Academics

Every Program.
One Clinical Core.

From doctoral training to professional diplomas, every ACU program is anchored in evidence-based practice, supervised clinical experience, and our acceptance-based philosophy.

Doctoral Programs

Degree

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Practice-Focused
Doctoral · 5 Years

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

  • ·Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis
  • ·ACT & Contextual Behavioral Therapies
  • ·Trauma-Focused CBT
  • ·1,500+ Supervised Clinical Hours
  • ·APA-Accredited Internship Year
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Research-Focused
Doctoral · 6 Years

PhD in Clinical Psychology

  • ·Dissertation Research Requirement
  • ·Advanced Statistics & Methodology
  • ·Clinical Trial Design
  • ·Faculty Lab Placement
  • ·Post-Doctoral Fellowship Prep
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
Counseling-Focused
Doctoral · 5 Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology

  • ·Multicultural Counseling Theory
  • ·Career & Vocational Psychology
  • ·Group Dynamics & Facilitation
  • ·1,200+ Supervised Hours
  • ·School & Community Settings
Graduate Programs

Masters

MA in Clinical Psychology
Licensure Track
Master's · 2 Years

MA in Clinical Psychology

  • ·Psychopathology & Assessment
  • ·Individual & Group Therapy
  • ·Ethics & Diversity in Practice
  • ·600 Supervised Clinical Hours
  • ·MFT or LPC Licensure Track
MA in Counseling Psychology
Counseling Track
Master's · 2 Years

MA in Counseling Psychology

  • ·Motivational Interviewing
  • ·School-Based Mental Health
  • ·Career Counseling Practicum
  • ·Community Mental Health Sites
  • ·LPCC Licensure Preparation
MA in Health Psychology
Health-Focused
Master's · 2 Years

MA in Health Psychology

  • ·Chronic Illness & Adjustment
  • ·Behavioral Medicine Foundations
  • ·Pain Psychology Protocols
  • ·Integrated Primary Care Practicum
  • ·LCSW Pathway Available
Graduate Certificates

Skills Training

Certificate in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Specialization
Certificate · 1 Year

Certificate in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • ·DBT Skills Training Modules
  • ·Emotion Regulation Protocols
  • ·Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • ·Case Consultation Seminar
  • ·Intensive Practice Supervision
Certificate in Trauma-Focused Interventions
Specialization
Certificate · 1 Year

Certificate in Trauma-Focused Interventions

  • ·Prolonged Exposure (PE)
  • ·Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • ·EMDR Foundations
  • ·Trauma-Informed Care Models
  • ·Refugee & Displacement Settings
Certificate in Child & Adolescent Psychology
Specialization
Certificate · 1 Year

Certificate in Child & Adolescent Psychology

  • ·Child Psychopathology
  • ·Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
  • ·School Consultation Models
  • ·Play Therapy Foundations
  • ·Adolescent DBT Adaptations
Professional Credentials

Diplomas

English Academic Diploma
Diploma
Academic Credential · 1 Year

English Academic Diploma

Designed for internationally educated psychologists and mental health professionals, this diploma builds advanced academic English proficiency in clinical documentation, ethical reporting, research writing, and professional communication in English-language clinical environments.

  • ·Clinical Report Writing in English
  • ·Academic Research Communication
  • ·Ethical Documentation Standards
  • ·Professional Correspondence & Referrals
  • ·Oral Presentation in Clinical Contexts
Clinical training

140+ Clinical Training Sites

ACU maintains formal training agreements with VA medical centers, children's hospitals, community mental health centers, correctional facilities, and private group practices across the region and nationwide.

Every doctoral student completes a minimum of 1,500 supervised clinical hours before their APA-accredited internship year.

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