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Cultivating the next generation of clinical psychologists
Who We Are
The Professional Psychology Program at GW seamlessly combines foundational coursework with real-world experience guided by clinicians, scholars and researchers.
The program follows the "practitioner-scholar" model within the clinical scientist tradition, with writing requirements and practical opportunities increasing over the course of the program. All students hone their diagnostic and treatment skills in the Center Clinic, a nonprofit community health center housed within the program.
Whether they complete the APA-accredited Doctor of Psychology degree or a postdoctoral fellowship, our alumni leave prepared to serve a diverse client base, conduct groundbreaking research and make a difference in people's lives.
Join the Graduate Programs Open House: October 21–November 1
Registration is now open for GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Programs Open House! The event features program-specific information sessions and opportunities to interact with current graduate students, faculty and our admissions team.
The Professional Psychology Department will host a virtual information session for prospective graduate students on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver.
"One of the things I really love about this program is that we're getting hands-on experience working with patients, so while I'm earning my degree I'm also actually working with people. I'm able to apply a lot of what I'm learning to real life cases."
Jesse Greenblatt
MPsy ’18, PsyD ’21
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