PhD in Psychology - Clinical in Pullman United States | Washington State University

Washington State University | Pullman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,272
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Clinical Psychology Program at Washington State University follows the scientist-practitioner training approach. This curriculum blends theoretical knowledge, research methodologies, and hands-on clinical experience throughout student education. Participants engage in research projects every semester and begin clinical practicum work by their third semester, continuing until they commence their year-long internship. The program aims to develop skilled clinical psychologists who secure prestigious APA-accredited internships and subsequently advance the field through meaningful professional contributions. Recognizing that alumni may pursue diverse career paths in academia, research, healthcare, clinical practice, or community service, the program offers comprehensive training during students' four to five years of study. Specialization areas encompass: Clinical Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, Adult Psychopathology, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, and Psychological Quantitative Methods. The American Psychological Association grants this program full accreditation.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission to our graduate program is competitive. To merit consideration the applicant must have completed at least 18 credits in psychology and earned at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Applicants with less than these numbers will not be considered for admission regardless of circumstances. For those who meet this requirement, evaluation of the application is based on: undergraduate GPA (3.0 minimum), graduate GPA (if any), GRE scores (subject test is not required, Verbal + Quantitative score averages approximately 319 for admitted students but there is no specific minimum), letters of recommendation, clinical, research, and/or teaching experience, the variety and difficulty of coursework completed, with the expectation that the student has completed a large number of upper-division courses both within and outside of the major, extracurricular activities, jobs related to psychology, and a demonstrated ability to function independently and responsibly. The department actively recruits students from cultural groups that have been under-represented in professional psychology.
The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7. Toefl paper Old score 550/New score 60 , Toefl internet 80
Applicants with at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point Avg, or the equivalent in the last 60 graded semester (90 quarter) hours, from an accredited college or university, or at least a B grade point Avg in any graduate work from a recognized graduate school are eligible for admission to regular student status. Applicants with at least 12 semester hours of approved coursework from accredited graduate schools with at least a B grade point Avg are eligible for admission to regular student status.

Tuition USD 29,272

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