Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Clinical Psychology in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Wayne State's Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program delivers comprehensive education in clinical neuropsychology and child/adolescent psychology, with specialized options in health psychology, community psychology, addiction studies, and trauma psychology. Through our wide-ranging collaborations with faculty and institutions, students gain research and practical experience in diverse fields such as early childhood mental health, aging studies, recovery sciences, legal psychology, and general medicine. The curriculum develops graduates first as well-rounded psychologists, then as clinical specialists, and finally as experts in chosen concentrations. All candidates acquire: a) foundational knowledge across psychological disciplines, b) theoretical and hands-on training in diagnosis, ethical practice, evaluation methods, and treatment approaches for all ages and backgrounds, and c) specialized instruction in their selected focus area.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
In selecting students for our doctoral programs, we do not set arbitrary minimums for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Grade Point Average (GPA) as these factors contribute only partially to our overall assessment of the application. Conversely, although high scores do not guarantee admission, they increase the probability of favorable consideration. Most students entering our program have performed well on these measures. A strong science background, both in psychology and the other sciences, and a strong math background help a candidate.
The Graduate School requires a GPA of at least a 3.0 for undergraduate course work (or graduate course work if the applicant has a master's degree), however, most students accepted into the program have grade points much higher than 3.0.
If your GPA is below a 3.0, you have two options: Complete a 2nd bachelors degree and earn a GPA higher than 3.0 or complete a Master's degree program without a minimum GPA admission requirement and earn a 3.0 or higher. If your GPA is above 3.0, but you earned poor marks in Psychology courses (especially stats, experimental, research methods courses) or Math and Science courses, you may want to consider retaking some of those to show competency. Retaking courses after you have graduated will not affect your final cumulative GPA.
The department requires the general GRE for admission. Typically, students selected for admission score above the 50th percentile on the individual sections: Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic Writing. Institution Code 1898.
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). IELTS - 6.0
The Graduate School requires a GPA of at least a 3.0 for undergraduate course work (or graduate course work if the applicant has a master's degree), however, most students accepted into the program have grade points much higher than 3.0.
If your GPA is below a 3.0, you have two options: Complete a 2nd bachelors degree and earn a GPA higher than 3.0 or complete a Master's degree program without a minimum GPA admission requirement and earn a 3.0 or higher. If your GPA is above 3.0, but you earned poor marks in Psychology courses (especially stats, experimental, research methods courses) or Math and Science courses, you may want to consider retaking some of those to show competency. Retaking courses after you have graduated will not affect your final cumulative GPA.
The department requires the general GRE for admission. Typically, students selected for admission score above the 50th percentile on the individual sections: Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytic Writing. Institution Code 1898.
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). IELTS - 6.0
Tuition
USD
28,116