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The following chart highlights requirements for each degree. More detailed information is found under the specific degree description.

 Comparison Chart of Degree Programs for PSP in Somatic Psychology

Degree Requirements PhD SOM PhD CP SOM
Total Units 121 137
Full –Time Coursework Three Years Three Years
Licensure Coursework   Yes
Community Fieldwork 450 hours  
Clinical Traineeship   450 hours
Personal Therapy 60 hours 60 hours
Dissertation Research Yes Yes

Comparison Chart of Degree Programs for PSP in PPN Psychology

Degrees
MA PPN

Master of Arts in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology

PhD PPN
Doctor of Philosophy in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology
MA CP PPN Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (specialty in prenatal and perinatal psychology): Meets the educational requirements for CA’s MFT license
PhD CP PPN Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (specialty in prenatal and perinatal psychology: Meets the educational requirements for CA’s MFT license

Comparison Chart of Degree Programs

Degree
Requirements
MA PPN MA CP PPN PhD PPN PhD CP PPN
Total Units 46 88 121 137
Full-Time Coursework Five Quarters Two Years Three Years Three Years
Additional Academic Work 4.5 Units      
Licensure Coursework   Yes   Yes
Community Fieldwork     450 Hours  
Clinical Traineeship   150 Hours   450 hours
Master's Project Yes Yes    
Comprehensive Exam     Yes Yes
Personal Therapy   40 Hours 60 Hours 60 Hours