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Welcome to the Psychology PhD program at Harvard University!
Our work is united in the focus on the science of mental life, yet highly interdisciplinary.
The Psychology Department is organized into four research areas:
- Clinical Science/ Experimental Psychopathology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognition, Brain, and Behavior (CBB)
Students enrolled in the PhD program may follow one of two tracks: Clinical Science or the Common Curriculum, which includes Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Cognition, Brain, and Behavior (CBB). Students may only be considered for Clinical Science during the graduate school application process, and may not transfer in at a later date.
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PhD Program Rankings (Adapted from US News and World Report)
Below are reputation scores and ranks of the top 27 PhD programs in Psychology, including top-ranked schools in each of six subspecialties. From US News and World Report, “America’s Best Graduate Schools” rank/school average reputation score.
Rank School Average reputation score
1 Stanford Univ. 4.8
2 Univ. of California-Berkeley 4.6
2 Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor 4.6
4 Univ. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign 4.5
4 Yale Univ. 4.5
6 Harvard Univ. 4.4
6 Univ. of California-Los Angeles 4.4
6 Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities 4.4
9 Carnegie Mellon Univ. 4.2
9 Princeton Univ. 4.2
9 Univ. of Pennsylvania 4.2
9 Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison 4.2
13 Indiana Univ.-Bloomington 4.1
13 Univ. of California-San Diego 4.1
13 Univ. of North Carolina-Chapel Hill 4.1
16 Johns Hopkins Univ. 4.0
16 Univ. of Colorado-Boulder 4.0
16 Univ. of Texas-Austin 4.0
19 Cornell Univ. 3.9
19 Duke Univ. 3.9
19 Northwestern Univ. 3.9
19 Univ. of Chicago 3.9
19 Univ. of Washington 3.9
24 Columbia Univ. 3.8
24 Ohio State Univ. 3.8
24 Univ. of California-Irvine 3.8
24 Univ. of Virginia 3.8
Top Specialty Programs
C linical Psychology
1. Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities
2. Univ. of Illinois-Urban a-Champaign
3. Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor
4. Univ. of California-Los Angeles
5. Univ. of Washington
Co unseling Psychology
1. Univ. of Maryland-College Park
2. Ohio State Univ.
3. Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities
4. Univ. of Missouri-Columbia
5. Univ. of Iowa
Developme n tal
2. Univ. of Virginia
2. Stanford Univ.
4. Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor
5. Univ. of Illinois-Urban a-Champaign
5. Univ. of California-Berkeley
Expe ri menta l P sychology
1. Stanford Univ.
2. Univ. of Michigan-Ann Arbor
3. Univ. of California-Berkeley
4. Univ. of Illinois-Urban a-Champaign
5. Carnegie Mellon Univ.
I ndustrial / Organizational
2. Univ. of Maryland-College Park
3. Michigan State Univ.
4. Ohio State Univ.
5. Bowling Green State Univ.
5. Univ. of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Schoo l Psychology
1. Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
2. Univ. of Texas-Austin
3. Univ. of South Carolina-Columbia
3. Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln
3. Columbia Univ.
(The response rate for psychology was 34%, the lowest response rate for the six PhD fields surveyed. Political Science had the highest response rate, at 54%.)
Reprinted with permission from US News and World Report. Copyright, 1995, US News and World Report.
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Doctor of Psychology Programs in America
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Stanford University Department of Humanities and Sciences
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- • Rating 4.8 out of 5 5 reviews
Current Master's student: The program is the best in the nation. It is the origin of the profession and it has helped developed it to what it is today. They seem to ver much involve alumni and are involved in your future. ... Read 5 reviews
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Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
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- • Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
Alum: I had a beautiful life-changing experience at the grand Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. The Guarini graduate program MALS created so many beautiful opportunities in interdisciplinary learning. Guarini is well integrated within the College, which provides a unique world-class learning experience. Guarini went beyond my expectations and made this experience the best I had and will ever have in my life. The only thing I would like changed is having a GRAD diploma in Latin instead of English to keep up with College tradition. ... Read 1 review
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College of Arts and Letters - University of Notre Dame
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- • Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
Doctoral Student: The faculty at Notre Dame is excellent. The student to professor ratio makes for a wonderful one to one interaction between students and teachers. At Notre Dame, my interests, dreams, goals, research and career path matter. I loved this most. I feel taken seriously and supported with every possible resources for my mental, academic and career success. One gets many opportunities to grow talents through research, and presentations with helpful and supportive feedback from students and professors. For these reasons, I find it a place to be! On the down side, the weather is at first always a challenge for one who is not used to the harsh and gloomy midwestern winter. ... Read 2 reviews
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NOTRE DAME, IN ,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
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Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Rackham School of Graduate Studies
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- • Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviews
Master's Student: I was nervous about attending a prestigious school like The University of Michigan but once classes started I realized that I had made the right decision. Tuition is very expensive but I love my professors and I believe that I am getting the best education in the country! ... Read 3 reviews
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ANN ARBOR, MI ,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
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- • Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Master's Student: The program is highly practical. The professors explain concepts in class and give us home works to submit on each topic discussed on a weekly basis. This enables us to grasp the concepts more. We are informed of the professors office time and so we can email them to make inquiries and get assistance when needed. We make presentations during class which train us to become more bold and be able to communicate the concepts easily. We are able to discuss and critic writings independently. We work on projects in groups of about 3-4 and discuss findings to the entire class and professor. We review research papers and make meta-analyses inform of class projects. The program is well structured and i am gaining skills. My worst experience is having to worry about Tuition and other related school bills. ... Read 2 reviews
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2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
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UCLA College of Letters and Science
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Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
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- • Rating 4.53 out of 5 19 reviews
Master's Student: I have yet to enroll for Fall 2023 after receiving my acceptance letter due to a delay in my need-based financial aid from JHU. However the Homewood Campus in Baltimore is beautiful and my Student Advisor, Alexis has been extremely helpful in initiating my enrollment process and answering all of my questions in a timely matter. My intended Advanced Academic Program is the accelerated (2 semester), dual-modality, 40-credit M.S. in Biotechnology, Biodefense concentration. All of the anticipated course subjects are diverse and there's even a customizable core lab course on campus (at least until Summer 2024). I can't wait and I wish you all the best in your search for academic programs or professional certifications. ... Read 19 reviews
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Clinical Psychology PhD
Ph.d. in clinical psychology.
Welcome to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. The Clinical Psychology Program was founded in 1947-1948. It was APA-accredited in the first group of programs that were reviewed for accreditation in 1948 and that status has been uninterrupted. Our most recent site visit from the APA occurred in 2021, and we have been accredited until June 2031.
Our program operates according to a scientist-practitioner model. We are, thus, dedicated to training students to generate empirically-based knowledge in clinical psychology and to perform clinical work that is constantly informed by traditional and emerging scholarship in the field. We expect our students to learn to expertly produce, analyze, and discuss scientific material. We also expect our students to become proficient at providing clinical services to a diverse population. And, most importantly, we expect our students to learn to integrate these two goals. As our mission statement in the TC catalog notes, “The driving goal of our Clinical Psychology Program is to provide rigorous training in both contemporary clinical science and clinical assessment and intervention.”
