Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy Program (Ph.D.)
Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data
In keeping with the center’s philosophy of full disclosure, below is a summary of performance and outcome data between 2005-2011.
| APPLICANT DATA | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Number of Applicants | 187 | 211 | 242 | 322 | 233 | 279 | 235 |
| Number accepted for admission | 51 | 37 | 26 | 50 | 33 | 15 | 14 |
| Actual size of incoming class | 21 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
|
| GRE - Verbal | Mean Score | 501 | 490 | 558 | 558 | 556 | 581 | 562 |
| Median Score | 515 | 490 | 570 | 570 | 555 | 570 | 570 | |
| GRE - Quantitative | Mean Score | 620 | 562 | 662 | 662 | 623 | 688 | 650 |
| Median Score | 608 | 580 | 630 | 630 | 625 | 700 | 640 | |
| GRE – Advanced | Mean Score | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Median Score | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | |
| Mean Undergraduate GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | 3.47 | 3.47 | 3.58 | 3.5 | 3.4 | |
| 2011-2012 PROGRAM COSTS | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $890 per credit hour* |
| Application Fee | $ 50 (nonrefundable) |
| Registration Fee | $ 25 per semester |
| Late Registration Fee | $ 30 |
| NSU University Student Services Fee | $250 per semester (4 credits or more) $125 per semester (less than 4 credits) |
| Professional Liability Insurance Fee | $ 10 per semester |
| Books | $1150 per semester |
| Transcript Fee | $ 10 per transcript |
| Application for Degree Fee | $100 |
*In the first year of the model curriculum (2011-12) that includes fall, winter and summer sessions, the total tuition is $32,930.
**Please note that all above fees are subject to change without notice.
The center maintains a substantial pool of funds for graduate, research, and teaching assistantships, and clinic program staff that range from 10-20 hours per week. In addition, student positions are available through grant funding.
Student employment opportunities and part-time positions are offered throughout the university, including student employment, part-time positions, and federal work study. Travel stipends are available for students presenting at international, national, and regional professional associations. The Office of Residential Life and Student Housing offers assistantships that include housing, meal plan, a partial tuition waiver, and a monthly stipend.
The center has established student scholarship funds available to advanced students.
| INTERNSHIP YEAR | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of Ph.D. students who: |
2005-2006 |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
2011-2012 |
Applied for Internship * |
15 |
17 |
22 |
27 |
25 |
23 |
20 |
Obtained internships on Match Day |
11 |
15 |
20 |
23 |
15 |
17 |
15 |
73% |
88% |
91% |
85% |
60% |
74% |
75% |
|
Obtained internships after Match Day |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
13% |
6% |
0% |
7% |
12% |
22% |
5% |
|
Obtained APA-accredited internships |
11 |
14 |
15 |
20 |
13 |
13 |
14 |
73% |
82% |
68% |
74% |
52% |
56% |
70% |
|
Obtained APPIC member internships |
2 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
9 |
2 |
13% |
12% |
23% |
18% |
20% |
40% |
10% |
|
Obtained funded internships |
12 |
16 |
19 |
25 |
18 |
22 |
16 |
80% |
94% |
86% |
92% |
72% |
96% |
80% |
|
Obtained unfunded internships |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7% |
0% |
5% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Total Ph.D. students obtaining internships |
13 |
16 |
20 |
25 |
18 |
22 |
16 |
87% |
94% |
91% |
92% |
72% |
96% |
80% |
|
.*Defined as those who submitted rank-ordered lists, and thus received results on match day
| TIME TO GRADUATION | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
| Number of students completing the program | 13 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 24 |
| Mean years to completion for this cohort | 6.6 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Median years to completion for this cohort | 6.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| SUMMARY OF TIME TO GRADUATION 2005-2011 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Students who took: | Total Graduates (N=127) |
| Less than 5 years to complete degree | 15 (11.8%) |
| 5 years to complete degree | 43 (33.9%) |
| 6 years to complete degree | 39 (30.7%) |
| 7 years to complete degree | 10 (7.9%) |
| More than 7 years to complete degree | 20 (15.7%) |
| STUDENT ATTRITION | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year of first enrollment | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Number of students enrolled | 21/30* | 14/24* | 21/24* | 20/25* | 12/16* | 10 | 10 |
| Number and percentage of students who graduated with doctorate | 17 (56.7%) | 8 (33.3%) | 3 (12.5%) | 2 (8.0%) | 1 (6.25%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Number and percentage of students currently enrolled | 7 (23.3%) | 9 (37.5%) | 20 (83.3%) | 20 (80.0%) | 15 (93.75%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) |
| Number and percentage of students no longer enrolled | 6 (20.0%) | 7 (29.2%) | 1 (4.2%) | 3 (12.0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
*Second number includes students who transferred from Psy.D. to Ph.D. program
| LICENSURE OUTCOMES 2001-2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Graduates | N = 162 | |
| Graduate Licensed as Psychologists | N = 133 | 82% |
| Graduates not Currently Licensed as Psychologists | N = 29* | 18% |
* Graduates not licensed who are in academic positions not requiring licensure 17%
