Overview

The International Psychology program from The Chicago School also offers the distinct feature of real-world training opportunities in addition to the required field experience. These defined internship and fieldwork opportunities, complemented by the practical experience our faculty offers, ensures that you're fully prepared to enter professional settings.

Attracting passionate and pragmatic learners who want to make an impact in an increasingly diverse and global world, the International Psychology Ph.D. programme gives you the flexibility to complete a doctoral degree while balancing your personal and professional responsibilities. The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to empower you to be an advocate for international psychology initiatives in underserved and developing nations.

Career

Through the Ph.D. International Psychology degree program, you are empowered to assume leadership positions in multinational organizations. Opportunities may include:

Government agencies

Nonprofit organizations

Embassies

International businesses

World Bank/World Health Organization

Inter-American Development Bank

American Red Cross/Red Crescent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Professional Development
International Psychology
Global Mental Health
Residency (Online Campus)
Comprehensive Examination
Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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Online programs begin every eight weeks; rolling admissions policy; International applicants are encouraged to apply earlier due to visa timelines.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Application fee ($50)
Resume or curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Official college/university transcripts
An applicant to the Organizations and Systems concentration must enter with a master’s degree from an accredited institution in psychology, the behavioral sciences, or related field, and must meet additional entrance requirements.
An applicant to the Trauma Studies concentration must enter with a master’s degree in Psychology or a related field such as Counseling Psychology, Pastoral Counseling, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy, from an accredited institution or have extensive relevant work experience.

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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