Overview

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.

Learning outcomes

In this Clinical Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, 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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Testing
Culture and Mental Health
Lifespan Psychopathology
Intervention Strategies
Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior: Life Span Development
Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior: Life Span Development
Physiological Psychology
Advanced Statistics
Research Methods and Ethics in Clinical Psychology
History and Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

82 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 98 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of 6 courses in psychology or a closely related social science field. A course in statistics is required before students enroll in our program, but it is not required at the time of application.
Highly qualified applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to a career serving the needs of minority and urban populations will be given priority.
An important criterion for admission to the clinical psychology program is the fit between student clinical and research interests and the interests of the program’s faculty.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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In-State

15408 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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