Baltimore,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Human Services Psychology in Baltimore United States | University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
|
Baltimore United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,920
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Human Services Psychology program integrates three interconnected disciplines: clinical psychology, behavioral medicine, and community psychology, offering comprehensive education and training across these fields.
Established in 1983, this program reimagines clinical psychology and related specialties through a general systems theory lens. This perspective emphasizes the shared knowledge base and multidimensional problem-solving required across these disciplines. Our approach encourages a broader, more unified method for both research and professional practice. Additionally, it offers a more efficient and adaptable training model compared to conventional single-specialty programs by enabling multiple specialties within one cohesive framework.
Human Services Psychology focuses on enhancing well-being by developing and applying psychological knowledge to diagnose, treat, and prevent mental and physical health issues. The program equips students to advance research in this field while addressing diverse human challenges. As such, it follows a scientist-practitioner model, cultivating expertise in both research and practical application.
The program employs a biopsychosocial framework to train future professionals and researchers, emphasizing the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors. By exploring these intersections while maintaining depth in each component, the HSP program fosters a comprehensive, integrated approach to psychological research, services, and practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School recommends applicants have at least a 3.0 GPA or B average when applying.
For transcripts from schools abroad, the UMBC Graduate School will accept official WES (World Education Services) ICAP Course-by-Course evaluations but note that these evaluations are not required.
Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to the applicant's performance as a student or in a professional capacity.
Standards for admission to a doctoral program are generally higher than those for admission to a master's program. The terms of this admission are based on specific recommendations made by the applicant's department in conjunction with the Graduate School.
minimum TOEFL score of 80
TOEFL Essentials test is 8.5. Our ETS institution code is 5835.
The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC.
For transcripts from schools abroad, the UMBC Graduate School will accept official WES (World Education Services) ICAP Course-by-Course evaluations but note that these evaluations are not required.
Students who are unable to meet the minimum GPA standards may still be admitted to graduate study by demonstrating outstanding performance on one or more of the graduate aptitude tests or by providing letters of recommendation from evaluators who can speak to the applicant's performance as a student or in a professional capacity.
Standards for admission to a doctoral program are generally higher than those for admission to a master's program. The terms of this admission are based on specific recommendations made by the applicant's department in conjunction with the Graduate School.
minimum TOEFL score of 80
TOEFL Essentials test is 8.5. Our ETS institution code is 5835.
The IELTS minimum is a total score of 6.5 for students wishing to study at UMBC.
Tuition
USD
25,920