Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Comprehensive study with psychoanalysis and psychotherapy training.
Why Earn Your Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy at Adelphi University in New York?
The Four-Year Postgraduate Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy offers candidates the opportunity to acquire the didactic and clinical experience to become practitioners of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. This course provides:
- a comprehensive study of classical psychoanalysis, self-psychology, intersubjectivity, and contemporary relational and interpersonal psychoanalytic approaches to treatment
- case seminars that focus on the therapeutic techniques of each theoretical orientation
- courses offered on contemporary psychoanalytic topics, including gender and sexuality, perversions, trauma, and dissociative phenomena
Weekly Commitment for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Candidates
- Two 90-minute seminars on Wednesday evenings at 6:00-9:15 pm
- A rotation among group supervision/processing/intake supervision on Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm
- Individual 45-minute supervision (scheduled at the candidate’s convenience)
- Providing psychotherapy to patients through the Postgraduate Psychotherapy Center or the candidate’s private practice (number of clinical hours are specific to each program)
- Personal psychotherapy/psychoanalysis (weekly frequency depends on the specific program)
95%*
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2021
of our master’s graduates say that Adelphi University increased their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in their field
based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2021
Fellowships
Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship
Individuals with a PsyD or PhD in clinical, counseling or school psychology may be eligible to complete this program on a full tuition waiver as part of the Postdoctoral Psychology Fellowship.
Program Info
Courses & Requirements
Application Requirements
Applicants for this program and should submit the following:
- A doctorate or master’s degree in a mental health field
- Online application form and $60 fee
- Two letters of recommendation from an academic or professional source
- Personal essay (500 words)
- All official college/university transcripts
- Résumé/CV
The applicant will be contacted for a personal interview.
Admissions
Awards & Recognition
Accreditation Council in Psychoanalytic Education
Adelphi's Psychoanalytic Certificate Program and the License Qualifying Program in Psychoanalysis are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council in Psychoanalytic Education (ACPE).
ACPE Members
Center for World University Rankings
Adelphi University’s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology has been ranked fourth worldwide for psychology–psychoanalysis by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). More than 27,000 degree-granting institutions were included in the annual ranking.
CWUR website
Times Higher Education
Adelphi University secures prestigious rankings with the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings in education, psychology, and social sciences—reinforcing our dedication to academic excellence on a global scale.
Global Recognition
Abound
Adelphi has been recognized among the nation’s top professional graduate degree programs by Abound: Grad School for providing affordable and flexible options, accessibility to professors and campus support services, opportunities to accelerate graduation, and prep for sustained career growth.
A Top Grad School
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2024 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #12 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
One of the best
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi has been named a Best College in the National Universities for six consecutive years. This year, Adelphi rose an impressive 19 ranking points.
A Best College
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