The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program provides you with the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in this rewarding field. With expert faculty, cutting-edge research opportunities and a comprehensive curriculum, you will be prepared to make a real difference in the lives of your patients. Read more.
The Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Information on accreditation can be obtained by contacting the APA Commission on Accreditation by phone at 202-336-5979 or by mail at the Commission on Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4242.
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Admission to the Ph.D. degree is limited to students whose records clearly indicate both scholarly and research potential to do doctoral-level work.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.
Admitted students to the Ph.D. who would like to declare the Quantitative Methods of Psychology concentration must meet the following admission requirements:
Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
On This PagePSYC 71894 is required for students who teach starting their third year.
A limited number of graduate courses outside the department may be credited toward graduation. No 50000-level psychology courses may be applied to the degree. PSYC 81498 can be used to partially satisfy additional program electives.
Doctoral candidates, upon admission to candidacy, must register for PSYC 81199 for a total of 30 hours. It is expected that doctoral candidates will continuously register for PSYC 81199 , and thereafter PSYC 81299 , each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Additional Program Electives | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Psychologists with strong quantitative skills often are expected to disseminate statistical knowledge to their colleagues; thus, students who pursue the concentration must have at least one practicum experience. This teaching experience can be as an instructor of an undergraduate course ( PSYC 21621 , PSYC 31684 ) or becoming the teaching assistant for the first-year graduate sequence.
Students must demonstrate mastery of quantitative methodology through the inclusion of an advanced technique as part of a milestone or independent project that has been approved by the student’s quantitative mentor. Students should either (a) complete a thesis/dissertation that has a strong quantitative component or (b) publish a first-authored quantitative-focused paper or a first-authored content paper with sophisticated analyses, as determined by the student’s quantitative mentor. Specifically, students should demonstrate that they are able to appropriately conduct and interpret sophisticated statistical analyses. Note, however, that this requirement does not necessarily suggest that students need to develop a new statistical technique or methodology.
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| - | 3.000 |
Graduates of this program will be able to:
The Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology prepares students to conduct research, to serve on college and university faculties and to provide a range of clinical services. The program adheres to the clinical scientist model of education and training, which is founded on the idea that the practice of psychology should be based on the science of psychology, and that practicing psychologists should be able to translate clinical observation into researchable questions and pursue new knowledge on the basis of their observations. Students are expected to develop an area of special expertise in research, and opportunities for specialized clinical training are offered.
In addition to general training in clinical psychology, students may receive specialized research and clinical training in one of the following areas: adult psychopathology, assessment, child, health or neuropsychology.
The Clinical Psychology major includes the following optional concentration:
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
Kent State University includes eight campuses in Northeast Ohio and additional facilities in the region and internationally.
Many graduate programs offer one of three types of graduate assistantships: administrative, teaching or research.
The Division of Graduate Studies at Kent State University administers a number of fellowships and awards for new and continuing students.
