Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: January 2027, May 2027, August 2027 - apply anytime. International applicants are encouraged to apply earlier due to visa timelines.
Overview
This curriculum and academic approach provides an integration of psychological theory, scientific inquiry, and evidence-based practice into the core clinical practice domains of assessment, diagnostics, intervention, supervision, and consultation; with awareness of multicultural and diversity factors.
The program emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential in the development of independently functioning professional health service psychologists. Considerable focus is also given to the ethical and legal parameters of practice.
In contrast to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, which is primarily a more research-focused degree attainable in a variety of academic disciplines, the Clinical Psychology - Chicago program from The Chicago School focuses on the integration of relevant research, applied theory, and field experience and is designed to prepare you to apply psychological knowledge in a variety of settings and roles.
Some key objectives of the program include:
- Prepare you to deliver basic diagnostic and therapeutic services to diverse populations, whether on an individual, family, or group basis
- Enable you to integrate biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of human functioning into your clinical approach
- Assist you to assume leadership positions within the healthcare delivery system
- Train you to work with professionals from other disciplines as part of an effectively functioning healthcare team
- Prepare you to evaluate and use clinical research applications of psychology
Career
The Chicago School prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.
Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases.
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Social Bases of Behavior
- Trauma: Theory and Treatment
- Culturally Responsive Interventions
- Comprehensive Examination
- Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.2
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- Application
- Application Fee: $50
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Essays
- Letters of Recommendation
- Faculty Interview
- Official College/University Transcripts
- Completion of at least 18 credit hours of psychology, including one course in each of the following with a B- or better: Abnormal psychology; Lifespan (human development); Statistics.
- The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are not required; however, an applicant may submit scores (GRE School Code 1119) if they wish to have them considered in the application process. This is recommended for students whose undergraduate Cumulative GPA is below 3.2.