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Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ offers one of the top 25 doctor of psychology degree programs in the nation, according to a recent ranking by . Eleventh of the 25 universities ranked for doctor of psychology degree programs, Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ is the only university in Northeast Pennsylvania to merit a ranking on the list.

The standings were formulated using a list of American Psychological Association accredited doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) programs in clinical psychology. Only those schools with national recognition for overall excellence were considered. Other key ranking criteria included: average annual cost of graduate attendance, college ranking by a national ranking body, number of degree options or areas of specialization, and accreditation.

Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥'s Psy.D. program was also recently recognized by Best Counseling Degrees. Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥’s program was ranked 26th in the category of 50 Best Psy.D. Programs in Clinical Psychology in 2016.

The clinical psychology doctoral program at Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥, established in 2001, trains students to provide state-of-the-art, ethical, humane, and culturally-sensitive clinical services to diverse populations. Students are taught to be research-informed practitioners with general skills who pursue development in specific areas through electives, practicum sites, internships, and post-doctoral training.