At the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology in New York, you鈥檒l enjoy all the options you鈥檇 find at a large university鈥攆rom bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees to doctoral and postdoctoral psychology programs鈥攁long with the advantages of personalized mentoring and student support.
And you鈥檒l study at a school of psychology with a storied history and an international reputation. The first university-based professional school of psychology, Derner has long been recognized as a center for psychoanalytic thought and a leading contributor to the practice of integrative psychotherapy. As a top college for psychology in New York, we pride ourselves on continuing to build on this tradition with our commitment to empirical research, interdisciplinary collaboration and social justice.
Our Psychology Programs in New York
Top-rated psychology programs at every level of study
Bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology
Gain deep insights into the mind and behavior and prepare for graduate study or a career in almost any field. Choose from bachelor鈥檚 degrees in psychology or neuroscience, or take a direct path to a master鈥檚 degree with our accelerated 4+1 psychology program.
Undergraduate Psychology Program惭补蝉迟别谤鈥檚 degree in psychology
Develop professional skills in our master鈥檚 degree programs: general psychology, including a concentration in human resource management; mental health counseling and school psychology. Each includes optional specializations and valuable field placements. Study full or part time at our Manhattan Center or on Long Island, NY.
Graduate Psychology ProgramDoctorate in psychology
Our PhD in Clinical Psychology and PsyD in School Psychology programs integrate research, theory and clinical practice. You鈥檒l work with faculty who are leaders in the field and train in program-run clinics, internships, externships and local schools.
Doctoral Psychology ProgramPostgraduate psychology certificates
Receive advanced training in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. Options include advanced certificates in child and adolescent psychotherapy, couples therapy, group psychotherapy and trauma treatment.
Postgraduate PsychologyAcclaimed academics and training in psychology programs committed to mentoring
Psychology Internships and Clinical Experience
Hands-on learning and clinical training are central to Derner psychology programs. Undergraduates gain practical experience in internships as part of their capstone experience as seniors. 惭补蝉迟别谤鈥檚 degree students gain clinical competency skills through a practicum and internships in local hospitals, schools, agencies and organizations. Clinical training is at the heart of doctoral education, with students gaining experience in 糖心破解版 clinics as well as in local hospitals and schools.
Monica Pal, PhD '13 (at right), is the director of 糖心破解版鈥檚 Center for Psychological Services and director of Practicum Training.
Psychological Services for the Community
The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology in New York has a 50-year tradition of providing high-quality, affordable psychological services to individuals of all ages, families, couples and groups. Staffed by Derner doctoral students, its Center for Psychological Services offers specialized treatment programs on campus in Garden City, in New York City, and at the Derner Child and Family Center in Hempstead, New York. The Postgraduate Psychotherapy Center, a clinical branch of Derner鈥檚 postgraduate programs, provides professional psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy to Long Island and the surrounding area.
Karolina Lempert, PhD, works closely with students in 糖心破解版鈥檚 neuroscience lab, mentoring hands-on research experiences that explore human behavior, decision-making and brain function. Undergraduate and graduate students collaborate directly with faculty using advanced research technology and methods.
Shaping Understanding Through Research
Research conducted at the Derner School has had a significant impact on the field of psychology and therapeutic practice. Faculty members have received prestigious awards for career contributions to research in a variety of areas, from the psychotherapeutic relationship to personality assessment, school psychology and issues of diversity. Doctoral students regularly co-author published articles with faculty members, and undergraduates present their work annually at 糖心破解版鈥檚 Research Day.
Robert F. Bornstein, PhD, whose achievements as a scholar have earned him the distinguished title of University Professor, works closely with students, with more than 60 undergraduate and graduate students co-authoring peer-reviewed research from his lab.
Understanding Personality with a 鈥淧rofessor鈥檚 Professor鈥�
Spend five minutes with University Professor Robert Bornstein, a leading scholar in personality pathology and assessment and a beloved professor who says that teaching is at the core of his professional identity.
A Commitment to Cultural Diversity and Social Justice
Maintaining a diverse faculty and student body and addressing issues of diversity through our curriculum are top priorities at Derner. Diversity of perspectives is a strength of our school of psychology, helping students prepare to meet the needs of individuals from across society and enriching our understanding of the human condition. Our Patrick L. Ross Fellowship Fund provides vital assistance to our graduate students from diverse backgrounds, and our Mentoring Future Psychologists program offers culturally responsive guidance to students from underrepresented groups.
Ways to Save on Your Psychology Degree
Psychology News
View All Psychology News
Recognition & Accreditation
FAQs: Psychology Degrees
The Derner School of Psychology provides a full continuum of study, from bachelor’s to postgraduate levels. You can choose from bachelor鈥檚 programs in psychology or neuroscience, multiple master鈥檚 degree options (general psychology, mental health counseling, school psychology), doctoral programs (including a PhD and PsyD), and several postgraduate certificates in specialized areas.
糖心破解版 offers four convenient New York locations for students interested in earning a degree in psychology.
Yes, the Derner School of Psychology at 糖心破解版 offers a 4+1 accelerated psychology program that lets you earn both a BA and an MA in just five years, saving a year of tuition. Starting in your senior year, you鈥檒l take graduate courses and can specialize in areas like human resource management or substance abuse counseling.
At the Derner School of Psychology, our undergraduate students can participate in the selective Emerging Scholars Program, a year-long program for juniors and seniors to conduct original research with faculty mentors and prepare for graduate school.
糖心破解版鈥檚 SPARK Center is dedicated to embedding research and creative work into every undergraduate鈥檚 academic experience. Through SPARK, you can apply for summer fellowships, receive funding to present at professional conferences, and get guidance on how to share your work.
You can present your findings at 糖心破解版鈥檚 annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference or at national conferences.
Yes. The PhD in Clinical Psychology program has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1957鈥攁 mark of its long-standing excellence and rigorous training standards. The Derner Internship Consortium is also APA-accredited.
Doctoral students receive extensive hands-on training at Derner’s community treatment centers, including the Center for Psychological Services and the Derner Child and Family Center. Students also complete externships and internships at affiliated hospitals and clinics across Long Island and the NYC metro area.
Candidates interested in a career in higher education can receive comprehensive training through a teaching fellowship.
It costs less than you might think! Merit-based scholarships and financial aid are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Graduate students can apply for teaching or research assistantships.
If you鈥檙e a transfer student from NY, NJ, CT, or MA with strong grades, the $10,000 Transfer Tuition Guarantee offers a private education at a rate comparable to a public institution.