A good deal of the training, especially that related to research, occurs through intensive participation in a research lab directed by a specific faculty mentor. It is this context, through this lab, that students develop their scientific skills and begin presenting their work at professional conferences and publishing in professional journals. Each student, of course, is also part of a cohort of doctoral students with whom they learn, collaborate, and socialize.
In recent years, graduates of our doctoral program have gained employment in tenure-track academic positions, as research scientists in medical schools, and as clinical researchers in a broad range of treatment settings. In addition, many of our graduates practice independently as well as in community settings for under-served populations.
The list of faculty reviewing and potentially accepting applicants for each cycle is listed on the application itself. Please check the application itself or email the admissions office at
[email protected] for clarification.
Doug Mennin, Ph.D.
Professor, Director of Clinical Training
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Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services
The Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services (DHCEPS) is an integral part of the teaching and training programs in Clinical, Counseling, School Psychology, Learning Disability and Reading Specialist. The Center works in a two-folded way; first it offers students the opportunity to integrate theoretical coursework with practicum experience within a multidisciplinary setting. This training is foreseen by highly qualified supervisors. Simultaneously, the DHCEPS offers affordable psychological and educational services to individuals, couples, and families residing in the nearby neighborhood of the New York City area. The emphasis is on respecting and working with clients from diverse, multicultural contexts regardless of age, racial and ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and religious or cultural affiliations. Additionally, DHCEPS is committed to maintaining a liaison with community-based agencies and organizations such as schools, hospitals, and mental health clinics, among others.
Teachers College Resilience Center for Veterans and Families
The Resilience Center for Veterans & Families pairs groundbreaking research on human emotional resilience with clinical training of therapists to assist veterans and their families as they transition back to civilian life.
Dean Hope Center for Psychological Services
The Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services (DHCEPS) is an integral part of the teaching and training programs in Clinical, Counseling, School Psychology, Learning Disability and Reading Specialist. The Center works in a two-folded way; first it offers students the opportunity to integrate theoretical coursework with practicum experience within a multidisciplinary setting. This training is foreseen by highly qualified supervisors. Simultaneously, the DHCEPS offers affordable psychological and educational services to individuals, couples, and families residing in the nearby neighborhood of the New York City area. The emphasis is on respecting and working with clients from diverse, multicultural contexts regardless of age, racial and ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and religious or cultural affiliations. DHCEPS also commits to maintaining a liaison with community-based agencies and organizations such as schools, hospitals and mental health clinics.
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Doctor of Philosophy
- Points/Credits: 95
- Entry Terms: Fall Only
Application Deadlines
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines , such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
Requirements from the tc catalog (ay 2023-2024).
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The Program requires the following:
The completion of 95 points of academic credit during three to four years of residence at the College.
A full-time, twelve-month clinical internship during the fourth or fifth year of study.
An original piece of empirical research, which also serves as a qualifying paper, to be completed during the second year of study.
A passing grade on the certification examination (on Research Methods) during the third year of study.
A Clinical case presentation as well as a research presentation, during the third year, each demonstrating the student’s ability to integrate theory, research, and practice.
A doctoral dissertation, which must be completed no later than the seventh year after matriculation.
During the first year of study, in addition to participating in a research lab, doctoral students typically take the following didactic courses: Ethical and professional issues in clinical psychology (CCPX 5030); Psychological measurement (HUDM 5059); courses on statistics and modeling; Research methods in social psychology (ORLJ 5040); Child psychopathology (CCPX 5034); Adult psychopathology (CCPX 5032); History and systems of psychology (CCPX 6020); and Dynamic psychotherapies (CCPX 5037). Students also take two semesters of psychological testing and diagnostic assessment (CCPX 5330, CCPX 5333) and a course in clinical interviewing (CCPX 5539).
Second Year
During their second year, students’ didactic courses include Brain and behavior (BBS 5068, 5069); Cognition, emotion, and culture (CCPX 5020); Psychotherapy with children (CCPX 5531); Cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal therapies (CCPX 5038); Clinical work with diverse populations (CCPX 5036); and Seminar on life course development (HUDK 6520). In addition, students sign up for a full year of research practicum with a faculty member (culminating in an empirical second- year project), a full-year adult psychodynamic psychotherapy practicum (CCPX 6335), and an additional elective full-year clinical rotation (e.g., on child and adolescent psychotherapy; on neuropsychological assessment).
Third-year didactic courses include Group dynamics: A systems perspective (ORL 5362); and Dissertation seminar (CCPX 7500). There is also a full-year advanced psychodynamic clinical practicum (CCPX 6336) and a one-semester supervision and consultation practicum (CCPX 6333). Most students also elect a full-year family therapy practicum (CCPJ 6363).
Fourth and Fifth Year
The fourth year is typically focused on clinical externship (CCPX 5230) and extensive work on the dissertation. A full-year fourth year psychotherapy practicum (CCPX 6338) is recommended, though not required. Year five is usually spent on a full- year clinical internship (CCPX 6430).
The program allows only 12 points of graduate work from another institution to be transferred. No transfer credits are awarded for practica, workshops, or independent study.
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Teachers College, Columbia University 328 Horace Mann
Contact Person: Rebecca Shulevitz
Phone: (212) 678-3267 Fax: (212) 678-8235
Email: shulevitz@tc.columbia.edu
Offered by the Department of Psychology , College of Arts and Sciences , the Clinical Psychology (PhD) program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation (COA) and has been accredited since 1972. COA is part of the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation (OPCA).
OPCA contact information is as follows:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: 202-336-5979 TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123 Fax: 202-336-5978 Email: [email protected] https://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
Admission to the Program
In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must submit a completed graduate application form, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General examination (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic) and Advanced Psychology test, three letters of recommendation, and copies of all college transcripts. The GRE Advanced Psychology test is recommended but not required. Those applicants to the Clinical Psychology program judged to be among the top applicants are invited for an interview, and the final selection is based on all information, including the interview. Students are admitted for full-time study only.
Degree Requirements
- Students who have been admitted to the doctoral program in psychology but do not have an MA in psychology that has been accepted by the department must complete the degree requirements for the Psychology (MA) (thesis option; thesis seminar not required) before they can be awarded the doctorate
- One tool of research is required but does not result in course credit toward the degree. The tool requirement is defined as the dissemination of a research tool. Please see the Department of Psychology for further information
- Two comprehensive examinations, which involve students in the kinds of activities they will later engage in as professional psychologists. The written comprehensive is an examination on supervision and consultation. The oral comprehensive is a specialty examination, which involves a clinical presentation
- Dissertation: A written proposal for the dissertation must be submitted and signed by the student’s dissertation committee before the student can apply for internship. The dissertation, when completed, must be accepted by the dissertation committee, the department chair, and the university
- As part of the doctoral requirements, clinical students serve a one-year externship and a one-year internship in an appropriate setting outside the university
Course Requirements
Required (48 credit hours).
