PhD in Clinical Psychology

PhD in Clinical Psychology is a PhD program taught at Walden University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Walden University’s PhD in Clinical Psychology online program is built to provide advanced knowledge in psychological development, theory, ethics, and research. Students complete Doctoral Writing Assessment, Foundation course, Core courses, Research courses, Elective courses, Dissertation Writing courses, and a Capstone course, alongside clinical practicum and internship components.

The program combines online work with in-residence experiences. It includes clinical practicum, internship, an Academic Year in Residence, four 4-day PhD residencies, and in-residence Skills Labs and residencies prior to the dissertation. Dissertation Writing courses run per term for a minimum of four terms and must be taken continuously until completion.

The program includes licensure preparation as a clinical psychologist, and it aims to build skills for assessing mental health and delivering evidence-based interventions, including telehealth training. It also provides hands-on research skills through Skills Labs and residencies.

Modules

• Doctoral Writing Assessment (0 cr.)
• Foundation course (1 cr.)
• Core courses (45 cr.)
• Research courses (20 cr.)
• Elective courses (15 cr.)
• Field Experience Preparation Course (0 cr.)
• Clinical practicum (6 cr.)
• Internship (12 cr.)
• Academic Year in Residence (40 cr.) • Completion of Doctoral Dissertation
• Dissertation Writing courses (5 cr. per term for a minimum of four terms; taken continuously until completion)
• Capstone course (5 cr.)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The minimum requirements for admission in PhD in Clinical Psychology at Walden University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Walden University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Walden University as pre-requiste for admission in PhD in Clinical Psychology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.
• General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts.
• Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the highest degree level you currently hold.
• Streamlined Admissions Process: No application fee; no essay or GRE requirement; easy credit transfer.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.waldenu.edu/online-doctoral-programs/phd-in-clinical-psychology

• Licensure as a psychologist
• Practice
• Lead
• Teach
• Consult

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.