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Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
Norfolk State University is part of the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology (VCPCP) which awards a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. The program provides balanced training in science and practice. Graduates are ethical clinical psychologists who are competent in understand the clinical needs of clients; capable of evaluating and conducting empirical research; and able to assume leadership positions in health service or academic settings.
It is jointly sponsored by Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University. VCPCP applications may be obtained from the program website or by calling (757) 451-7733. Your NSU point of contact is Dr. Andrew Franklin, Assistant Director of Clinical Training. Please review our brochure here.
In compliance with federal disclosure regulations, The Virginia Consortium provides all prospective students with information about the degree to which the Program meets the educational requirements for licensure in the U.S. (states, territories, and the District of Columbia) at the bottom of the program website.
At A Glance
Accreditation:
American Psychological Association
Consultation/Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-336-5979/Fax 202-336-5978
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
About:
Degree: Ph.D.
Model: Scientist-practitioner
Type: Full time: 4 + 1 (Internship) calendar years
Comprehensive Exam: Required
Dissertation: Required
Internship: Required
Faculty: 7 Core Faculty; 16 Associate Faculty; 5 Contributing Faculty
Supervisors: 60+
Yearly Incoming Class Size: 6
Student Profile:
Mean Age - 28 years
Age Range - 23 to 37 years
Entered with a Master's Degree - 53%
Minorities - 34%
Women - 78%
Mailing Address
Virginia Consortium Administrative Office
Norfolk State University
555 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
Phone: 757-451-7733
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