Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Clinical Psychology in Boston United States | Suffolk University
Suffolk University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,330
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Suffolk's APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program offers comprehensive, sequential training in essential competencies for careers in practice, research, or academia. Our curriculum embodies the scientist-practitioner approach, prioritizing evidence-based clinical methods and research informed by real-world practice. We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our program and society, equipping students to work competently with diverse populations.
Our program's primary objective is to train students for entry-level clinical psychology practice. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner framework, we highlight the interdependent nature of scientific research and clinical application, valuing both evidence-driven practice and clinically relevant research.
To achieve this objective, we've established clear, measurable benchmarks for student success. Our curriculum's required courses, training experiences, and practical activities—designed to help students meet these objectives—are detailed in Appendix A of the Clinical Program Student Manual, along with their alignment with APA's Profession Wide Competencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class.
Completion of core, foundational courses that demonstrate academic preparation for doctoral-level coursework in psychology (Required: Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Recommended: Coursework in the biological, cognitive, social, and developmental bases of psychology)
Although the GRE Psychology Subject test is not required, applicants who have not completed an Introductory to Psychology course may submit official the GRE Psychology Subject test instead
Research Methods and Statistics coursework can be from psychology or a related field
Goal statement (essay)
Curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation (Learn more)
Official GRE scores (General Test)
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)
Interview, by invitation
Goal Statement: Special attention should be paid to the personal statement, which should describe relevant background experience (in both research and clinical settings), academic interests, professional goals, and potential mentors. Applicants should emphasize aspects of their experience and professional goals that closely align with the overarching aims of the program and the specific mentors with whom they would like to work. As the program is dedicated to training culturally responsive psychologists, we encourage applicants to address any interest and/or experiences related to diversity and social justice.
Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation should be written by faculty members with whom you have studied or from people with whom you have worked professionally (preferably a direct supervisor from previous work experience in a research or clinical position).
Students enrolling in graduate programs must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or an equivalent degree granted by an institution in another country (as determined by the Office of Graduate Admission).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Suffolk welcomes both the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials. To be considered for full admission, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, with no subscore lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5, with no subsection below 8, is required. Suffolk University's code for TOEFL test scores is 3771.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no subscore below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission.
Completion of core, foundational courses that demonstrate academic preparation for doctoral-level coursework in psychology (Required: Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Recommended: Coursework in the biological, cognitive, social, and developmental bases of psychology)
Although the GRE Psychology Subject test is not required, applicants who have not completed an Introductory to Psychology course may submit official the GRE Psychology Subject test instead
Research Methods and Statistics coursework can be from psychology or a related field
Goal statement (essay)
Curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation (Learn more)
Official GRE scores (General Test)
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic scores (international students only)
Interview, by invitation
Goal Statement: Special attention should be paid to the personal statement, which should describe relevant background experience (in both research and clinical settings), academic interests, professional goals, and potential mentors. Applicants should emphasize aspects of their experience and professional goals that closely align with the overarching aims of the program and the specific mentors with whom they would like to work. As the program is dedicated to training culturally responsive psychologists, we encourage applicants to address any interest and/or experiences related to diversity and social justice.
Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation should be written by faculty members with whom you have studied or from people with whom you have worked professionally (preferably a direct supervisor from previous work experience in a research or clinical position).
Students enrolling in graduate programs must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or an equivalent degree granted by an institution in another country (as determined by the Office of Graduate Admission).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Suffolk welcomes both the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials. To be considered for full admission, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, with no subscore lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5, with no subsection below 8, is required. Suffolk University's code for TOEFL test scores is 3771.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no subscore below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission.
Tuition
USD
25,330