PhD Psychology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

We are a collaborative department with highly-ranked programs in both basic and applied areas of psychology and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The doctoral program offers tracks in clinical science and psychopathology research; cognitive and brain sciences; counseling psychology; industrial-organizational psychology; personality, individual differences, and behavior genetics; quantitative/psychometric methods; and social psychology.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 6 years / 35 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research, Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Counseling Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Personality, Individual Differences and Behavior Genetics, Social Psychology, Thesis Credits. All required coursework is specific to the sub-plan, or area of specialization. Sub-plans may also set a higher minimum GPA for degree clearance than the department-wide 3.0 minimum.

Career pathways

Students are also encouraged, but not required, to participate in service at the departmental, university, and national levels as part of their career development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Review the How To Apply section of the Department of Psychology's website, especially the Admissions Guidelines and Application Checklist , for information on admission requirements and guidelines. Some of our areas of specialization require GRE scores to apply. A psychology major is preferred but not required. Applicants should have a strong background in psychology or related fields, including course(s) in statistics, measurement, or research methods. Some of our areas of specialization require GRE scores to apply. Visit z.umn.edu/PsychGRE for details. Applications are accepted for fall admission only; the deadline is 11:59 pm EST on December 1 annually. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 6 years / 35 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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