The Juris Doctor/Doctor of Psychology (J.D./Psy.D) is a dual degree program offered by Widener Law and
Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology. A six-year program, the JD/PsyD program opens up a wealth of diverse and rewarding career paths. You could work as a clinical forensic psychologist, consultant, or private practice lawyer with a specialization in one of the many areas of the law affected by psychology.
Admissions Applicants must submit all application materials by February 1 for fall admission as neither spring nor summer admission to the program are available. A committee of faculty members from the School of Law and the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology will examine the following application materials:
- Grades
- GRE scores
- LSAT scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Relevant experience
- Other indicators of academic excellence
Degree Requirements
Students wishing to earn a JD/PsyD dual-degree must complete 97 credits of psychology classes and 76 credits of Law School courses. Course work includes a number of courses designed specifically for participants in the program as well as a practicum. Finally, you must write a law-psychology dissertation and perform an oral defense of a forensic case study presentation.