Indiana,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PsyD in Clinical Psychology in Indiana United States | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
|
Indiana United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,932
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Holding a doctorate in clinical psychology from IUP prepares you for diverse professional roles where you can significantly influence people's lives. Our curriculum adopts the local clinical scientist training approach, connecting psychological theory with practical clinical applications.
Pursuing a doctoral degree demonstrates your professional dedication and readiness for advanced study. You'll benefit from personalized attention, as we admit approximately 15 students annually to our Clinical Psychology PsyD program, ensuring strong support from faculty, staff, and your close-knit cohort.
Beyond practitioner training, our Clinical Psychology PsyD program provides comprehensive skill development to navigate psychology's evolving professional landscape.
You'll gain:
A strong foundation in psychological science
Intensive supervised training in core clinical competencies, including:
Therapeutic interventions
Diagnostic evaluation
Professional communication
Program analysis
Community engagement
Practical learning continues through various clinical training labs with supervision in:
Diagnostic testing
Therapeutic techniques
IUP's APA-accredited doctoral program fulfills the educational prerequisites for licensure, though the licensing exam and post-doctoral supervision occur separately.
Program disclosures confirm our PsyD curriculum meets state educational requirements for professional licensure.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The following criteria are used in the evaluation of application materials: (a) overall grade point average and grades in psychology courses (3.0 minimum in both areas), (b) training in research methodology, (c) prior clinical experience in practicum or employment (d) the applicant's statement of goals, (e) three letters of recommendation, (f) results of a personal interview.
Breadth of undergraduate training is preferable to narrow specialization. Weaknesses in one area may be offset by strengths in another area, although the Admissions Committee gives preference to applicants with some demonstrated strengths in all areas. Students may be required to make up deficiencies.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 1. The Admissions Committee will then select a pool of qualified applicants who will be invited to the campus for personal interviews. Announcements of final admissions decisions will be made around April 1.
Overall minimum 3.0 GPA and strong grades in psychology courses.
Training in research methodology.
Prior clinical experience in practicum, employment, or volunteer work.
A personal statement of goals.
Three letters of recommendation.
Interviews with faculty (in-person or remote) for applicants invited to interview.
Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization:
Degrees from US universities,
US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.),
Select offshore IUP programs,
Exchange partners, and
Select IUP agents.
IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652
Cambridge English Qualifications 179
Duolingo English Test 110
Pearson PTE 53
GTEC 1280
Breadth of undergraduate training is preferable to narrow specialization. Weaknesses in one area may be offset by strengths in another area, although the Admissions Committee gives preference to applicants with some demonstrated strengths in all areas. Students may be required to make up deficiencies.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 1. The Admissions Committee will then select a pool of qualified applicants who will be invited to the campus for personal interviews. Announcements of final admissions decisions will be made around April 1.
Overall minimum 3.0 GPA and strong grades in psychology courses.
Training in research methodology.
Prior clinical experience in practicum, employment, or volunteer work.
A personal statement of goals.
Three letters of recommendation.
Interviews with faculty (in-person or remote) for applicants invited to interview.
Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization:
Degrees from US universities,
US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.),
Select offshore IUP programs,
Exchange partners, and
Select IUP agents.
IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652
Cambridge English Qualifications 179
Duolingo English Test 110
Pearson PTE 53
GTEC 1280
Tuition
USD
13,932