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PhD of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
- Vermillion, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at San Francisco State University is a two-year full-time clinical training degree toward California marriage and family therapy licensure.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Apply knowledge in areas including sixty units over two full-time years: core clinical courses
- two practicum sequences. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Mental health services in community mental health centres
- schools
- hospitals
- private practice and managed care
Curriculum
- Sixty units over two full-time years: core clinical courses
- two practicum sequences (PSY 729 and 829
- 12 units each) with conference courses
- seminars
- and a culminating comprehensive exam or master's thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree (programme dependent) with official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- resume and recommendation letters
- programme-specific requirements
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 53)
- Grade/entry criteria: GPA minimum set by programme.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (programme dependent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume, letters of recommendation; programme-specific requirements in graduate catalog
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,441 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vermillion Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Department of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is $13,441 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 169.

