Clinical Psychology, PsyD

At the University of San Francisco, PsyD students are trained to translate thought into action through practice-oriented training that emphasizes the mental, emotional, and physical health needs of underserved communities.

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Leading Location, Leading Program

The PsyD program at USF is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. It is an innovative, practice-based program focused on training students to work with marginalized populations in an interprofessional context.
USF offers a rich academic and campus experience in the heart of San Francisco with a mission to prepare students to be leaders and change-makers.

Program Features

The program is located in the School of Nursing and Health Professions within a traditional, comprehensive university setting centrally located in the diverse and innovative city of San Francisco.
This is a practice-oriented Doctor of Psychology program grounded on scientific research; students are placed in real-world clinical scenarios for observation and experience.
Supportive faculty focused on student mentorship and a diverse, dynamic student body.
Graduates are proficient in the empirical and theoretical underpinnings of integrated, behavioral health interventions while being sensitive to contextual, cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic environments of individuals and communities.
Admission is based on the overall fit for each applicant. Applications are open for candidates from both Psychology backgrounds and other fields who have taken certain pre-requisite courses.
Additional details are provided in our Student Handbook and Clinical Training Manual.

Diversity Scholars Program

The Clinical Psychology PsyD program is founded on values of social justice, health equity, and cultural responsiveness in teaching, clinical work, and research endeavors. Additional information about the Diversity Scholars program will be provided to applicants who are invited to interview as part of the admissions process.

Licensure and Accreditation

The University of San Francisco, School of Nursing and Health Professions is pleased to announce that our Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (PsyD) has received ten years of accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA), effective October 28,2023. The ten-year term is the highest level of accreditation given by the association.

APA accreditation recognizes that the program meets the rigorous standards set by the Commission on Accreditation and that students receive training from a diverse group of expert faculty within a well-resourced program committed to training students for preparation for entry into the field of health service psychology.

Learn more about why APA accreditation matters. Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

The American Psychological Association
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Telephone: (202) 336-5979
TDD/TTY: (202) 336-6123
Fax: (202) 336-5978

The Program is also accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has Associate Member status in the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP).

Graduates of the PsyD program at USF, once they have completed required postdoctoral hours, are eligible for licensure in California (and other states) as psychologists.