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I have heard that LIU had some serious problems with their PsyD program the last few years, but I do not know anyone personally who went there. I have heard that the cohort size has been too large, the change in faculty was chaotic, and the accreditation may be in jeopardy. I do not have any of this information confirmed, and it is difficult to tell from the APA website. I reached out to APA and they could not provide any useful information. On paper, it looks like a great PsyD program (Understanding the pros and cons and costs of PsyDs aside). I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the program, if they are currently in the program or recently graduated, and if they can speak to any of the alleged issues with the program.

Also important to note- my husband makes a nice living with flexible job hours, remote options and likely parental leave without pay.

Have you or people in your program gotten pregnant during the course of a PsyD program? If so, can you please share your experience, what year it occurred during, and advice for someone who is planning on having a pregnancy at least once during the 5 years. Specifically information about missing class time and time at externships due to child birth, complications, etc. ps. I am not expecting any sort of maternity leave or any special treatment. Please refrain from sharing your judgements on having children during graduate school. I am simply asking for advise and people’s experiences