PhD Psychology (Clinical) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program in psychology with a clinical concentration trains students in the clinical science model, blending research and clinical practice to improve understanding and treatment of mental and behavioral health. Accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System, the clinical concentration program emphasizes rigorous research and evidence-based approaches to clinical work.

What you will study

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (3 credit hours) PSY 502 Professional Issues in Psychology (3) Concentration (11 credit hours) PSY 530 Intermed Statistics (4) PSY 531 Multiple Regression in Psychological Research (4) PSY 573 Psychopathology (3) Other Requirements (23 credit hours) PSY 598 Topic: Clinical Interviewing and Ethics (3) PSY 600 Research Methods (3) PSY 680 Clinical Training I (3) PSY 680 Clinical Training II (3) PSY 680 Clinical Training III (4) PSY 780 ATM Assessment (3) PSY 780 ATM Topic (3) PSY 784 Internship (1) Didactic Training for Clinical (3 credit hours) PSY 574 Psychotherapy (3) or PSY 591 Child and Family Therapy (3) Research (12 credit hours) PSY 692 Research-Intensive Project (6) PSY 792 Research (6) Domain-Specific Knowledge (6 credit hours) Electives and Research (14 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) PSY 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information In addition to the required coursework, students need to work with their faculty advisor to determine what additional coursework is required in the domain-specific knowledge area (also known as DSK), which is intended to provide discipline-specific knowledge in psychology, consistent with APA Standards of Accreditation.

Career pathways

The PhD in psychology with a clinical concentration prepares graduates to be clinical scientists who pursue research-focused careers in academia and medical centers. Some graduates also pursue licensure as psychologists and obtain jobs in hospitals, health care and public service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology and behavioral health related fields from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts personal statement professional resume three letters of recommendation SlideRoom application and fees proof of English proficiency Additional Admission Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. To apply to the doctoral program, applicants must follow the instructions on the doctoral program admission instructions and checklist.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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