Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Dec 1, 2026. Tuition fees for Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy are 33,386 USD per year.

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology trains broadly competent psychological professionals in psychodiagnostic and intervention procedures, and research skills, following the scientist/practitioner model. Students gain understanding of theoretical underpinnings, and extensive training in assessment, intervention, consultation, and research strategies. The program offers two major areas of study: Adult, and Child and Adolescent.

Focus areas include Adult, Child and Adolescent.

The program consists of four years of full-time coursework and practicum, followed by a one-year internship and dissertation, totaling 107 required credit hours.

Graduates are prepared for professional careers as working psychologists and researchers in community facilities, university settings, and public service.

Admissions are for the Fall semester only, with a deadline of December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 admission. Interviews may be requested, and students must maintain full-time status. A criminal background check is required before supervised clinical hours.

The programme totals about 107 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, with a typical duration of five years (four years of coursework/practicum plus a one-year internship). For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 80% of applicants.

The Queens campus combines indoor and outdoor facilities with a metropolitan New York City setting. Students can join organizations including the African Students Association, Data Science Club, Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Women in STEM, and the Red Cross Club. Multicultural, interfraternity, and Panhellenic groups add further opportunities for community and student involvement.

St. John’s is a Catholic and Vincentian university whose educational values include service, social justice, faith, and leadership. The Catholic Scholars Program brings students together with professors and Campus Ministers through meetings, lectures, retreats, courses, and prayer experiences. Students may also take part in leadership initiatives, colloquia, service activities, and a study-abroad cohort focused on Catholic leadership at the Rome campus.

Academic options span more than 100 undergraduate majors and programs, with areas including computing and technology, business, nursing, pharmacy and health sciences, law, policy and government, and management. Artificial intelligence is integrated across disciplines through hands-on learning, ethical guidance, academic and non-academic credit options, research, events, and an AI lab studying drug repurposing. Graduate schools offer more than 60 degree and professional certificate programs through five colleges, the School of Law, and an institute dedicated to biotechnology. Programs are available online, in New York, and in Rome. International applicants can access visa, I-20, arrival, immunization, insurance, and international student support resources.