Clinical Education
The Loyola Clinical Centers presents a truly unique and exclusive opportunity to graduate students enrolled at 麻豆精选.
Through close mentorship and guidance with a Jesuit approach to education at one of the only interprofessional graduate training clinics in the United States, Loyola鈥檚 psychology, speech pathology, and literacy students stand out from the crowd from day one. They enter the job market more than ready to begin careers that are not only competitive and fulfilling, but also help to strengthen the communities they serve.
Explore the journey of a Loyola graduate student at the LCC and learn more about each individual academic program.
Psychology
Doctoral Students
- Students in the doctoral program in psychology (Psy.D.) spend their first two years
of training at the LCC.
- First-year Psy.D. students have three rotations of training: in adult intakes, child intakes, and community outreach, in addition to training in psychological assessment.
- Second-year Psy.D. students carry a caseload of individual therapy clients and assessment clients. There are also some opportunities to facilitate groups or workshops.
- There are select opportunities for third- and fourth-year students to continue at the LCC as teaching assistants (TAs) or graduate assistants (GAs).
- Supervision is held in both group and individual formats. Training is year-round and orientation begins in August.
- Students leave the LCC well prepared for externship placements in the community.
Learn more: Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology
Master鈥檚 Students
- Master's students in Clinical Professional Counseling (CPC) undergo their practicum training during the spring of their second year.
- Students gain practical experience in preparation for their externships in the community.
Learn more: Master of Science in Clinical Professional Counseling
Speech-Language Pathology
- Master鈥檚 students in Speech-Language Pathology complete internships at the LCC while taking academic classes during their first year.
- Students help to provide individualized assessments and treatment for children and adults with a range of communication difficulties.
Learn more: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Literacy
The Literacy Division is not currently offering in-person services or graduate training at the LCC; however, students pursuing their master's degrees in literacy will still have access to school- and community-based services.
Learn more about the Literacy Division鈥檚 work and the Master of Education in Literacy program at 麻豆精选.