Psychology PhD (Clinical)

Special Notification

Due to issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the GRE General Test is waived for all 2023-2024 applicants to doctoral programs in the School of Behavioral Health. Please do not submit GRE scores through ETS or report your scores in any application materials as they will not be taken into consideration.

Program Description

The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical psychology at LLU is to train students/graduates to be, first of all, psychologists who are well-grounded in the theory and science of psychology, who then become practicing clinical psychologists in a variety of settings. The comprehensive mission of the clinical psychology programs is to provide its students with the cumulative experiences necessary for them to become:

• Scientifically oriented;
• Intensively trained and highly skilled psychologists; and
• Well-prepared as psychologists (academicians, researchers, consultants, supervisors or clinicians) in the discipline of psychology in the twenty-first century, particularly in the health-related fields and within the context of a holistic approach to human health and welfare.

Faculty and students are engaged in both non-funded and funded research. Research activities reflect a broad spectrum of interests. The capstone of clinical training is the one year of pre-doctoral internship, to which students must apply. Following graduation, the student may engage in post-doctoral clinical training in order to become eligible for state licensure.

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Program Length

6 years (including internship)

Possible Careers

Our psychology programs prepare individuals for careers in settings such as general hospitals, mental health facilities, managed care, and academics.

Application Deadlines

December 1

Fall Term

Admissions Requirements

• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• General GRE Exam
  • Sum of the scores for verbal and quantitative sections must equal or exceed a percentile ranking of 100th percentile
  • A percentile ranking in either category cannot be lower than the 35th percentile
  • The analytical score must be 4.0 or higher Only the most current GRE scores are considered
  • The psychology subject exam is not required
• Three (3) letters of recommendation are required (preferably from current or previous professors)
• Structured pre-admission interview by invitation may follow once all requirements for admission have been received

Important Items to Note:

• Deadline for fall quarter admission is December 1
• The Department of Psychology accepts new students only in the fall quarter

Prerequisites

There are no specific courses required for this degree.  Please reference the Admissions Requirements.

Discipline Accrediting Agency

The Clinical Psychology PhD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Phone 202-336-5979 / Email apaaccred@apa.org / Web www.apa.org/ed/accreditation.

State Accrediting Agency

Loma Linda University is regionally accredited by the WSCUC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges [WASC] Senior College and University Commission).

Integrating faith and health

Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.

Expected Cost of Attendance

Academic Year 2023-2024

Year of Program:	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6
Tuition	$31,467	$38,142	$38,906	$38,142	$13,792	$13,792
Fees	$2,835	$3,780	$3,900	$3,900	$3,900	—
Books & Supplies	$800	$800	$800	$800	$800	$800
Instruments	—	—	—	—	—	—
Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total	$35,102	$42,722	$43,606	$42,842	$18,492	$14,592

Notes

80% of students in the Psychology department receive financial aid.