Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
The Duquesne University Psychology Department is internationally renowned for its scholarship in human science psychology. The Department educates students to be sensitive to the assumptions that underlie any effort to understand human beings, and the historical, cultural, relational, and embodied character of all human thought and activity. Accordingly, faculty and graduate students attend to the multiple meanings of existence, working towards the liberation and well-being of persons individually as well as in community, and do so with a deep and abiding consideration of ethics.
As you work toward your Ph.D. in clinical psychology, you are immersed in an advanced course of study specializing in human science approaches to clinical psychology, integrating theory, research and clinical practice.
The Program involves four years of full-time coursework in residence at Duquesne University. During these four years of full-time study, students must successfully complete 73 credits of coursework, six semesters of clinical practica at our in house training Clinic, two semesters of field practica, and the comprehensive exams. A dissertation and a one-year pre-doctoral internship are also required. All degree requirements must be completed within 6.5 years; our 10-year average time to degree is 6.35.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Explore career opportunities where you will be able to build a meaningful career, make an impact working alongside your neighbors, embrace our mission to improve the lives of others- to create a future everyone can share in. We are looking for problem-solvers who always think bigger- and whose ingenuity is driven by passion, compassion and empathy.
Duquesne University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support overall well-being including: health, wellness, work-life balance, and planning for a successful career and future.
- Generous time off
- Maternity/Parental Leave
- Retirement Planning
- Choices for comprehensive medical insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
GPA at 3.5 or higher
GPA for prerequisite courses of 3.5 or higher
GRE at 308 or higher. GRE scores must be from last 5 years.
The University requires the following minimum scores* for general admission consideration:
TOEFL (iBT) 80
IELTS 6.5**
Duolingo English Test 105
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
116727 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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