心理学博士（Psy.D.）是一个以服务为导向的学位，强调临床技能。导致Psy.D的程序。基于从业者/科学家模型，致力于Vail的培训模型和全国学校和专业心理学计划理事会（NCSPP）的培训会议。佛罗里达理工大学是东南部第一所提供Psy.D.学位的大学。以及它所代表的培训模式。除了课程和研讨会外，临床心理学培训课程还包括在测试，诊断，咨询和治疗以及与特定领域相关的研究项目方面的监督经验。在获得博士学位之前，学生需要完成为期一年的监督实习培训。毕业生在美国各地都有执照，并在心理健康诊所，医院，医疗中心，HMO
The degree of Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) is a service-oriented degree emphasizing clinical skills. The program leading to the Psy.D. is based on a practitioner/scholar model and is committed to the Vail model of training and the training conferences of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). Florida Tech was the first university in the southeast to offer the Psy.D. and the model of training that it represents. In addition to classes and seminars, the training program in clinical psychology includes supervised experience in testing, diagnosis, counseling and therapy, and research projects related to special fields of interest. Before completing the doctorate, students complete one year of supervised internship training. Graduates are licensed throughout the United States and hold positions of responsibility in mental health clinics, hospitals, medical centers, HMOs and independent practice.<br><br>Students are expected to be aware of a range of theories of human nature and of various treatment modalities. Students are encouraged to assess the problems of the clients, to select the procedures for behavioral change most appropriate to the problem, to assess the effectiveness of the therapy and, if necessary, to select alternate procedures. Every effort is made to emphasize the value and dignity of psychology as a profession. To this end, the importance of a problem-solving approach, as well as knowledge of the results of scientific investigations in psychology and the other behavioral sciences, is stressed.