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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

School and Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

Clinical and school psychologists work with clients in many settings, from schools and community health care facilities to medical centers and university counseling centers.

At Kean, our combined school and clinical psychology doctoral program prepares students for those roles, combining education and training across the two practice areas of school psychology and clinical psychology. Along with rigorous academic coursework and training experiences, mentorship of students by faculty is key to the program. Each entering class is limited to approximately 12 students per year to allow professors to work more directly with students. 

 The program offers numerous opportunities for clinical and research experiences, including a wide variety of externship placements and presenting and publishing with faculty members.

The combined training model gives graduates a depth of training for a wide range of professional and academic positions, increasing career flexibility and marketability.

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Psy.D. program retreat

Kean Psy.D. students, faculty, and staff at a program retreat at Kean Skylands.

What You Learn

You receive doctoral-level training to prepare for a career as a school or clinical psychologist, in a graduate program that combines training in both practice areas.

  • Assess the contextual factors and behavioral processes that shape clients’ lives.
  • Acquire skills in intervention that help clients make meaningful changes in their lives.
  • Discover the intrinsic connection between scholarly activity and applied work, and take part in evidence-informed practice and research
  • Gain extensive training experience working with diverse populations, both in campus-based practicum sites devoted to clinical training, and in community service facilities. 
  • Participate in scientific inquiry throughout all program levels, and complete a formal doctoral dissertation.

Beginning in the second year, students see clients through Kean Psychological Services, providing assessment and/or psychotherapeutic services. The final year brings a full-time internship in a clinical or school setting, which students typically find through a national match process.

Admission Requirements

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.  

Program Information

Department of Advanced Studies in Psychology

Application Deadline
Fall: December 1
No spring admission

For inquiries, please contact advpsych@kean.edu.

Jennifer Block Lerner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Program Director
Phone: (908) 737-5864
Email: jlerner@kean.edu

David Brandwein, Psy.D.
Associate Professor and Chairperson
Phone: (908) 737-7858
Email: dbrandwe@kean.edu
Location: EC-125D

Faculty:

David Brandwein
Adrienne Garro
Keri Giordano
Aaron Gubi
Jennifer Lerner
Donald Marks
Jessica Trindade 
Aditi Vijay

Additional Resources

Kean Psychological Services

Center for Autism Assessment & Research Services

Mindful Moments

Faculty Research Interests

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Handbook 

 

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At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, publish your research and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

Externship Programs

All students participate in two to three externship placements in a K-12 school setting in their second year in the program; a clinical setting in the third year; and an optional externship in year four. 

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Externship Programs

Student Groups

A student group, Kean Psychology Graduate Council, is comprised of students in the Psy.D. program and the professional diploma in school psychology program.

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Research

Kean students have the chance to conduct research with world-class faculty and present their findings at the annual Kean Research Days event. 

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Research

Careers

Kean's Psy.D. graduates obtain fellowships and work opportunities in a wide range of settings.

  • Mental health centers
  • Education institutions, including K-12 schools, colleges and universities
  • Academic medical centers and hospitals
  • Correctional facilities
  • Independent practices

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Journal articles or book chapters published by Kean students and faculty in one recent year

 

Accreditation

In 2016, Kean University's Psy.D. in Combined School and Clinical Psychology was awarded American Psychology Association (APA) accreditation.

Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data (Psychology)

American Psychological Association Education Directorate 
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 
750 First St. NE 
Washington, DC 20002

Phone: (202) 336-5979 
Fax: (202) 336-5978

The program is also accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) - https://www.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification

Licensure

Licenses are issued by each state, with each having its own requirements with regard to scores on the national Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), state jurisprudence examinations, state-specific supplemental courses, and the number and nature of predoctoral and/or postdoctoral hours required.  

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