Note: 3 credit hours of assessment coursework approved by the director of clinical training may be used as substitute for PSYC-618 Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment (3) .
- PSYC-600 Advanced Memory and Cognition (3)
- PSYC-618 Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment (3)
- PSYC-621 Ethnic and Minority Issues in Psychology (3)
- PSYC-622 Stress, Coping, and Emotion (3)
- PSYC-630 Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice (3)
- PSYC-633 Psychological Assessment I (3)
- PSYC-641 Advanced Social Psychology (3)
- PSYC-650 Psychological Research (3)
- PSYC-651 Psychopathology: Theory and Research (3)
- PSYC-652 Assessment of Intellectual Function and Personality (3)
- PSYC-660 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)
- PSYC-680 Experiential/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum I (3)
- PSYC-681 Experiential/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum II (3)
- PSYC-710 Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Practicum I (3)
- PSYC-711 Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Practicum II (3)
- PSYC-797 Master’s Thesis Research (1-3) (3 credit hours required)
Practicum Sequence (6 credit hours)
Complete one of the following practicum sequences:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Youth
- PSYC-780 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Youth I (3)
- PSYC-781 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Youth II (3)
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
- PSYC-793 Advanced Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Practicum I (3)
- PSYC-794 Advanced Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Practicum II (3)
Biological Bases of Behavior (3 credit hours)
Complete 3 credit hours from the following:
- PSYC-518 Advanced Human Neuropsychology (3)
- PSYC-601 Physiological Psychology (3)
- PSYC-613 Neuropharmacology: The Biochemistry of Behavior (3)
Statistics (6 credit hours)
Complete 6 credit hours from the following:
- DATA-612 Statistical Programming in R (3)
- DATA-613 Data Science (3)
- GOVT-618 Bayesian Statistics (3)
/ STAT-618 Bayesian Statistics (3)
- PSYC-640 Statistical Methods for Mediation and Moderation in Psychology (3)
- STAT-516 Design of Experiments (3)
- STAT-517 Special Topics in Statistical Methodology (3)
- STAT-519 Nonparametric Statistics (3)
- STAT-520 Applied Multivariate Analysis (3)
- STAT-521 Analysis of Categorical Data (3)
- STAT-522 Time-Series Analysis (3)
- STAT-615 Regression (3)
- STAT-616 Generalized Linear Models (3)
- STAT-622 Advanced Biostatistics (3)
- STAT-623 Topics in Biostatistics (3)
- STAT-625 Statistical Software (3)
- STAT-627 Statistical Machine Learning (3)
Electives (7 credit hours)
- 7 credit hours from approved electives
Internship (0 credit hours)
Complete the following while away on internship (in addition to PSYC-899 Doctoral Dissertation (9) ):
- PSYC-091 Internship (0) (taken 2-3 times)
Dissertation
- PSYC-899 Doctoral Dissertation (9) (only after advancement to candidacy)
Psychology PhD
Psychology as a scientific discipline aims to describe, understand, and predict the behavior of living organisms. In doing so, psychology embraces the many factors that influence behavior-from sensory experience to complex cognition, from the role of genetics to that of social and cultural environments, from the processes that explain behavior in early childhood to those that operate in older ages, and from typical development to pathological conditions. The Department of Psychology at Berkeley reflects the diversity of our discipline's mission covering six key areas of research: Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience; Clinical Science; Cognition; Cognitive Neuroscience; Developmental, and Social-Personality Psychology. Our program learning goals focus on honing methodological, statistical and critical thinking skills relevant to all areas of Psychology research, enabling students with sufficient breadth to retain perspective in the field of psychology and sufficient depth to permit successful independent and significant research.
- The major academic objectives of the PhD program are for students to:
- Develop an understanding of the different theoretical and empirical frameworks that have defined and shaped the field
- Develop an understanding of the central questions and issues in contemporary psychology
- Develop expertise in one or more relevant research methodologies
- Build expertise in formulating testable hypotheses and designing appropriate studies
- Hone ability to critically evaluate scientific research
- Develop expertise in statistics and advanced data analytic approaches
- Develop an awareness of the importance of science to humanity while recognizing its limits (i.e., some scientific knowledge is culture-specific and may not be applicable to the human condition universally)
- Develop competence as a teacher of undergraduates and mentor to graduate students
Students select one of the following concentrations:
Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience: The Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience area encompasses faculty and students united by a common interest in the neurobiological/physiological bases of behavior, including but not limited to circadian and seasonal rhythms, decision-making, sex differentiation and behavior, energy balance, birdsong and animal communication, animal spatial orientation and navigation, gene-environment interactions, selective attention and visual perception, social behavior, attachment, developmental processes, physiological substrates of emotion and stress, and motivation. The methodologies currently employed by faculty and students cover the entire spectrum from the behavioral study of animals and humans to computational, cellular, molecular and neuroimaging analyses.
Clinical Science: Graduate students in Clinical Science combine rigorous research with hands-on clinical experience. In addition, students take courses that cover general areas of psychological science as well as more specialized areas based on a students interests. Most students will spend four to six years in residence at Berkeley plus one year at a Clinical Internship site, at or near the completion of the dissertation. Degrees are awarded after completion of the internship, even if the dissertation is completed earlier. The faculty advisor/mentor plays an important role in a students training. At the beginning of Year 1, each student is matched with a faculty advisor, usually one of the core Clinical Science Program Faculty, who supervises the student's research. In subsequent years, the student is free to continue working with that person or to seek a new research advisor. In addition to research supervision, the advisor works with the student in planning a program that fits that student's interests, while at the same time meeting program requirements. If a student is conducting research under the supervision of someone other than a core Clinical Science Program Faculty member (e.g., a faculty member in another area of the Psychology Department), then a core Clinical Science Program Faculty member is assigned to advise that student in matters related program requirements.
Cognition: The Cognition Program brings together faculty and students engaged in behavioral and computational investigations of fundamental cognitive processes, including learning, memory, categorization, reasoning, language, and perception. Our interdisciplinary approach borrows methods and insights from the cognitive sciences and other areas within the department.
Cognitive Neuroscience: Programs in Cognitive Neuroscience focus on neuroimaging and neuropsychological approaches to human behavior. Functional neuroimaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and intracranial EEG (iEEG) are used to study the neural bases of human behavior. Neuropsychological methods assess varieties of psychological dysfunction associated with brain damage or disease. Areas of specialty within this track include Sensory and Perceptual Processes, Attention and Working Memory, Learning and Memory, Emotion, and Motor Control.
