Overview

Through rigorous training, advanced coursework and regular practicum experiences, students learn to evaluate, conduct and communicate research; select, administer and evaluate evidence-based psychological and clinical health interventions; identify and respond to ethical issues raised in research and clinical contexts; and work effectively with diverse groups of individuals in a variety of professional settings.

Careers

Graduates of this Clinical Psychology program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City go on to pursue careers in patient care, clinical practice, research and teaching with universities, hospitals, government organizations and private practices.

Potential careers:

Clinical psychologist
College or university instructor
School psychologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Service Psychology
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning
Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Assessment
Assessment Methods in Personality
Evidence-Based Practice
Skills for Counseling and Psychotherapy
Supervision and Consultation in Health Service Psychology
Counseling in a Pluralistic Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

Credits

83 SCH

83-88

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

Other requirements

General requirements

The following are minimum criteria recommended for admission:

A bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related disciplines, or satisfactory completion of prior coursework in psychology.
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or graduate GPA of 3.5.
Demonstrated evidence of interest in psychology research. Training follows a mentorship model. Therefore, applicants whose research interests are similar to those of our faculty will be given higher consideration.
History of personal conduct consistent with the ability to adhere to high standards of student conduct, as outlined in the UMKC Standard for Student Conduct, and professional conduct as outlined by the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and state licensure boards.

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

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Out-of-State

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9684 USD / year

≈ 9684 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About