PhD in Psychology - Community Psychology in Wichita United States | Wichita State University

Wichita State University | Wichita United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 13,615
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

Wichita State University's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in psychology provides three specialized tracks: clinical psychology, community psychology, and human factors psychology. The program features access to 14 cutting-edge laboratories, research groups, and clinical facilities, along with collaborative faculty-student research opportunities that prepare graduates for professional advancement. Wichita State prioritizes hands-on education—every degree program includes mandatory applied learning or research components, ensuring students develop practical skills and experience to excel in their careers upon graduation.
The PhD program requires 90-101 credit hours and must be completed within nine years. Beyond core coursework, each specialization has unique requirements. Students undertake a second-year research project, post-second-year research activities, comprehensive examinations, and a doctoral dissertation.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants are not required to have an undergraduate degree in psychology, but must have completed courses in general psychology, psychological statistics and experimental psychology. Applicants to the clinical psychology program also are required to have completed a course in history and systems of psychology with a B- or better.
Contact information for three people to serve as references (people acquainted with the applicant's academic background and potential),
Personal essay,
Supplemental information (honors, scholarships, employment history, etc.),
Professional article sample (articles, presentations, projects, etc.), and
Scores (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

TOEFL - 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS - minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required

Tuition USD 13,615

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