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Adelphi University is widely recognized as a pioneer in the study of psychology and in the training of mental health professionals. Chartered by New York State in 1963, the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies was the first university-based professional school of graduate and postgraduate psychology in the nation. Throughout its history, the postgraduate programs have been pluralistic in orientation and interdisciplinary in terms of admission.
The Derner Institute has received international recognition for the caliber and range of its postgraduate certificate programs. The postgraduate programs are designed for professionals who have doctorates or master’s degrees in a mental health profession and are licensed for private practice. These programs provide certificates of advanced training in:
The postgraduate programs consist of a series of seminars in theory and technique, case conferences, and supervised practice. Some programs also require personal analysis or therapy. Courses are offered in the evenings or late afternoons to accommodate working professionals. In addition to our Garden City location, some programs are offered at our Manhattan Center.
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Marybeth M. Cresci, Ph.D., ABPP,
Director
Hy Weinberg Center, Rm.221
p - 516.877.4835
e - cresci@adelphi.edu

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