Clinical Psychology Program

The clinical psychology program at Midwestern University – Downers Grove prepares students for psychology careers in hospitals, private practice, or academic settings. The program focuses on analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Program courses include: clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer clinical psychology program.

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Midwestern University – Downers Grove

485 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL

Midwestern University - Downers Grove, a nonprofit private graduate institution, is located in Downers Grove, Illinois. This school enrolls approximately 2,100 students annually. Midwestern University - Downers Grove is a highly respected healthcare and medical school and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Midwestern University - Downers Grove contains multiple schools that oversee specific programs and their respective curriculums. These schools may also have varying admissions procedures and tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Dental School (Tuition: $58,000/year)
• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $52,000/year)
• Pharmacy School (Tuition: $33,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be approximately $37,000. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs approximately $8,900 per year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Here is a list of some of the programs Midwestern University - Downers Grove offers:

• Pharmacy
• Osteopathic Medicine
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Biomedical Science

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

For more details regarding enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at www.midwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Midwestern University – Downers Grove has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Clinical Psychologists

Description

Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clinical psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $76530

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).