Ph.D. Psychology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Psychology offers three concentrations: Clinical Psychology; Cognition, Neuroscience and Social Psychology; and Industrial-Organizational Psychology. The clinical programme is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System. Methodological training spans regression, ANOVA, psychometrics, factor analysis, meta-analysis and structural equation modeling.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 42 credit hours beyond the M.A. (30 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Students complete the M.A. in Psychology requirements (or an equivalent master's with minimum GPA 3.00), then 42 doctoral credits: concentration courses (at least 18), tools of research (at least 6), electives (at least 6) and at least 12 dissertation credits. Clinical students complete a practicum and a full-time APA-approved one-year internship. A qualifying exam (or major area paper in some concentrations) precedes candidacy. A minimum grade of B- applies to all courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Psychology Ph.D.: statement of purpose; Psychology Interests and Applicant Summary Form; three letters of recommendation; GRE scores optional; a GPA worksheet showing an upper-level undergraduate GPA of 3.40 or better. Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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