PhD in Clinical Psychology Admissions

The PhD in Clinical Psychology program admits students once a year for the fall term, which starts in September.

Quick Application Checklist

• Online Application via PsyCAS
• Application Fee
• Official Transcripts
• Resume or CV
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose

Deadlines

• Application review for the fall 2023 cohort begins November 1, 2022.
• Apply by December 1, 2022 for early consideration.
• Apply by January 8, 2023 for regular considerations. Applications may be accepted after this date if space is available.

Preparation

Applications for fall 2023 are now open. PAU uses the American Psychological Association’s (APA), Psychology Centralized Application Service (PSYCAS). In preparation for applying, you will need a copy of your transcript(s) available for your review. 

Prerequisites

The PhD program requires the following prerequisites for entry into the PhD in Clinical Psychology program. They must be passed with a grade of B or better and completed before the start of classes in the PhD program:

• Biopsychology (e.g. Sensation and Perception, Brain and Behavior)
• Abnormal Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Statistics

The four mentioned courses will help ensure that all incoming students have a smooth transition into our rigorous doctoral program.