PhD Degree in Clinical Psychology
Other Important Dates
- December 1: Application deadline
- Last Saturday in February: Group interview
Application Process
A complete application includes:
- Successful completion of the online application
- Transcripts from all post-high school institutions attended
- Official report of general GRE exam scores (code 6686)
- TOEFL exam scores (if you are an international applicant)
- Three letters of recommendation
IMPORTANT: It is solely the applicant’s responsibility to assure that all of the required materials are received in the office of the registrar by the December 1 deadline. Only complete applications will be considered.
Applicant Evaluation
Applicants may review the general requirements for application to UT Southwestern’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Specific Requirements
A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university is required. Students who are in the process of completing a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply. Substantial coursework or a major in psychology is encouraged.
Admissions Evaluation
The Admissions Committee conducts an all-day group interview process for the top 20 to 40 applicants. These are candidates who have been screened from the total pool of applicants, using the applicant evaluation criteria and deemed to be the best match for the program. The Interview Day is an interactive process that involves students and faculty and includes program overview, individual interviews, and group activities.
Cost
No fee is required to apply.
Stipend
Clinical Psychology students receive a nationally competitive stipend as funds are available. The practicum stipend usually begins in the second year and is currently set at $7,236. The internship stipend, currently set at $14,472 annually, begins in the third year and continues until completion of the internship. Paid teaching and research assistantships are available and are highly competitive.
Students also have the opportunity to earn the Carmen Miller Michael award of $1,000, which is bestowed on an advanced student who shows outstanding leadership and academic skills, in addition to dedication to the community.