Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology follows a scientist-practitioner model in training graduates to function as ethical clinical psychologists who have breadth and depth in assessment and intervention, as well as the ability to conduct clinical research. Graduates function successfully in modern professional contexts and demonstrate an investment in lifelong learning. The clinical faculty represent various clinical and research interests.The program endorses the criteria for training set forth by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is listed as an accredited program. The curriculum reflects recent developments in scientific psychology, while imparting to students the skills needed to respond to contemporary clinical concerns. Our training model endorses practice based on sound theoretical and empirical foundation in the science of psychology. The doctoral program includes four years of intensive didactic preparation and applied experience plus a yearlong, full-time internship.

Admission requirements and a detailed description of the Clinical Ph.D. program can be obtained from the Department of Psychology. In addition to grades and GRE scores, the admissions committee is attentive to letters of recommendation, personal statements, and relevant professional experiences. The admissions committee selects students who have general academic preparation in psychology and psychology-related research methodology.

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7.

English Language Requirements:

• (TOEFL): A score of 500 PBT/61 IBT is required for admission with stipulations or 550 PBT/79 IBT for regular admission.
• (IELTS): A score of 5.5 required for admission with stipulations or 6.5 for regular admission.
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 44 for admission with stipulations or 53 for regular admission.
• Michigan English Test (MET): A score of 52 is required for regular admission.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for regular admission.
• Advanced Placement (AP): A score of 4 on the English Language or English Literature Exams.
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GSE): a score of A or B on the English Language Exam.
• SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 520
• ACT English score of 21.
• ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 for regular admission.
• ELI (CMU English Language Program): Successful completion of the required CMU ELI courses with confirmation by the ELI Office.