Yes, as part of the doctoral program all students are required to complete a practicum. Predoctoral practica are required for internship placement, particularly for APA-approved internship sites. However, those who come to our program with a considerable amount of clinical experience are advised to develop practica that build on their strengths while developing their skills in new areas. We encourage our students to seek APA placements and most are successful. To complete assessments at a reasonable pace, students find that they need to make room for scholarly writing.
Some students are able to work more quickly than others.
If you have strong scholarship skills and can manage time effectively, you may complete the program in four to six years. However, if you have other demands or life events occur during your program, you may take longer. We have found that we have a group of students who complete in five or six years and another group who spend over eight years. A WASC accredited graduate school. Information available here.