Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology

About this programme

Designed to create a strong foundation on which you will build throughout your career, Concordia University of Edmonton’s Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology is one of the first Psy.D programs in Western Canada. Inside and outside of the classroom, you will receive a best in class education while being provided with unique opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute to our campus, surrounding communities, and the greater good. Our program takes a scholar-practitioner approach, training you to behave ethically and legally, provide culturally competent clinical services, and assess the quality of services provided. While many doctoral programs emphasize traditional functional competencies like assessment, diagnosis, and therapy, we also emphasize foundational competencies like self-reflection, relationship-building, and valuing diversity. Our objective is to create well-rounded clinical psychologists and lifelong learners who are able to collaborate and work effectively with other mental health professionals, leading to better outcomes for clients and communities. In addition to your work inside of the classroom, you will provide psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and gain valuable experience as clinical supervisors. Throughout the duration of the program, you will obtain hundreds of hours of supervised clinical work—including six practica courses and a year-long internship/clinical residency. The program is open to students with 4-year Bachelor’s degrees in psychology, Master’s degrees in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, and school ps