Overview

With practitioner-scholar faculty guiding you every step of the way, our curriculum and training experiences promote the integration of psychological theory, science, and practice. You will be well-prepared to effectively use research, deliver evidence-based practices, and promote social justice in your practice of clinical psychology.

You will receive a broad generalist base in theory, conceptualization, and technique within these theoretical orientations by completing one basic intervention course in all four intervention orientations. You can then go on to take advanced intervention coursework in your third year of the programme.

These courses combined with the intermediate practicum seminar all help prepare you for the Clinical Competency Examination, which is meant to evaluate your knowledge of the theory, research, and practice of a chosen theory of intervention, as well as competency to practice that theory in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.

Career

The Clinical Psychology - Washington, D.C. programme from The Chicago School equips graduates with the skills necessary to work in a variety of professional settings, including:

Medical Centers

Private practice

Community mental health

Government agencies

Veteran Administration Hospitals

Nonprofit agencies

Educational institutions

Forensic settings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diversity in Clinical Psychology

Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior

Lifespan

Biological Bases of Behavior

Professional Issues and Ethics

Social Bases of Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 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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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

104 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Application

Application Fee: $50

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Interview

Two Essays

Please answer the following two questions in two separate documents (approximately 500 words each):Please tell us about your goals in pursuing clinical psychology and how a doctoral degree from our programme can help you in achieving those goals.

In clinical psychology, you are likely to work with people with diverse social identities, backgrounds, and intersectionalities. What will you contribute to these interactions and what potential challenges do you foresee? What tools and resources will you use to overcome such challenges?

Three Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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37752 USD / year

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37752 USD / year

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37752 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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