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School of Behavioral Science and Mental Health |
School |
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Department of Clinical Psychology |
Department |
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Ph.D. |
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Ph.D. in Clinical psychology
Ph.D. in clinical psychology is a 4 year and 6 months’ course, which the students have to pass several theoretical and practical courses, and after completing the training course and passing the comprehensive exam, they spend a one-year internship under the supervision of academic professors in given fields. After completing the internship, the students complete their doctoral thesis.
Language of Instruction
Classes during the first years of the program are held in English, but the rest years of the program will be held in Persian.
Location
All (English, and Persian classes) will be held in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
Program Duration
Duration of the program is nine semesters.
Program Description:
The field of clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that includes education, research, diagnosis and psychotherapy of psychological disorders within the framework of medical sciences. In addition to diagnosis and psychotherapy of psychological disorders, graduates of this field will be able to teach and research in the above fields.
Objectives:
General competencies expected of the graduates include:
- Planning to prevent psychological disorders
- Diagnosis of psychological disorders
• Psychotherapy of psychological disorders
• Research about psychological disorders
- Diagnosis of psychological disorders
Program Curriculum
Find the program of Philosophiae Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) following:
Time Table of Courses
Compensatory courses
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credit |
Courses |
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2 |
Advanced psychopathology |
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2 |
Contemporary theories of personality and psychotherapy |
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2 |
Diagnostic interviewing |
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1 |
Neuropsychology |
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2 |
Clinical Assessment(1) |
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2 |
Clinical Assessment(2) |
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3 |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
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2 |
Advanced Research Methods and design in clinical psychology |
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1 |
Medical Information Systems |
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17 |
Total |
special courses (core)
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credit |
Courses |
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2 |
Critical Evaluation of personality Theories and Perspectives |
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2 |
Development psychopathology(1) |
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1 |
Professional Ethics in Clinical Psychology |
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1 |
Advanced statistical Methods in clinical Psychology |
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2 |
Advanced Research Designs and Methods in clinical psychology |
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2 |
Assessment and diagnosis(1) |
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2 |
Developmental psychopathology(2) |
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2 |
Psych pharmacotherapy |
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2 |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(1) |
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1 |
Group psychotherapy |
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2 |
Assessment and diagnosis(2) |
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2 |
Application of individual psychotherapy |
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2 |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(2) |
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2 |
Couple Therapy |
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7 |
Internship |
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16 |
Dissertation |
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48 |
Total |
Elective courses (non-core)
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credit |
Courses |
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2 |
Health Psychology |
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2 |
Principle of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy |
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2 |
Advanced Neuropsychology |
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1 |
Schema Therapy |
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1 |
Foundations of psychotherapy in Islamic culture |
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9 |
Total |
Admission Information:
Admission Requirements
General Requirements: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements. Which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requirements: Having a master's degree in clinical psychology/health psychology.
Admission Deadline
21 June
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.