Allied Health – Clinical Psych

Clinical Psychology Allied Health Guide

What is Clinical Psychology?

Clinical psychology is the professional field that utilizes expert knowledge of psychology and mental and behavioral health to diagnose and treat mental conditions. Clinical psychologists provide healthcare for individuals and families of all ages in a wide range of settings. They also use research-based practices to provide consultations, educational programs, and group trainings. Their overall goal is to promote mental and behavioral well-being for all.

Undergraduate Prerequisite Coursework

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
  • Intro Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Research Methods I & II
  • Upper-level Psychology courses
  • Statistics

This list covers the most frequently required prerequisites. Please see individual program websites for exact requirement information.

Education & Advanced Degrees

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Advanced Degree Requirements

  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE test scores)
  • Observation and/or research experience
  • References (academic, professional, psychologist)

This is a list of the most frequently required admissions requirements. Please see individual program websites for exact requirement information.

Potential Workplace Settings to Explore

  • Private practice
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Schools (primary, secondary, collegiate)
  • Industry settings (companies)
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Community settings
  • Mental health facilities

Career Resources

  • Join OneHop using your jhu.edu email address
    • Complete your profile
    • Search “Allied Health” in Groups to join the conversation!

OneHop Allied Health Professions Alumni Group

  • Join the OneHop Allied Health Professions Alumni Group where current students interested in allied health can connect with alumni allied health professionals.

Allied Health Professional Associations for Students

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • American Academy of Clinical Psychology
  • Society of Clinical Psychology: Division 12 of APA

Explore Allied Health Professions “Allied health encompasses a broad group of health professionals who use scientific principles and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic diseases; promote disease prevention and wellness for optimum health, and apply administration and management skills to support health care systems in a variety of settings.” – Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP, 2021)

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