Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Acquire the skills and training necessary to become a compassionate clinical psychologist.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association since 1993, UMass Boston's program in clinical psychology is based on a scientist-practitioner-activist model. The program prepares clinical psychologists who have an excellent foundation in psychological science and can translate their basic knowledge into practical applications to meet the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and adults from diverse sociocultural groups. Graduates of the program have the requisite skills to advance understanding of key human problems through research, scholarly activities, clinical practice, teaching, professional service, advocacy, and activism.

In this program, you will:

Develop a solid foundation in clinical psychology theories and research methodologies, enabling you to provide effective treatments for a wide range of mental health concerns
Acquire advanced clinical skills through supervised practicum and internship experiences
Cultivate professional competence and ethical decision-making, integrating scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and empathy to promote the well-being and resilience of clients
Contribute to the field of clinical psychology through research, advocacy, and leadership

A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work.
At the time of enrollment a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent International applicants must submit evidence that they have completed the equivalent of a regionally accredited US university-level bachelors degree program.
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits Most transcripts can be requested electronically through the Centralized Application System CAS Original hardcopy transcripts must be sealed in an envelope from the issuing institution.
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Curriculim Vitae CV Please provide as part of your application
Letters of Recommendation You will also be asked to provide three letters of recommendation within the GradCAS portal

Background Highly qualified applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to a career serving the needs of minority and urban populations will be given priority In keeping with the mission of the university and the particular emphases in the program individuals from diverse racial ethnic and minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
Research Fit An important criterion for admission to the clinical psychology program is the fit between student clinical and research interests and the interests of the programs faculty We require each applicant to list the faculty research mentors whose teams they want to be considered for based on shared research interests The research mentor works closely with the student helping to plan course work and select practicum opportunities as well as guiding the students research training
Essay Please provide an essay of about 1000 words The primary purpose of this essay is to introduce yourself your passions your interests and your career objectives Remember that we will be reviewing your CV so there is no need to duplicate the information you present there Instead of telling us what you have done use this essay to tell us about you why you have done what you have done how it has affected you and how it relates to what you are hoping to do in our program and beyond