Psychology with a Specialization in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)

With a recent 10-year re-accreditation decision from the American Psychological Association, Illinois Tech’s Ph.D. in clinical psychology offers intensive training based on the Boulder ScientistPractitioner model and cognitive-behavioral theoretical foundations. The program emphasizes a balance of clinical practice and the understanding and conduct of clinical psychological research, generally preparing you for licensure eligibility (although licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction). Practice experiences include exposure to diverse populations. A student’s training in practice and research begins in the first year and continues throughout their graduate career. Illinois Tech trains students from the cognitive-behavioral framework to be scientist-practitioners. You'll learn the scientific process of psychological research, and receive extensive clinical training to prepare you to become a clinical psychologist and thought leader in the field.

Bachelor's degree with 18 hours of undergraduate psychology, including successful coursework in research methods or statisticsCompleted online application, including payment of application feeProfessional statement of 1,000 words or fewer outlining academic and career goals, academic potential, and relevant research and/or applied experienceThree (3) letters of recommendation, which referees will upload directly into the application systemTranscripts from all post-secondary institutions; transcripts must be uploaded directly into the application system. Please do not send them by mail.A curriculum vitae (CV)The clinical psychology Ph.D. program at Illinois Tech no longer requires students to submit general GRE scores.Please do not submit any extra materials, including writing samples, thesis papers, books, etc.