Be a leader and an advocate

DePaul’s Clinical Psychology (MA)/(PhD) program emphasizes training in both scientific research and practice and has been recognized by the American Psychological Association for training in diversity. Through our program, you will gain a deep understanding of the societal and systemic forces that influence mental health and contribute to disparities in access to adequate health care for poor, urban and ethnically diverse populations. You will also be prepared to work in the public sector, in an urban environment, with diverse ethnic and socio-economic populations, and with children, teens and families who have been traditionally underserved by psychology.

The Clinical Psychology (MA)/(PhD) program offers two areas of emphasis.  The Clinical-Community track emphasizes training in prevention, program development, consultation, empowerment and health promotion.  The Clinical-Child track focuses on developmental psychopathology and treatment of underserved youth in schools and community settings.  See the Clinical Psychology (MA)/(PhD) program page for more information about these tracks and the faculty who work in them.

In the Clinical Psychology (MA)/(PhD) program you will earn two degrees. The MA is non-terminal, and the program admits only students intending to earn the PhD. Classes are offered on the Lincoln Park Campus, and the program can be completed in five or six years.

The Clinical Psychology (MA)/(PhD) program admits students in a cycle that is shared with other graduate programs in the Department of Psychology. Please visit the Clinical Psychology (MA)/(PhD) program page for application deadlines and open house events.  You will also find information about the application process and the application review there.  When the program is recruiting students, applications are due annually on December 1st for cohorts starting the following autumn term.