State-of-the-Art Clinical Expertise
The purpose of the doctoral program is to graduate license-eligible clinical psychologists with state-of-the-art knowledge relating to the psychological practice of assessment, therapy, research and program development and evaluation.
A primary program objective is the preparation of clinical psychologists who will be effective in supervising and managing therapists in multidisciplinary mental health care delivery systems in a diverse society.
The curriculum is designed to qualify all students for state licensure in Michigan. The doctoral program is a full-time, full residency program that is designed to be completed in five years, although most students complete the program in six years. No part time students will be accepted.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation* (next site visit expected in 2027).
*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 20002-4242
202.336.5979
[email protected]
Website
See our Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data [PDF].
News and Highlights
Our doctoral program was recognized in an article published in Training and Education in Professional Psychology as a "hidden gem"; producing exceptionally better outcomes than expected. Check out a snippet of the article [PDF] and where we ranked! Faculty Potentially Accepting Students for Fall 2025
Program Information
- Ph.D. Information Packet [PDF]
- Ph.D. Information Sheet [PDF]
- Doctoral Program Aims [PDF]
- Doctoral Course Catalog
- Doctoral Student Presentations and Publications 2016-2017 [PDF]
- Comprehensive Practicum Placement List [PDF]
- Doctoral Program APPIC-Match Internship Site Placements [PDF]
- Doctoral Program Handbook [PDF] (Students are required to follow policies and procedures outlined in the most current handbook. Check for periodic updates.)
- Diversity Publications
- Faculty Areas of Interest [PDF]
Admission Information for Ph.D. Program
Please visit our Psychology Graduate Admission Information Page for instructions on how to apply!
Interview Day is scheduled for TBD (to be determined).
- Apply to the Ph.D. Program - PSYCAS (opens 9/8/2024)
- EMU Graduate Catalog Admission Information
- Go to the Graduate School site.
- GRE Information- GRE scores are not required for the Fall 2025 Admissions Cycle. However, if you have taken the GRE and would like your scores to be considered as part of you application, you may submit official GRE scores.
The GRE Psychology Subject Test requirement for Ph.D. application has been suspended. Subject test score submission is now preferred but not required.
Deadline
The deadline for applications for Fall for the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program is December 1. If the 1st falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted through the following business day
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
If you are not able to afford the PSYCAS fees, please visit their webpage HERE to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver.
International Applicants
All international transcripts must be evaluated by Educational Perspectives (EP), including all Canadian transcripts.
Visit the requirements page for additional information about international students.
All applicants to the Graduate School with non-U.S. post secondary credentials must submit an evaluation of their credentials to EMU. Educational Perspectives (EP) is the credential evaluation service that provides evaluations of international educational credentials for applicants to EMU.
- Order the "Detailed" report (course by course evaluation) for $135.00.
- The evaluation takes five business days from when the EP application, payment and all of the documents needed for an evaluation, are received at EP. EP will then send the evaluation to you and EMU upon completion.
- Visit EMU's EP site for details on how to submit the evaluation request and obtain an EP application form. This evaluation will be used to determine if you are eligible for admission to EMU, if your non-U.S. institution is recognized, and your U.S.-equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
Doctoral Program Forms
Doctoral Program Forms
- Second Year Interpersonal Competency Benchmark [PDF]
- Competency Benchmarks for Internship Readiness [PDF]
- Doctoral Student Low Enrollment Form [PDF]
- Change of Mentor [PDF]
- Doctoral Transfer Credit [PDF]
- Faculty Feedback on Student Instructor Lecture
- Annual Mentor Competency Rating Form [PDF]
- Doctoral Program of Study
- Pre-Doctoral Program of Study
Qualifying Paper Forms
Dissertation Form
Careers & Job Market Outlook
- Call: 734.487.1155
- Office: 341 Science Complex Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197