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A Doctoral Education for Clinicians Working with Children, Adolescents, Families, and Adults
Reiss-Davis Graduate School offers a unique PsyD program rooted in a contemporary psychodynamic and developmental approach that addresses the impact of life experiences, including trauma, on the emotional health and well-being of children, adults, families, and communities.This perspective gives you a more comprehensive understanding of the human experience to help you become a more effective clinician.
The Reiss-Davis Graduate School PsyD Program Is Unique:
- Reiss-Davis Graduate School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Psychodynamically-oriented
- Neurobiologically and trauma-informed
- Child, adolescent, and family focused
- Staffed by clinically experienced faculty
- Directly applicable to student’s clinical practices
- Offers Professional Development opportunities
- Conveniently located for the monthly residential classes, accessible by freeway close to Cheviot Hills
The Reiss-Davis Graduate School PsyD Program Is Made for Busy Professionals Like You
One Weekend Per Month On Campus
Concentrated, residential class schedule is easier to integrate into busy schedules
Online Activities and Discussions
Help students stay engaged in the program and their studies and prepare for on-campus classes, project and exams
Flexible and Affordable Tuition
With reasonable tuition, scholarships, and FAFSA available, students can re-enter academia without breaking the bank
Collaborative Seminar-style Classes
More effectively draw students into interactive, immersive learning and encourage close bonds with fellow students and faculty
Anna Freud Research Library
The heart of campus life, our library contains a comprehensive collection of pertinent psychodynamic works, with a research librarian available to guide and assist students on their educational journey
Involved, Expert Faculty
Guide students through their coursework and dissertation and continue to advise them into their advancing careers
The RDGS by the Numbers
- 104 – Credit Hours
- 3 Years – Core Courses & 1 Year Dissertation
- 1 – Residential Weekend Per Month
- 11 – Theoretical Knowledge Courses
- 16 – Psychodynamic Clinical Skills & Application Courses
- 9 – Scholarly Research and Writing Courses
Our Doctoral Program Empowers You to Reach Your Professional Goals
- A Developmental Perspective: Examine the role of childhood, family history, and trauma on thoughts, feelings, and actions
- Cultural Humility: Approach each client with curiosity and acceptance regarding the unique combination of psychological, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds that shape their everyday lives.
- Pathways for Transformation: Build in-depth and dynamic therapeutic relationships to produce self-understanding, engage the healing process, and impact one’s communities.
A Rigorous PsyD Program that Supports Working Professionals
Are you ready to pursue a PsyD but don’t think you can fit it into your busy schedule? The degree you want is within your reach. Our blended education model offers a contemporary solution for licensed and license-eligible mental health professional seeking a quality education while maintaining family and work obligations.
You get the best of both worlds — the benefit of on-campus learning through a monthly weekend-residential, combined with weekly online activities. In-person instruction strengthens peer cohort learning communities, sustained through virtual engagement.
A Full Suite of Programs for Every Stage of Your Career
Reiss-Greenberg Chair and Award Conference
A full day continuing education presentation and award recognizing professionals for their pioneering contributions to the field of child and adolescent mental health. More information to come.
Learn MoreSaturdays at the Center Continuing Education Lecture Series
A series of thoughtful, stimulating continuing education presentations highlighting augmented methods and techniques for working with children, adolescents, and their parents.
Learn MoreReiss-Davis Fellowship Programs
Our Clinical Fellowship and PEDS Fellowship Program provide advance Post-Doctoral/Post-Graduate training in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, and Psycho-Educational Diagnostic Testing Services.
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If you are a licensed or license eligible mental health professional, the PsyD Degree you've always aspired to is just a click or call away.
Our enrollment experts can help you work out a plan to make your doctoral dreams a reality. A quick conversation is all it takes to get started.
Call 833-RDGS-4-ME(833-734-7463)
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