Overview

The PhD program at the University of Central Florida aims to contribute to and perpetuate science and practice in the field of Clinical Psychology through faculty and graduate student involvement in scholarly and professional activities.

Features

The Psychology - Clinical Psychology track in the Psychology PhD Program emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model of training. It educates graduate students to generate and integrate scientific and professional knowledge, attitudes, and skills to further psychological science, professional practice, and human welfare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Psychological Assessment
Lifespan Psychopathology
Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
Empirically Supported Psychotherapies
Multicultural Psychotherapy
Supervision and Consultation in Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

58 SCH

90 credit hours minimum beyond the bachelor's degree or 58 credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 236 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum Vitae.
Three letters of recommendation, with at least two furnished by college or university professors.
A clear statement concerning the type of research the applicant wishes to pursue as a graduate student, and the faculty member the applicant believes would be best suited to serve as the applicant’s major professor and mentor.
Applicants who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

If the baccalaureate degree does not include a major in Psychology, students must have completed at least 18 credit hours of Psychology courses at the undergraduate level or above.

Due to the competitive nature of the application process, strong candidates are likely to meet criteria that are more stringent than these, and are likely to have both research and clinical experience.

A department admissions committee may invite a group of candidates for an interview.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
National

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

6664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6664 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Orlando

1111 - 1939 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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