School of Professional Psychology
The School of Professional Psychology at Pacific University educates informed practitioners of scientifically based professional psychology who are responsive to the latest empirical findings in the field. We strive to maintain a facilitative academic community based on collaborative inquiry. Faculty and students work together in development, clinical research, and governance. We underscore provision of services to diverse populations at the individual, family, group, and community levels.
As part of the College of Health Professions, the School of Professional Psychology complements Pacific's traditional liberal arts and sciences undergraduate offerings. Our distinctive learning environment, along with the School's emphasis on community involvement and practical applications of theoretical and scientific psychology, make it unique in the Pacific Northwest.
Consolidation in Hillsboro
The School of Professional Psychology is currently housed in two locations. Consolidation of the entire School in Hillsboro is likely to take place by Summer, 2010. The Psychological Service Center, all classrooms and faculty offices, as well as the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program are expected to relocate to Hillsboro. The College of Health Professions Campus in Hillsboro currently houses the clinical psychology administrative offices, classroom, and faculty offices. The Iris Clinic, with services offered in English and Spanish, is also located there. We plan to develop a large clinic in Hillsboro, with specialty subdivisions that will increasingly serve the community while at the same time providing an excellent training ground for our student clinicians. The College of Health Professions is easily accessible via mass transit through the MAX light rail system.
Campus Visits
To make an appointment for a campus visit to the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program in Hillsboro, please contact Kristen van Kranenburgh, Assistant to the Dean for Admissions, vankrank@pacificu.edu, (503) 352-7328. Administrative Offices for the Psy.D. program are located at the College of Health Professions, 222 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 563, Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123. MAX stop is Tuality Hospital/SE 8th Avenue.
To make an appointment for a campus visit to the M.A. in Counseling Psychology program, please contact: Karen Gainey, Administrative Assistant to the Director, gaineyk@pacificu.edu, (503) 352-2600. The M.A. in Counseling Psychology program is currently located at the downtown Portland Campus, 511 SW 10th Avenue, 4th Floor, Portland, 97205 (SW 10th and Washington).
For questions about the admissions process and to request materials (for both programs), contact the Office of Admissions, 503-352-2218, Toll Free 1-800-933-9308, Email admissions@pacificu.edu.