. Successful completion of a military-related dissertation and submission to the Psy.D. Department.
5. Submission of completed graduation application and full payment of all outstanding tuition and fees.

For further information, contact Drs. Joseph Troiani ([email protected]) and Lyuba Bobova ([email protected]), the Military Clinical Psychology emphasis coordinators.