Clinical Psychology Program

The clinical psychology program at Pacific University 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 Oregon colleges that offer clinical psychology program.

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Pacific University (Pacific)

511 NW Broadway, Portland, OR

Pacific University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Forest Grove, OR, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately 3,400 students are enrolled annually at Pacific.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Pacific. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1000 - 1210 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. Pacific University admits roughly 80% of students applying yearly. Of those students accepted, around 20% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,100 per year. Students enrolled at Pacific University may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Pacific "Boxers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about Pacific can take a look at their website at http://www.pacificu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pacific has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $84780

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).