
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.
Start your PSYCAS ApplicationPhD Total Applicants | 550 |
Admit Rate | 33.1% |
Final Cohort Size | 61 |
Demographic Summary: Fall 2022 Deposited PhD Students
Self-Reported Race (PAU uses IPEDS rules when reporting race and ethnicity)
Hispanic | 25.53% |
American Indian | N/A |
Asian | 33.33% |
Black | 3.92% |
Pacific Islander | N/A |
White | 37.25% |
Two or More Races | N/A |
No Response | 1.96% |
Race - Narrative Summary
Hispanic | 3 |
Hispanic - White | 6 |
Hispanic - Black - Pacific Islander | 1 |
Hispanic - Black | 2 |
Asian Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Pakistani Sri Lankan Taiwanese |
17 7 5 1 1 1 1 1 |
Black | 2 |
White | 19 |
Gender
Male | 9.80% |
Female | 86.27%% |
Gender Non-Conforming | 1.96% |
Not Listed | 1.96% |
Academics
Average Cumulative Undergraduate GPA |
Lower Quartile: 2.71 – 3.34 |
Other Demographics
Average Age at Application | 25.01 (Range: 20-33) |
US Citizenship |
72.5% |
First Generation | 43.13% |
Native Languages | Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, English, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Punjabi, Spanish, Swedish |
PSYCAS offers an online centralized application portal for you to apply to master’s and doctoral programs across the discipline of psychology.
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