PhD in Clinical Psychology in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program equips students with skills for research, academic roles, and clinical practice. Following the clinical scientist approach, the curriculum emphasizes applying psychological science to practice, enabling students to transform clinical insights into research inquiries and advance knowledge through their findings. Participants will cultivate specialized research expertise while having access to focused clinical training opportunities.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing this program, graduates will:

Exhibit proficiency in research methods relevant to their specialization
Display teaching capabilities for undergraduate-level instruction
Show competency in delivering psychological evaluation and therapeutic interventions