ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Gordon F. Derner Institute of
Advanced Psychological Studies
Adelphi, was the first institution of higher education on Long Island. Today, a faculty of more than 500 full-time and part-time professors serve a student body of almost 6,000 undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. To graduate students in the professions, and adults seeking a change in their lives and careers, Adelphi offers over 70 graduate degree and certificate programs; small classes; a committed expert and approachable faculty; the convenience of three campuses, in Garden City, Manhattan--Soho, and Huntington; accelerated programming, evening and weekend class schedules; and lifelong career development.
The Community
Adelphi's main campus is located in historic Garden City, New York. Only 45 minutes from Manhattan, the pastoral 75 acre campus is easily reached by both public and private transportation. Students live nearby in most cases and a host of opportunities to get together outside of the classroom are provided. Garden City and the other local communities offer fine dining, music, sports, and other cultural events at such venues as the Nassau Coliseum, Shea Stadium, and the Westbury and Jones Beach theaters. In addition, because Adelphi is so close to New York City, Adelphi attracts some of the top names in business, politics, and the arts as visitors and lecturers on campus.
Programs of study and degree requirements
Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies- Founded by Gordon F. Derner in 1951 the Institute was the first university based professional school in psychology. The five to six year Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology emphasizes a psychodynamic approach to human behavior, and prepares men and women for community practice. The two year Respecialization diploma program in clinical psychology equips doctoral psychologists to make a career shift from another area of psychology. Clinical facilities, on-campus clinical laboratories, in and out patient services, and psychotherapy practica ensure that students acquire extensive clinical experience.
The 36 credit Master of Arts in General Psychology enables students to advance their exploration of human personality, psychodynamics, developmental and social psychology, and Freudian and contemporary psychoanalytic theory. It is a part-time program, designed to serve three groups: 1) students who will be able to make use of a master's degree to advance and already established career direction; 2) students who have interest in future doctoral level training; and 3) students who have a general interest in clinical psychology, but who have no specific career path in mind.
Facilities & Resources
Swirbul Library, the University's central library, houses over 660,000 volumes, a complete electronic database system, and more than 750,000 electronic resources based on CD-ROM technology.
Computer laboratories for student use are plentiful and available all over the campus. The campus is fully wired with T-1 internet access, and a multitude of other powerful applications.
The University's Center for Career Planning and Placement offers a wide variety of services, including training in career searches; visits by premier recruiters; internship placements; counseling on career development; rŽsumŽ preparation, occupational search strategies, and effective interviewing. The Center maintains a career resource library and a computer-assisted career guidance program.
Expenses and Aid
COSTS
Full-Time Social Work
$23,000
Part-Time Derner
$855 per credit
University Fee
$150 (nonrefundable)
HOUSING
Limited on-campus housing is available to graduate students.
FINANCIAL AID
A limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded to doctoral students enrolled in the School of Social Work and the Derner Institute.
How to Apply
While all students are required to submit a completed application with the appropriate fee, letters of recommendation, and official copies of all transcripts, specific admission requirements and application procedures vary from school to school. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for more information.
Who to contact
For more information, contact:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Adelphi University
Levermore Hall
1 South Avenue
Garden City, New York 11530
Tel: 516-877-3050
Fax: 516-877-3039
E-Mail:admissions@adelphi.edu
http://www.adelphi.edu
The Faculty
Derner Institute: Wilma S. Bucci, Ph.D., New York University; Barbara Cohen, Ph.D., New York University; Michael Civin, Ph.D., Adelphi University; Rebecca C. Curtis, Ph.D., Columbia University; Morris Eagel, Ph.D., New York University; Mary-Gail Frawley-O'Dea, Ph.D., Adelphi University; Denise Hien, Ph.D., Columbia University; Jonathan Jackson, Ph.D., New York University; Lawrence Josephs, Ph.D., University of Tennessee; Morton Kissen, Ph.D., New School for Social Research; Sybil B. Licht, Ph.D., Hofstra University; Karen L. Lombardi, Ph.D., New York University; Robert Mendelsohn, Dean, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts; Joseph W. Newirth, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts; Patrick Ross, Associate Dean, Ph.D., John Hopkins University; Lorelle Saretsky, Ph.D., Adelphi University; Janice Steil, Ph.D., Columbia University; Kate Szymanski, Ph.D., Northeastern University; George Strickler, Ph.D., University of Rochester; Joel Weinberger, Ph.D., New School for Social Research.