The Three-Year Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

The Three-Year Program provides licensed candidates with a thorough academic grounding in psychoanalytic theory, drawing from contemporary Freudian, modern, object relations, interpersonal, relational, intersubjective and self psychological schools of thought.  This close study of theory and technique is deepened by psychoanalytically based supervision and the candidate's own personal analysis. We believe this provides a solid base from which candidates can practice effective and quality treatment. Because this program may be undertaken on a part-time basis with classes in the afternoon or the evening, it opens up opportunities for professionals to deepen their analytic skills.

Graduates of the Three-Year Program who are interested in a more intensive and long-term analytic formation can continue in the Four-Year Program and can apply all their coursework, supervision and analysis credits toward the Four-Year Program requirements.

Certificate Requirements

• Completion of course work (See Curriculum)
• 225 hours of personal analysis, 90 of which must be twice / week, and 45 of which must be prior to admission
• 135 hours of individual supervision
• 400 hours of clinical control cases, one of which must include a patient seen twice weekly for at least one year
• Case presentation and paper

These requirements are for illustration purpose only. Exact requirements will be reviewed by candidates' advisors.

Admissions Policy

PPSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual preference, marital status, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admissions and educational policies. PPSC reserves the right to make reasonable changes in policy, procedure or curriculum in the interest of meeting the needs of students and maintaining the standards of training. If a change is made, students will be given adequate notice or opportunity to address the change. 

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