The Â鶹¹ú²úAV Department of Psychology offers the PhD in Psychology with a Concentration in Clinical Psychology. Â鶹¹ú²úAV’s Department of Psychology is a founding member of the American Psychological Association (APA) accredited Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology. Â鶹¹ú²úAV has led the administration of the Consortium and trained doctoral students in clinical psychology for over 43 years.
The Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology is being discontinued and no longer accepting new applications. Thus, the Â鶹¹ú²úAV Clinical PhD Program is applying for APA accreditation as an independent clinical psychology PhD program in Summer 2025 with a site visit anticipated in Fall 2026. Although the timeline and application outcome are not assured, we hope to receive APA Accreditation on Contingency in Spring 2027; if a student completes a program that is Accredited on Contingency prior to graduation, that student is deemed to have completed an APA accredited program. We will provide ongoing updates on the status of accreditation.
Students in Â鶹¹ú²úAV’s Clinical PhD program take coursework, conduct research activities, and engage in clinical work throughout their training.  The Program follows a scientist-practitioner training model.  The Virginia Consortium emphasizes the following areas in its training model: (1) research (2) ethics; (3) competence with working with diverse groups, and (4) clinical assessment and intervention. 
Program Highlights
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ÌýStudents are fully funded with tuition waivedÌýduring their four years in residence
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Five-year (4+1) program: four years in residence culminating in a final full-time one-year predoctoral internship that is completed off site; the first two years are largely didactic, although students are involved in research continuously (including a master’s thesis) and begin clinical practicum training in their first year.
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The Program seeks to train students to become psychologists proficient at integrating theory, research, and practice.
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The Program provides a systematic sequence of supervised pre-internship practica in which students apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to clinical settings.
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Please visit our program site for more information:ÌýClinical Psychology Ph.D
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Careers
Check out these ideas from Â鶹¹ú²úAV's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Clinical Psychologists
Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
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Requirements
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Transcripts of academic coursework.
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The Consortium's supplemental application that includes:Ìý A personal statement outlining academic objectives and career goals and how the Virginia Consortium will assist in achieving these goals.Ìý A summary of clinical, research, teaching, and diversity interests and experiences.  A resume or curriculum vitae.Ìý
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Three letters of reference.Ìý
For Admission to the Virginia Consortium Program
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a substantial academic background in psychology.
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Cost of Attendance
We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance.Ìý
Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹¹ú²úAV, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans.ÌýFor more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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All admitted student receive tuition waivers and are not responsible for the cost of attendance; students also receive an annual stipend during their four years in residence.
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