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Department of Psychology

The vision of the Institute for Psychology is to develop a prominent international profile for education and research that provides new knowledge about psychological relations with a view of understanding and improving people's mental health.

We do this by

• prioritising clinical-, health- and medical psychology as main research areas;
• offering research-based education with an emphasis on applied psychology and competences in research methodology;
• offering research-based professional advice and evaluations to public and private institutions;
• communicating knowledge that contributes to solving psychologically related problems in the health and social sectors, in the educational sector; and in private and public institutions.

Our strengths are

• special emphasis on health sciences related aspects of psychology;
• focus on establishing relevant inter-disciplinary relations to other national and international research environments;
• focus on applied psychology;
• focus on the development and documentation of evidence-based evaluations and interventions.
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PhD Studies

PhD studies at Aalborg University

Aalborg University (AAU) has five Doctoral Schools which are specialised within the disciplines offered by the faculties. The Doctoral Schools educate PhD fellows of a high international standard.

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Admission to a PhD program

All PhD positions at Aalborg University require that candidates have acquired a Danish five-year Master’s degree or have completed another similar programme.

Apply for a PhD position at AAU

All PhD positions at Aalborg University are advertised on AAU's website for vacant positions, under PhD vacancies. You will find all current scholarships for all Doctoral Schools here. Each job advertisement will contain all relevant information about the position, including information on salary, period of employment etc.

In order to apply for a PhD position at Aalborg University, you must fill in the online form on AAU’s website for vacant positions. Only online applications sent through this portal will be accepted.

See vacant PhD positions at AAU

Other PhD opportunities at AAU

At Aalborg University (AAU), you can apply to become a PhD student without being employed at the University. Before applying, you must make sure that your application meets the requirements specified on the websites of the AAU Doctoral Schools.

The following other opportunities for PhD studies are available at AAU:

Self-financed PhD studies

You can apply for enrolment as a self-financed PhD student, which means that you will pay all costs connected to your studies. These costs will depend on the individual Doctoral School and PhD programme.

Industrial PhD studies

You can apply for enrolment as an industrial PhD student in cooperation with the company where you are employed and the relevant doctoral school. Your company will be responsible for applying to the Ministry of Higher Education and Science for financial support for the project. It is a requirement that you are employed in a Danish company or a Danish department of an international company.

Co-financed PhD studies

If your employer or another party is willing to finance all or part of your PhD studies, it is possible to collaborate with AAU on a PhD project, provided that the project is strategically and academically relevant for the doctoral school.

PhD assessment without programme enrolment

You can also submit material for assessment in order to obtain a PhD degree without having been enrolled in a PhD programme. This particular approach requires that your material was prepared under supervision of a qualified supervisor, and that you meet the current requirements for PhD students and additional requirements. Further information on this particular option can be required by contacting AAU PhD

Further information about PhD studies at AAU

For further information on PhD studies at AAU, please contact AAU PhD .

Career developement for PhD Students

All PhD students at AAU have access to a variety of services that can develope themselves and their future career

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Specialists, phd administration.

AAU PhD handles the PhD administration at Aalborg University for the 4 PhD schools.

This includes the following tasks:

• Daily operations related to PhD students
• Advertising scholarships and processing applications
• Enrollment of PhD students
• Administration of course activities
• Awarding PhD degrees
• Managing doctoral dissertations
• Statistical reports to Statistics Denmark
• Resource management
• Secretariat for the PhD committees at the 5 PhD schools

E-mail: [email protected]    Tel.: (+45) 9940 9638 Kroghstræde 1 9220 Aalborg East

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What is a PhD programme?

A PhD is usually a 3-year (180 ECTS) academic research degree. The components of the programme are:

• Independent research under supervision
• Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits)
• Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions
• Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible.
• The completion of a PhD thesis. The thesis can be a 200-page article or a collection of shorter research articles. The thesis is defended orally.

PhD programmes and courses are offered at Danish universities , which all offer excellent research, library and laboratory facilities for researchers and PhD students in addition to joint partnerships with industry.

PhD students are often encouraged to participate in research networks, including placements at overseas research institutions. A range of funding opportunities are available: Please visit the Researchers Mobility Portal for more information.

