Doctoral Respecialization Program in Clinical Psychology

CSPP offers a doctoral respecialization program for holders of doctorates in other areas of psychology (or a closely related field) from accredited institutions who wish to specialize in clinical psychology or health psychology.

Those seeking clinical respecialization may wish to gain additional clinical skills or to meet the requirements for licensure. Academic work in this program covers such areas as general theory, personality, psychopathology, assessment, and psychotherapeutic techniques. Every effort is made to ensure that training obligations (practica and internships from 15-24 hours per week) meet the licensing standards of the California Board of Psychology and the regulations of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).

Respecialization students seeking clinical licensure must contact the Board of Psychology to be sure that their prior doctoral degree meets licensing requirements and to register with the Board so that training hours
completed through CSPP can be counted toward licensure.

The clinical psychology respecialization program is offered at the Fresno, San Diego and San Francisco locations.