Developmental: Our research goal is to understand how the organism and its capabilities develop throughout the lifespan. Our interdisciplinary approach is multi-species, multi-system, and multidisciplinary in nature. We study change over time in cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and neural processes. Our explanations include both neural accounts of the plasticity that is observed in the developing brain and other systems, and computational and psychological accounts of development. The bi-directionality of these processes is emphasized, with the organism's genetically program development being influenced by its physical and social environments and in turn influencing those environments. Thus, our research is situated at the interface between the fields of developmental psychology, computational modeling, psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, developmental cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, cultural psychology, and clinical psychology. Our research examines numerous areas of development, plasticity, and change including sensory processes, cognitive capacities, language, reasoning, everyday knowledge of the world, emotions, and social relationships. We examine both typical and atypical development, each providing rich insights for better understanding the other and suggesting new approaches for effective treatments and preventive interventions.
Social-Personality Psychology: The social-personality program is devoted to training graduate students for careers in research and teaching. The program faculty and several affiliates conduct research and provide intensive training in six core areas of the field: (1) Self and identity; (2) Social cognition; (3) Emotion, emotion regulation, and affective neuroscience; (4) Personality processes and adult development; (5) Interpersonal, intergroup, and intercultural processes; and (6) Power, hierarchy, and social class. In addition to training in these core areas, the program encourages graduate students to develop their own research interests and build an independent research program. The program is characterized by considerable breadth and diversity. It provides students with special research opportunities, such as access to unique longitudinal databases, multi-method approaches (self-report, observational, archival, life-data, physiological), and biological perspectives on social behavior (e.g., evolutionary, neuroimaging).
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December 4, 2023
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Doctoral / PhD
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The clinical program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System.
Your program will typically be fully funded for five years thanks to stipend grant support and guaranteed teaching fellowships. Tuition support is also available for a six-year program. Funding is also available for research, travel, and conferences. You will have access to the latest technology at FAS Research Computing and the Neuroimaging Facility at the Center for Brain Science.
Examples of student dissertations and theses include “Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Developmental Risk Factors and Predictors of Treatment Response,” “Clarifying the Pathway to Suicide: An Examination of Subtypes of Suicidal Behavior and Their Association with Impulsiveness,” and “A Cognitive Neuroscience of Social Groups.”
Graduates have secured positions in academia at prestigious institutions such as Princeton University, Dartmouth College, and Columbia University. Others have embarked on careers with companies such as Facebook, BetterUp, and Apple.
Additional information on the graduate program is available from the Department of Psychology and requirements for the degree are detailed in Policies .
Areas of Study
Cognition, Brain, and Behavior | Experimental Psychopathology and Clinical | Developmental | Social Psychology
Admissions Requirements
Please review admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program-specific admissions requirements below and access additional guidance on applying from the Department of Psychology .
Academic Background
While an undergraduate concentration in psychology is not required, some social science coursework is recommended. Because the program is heavily quantitatively oriented, college-level math and statistics are also advised. Research experience is extremely helpful; successful applicants have often worked for professors, done research projects as part of college courses, written an undergraduate thesis, or volunteered in a psychology research lab.
Please Note: Before making the decision to apply, the program in Psychology suggests checking individual faculty/lab websites or emailing faculty directly to inquire whether they plan to consider applicants for Fall 2024 admission. It’s important to note that while individual faculty members may have every intention of bringing in a new student this year, we cannot guarantee that they will all be able to do so. The total number of offers of admission to be extended by the graduate program is based on applicant preparedness and fit, availability of university advising and support resources, and target class size. Some of these factors are not able to be determined until after the applicant pool has been finalized.
Standardized Tests
GRE General: Optional
Theses & Dissertations
Theses & Dissertations for Psychology
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Questions about the program.
PhD Degree Requirements
This webpage provides a quick overview of the requirements for our PhD program. More detailed information can be found in the Psychology Graduate Guide . This webpage and the Graduate Guide supplement the Psychology PhD requirements defined in the Stanford Bulletin and the policies for all Stanford graduate education as defined in the Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures Handbook .
The most important component of our PhD program is engaging in scientific research. Students in our PhD program conduct in-depth research in at least one of five areas of study: Affective , Cognitive , Developmental , Neuroscience , or Social Psychology. All students are expected to spend at least half of their time engaged in research. Each quarter, students should register for 8 - 10 research units (PSYCH207: Graduate Research) and take no more than 10 units of coursework.
The sections below outline program requirements regarding coursework and teaching, as well as key milestones towards a PhD degree.
Course Requirements
- Teaching Requirements
- Key Program Milestones
Core Courses, Statistics/Methods Courses, and Advanced Units must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of B- or higher. Click each requirement to open the relevant sections in the Graduate Guide.
Professional Seminar
All incoming students are required to take PSYCH207 in the first quarter (Year 1 Autumn). This is a course taught by the Department Chair with guest lectures from faculty across all areas, and serves to introduce the first-year students to the Department.
- PSYCH 207: Professional Seminar for First-Year Ph.D Students
As a part of PSYCH 207, first-year students are also expected to meet with their advisor(s) early in the fall quarter of the first year to discuss mentorship expectations.
Core Courses
Students are required to complete 4 of the following Core Courses by the end of Yr 3.
- PSYCH 202: Cognitive Neuroscience
- PSYCH 205: Foundations of Cognition
- PSYCH 211: Developmental Psychology
- PSYCH 213: Affective Science
- PSYCH 215: Mind, Culture, and Society
Statistics / Methods Courses
Students must complete PSYCH 251 and one additional statistics/methods courses by the end of Year 2. At least one of the two courses must be taken in the first year.
- PSYCH 251: Experimental Methods (Required)
- PSYCH 249: Large-Scale Neural Network Modeling for Neuroscience
- PSYCH 252: Statistical Methods for Behavioral and Social Sciences
- PSYCH 253: Measurement and the Study of Change in Social Science Research
- PSYCH 289: Longitudinal Data Analysis in Social Science Research
Some students may wish to take advanced courses in Statistics or CS not listed above; please consult with your advisor and send an inquiry to the Student Services Manager. These requests may be reviewed by the DGS and/or the GPC.
Advanced Units / PhD Minor
Students must complete 12 units of advanced graduate coursework (“Advanced Units”, or AU), or complete a PhD Minor by the end of Year 4.
Students and their advisor(s) should discuss the course requirements and create a plan together for completing the Advanced Units. To this end, rising 2nd year students must submit an Advanced Courses Form by the first Monday in October (usually the first Monday of the Fall Quarter) of the 2nd year.
Terminal Graduate Registration (TGR) Statu s
Students should apply for Terminal Graduate Registration (TGR) status once they have accumulated 135 units of residency and have filed a Dissertation Reading Committee form . Students in TGR status should register for PSYCH 802: TGR Dissertation (0 units) and take no more than 3 units of coursework per quarter. Typically, students transition to TGR in the Winter quarter of 5th year.
For more information about Course Requirements, consult the Graduate Guide and the Stanford Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures Handbook .
