PhD Clinical Psychology at George Washington University

The PhD in clinical psychology program follows the scientist-practitioner model. In this American Psychological Association-accredited program, students are trained as applied researchers and scientists, developing skills in the research methods used to advance knowledge of the causes, prevention, and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and physical health problems within diverse communities.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 72 credits, including at least 51 credits in required courses, and at least 6 credits in dissertation research. Students are also required to take five 0-credit courses and to successfully complete three comprehensive evaluations (research, assessment, and therapy), teaching and ethics requirements, and an oral defense of the dissertation proposal.

Career pathways

These perspectives enable students to develop a broad base of knowledge and the opportunity to specialize in particular areas of research and evidence-based application.

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