Are You Wondering if Psychoanalytic Training Is For You?
PPSC offers a four year Psychoanalysis Training Program and a three year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program. Continuing Education, Addictions and Gender and Sexuality course work also are available. The Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy programs feature the same curriculum in the first three years of training with different personal analytic and supervision requirements. The fourth year of the Psychoanalysis Program is devoted to further comparison and integration of theory through advanced colloquia and electives. The training programs consist of course work, personal analysis, individual supervision and clinical work. Personalized educational planning with an advisor addresses individual needs within these guidelines. Successful completion of all PPSC programs is based on candidates meeting all course and training requirements, receiving satisfactory evaluations from faculty and supervisors at all levels of training and demonstrating competency in relevant treatment issues without undue interference from the candidates' own character. In all programs, ongoing personal treatment and supervision are considered essential aspects of the training experience. And, because of the intricate, ongoing nature of psychoanalytic work, completion of the training program is considered just one chapter in the growth and development of the analyst. PPSC provides ongoing learning through advanced training, supervision, continuing education, workshops and conferences for members of the analytic community. PPSC operates from the premise that psychoanalytic training is enriched by exposure to all major theoretical orientations. We believe openness to different approaches will greatly facilitate the growth and development of the clinician. Programs provide a solid grounding in basic psychoanalytic theory. At the same time the curriculum and study environment challenge the candidate to compare and integrate significant contributions of four major orientations. In 1988 a new board of directors took over an existing PPSC charter and began a process of developing a different training curriculum that embraces Contemporary Freudian, Modern Psychoanalytic, Object Relations and Self Psychology psychoanalytic theoretical orientations. PPSC fosters a community of students, graduates, faculty and staff. Interaction among candidates at different stages of full-time and part-time training aims to provide a rich learning experience. The candidates, the Candidate Society and PPSC administration work together to meet the professional and training needs of the candidates.
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.
Certificate Requirements
Candidates with licensable degrees who successfully complete the training program, including course work, supervision, analysis and clinical requirements, will receive a certificate of program completion in Psychoanalysis (4 year program) or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (3 year program). Master's level candidates with degrees from allied fields may apply for a license in psychoanalysis.