Teaching Requirements
All students serve as teaching assistants for at least 5 Psychology courses during their graduate study, regardless of the source of their financial support. Of these 5 TAships, students must apply for 2 of their TAships to be in one of the two tracks:
- PSYCH 1 Track (2 quarters of Introduction to Psychology)
- STATS Track (2 quarters of core statistics/methods course: PSYCH 10, PSYCH 251, PSYCH 252, PSYCH 253).
Students can review the Department's complete TA policy for more details. Questions about TA assignments or TA policy should be directed to the Student Services Manager.
Program Requirements and Milestones
Year 1: First Year Project (FYP)
At the end of their first year of graduate study, students must submit a written report of their first-year research activities, called the First Year Project (FYP) by June 1 The FYP is submitted to their advisor, second FYP reader (another faculty), and the students’ services manager. Students are also expected to present the results of their FYP in their area seminar.
Year 2: Admission to Candidacy
In our department, a student’s application for candidacy must be filed as soon as all requirements for Year 1 and Year 2 are completed (and by the end of the 2nd year). The decision to advance a student to candidacy is made based on a holistic assessment of the student’s progress in the program. For more information, please refer to the Graduate Guide, section on Admission to Candidacy.
Conferral of a masters degree: Graduate students in the Department of Psychology who have completed (a) the first-year and second-year course requirements and (b) at least 45 units of Psychology courses may apply for a conferral of the MA degree.
Master of Arts Degree in Psychology (Optional)
Graduate students in the Department of Psychology who have completed (a) the first-year and second-year course requirements and (b) at least 45 units of Psychology courses may apply for conferral of the MA degree. The application should be reviewed with the Student Services Manager. The application process typically occurs in 2nd or 3rd year.
Year 3: Research Plan and Dissertation Reading Committee
Students in Year 3 are expected to:
(1) Form a dissertation reading committee (due Feb 1): The research committee includes the dissertation advisor and at least 2 additional faculty members, for a total of 3 members, at least two of whom should have primary appointments in the Psychology Department.
(2) Schedule and hold the 3rd Year Committee Meeting to take place in Winter or Spring quarter (before June 1), and submit a research plan to their committee 2 weeks before the meeting
(3) After the committee meeting, submit the Research Plan to the Student Services Manager and report the meeting date using the Committee Meeting Google Form .
Year 4: Area Review and Research Roadmap (ARRR) and Committee Meeting
Students in Year 4 are expected to:
(1) Schedule and hold the 4th Year Committee Meeting in the Winter quarter and submit an Area Review & Research Roadmap (ARRR) to the committee two weeks before the meeting.
(2) After the committee meeting, submit the ARRR to the Student Services Manager and report the meeting date using the Committee Meeting Google Form .
Final Year: Oral Examination and Dissertation
Students in Year 3 and above are expected to hold a committee meeting every year. In their final year, students must form their Oral Examination Committee including identifying an external chair. Students must submit the Oral Exam Form to the Student Services Manager at least 2 weeks before the anticipated defense and follow the standard Department protocol for reserving a room for their defense.
Individual Development Plan
Every year, each graduate student completes an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and has a meeting with their advisor to discuss the IDP and set an Action Plan for the coming year. The goal of the IDP is for the student to step back from their daily tasks, reflect on the larger picture, discuss these topics with their mentor, and make an action plan for achieving their goals going forward. The IDP meeting must occur by June 1 each year.
The IDP process has 4 steps:
1. Student completeness the IDP Self-Reflection form
2. Student prepares the IDP Meeting and Action Plan form and schedules a one-on-one meeting with the advisor.
3. Student and Advisor(s) complete the Action Plan (pages 3-4 of the IDP Meeting and Action Plan form ).
4. Student submits the IDP Meeting Google Form to report the meeting to the Student Services.
Students can also use the IDP meeting to discuss mentorship expectations and schedule additional meetings if further conversations are needed. Note that first-year students must schedule a separate meeting with their advisors to discuss Mentorship Expectation as a part of their ProSem requirement
Graduation Quarter
Registration for Graduation Quarter is required for the term in which a student submits a dissertation or has a degree conferred. Please consult the Registrar's Academic Calendar for the quarterly deadlines for submitting dissertations; they are strict, and missing the deadline can have serious funding implications. For more information, please refer to the Graduate Guide and Registrar's Office website .
PhD Program Timeline At-A-Glance
- FYP Proposal and name of 2nd reader due to Student Services
End of Fall Quarter
- Complete the mentorship expectations meeting with advisor
- FYP due to Student Services, advisor, and 2nd reader
Summer of 1st Year
- Meet and receive feedback from advisor and 2nd reader
- Submit Advanced Units coursework form to Student Services
June 1
- IDP Meeting Due
By the end of 2nd Year
- Submit Candidacy Form to Student Services
- Submit Doctoral Dissertation Reading Committee form to Student Services
- Schedule 3rd Year Committee Meeting
- Hold Committee Meeting (Research Plan to committee 2 weeks before meeting), and report meeting to Student Services; IDP Meeting
- Schedule 4th Year Committee Meeting
- Submit ARRR to the committee two weeks before the meeting
- Hold Committee Meeting
- Report meeting to Student Services
- IDP Meeting
2 weeks before Defense:
- Submit the Oral Exam form to Student Services
End of Spring Quarter:
- Oral Examination
- Submit Dissertation
- Schedule and hold a 5th Year Committee Meeting
Explore the 10 Best Graduate Clinical Psychology Programs
Graduates with Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology often work in academia.
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Clinical psychologists help treat mental illness.
With the rise in mental health awareness, clinical psychology has become an attractive career path for those who care about mental health issues. Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat mental health problems and often work in private practice or health care facilities. These are the Best Graduate Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programs , based on the results of peer assessment surveys sent by U.S. News to academics in the field in fall 2019.
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- 10 (tie). Harvard University
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.3
Key facts about the program: "The main emphasis of the program is research, especially on severe psychopathology," Harvard's website explains. "The program includes research, course work, and clinical practica, and usually takes five years to complete." Required courses for the program include classes in psychological testing, diagnostic interviewing and psychometric theory.
Learn more about Harvard University .
Indiana University |
- 10 (tie). Indiana University—Bloomington
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Key facts about the program: This graduate program is very small and highly selective; it usually admits between three and five students per year. The curriculum of each student is tailored to the needs of that student, which means that students can define their own majors. "We have minimal course requirements, which enables our students to learn by doing," the program website states.
Learn more about Indiana University—Bloomington .
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- 10 (tie). Pennsylvania State University—University Park
Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
Key facts about the program: This clinical psychology Ph.D. program offers two tracks, one that focuses on adults and another that focuses on children. Doctoral students generally spend three to four years on coursework, and then spend a year apiece on producing a dissertation and completing a predoctoral internship. "The program includes courses in clinical psychology, neuroscience, personality, research design, psychopathology, psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and statistics," the Penn State website explains.
Learn more about Pennsylvania State University—University Park .
