Psychoanalytic Training Curriculum

PPSC's Three-Year, Four-Year, and License-Qualifying programs share a core curriculum in psychoanalytic theory and clinical technique. The coursework integrates foundational and contemporary psychoanalytic perspectives with their application to clinical practice.

The Four-Year and License-Qualifying programs build on this foundation through advanced coursework, while requirements for clinical experience, supervision, and personal analysis vary by program.

Course Format: Unless otherwise noted, courses meet for 90 minutes over 12 weeks.

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- Evolution of Psychoanalytic Technique I
- Evolution of Psychoanalytic Technique II
- Freud I
- Freudian Theory II
- Clinical Process I
- Clinical Process II
- Psychoanalytic Development in Practice I
- Psychoanalytic Development in Practice II
- Object Relations
- Modern Psychoanalysis
- Clinical Process III
- Clinical Process IV
- Transference & Countertransference I
- Transference & Countertransference II
- Psychic Organization I
- Psychic Organization II
- Self Psychology
- Attachment Theory and Psychoanalysis
- Relational Psychoanalysis
- Case Seminar I
- Case Seminar II
- The Frame
- Race, Class, and the Unconscious
- Dreams, Symbols, and Fantasies
For Four-Year Psychoanalysis and License-Qualifying candidates.
- Advanced Integrative Colloquium I
- Advanced Integrative Colloquium II
- Advanced Studies in Trauma and Dissociative Disorders
- Addiction and Psychoanalysis
- Advanced Studies in Gender & Sexuality
- Advanced Studies in Contemporary Theories
- Advanced Psychoanalytic Electives I
- Advanced Psychoanalytic Electives II

Additional License-Qualifying Coursework

The License-Qualifying Program includes additional coursework to prepare candidates for eligibility to sit for the New York State licensing examination in psychoanalysis.

For LP candidates without prior Clinical Training
- Introduction to Psychopathology
- Introduction to Psychoanalytic Diagnosis
- Introduction to Psychoanalytic Assessment
- Introduction to Psychoanalytic Practice
- Research in Psychoanalysis: Case Study & Evaluation Concepts - A 24-clock-hour course offered in blocks on select weekend days.
- Child Abuse - A two-clock-hour course that may be completed in person or online through a designated outside provider.
- Ethics and Sociocultural Influences - Content is integrated into the core curriculum through designated readings and course units.