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PhD Psychological Sciences (Clinical Psychology) at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The University of Connecticut Clinical Psychology program is designed to train highly competent clinical psychologists who can address complex behavioral health challenges as researchers, teachers, and clinicians. Students are trained in evidence-based methods of intervention, with the scientific method considered the cornerstone upon which clinical knowledge is advanced and clinical skills are developed. Students are required to complete both an MS and PhD. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

The Department requires 15 credits of Doctoral Dissertation Research (GRAD 6950 Doctoral Dissertation Research or GRAD 6960 Full-Time Doctoral Research); plus 15 credits of Ph.D. content coursework, which must include nine credits of breadth courses and course requirements. This requirement can be met by a Master’s thesis or by a minimum of six credits of PSYC 5800 Research in Psychology when appropriate. Listed courses include Master's Thesis Research; Foundations of Research in the Psychological Sciences I; Foundations of Research in the Psychological Sciences II; Research Seminar in Clinical Psychology; Practicum in Interviewing and Cognitive Assessment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: Each student must earn a grade of at least “B-” in both courses to meet Department requirements for the Ph.D, however to remain in good standing students must maintain an overall GPA of "B" or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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