PhD in clinical psychology (APA accredited)
PsyD in clinical psychology (APA accredited)
PhD in experimental psychology
MA in experimental psychology
Located in Southern California, Loma Linda University (LLU) offers great opportunities for the study of human diversity and culture. Consistent with its international mission and holistic approach to human health and welfare, our programs provide a positive environment for the study of cultural, spiritual, and social issues relevant to psychological research and practice. In addition, the campus is centrally located within easy driving distance of the mountains, beaches, desert, and a variety of cultural and educational events and resources found in the Los Angeles area.
The motto of LLU, "to make man whole," takes in every aspect of being human--the physical, mental, spiritual, and social. Graduate training in psychology at LLU takes place within the context of this holistic approach to human health and welfare and builds on a tradition of health sciences research, training, and service. As a health sciences University, LLU represents numerous resources for research and training in mental health as well as in areas such as health psychology, neuropsychology, and behavioral medicine. Its Medical Center, with approximately 1,000 beds and 5,200 employees, is the "flagship" of a system that includes hundreds of health-care institutions around the world. In addition, several institutions in the area, such as the LLU Behavioral Medicine Center, the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial V.A. Medical Center, the forensic Patton State Hospital, the California Youth Authority, Catholic Charities, Casa Colina Hospital for Rehabilitative Medicine, San Bernardino School District, and the Mental Health Department of San Bernardino Counties represent some of the additional opportunities for research and clinical training in psychology at LLU.
Clinical psychology programs: Our two fully APA accredited clinical psychology programs offer a combination of traditional and innovative training opportunities. The clinical psychology programs are: (1) the PhD program which follows the traditional scientist-practitioner model, and (2) the PsyD program which is more oriented toward clinical practice. Some of the students in the program may also apply to obtain the specialization in health psychology/preventive care through an innovative training opportunity developed in cooperation with Loma Linda University's School of Public Health, by which the student can complete the PsyD and DrPH degrees simultaneously. The underlying philosophy of doctoral training in clinical psychology at LLU emphasizes that its students/graduates will be, first of all, psychologists who are well-grounded in the theory and science of psychology, then going on to become and function as clinical psychologists in a variety of settings. The comprehensive mission of the clinical psychology programs is to provide its students with the cumulative experiences necessary for them to become
Experimental psychology program: The experimental psychology program offers a PhD and MA in experimental psychology, both of which are offered by LLU's Department of Psychology. The PhD in experimental psychology is designed to train individuals for research and academic careers in several of the traditional areas of psychology (psychobiology/neuropsychology, developmental, social/cross-cultural, quantitative/methodology, and health). The MA in experimental psychology is designed to prepare students for doctoral study in psychology and/or for the teaching of psychology.
The Department of Psychology is committed to the highest levels of excellence in all aspects relevant to graduate education in psychology and meets all APA standards of accreditation for graduate programs. An important goal of our psychology programs are to prepare psychologists for the professional world of the 21st century which may include working in such settings as mental health units, general hospitals, pediatric and geriatric facilities, managed care settings, and corporate institutions as well as university settings. In addition, PhD clinical and experimental programs are expected to prepare graduates for leadership in teaching and the scientific study of psychological phenomena relevant to their respective areas of specialization.
LLU is your opportunity for doctoral training in psychology within an academically and culturally stimulating environment. For more information, please contact our department for program information, or the office of admissions in the School of Science & Technology for application material and information.
The deadline for completing your application for the fall quarter is December 31. Once accepted, all new incoming students begin coursework following orientation at the end of September.
For additional information or questions regarding a specific program, please contact us.
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Last Revised: Tue, Nov 04, 2008