Overview

This Human Services Psychology (Behavioral, Clinical, Community) PhD programme from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) rationale derives from a general systems theory perspective which focuses on the generic nature of the knowledge and skills upon which these specialties draw and the multidimensional nature of the problems with which they are concerned.

We believe that this approach fosters a more comprehensive and integrative approach to both research and professional practice. It also represents a more cost-effective and flexible approach to professional training than most traditional single-specialty professional training programmes since it allows us to provide training for a number of specialties within the framework of a single programme.

Key facts:

Human Services Psychology is defined as that sector of professional psychology concerned with the promotion of human well-being through the acquisition and application of psychological knowledge and principles concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological and physical disorders. Thus, the programme is designed to prepare students to contribute to the growth of knowledge in this area, as well as to apply this knowledge to a broad range of human problems. Consequently, the programme is based on a scientist-practitioner model of training which aims to provide students with skills as both researchers and practitioners.

The Human Services Psychology Programme uses a biopsychosocial approach as the integrative perspective for its training of human service providers and researchers. The HSP programme encourages a focus on the boundaries of biopsychosocial interactions as well as a solid understanding of each individual aspect in order to promote a more holistic and integrated approach to psychology research, service and practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Bases of Behavior

Personal, Social, Community and Cultural Bases of Behavior

Human Diversity Research and Intervention

Data Analytic Procedures

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-12-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

28 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Clinical Psychology View 223 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

The minimum GPA requirement is 3.0 or higher; > 3.2 is preferred

Three letters of recommendation (LORs) are required of all applicants.

Occasionally, applicants have provided examples of papers and/or studies they have written

Applicants are expected write a statement. It may be longer than the word limit stated on the online application.

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Tuition Fee

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27126 USD/year

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27126 USD/year

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17262 USD/year

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