Overview

The International Psychology programme 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 programme, 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:

Psychological, Socio-Cultural and Political Dimensions of Organizations

Humanitarianism and Mental Health Care Delivery

Cultural Perspectives: Individuals, Families and Communities

Intermediate Statistics

Qualitative Design and Research Methods

Quasi-experimental and Applied Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

Online programmes begin every eight weeks and have a rolling admissions policy.
International applicants are encouraged to complete the admissions process earlier due to visa timelines.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

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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6.5

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General requirements

Application

Application fee ($50)

Resume or curriculum vitae

Personal statement

Official college/university transcripts

Previous coursework

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31114 USD / year

≈ 31114 USD / year
Out-of-State

31114 USD / year

≈ 31114 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31114 USD / year

≈ 31114 USD / year

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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