Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology in Florida: APA-Accredited
Become a licensed psychologist through NLU's APA-accredited Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, a full-time, face-to-face doctoral program at our Tampa campus, with five clinical concentrations and the supervised training that defines the profession.
- APA-Accredited
- Prepares You for Psychologist Licensure
- Five Clinical Concentrations
- Face-to-Face at the Tampa Campus
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Our stunning Tampa Florida Campus is conveniently located on West Hillsborough Ave. just west of Tampa Airport
Program at a Glance
What You'll Learn
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and diagnoses
- Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy across the lifespan
- Apply ethical and legal standards in practice
- Conduct and apply clinical research
- Complete supervised practica and a predoctoral internship
- Prepare for psychologist licensure in Florida
Full Course List
Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (or 3.25 graduate GPA)
- Five foundational psychology courses completed with a B or better before matriculation
- PSYCAS application with goal statement, resume, and three professional recommendations
- Interview with the admissions committee
NLU's Psy.D. is accredited by the American Psychological Association, the recognized standard for clinical psychology training that licensing boards and internship sites expect.
Specialize in Child and Adolescent Psychology, Marriage/Couples and Family Therapy, Geropsychology, Neuropsychology, or Bilingual (Spanish) Mental Health Assessment.
A full-time, face-to-face doctoral cohort with daytime classes and supervised clinical training, immersed in NLU's Tampa campus community.
Where Will Your Psy.D. Take You?
The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology prepares you for the full scope of clinical practice as a licensed psychologist, in hospitals, community mental health, private practice, schools, and academic settings. NLU’s APA accreditation is the credential that licensing boards and internship sites expect.
Psychologists earn a median salary of $94,310 (BLS, May 2024), and demand is projected to grow 7 percent through 2034. Your concentration, from neuropsychology to bilingual mental health assessment, lets you build the specialized expertise Florida communities need.
How to Apply
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Request Information
Submit the form above. An NLU advisor will reach out within one business day to discuss the APA-accredited Psy.D., the five concentrations, and the application process.
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Prepare Your Application
Apply through PSYCAS with your goal statement, resume, three professional recommendations, and official transcripts. You will complete five foundational psychology courses (with a B or better) before matriculation.
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Interview and Begin
Qualified applicants interview with the admissions committee. Next start: September 21, 2026. Your cohort begins full-time, face-to-face study at the Tampa campus.
Take the Next Step
No commitment required. An NLU advisor will reach out within one business day to answer your questions and guide your next move.
Take the First Step- APA-Accredited
- Prepares You for Psychologist Licensure
- Five Clinical Concentrations
- Face-to-Face at the Tampa Campus
*Salary and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Psychologists (SOC 19-3030), May 2024.
**Program, APA accreditation, concentrations, and admissions: National Louis University Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (Florida) program page (nl.edu, researched 2026-06-18).
***APA accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.