Three-Year Program in
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
PPSC’s Three-Year Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is designed for clinicians comprehensive training in psychoanalytic theory and practice. Through coursework, supervised clinical work, and personal analysis, candidates learn to integrate psychoanalytic thinking into their work with patients. The program may be pursued full-time or part-time.
Psychoanalytic Framework for Clinical Practice
Program At A Glance
3 Year Program
Full-Time or Part-Time
Coursework, Clinical Work, Supervision, Personal Analysis
144 CEs per year-
based on full-time
About the Program
Training Across Theory, Technique, and Clinical Experience
PPSC’s Three-Year Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy provides licensed clinicians 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, giving candidates a solid foundation for effective clinical work. We believe this provides a solid foundation from which candidates can practice effective and quality treatment. Classes are held in the afternoon or evening, so working professionals can train part-time.
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.
"When I applied to PPSC’s 3-year program, my priority was accumulating licensing hours. I knew I’d also be learning, but I had NO IDEA how transformative these classes would be. The training and supervision are game-changers, and the community itself is an engaging and reliable source of support. I’m proud to call PPSC my professional home."
-- Marisa, (3-year program graduate)
Three-Year Program Certificate Requirements
Coursework
3 years
Candidates are required to complete three years of psychoanalytic coursework.
Please Note: These requirements represent minimum standards. Exact requirements may differ based on review by the candidates’ advisors and the PPSC Training Committee.
Supervision
135 hours minimum
Supervision 2x a week minimum for 2 years and then 1x a week minimum for the remainder of the program. Full supervision requirement details will be provided at orientation. ** PLS CONFIRM
Personal Analysis
225 hours
Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 225 hours of personal analysis, 90 of which must be 2x/week, and 45 of which must be prior to admission.
Clinical Experience
400 Clinical Control Case Hours
Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 400 clinical control case hours which must include a patient seen twice weekly for at least one year, and a clinical case presentation and paper.
PPSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, national/ethnic origin, or analytic orientation in the administration of its admissions and education policies.
Interested in the Three-Year Program?
"I would highly recommend PPSC! My training at PPSC increased my clinical confidence and I gained a wonderful community of like-minded peers. I had a small private practice when I started my training. When I completed I was able to leave my hospital job to maintain a consistently full private practice. I only wish I started at PPSC earlier."
-- Amy, (3-year program graduate)