Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology is offered by the University of Hartford's Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology (GIPP) within the College of Arts and Sciences. We prepare students to become competent, self-aware, and compassionate clinical psychologists who are able to function effectively in multiple roles. The goals of UHart's PsyD program are to develop competent, compassionate and self-aware clinical psychologists who are: Skilled in the delivery of direct services, Respected in consultation to human service agencies, Knowledgeable about current empirical and theoretical developments, Capable of designing and critically evaluating clinical services, Able to assume leadership positions in clinical settings. The program is committed to affirming diversity in all its aspects. As a member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) the doctoral program endorses and subscribes to NCSPP's resolutions and guidelines concerning standards, curriculum, and diversity in the preparation of professional psychologists and attempts to incorporate them in our program.

Approximately 20-25 full-time students are admitted to the PsyD program each year. A completed application for consideration for admission consists of the following information. Applicants are restricted from applying to the PsyD program for more than three admission cycles.
Official transcripts of all previous coursework showing:

Concentration in psychology, including courses in statistics, research methods, developmental psychology, physiological psychology, cognitive psychology, abnormal psychology, and personality psychology.
Degrees received. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
2. As part of the University's commitment to diversity and inclusivity, application to the PsyD program does not require either the GRE General Test or the GRE Psychology subject test. Applicants who have not majored in psychology at the undergraduate or master's level may submit the subject test as evidence of their preparation for doctoral study.

3. A CV or r'sum summarizing the applicant's credentials.

4. A statement of the applicant's professional goals and academic objectives.

5. A personal statement describing life experiences that have helped shape the applicant's personality.

6, An essay to discuss how your skills, experience, and/or education, as well as your own cultural background, have prepared you to serve and meet the needs of diverse populations.

7. At least three letters of reference, preferably written by psychologists, evaluating the applicant's academic performance, clinical or field experience, and research experience.

TOEFL: minimum of 92 (Internet-based test iBT)
IELTS: minimum score of 7.0 overall
Duolingo: minimum score of 115 combined