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- 10 (tie). Temple University
Location: Philadelphia
Key facts about the program: "The overarching mission of the program is to train creative and accomplished clinical scientists who produce, consume, and disseminate psychological science and who function successfully in academic, research, and applied settings," the program website states. From the start of their Ph.D. program, Temple University clinical psychology graduate students gain research and clinical experience, and they receive education on mental, behavioral and emotional disorders, according to the university.
Learn more about Temple University .
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- 10 (tie). University of Colorado—Boulder
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Key facts about the program: The university's clinical psychology Ph.D. students are encouraged to work on interdisciplinary projects, according to the university website, which notes that the school has several interdisciplinary academic institutes that relate to clinical psychology. These include the Institute for Behavioral Genetics, the Institute of Behavioral Science and the Institute of Cognitive Science. The clinical psychology graduate program also operates several clinics, such as The Raimy Psychology Clinic, Sutherland Center for Bipolar Disorder, The Attention Behavior and Learning Clinic, and Brain Behavior Clinic.
Learn more about the University of Colorado—Boulder .
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- 10 (tie). University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Key facts about the program: Alumni of this program often find jobs at top-flight academic institutions. "Our recent graduates have obtained post-doctoral appointments at some of the most prestigious programs such as the University of Minnesota, UCLA, and the University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic," the program website states. "Our graduates also hold tenure track positions at leading universities such as the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Emory University, and NYU."
Learn more about the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor .
The University of Texas at Austin |
- 10 (tie). University of Texas—Austin
Location: Austin, Texas
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5): 4.3
Key facts about the program: Doctoral students must complete four years of graduate-level coursework, a second-year research project and a clinical practicum sequence to gain hands-on experience interacting with patients. They also need to finish a one-year predoctoral internship at a specific treatment site and successfully defend a dissertation in order to qualify for a doctorate. It typically takes six years, particularly for students who want to compete for academic positions, to complete the program, according to university faculty.
Learn more about the University of Texas—Austin .
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- 10 (tie). Washington University in St. Louis
Location: St. Louis
Key facts about the program: This clinical science training program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System, according to the program website. Students sometimes specialize in neuropsychology, clinical aging or health psychology. "Our students do not need to choose whether they will be scientists or practitioners; they must see these activities as being inherently intertwined, and they must be able to function in both roles," the program website states.
Learn more about Washington University in St. Louis .
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- 8 (tie). University of Pennsylvania
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.4
Key facts about the program: This program is tailored to the needs of aspiring clinical researchers, according to the program website. "Clinical training (in assessment, diagnosis and psychotherapy) is seen as an integral part of the education of highly qualified, creative clinical scientists," the website states, adding that "the principal goal of Penn clinical students is to become expert psychological scientists, not simply expert clinicians, and the program is designed to support that goal."
Learn more about the University of Pennsylvania .
University of Pittsburgh |
- 8 (tie). University of Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh
Key facts about the program: The mission of this program is to prepare future research scientists to conduct groundbreaking research on mental health issues and to advance understanding of those issues, according to the university. "Program faculty members include presidents of national organizations, journal editors, and members of federal grant review committees," the program website states. "Faculty research funding was several million dollars for the past year, which supports extensive laboratory facilities."
Learn more about the University of Pittsburgh .
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- 5 (tie). University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
Location: Minneapolis
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.5
Key facts about the program: According to the university, the Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research program's faculty particularly excel in personality and behavioral genetic research, as well as research into psychological disorders. The program's faculty conduct psychological experiments and epidemiological studies. "Our program is designed to train students who wish to become academic clinical psychologists or research scientists, although of course graduates will also find themselves well-prepared for various careers as clinicians or more applied researchers," the university website states.
Learn more about the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities .
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- 5 (tie). University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Key facts about the program: A goal of the Ph.D. program in clinical psychology is to prepare students to become excellent researchers who can discover new information about mental health conditions and potential treatments, according to the university website. "Our training program is primarily an apprenticeship for a career that will encompass making significant contributions to scientific clinical psychology," the university website states. "The program is not appropriate for those interested solely in clinical practice and not in research."
Learn more about the University of Washington .
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- 5 (tie). University of Wisconsin—Madison
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Key facts about the program: Because this program involves mentorships between faculty and students, one of its admissions criteria is the alignment of student and faculty research interests, according to the university website. Most students selected for the program majored in psychology, but some have majors in other related academic disciplines. The university encourages prospective clinical psychology students to conduct research on the school's faculty in this field.
Learn more about the University of Wisconsin—Madison .
Stony Brook University |
- 3 (tie). Stony Brook University—SUNY
Location: Stony Brook, New York
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.6
Key facts about the program: This Ph.D. program in clinical psychology is most appropriate for students interested in either a research or academic career, according to the Stony Brook University website. The program historically placed a heavy emphasis on behavioral psychology, but it has evolved to embrace a broader array of psychological perspectives while still providing a strong foundation in behavioral psychology. The program is designed to teach students how to take an empirical approach to the practice of psychology, according to the university.
Learn more about Stony Brook University .
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- 3 (tie). University of California—Berkeley
Location: Berkeley, California
Key facts about the program: Doctoral students are matched with a faculty mentor at the beginning of their first year, and that person oversees the student's research, according to the university. The psychology clinical science program involves a combination of research and "hands-on clinical experience," according to the program website. It includes a one-year clinical internship. Berkeley's program is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science, a coalition of doctoral programs that is focused on advancing clinical science.
Learn more about the University of California—Berkeley .
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- 2. University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.7
Key facts about the program: Students in this program have a choice between two tracks, one focused on adult mental health and the other on the mental well-being of children and families. "We emphasize training in clinically-informed research and evidence-based clinical work and recognize that students have varying career aspirations that may evolve over the course of graduate training," the program website states.
Learn more about the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill .
- 1. University of California—Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Peer reputation score (scale of 1-5) : 4.8
Key facts about the program: This is a six-year, full-time-only Ph.D. program. UCLA's psychology department does not offer separate M.A. or Psy.D. programs. The Ph.D. course of study includes a full-time, one-year internship. The Ph.D. program's mission is to train influential experts in the field of clinical psychology.
Learn more about the University of California—Los Angeles .
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Getting a Ph.D. in Psychology
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Ph.D. vs. Psy.D.
Job opportunities, earning a degree, specialty areas, alternatives.
Getting a Ph.D. in psychology can open up a whole new world of career opportunities. For many careers paths in psychology-related career paths, a doctoral degree is necessary to obtain work and certification. A Ph.D. is one option, but it is not the only educational path that's available to reach some of these goals.
A Ph.D., or doctor of philosophy, is one of the highest level degrees you can earn in the field of psychology . If you're considering pursuing a graduate degree, you might be wondering how long it takes to earn a Ph.D. in psychology . Generally, a bachelor's degree takes four years of study. While a master's degree requires an additional two to three years of study beyond the bachelor's, a doctoral degree can take between four to six years of additional graduate study after earning your bachelor's degree.
