Northwest Nazarene University

About NNU's Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

The PsyD program is designed to be a dual entry-point 4- or 5-year program, accommodating those entering directly from a psychology BA program or those with an MA degree in a social science field.

The full 5-year program, for those entering directly from a psychology BA program, consists of 121 credits—4 years of coursework and a dissertation, with a final pre-doctoral internship year. Those entering with an MA degree bypass the first year, allowing for a second entry-point into the PsyD program.

• Convenient course delivery—classes are held in late afternoons/evenings and weekends to make it easier to work around your busy schedule
• Strong community support—program utilizes a cohort model, which increases support and camaraderie among the students
• Two entry points—program design allows you to enter the program either post-bachelor’s degree or post-master’s degree with a typical 4-5 year completion time