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Clinical Psychology Ph.D.

Study human behavior and solve problems as a scientist-practitioner in health services psychology.

As mental health challenges grow, the need for science-based practices and scientifically-based practitioners will continue to increase. UND's Clinical Psychology Ph.D. is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The doctoral program prepares you to work in a variety of contexts in behavioral/clinical science and mental health practice.

Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4-6 years
Credit hours:
92
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Why earn a clinical psychology Ph.D.?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Dec. 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Clinical psychology is a fast-growing field that offers a variety of personal and professional rewards. In the Ph.D. program at UND, you'll learn to integrate practice and science to address problems facing individuals, families and communities. You'll become a true scientist-practitioner.

As a clinical psychology Ph.D., you'll study a wide range of topics, including:

  • Developmental, social, cognitive, psychological, and individual/cultural underpinning of human behavior
  • Experimental design and advanced statistical analysis
  • Clinical assessment and psychometric theory
  • Behavior pathology
  • Psychotherapy and advanced therapeutic interventions
  • Legal and ethical practices in clinical work and research
  • Clinical supervision and consultation

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Program Details

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UND

  • Work closely with experts in the field and licensed professional in the community.

  • With the INPSYDE scholarship program, UND produced more Native American/First Nations Ph.D. recipients in clinical psychology than any other APA-accredited program.

  • Delve into research at the Northern Prairie Community Clinic (NPCC).

  • Earn a stipend as a part-time graduate teaching assistant, and later, off-site clinical supervisee.

  • Conduct psychological evaluations and perform mental health interventions under the supervision of licensed psychologists.

  • Complete up to four years of supervised practicum training followed by a full-year clinical internship. You can complete both a master's thesis and a Ph.D. dissertation.

What can you do with a clinical psychology Ph.D.?

100%

Ph.D. students at UND who obtain APA/CPA-accredited internships

UND

93K

Median annual salary for psychologists, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology prepares you for a rewarding career as a scholar, researcher, teacher or clinician. Our scientist-practitioner model of training equips you with the tools you need to integrate practice and science throughout your career.

Our graduates have gone on to careers as:

  • Practicing Clinical Psychologists
  • College Professors
  • Clinical Directors

Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Courses

PSYC 580. Clinical Practice. 1 Credit.

Supervised individual practice in techniques of individual psychotherapy, marital therapy, counseling, and guidance of parents and children, administration of psychological examinations, behavior modification, community mental health procedures, consultation, and other professional practices of the clinical psychologist. Prerequisite: PSYC 570 and graduate standing in Psychology, or consent of instructor. Repeatable. S/U grading. F,S,SS.

PSYC 574. Advanced Therapeutic Interventions with Adults. 3 Credits.

An in-depth study of the key issues of psychotherapy research with a focus on critical evaluation of the psychotherapy research literature and the development of knowledge of empirically supported approaches to psychotherapy with specific problems. Prerequisite: PSYC 573 or permission of instructor. F.

PSYC 575. Behavior Pathology. 3 Credits.

A survey of various forms of behavior pathology with emphasis upon current research and theories relating to pathology. Prerequisite: graduate standing in psychology or instructor permission. F.

PSYC 533. Theories of Learning. 3 Credits.

Examination of the evidences in support of the various systematic theories of learning. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Counseling or Psychology or consent of instructor.

PSYC 539. Cognitive Psychology. 3 Credits.

An in-depth analysis and discussion (including laboratory work) of topics covering issues related to memory, attention, problem solving, comprehension, and thinking. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology or permission of instructor.

PSYC 576. Advanced Tx Interventions-Children/Adolescents. 3 Credits.

An overview of child and developmental psychopathology including discussion of pertinent treatments for disorders such as conduct disorders, attention-deficit, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 573 or instructor permission. S.

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The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program is well regarded for it's educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

Rankings vary in their methodology, but are generally based on the following criterion:

  • Financial data such as net cost, loan default rate, and return on investment
  • Academic rigor including curriculum standards, accreditation status, and faculty reputation
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Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Research

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