Recently, a new degree option known as the Psy.D. , or doctor of psychology, has grown in popularity as an alternative to the Ph.D. The type of degree you decide to pursue depends on a variety of factors, including your own interests and your career aspirations.
Before deciding which is right for you, research your options and decide if graduate school in psychology is even the best choice for you. Depending on your career goals, you might need to earn a master's or doctoral degree in psychology in order to practice in your chosen field. In other instances, a degree in a similar subject such as counseling or social work may be more appropriate.
A doctorate in psychology is required if you want to open your own private practice.
If you want to become a licensed psychologist, you must earn either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology.
In most cases, you will also need a doctorate if you want to teach and conduct research at the college or university level. While there are some opportunities available for people with a master's degree in various specialty fields, such as industrial-organizational psychology and health psychology , those with a doctorate will generally find higher pay, greater job demand, and more opportunity for growth.
In order to earn a Ph.D. in psychology, you need to first begin by earning your bachelor's degree. While earning your undergraduate degree in psychology can be helpful, students with bachelor's degrees in other subjects can also apply their knowledge to psychology Ph.D. programs . Some students in doctorate programs may have a master's degree in psychology , but most doctorate programs do not require it.
After you’ve been admitted to a graduate program, it generally takes at least four years to earn a Ph.D. and another year to complete an internship. Once these requirements have been fulfilled, you can take state and national exams to become licensed to practice psychology in the state where you wish to work.
Once you enter the graduate level of psychology, you will need to choose an area of specialization, such as clinical psychology , counseling psychology, health psychology, or cognitive psychology . The American Psychological Association (APA) accredits graduate programs in three areas: clinical, counseling, and school psychology. If you are interested in going into one of these specialty areas, it's important to choose a school that has received accreditation through the APA.
For many students, the choice may come down to a clinical psychology program versus a counseling psychology program. There are many similarities between these two Ph.D. options, but there are important distinctions that students should consider. Clinical programs may have more of a research focus while counseling programs tend to focus more on professional practice. The path you choose will depend largely on what you plan to do after you complete your degree.
Of course, the Ph.D. in psychology is not the only graduate degree option. The Psy.D. is a doctorate degree option that you might also want to consider. While there are many similarities between these two degrees, traditional Ph.D. programs tend to be more research-oriented while Psy.D. programs are often more practice-oriented.
The Ph.D. option may be your top choice if you want to mix professional practice with teaching and research, while the Psy.D. option may be preferred if you want to open your own private psychology practice.
In the book "An Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology," authors John C. Norcross and Michael A. Sayette suggest that one of the key differences between the two-degree options is that the Ph.D. programs train producers of research while Psy.D. programs train consumers of research. However, professional opportunities for practice are very similar with both degree types.
Research suggests that there are few discernible differences in terms of professional recognition, employment opportunities, or clinical skills between students trained in the Ph.D. or Psy.D. models. One of the few differences is that those with a Ph.D. degree are far more likely to be employed in academic settings and medical schools.
Social work, counseling, education, and the health sciences are other graduate options that you may want to consider if you decide that a doctorate degree is not the best fit for your interests and career goals.
A Word From Verywell
If you are considering a Ph.D. in psychology, spend some time carefully researching your options and thinking about your future goals. A doctoral degree is a major commitment of time, resources, and effort, so it is worth it to take time to consider the right option for your goals. The Ph.D. in psychology can be a great choice if you are interested in being a scientist-practitioner in the field and want to combine doing research with professional practice. It's also great training if you're interested in working at a university where you would teach classes and conduct research on psychological topics.
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Participants of the second annual Diversifying Clinical Psychology Weekend gained skills for succeeding in graduate school.
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In an effort to help aspiring clinical psychology applicants from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds feel better prepared to tackle the application process and succeed in graduate school, School of Social Ecology graduate students from the clinical psychology area hosted their second annual “Diversifying Clinical Psychology Weekend” event earlier this month. Co-sponsored by DECADE, the event included breaking down application requirements, discussing how to obtain relevant research experience, and sharing the experiences of current students to help aspiring applicants feel more confident in their own academic journeys.
- Professionalism is key. Using professional email greetings, being punctual, demonstrating preparation, taking ownership and responsibility, and using critical thinking and problem solving skills goes a long way.
- Get involved in research labs. Joining a research lab during undergraduate or post-bacc programs, or seeking full-time research assistant and research staff positions will help prepare you for graduate programs that place heavy emphasis on research.
- Prepare an accurate and professionally-formatted CV. Keep formatting consistent, list things in reverse chronological order, use action words when describing your contributions to activities.
- Personalize your Research Statements (also known as Statement of Purpose) for each program you apply to. Emphasize what draws you to each particular program, include faculty members you are interested in working with and why, and state how YOU can add value and contribute to the program.
- Weave a narrative through your personal statement that goes beyond your CV. Avoid summarizing your CV. Tell a story that SHOWS the reader what lessons you have learned and your main takeaways from prior experiences that have led you to apply to their program. Relate your experiences through common themes, goals, and interests that may not be obvious to someone simply reading through your CV.
- Incorporate your values, commitment to DEI, and who you are as a person in your Personal History Statement (also known as Diversity Statement). This is a great place to show parts of yourself, your background, and your experiences that don’t fit into other parts of the application.
- Get feedback on your materials. Get feedback from friends, family, and colleagues on your essays.
- Submit strong letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are a critical component of a well-rounded application. Be sure to request letters from writers with whom you have good relationships and believe will be able to write you a thorough and positive letter of recommendation. Don’t hesitate to ask potential letter writers if they would be able to write you a STRONG letter of recommendation.
- Research your programs ahead of time to make sure they are a good fit for you. Just as schools are evaluating whether you will be a good fit for their program, you should take the time to do your research on whether programs you are applying to seem to be a good fit for your research interests, professional goals, and personal needs.
- Check out additional resources and information sessions: https://tinyurl.com/ClinicalPhDInfoSessions and https://tinyurl.com/ClinicalPsychResourceSheet .
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, Samantha Delouya, Eva Rothenberg, Aditi Sangal and Amir Vera, CNN
Our live coverage of the protests has moved here .
Columbia University protesters say they are occupying an academic building
From CNN's Melissa Alonso and John Towfighi
Dozens of Columbia University students are occupying Hamilton Hall, one of the campus buildings occupied during 1968 student protests, according to a social media post early Tuesday from Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine.
Overnight, protesters on campus made their way from the West Lawn encampment to Hamilton Hall, one of the main academic buildings for undergraduates.
A large group of protesters rallied in front of Hamilton Hall early Tuesday, chanting the call-and-response, "What do we want? Justice. When do we want it? Now."
Hours earlier, the university announced it had begun suspending students who refused to leave the encampment before a 2 p.m. Monday deadline set by the administration.
CNN has reached out to Columbia University and the New York Police Department for more information.
At least six protesters arrested at Tulane University in New Orleans
From CNN's Melissa Alonso
At least six protesters were arrested at Tulane University on Monday after tents were set up on the campus in New Orleans that day, a university public safety official said .
