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PhD Clinical Psychology (Joint with San Diego State University) at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

A joint clinical science PhD integrating research and practice, accredited by the American Psychological Association. Its three major areas of study are behavioral medicine, neuropsychology and experimental psychopathology.

Faculty: Joint program of UC San Diego (Department of Psychiatry) and SDSU (Department of Psychology)  |  Department: Clinical Psychology  |  Duration: 5-year curriculum including a one-year clinical internship; candidacy by end of year 5  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Core includes Clinical Psychology 227A-B and 296 (lab practicum) for all students, 294A-B-C for the neuropsychology track and 228 for the other tracks, with active clinical research throughout and a one-year internship.

Career pathways

Prepares scientifically oriented research professionals for teaching, research, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and program evaluation and design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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