"Today, participants in a protest that was unregistered and unsanctioned by Tulane University stormed university property and erected tents on the edge of the lawn in front of Gibson Hall near the sidewalk," said Kirk Bouyelas, Tulane's associate vice president for public safety.
After university police warned protesters not to enter school property, they began arresting people and clearing tents, Bouyelas said. He called it an "ongoing situation."
The protesters were arrested on suspicion of offenses including trespassing, battery on an officer and resisting arrest, according to Bouyelas.
"We are working with local law enforcement and government officials to resolve the situation. The safety and well-being of the members of the Tulane community is our top priority," he said.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee warns that camping on campus is unlawful
From CNN's Elizabeth Wolfe and Melissa Alonso
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee warned protesters who established an encampment on its campus Monday that "camping on campus grounds is unlawful" and violates state code.
"The vast majority of protests on UWM’s campus during the last several months have been peaceful and lawful, and UWM is steadfast in respecting the right to free speech. At the same time, it is critical that we maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our students, employees and visitors," the school said in a release .
The university also reiterated its calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
The university said it has received a list of demands from protesters, which includes calls to suspend academic ties with Israeli institutions.
"While UWM does not have any active study abroad programs with universities in Israel, prohibiting faculty from engaging with any institution or country would infringe on their academic freedom. Although we understand the protesters’ desire for the safety and peace of all those in Gaza, stifling academic freedom or free speech would not accomplish that goal," the university said.
Amid widespread calls from US student protesters for their schools to divest from entities that profit from the war in Gaza, the school also said it "has no investments in weapons manufacturers."
Many of the concerns from protesters were addressed in meetings between students and administrators, the university said.
"We ask again that people respect each other’s diverse viewpoints as well as the laws so that we can all feel safe and welcome here," the school concluded in its statement.
Video shows protesters being taken into custody at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond
From CNN's Jillian Sykes
Police in Richmond responded to protesters at Virginia Commonwealth University's campus Monday.
Video from CNN affiliate WWBT shows people being taken into custody.
Dozens of protesters gathered near the university’s library in an area they’ve called a “liberation zone,” according to WWBT . Video from the affiliate shows officers in riot gear apprehending individuals and throwing one person to the ground while shouting: “Stop resisting. You’re under arrest.”
In a statement to CNN, Virginia Commonwealth University said the gathering "violated several university policies."
“VCU respectfully and repeatedly provided opportunities for those individuals involved – many of whom were not students — to collect their belongings and leave. Those who did not leave were subject to arrest for trespassing,” the university said.
Both students and non-students were arrested and the university is dismantling the encampment, according to Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She noted a "significant number" of non-students were in the crowd. A Virginia State Police spokesperson said the department responded to the protest to assist campus police.
In a Monday evening advisory on its website , the university initially described the protests as "violent," but later removed the advisory language from its website and instead described the gathering as a "public assembly."
A university spokesperson declined to comment when asked about the change in language.
CNN’s Aaron Eggleston contributed to this report
USC president says she is having vital talks with protest organizers
From CNN’s Stephanie Becker
University of Southern California President Carol Folt said she met with student organizers of campus protests Monday, but conceded that no agreement has been reached.
“The students said at the end they wouldn't have considered this meeting a win from their perspective, and I can fully appreciate that,” Folt said in a statement. “For me, the most important point was that we were starting to talk, and I think that was vital. I felt like they were being honest and telling me how they felt, which was very meaningful.”
The meeting, which also included a faculty member, lasted about 90 minutes, the president said. Folt said she plans to meet with the group again tomorrow.
“I think we need to continue to have those conversations, and I'm pleased we all agree on that. We'll go day by day,” she said.
Some UT-Austin protesters were arrested for trespassing and others for disorderly conduct, officials say
From CNN’s Ed Lavandera and Ashley Killough
Some of the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were taken into custody at UT-Austin on Monday were arrested on suspicion of trespassing, while others are accused of disorderly conduct after refusing to disperse, university officials said in a statement.
Demonstrators set up an encampment that included a “barricade enclosure of tables secured by metal chains, and strategically placed tools, tents, and rocks,” the statement read.
Protesters “escalated” the situation, and in response, officials “took swift action to preserve a safe, conducive learning environment for our 53,000 students as they prepare for final exams,” according to the statement.
“UT Austin requested backup assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety to protect the safety of the campus community and enforce our Institutional Rules, such as the rule that prohibits encampments on campus,” officials explained. “Because of the encampments and other violations of the University’s Institutional Rules related to protests, protestors were told repeatedly to disperse.”
In a statement to CNN Monday, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said she was concerned the protests on “could escalate and lead to more disruption and violence.”
“I have begun discussions with the University administration and am hopeful that a reasonable solution can be reached to ensure everyone involved is kept safe and their constitutional rights protected,” Garza said. “We will continue to collaborate with our partners and individually review each case that is presented to our office.”
"They broke the rules." 9 arrested in University of Florida campus protests, school official says
From CNN’s Raja Razek
Nine people were arrested Monday evening at the University of Florida campus protests in Gainesville, Florida, according to Cynthia Roldán Hernández, UF director of public affairs.
"They knew the rules, they broke the rules, and they’ll face the consequences," Steve Orlando, UF spokesperson, said in a statement. "For many days, we have patiently told protesters — many of whom are outside agitators — that they were able to exercise their right to free speech and free assembly," he said. "And we also told them that clearly prohibited activities would result in a trespassing order from UPD (barring them from all university properties for three years) and an interim suspension from the university." "For days UPD patiently and consistently reiterated the rules," Orlando said. "Today, individuals who refused to comply were arrested after UPD gave multiple warnings and multiple opportunities to comply.”
CNN has reached out to the Gainesville Police Department for additional information.
Dozens of protesters arrested at University of Texas at Austin, organizers say
From CNN’s Ed Lavandera and Ashley Killough
Dozens of people were arrested Monday at a protest on the campus of University of Texas at Austin, according to the university’s Defend Palestine Encampment, who also alleged that officers used force to take people into custody.
The encampment was formed on the school’s South Mall Lawn around 12:30 p.m. CT, and around an hour later, officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Austin Police Department and campus police responded wearing riot gear, a news release from organizers said.
The university is working on compiling information, including the number of people arrested, for a news release later Monday, said Brian Davis, senior manager for issues and crisis communications at the university.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office will not have a total number of arrests until Tuesday morning, spokesperson Kristen Dark told CNN.
CNN has reached out to the Department of Public Safety for comment.
"We demand that UT divest from the Zionist state of Israel and from all institutions and companies that are enabling the current genocide in Gaza … We demand the resignation of President (Jay) Hartzell for green-lighting the militarized repression of peaceful student protesters on their own campus,” Lenna Nasr, of the Palestinian Youth Movement, said in the news release.
CNN's Joe Sutton and Cindy Von Quednow contributed to this report.
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