Who can apply?

As each institution in Denmark is responsible for its own admissions, requirements will vary. However, you will usually be required to have a recognised Masters degree in a relevant subject in order to be enrolled as a PhD student. Also, the applicants should also have good command of the English language.

For the students, who know that they want to pursue the researcher-path early on, the faculties have the option of starting a research degree directly after a bachelor’s. If this is the path you want to take, you can start a so-called 3+5 programme, which means starting your PhD and master's at the same time. Some faculties have a 4+4 programme where you can start your PhD after a year of master’s studies. The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen offers these two programmes, for example. Each individual university lays down its own rules regarding this type of hybrid PhD. An example of this is Aarhus University’s 4- and 5-year PhD scholarships .

What should I include in my application?

In Denmark you must apply for PhD programmes in writing via advertised projects and scholarships . Usually, you either apply for an opportunity with a pre-defined research topic, or you propose your own research ideas.

You also have to include a transcript of your grades for your bachelor’s and master’s degrees with documentation of your grades, and a CV.

How can I finance my PhD?

For students from the EU/EEA/Switzerland higher education in Denmark is free

You may be eligible for free tuition as an international student, provided you meet one of the following conditions:

• You hold a permanent residence permit
• You hold a temporary residence permit that can be upgraded to a permanent one
• You hold a residence permit as the accompanying child of a non-EU/EEA holding a residence permit based on employment

All other students pay tuition fees. The fee is 50,000 DKK per year, i.e. 150,000 DKK for three years and is not postponed during any absence from the three-year PhD programme such as maternity/paternity leave, other leaves of absence or long-term illness.

The first rate is paid at enrolment, the second rate is paid in the first quarter of the calendar year following enrolment and the third rate is paid in the first quarter of the second calendar year following enrolment.

The grant provider must guarantee for the payment of the tuition fee for all three years when applying for enrolment.

The tuition fee covers

• PhD courses included in the Graduate School’s course catalogue
• PhD courses at other Danish universities and to some extent courses from other providers in Denmark or abroad
• Expenses regarding stays at other research environments in Denmark or abroad
• Activities in the graduate programmes
• Assessments and defence of your PhD thesis

Therefore, you have to be able to finance both your degree and your living costs. You can do this in several different ways:

Industrial PhD

If you aim to conduct a research project with commercial perspectives, you can apply for an industrial PhD. You will be employed by a private sector company and at the same time enrolled as a PhD student at the Graduate School at a university.

As an industrial PhD student you will carry out research where results are applied in an enterprise setting. The cooperation between university and industry gives you access to new knowledge and innovation provided by the private sector company.

Application process for the industrial PhD

• Start by finding a private sector company and a university supervisor for your PhD project.
• The private sector company must send an application to Innovation Fund Denmark to apply for the industrial PhD grant on your behalf.
• If successful, you can apply for enrolment at the Graduate School.

Visit the website of Innovation Fund Denmark to learn about application deadlines, requirements and how to proceed with your application.

How much can you expect to be paid as a PhD student?

If you are funded by a faculty  or a department, your salary is regulated by the Agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance (in Danish) (AC agreement). The average monthly salary for a PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen is 32,567 DKK. After earning their doctorate , researchers go on to a postdoc which, in Denmark , can last up to four years at the same university.

PhD students employed at a hospital:

If you are employed at a hospital your salary follows the collective agreements in place at the Danish regions. In this agreement your employment depends on the degree you hold. Medical doctors are employed according to the collective agreement of the Danish Medical Association while other candidates are employed following the AC agreement. Contact your employer for more information.

Industrial PhD students employed by a private sector company

If you are employed as an industrial PhD student, your salary follows the collective agreement in place at your company. Contact your employer for more information.

Who gets accepted?

The head of the relevant PhD school decides which applicants will be accepted and enrolled into the programme – but of course it is not entirely at his/her own discretion. The applicants are selected based on a recommendation from the academic staff members on the faculty’s PhD committee.

When can I apply?

Job banks at universities are full of postings. You can also search for a PhD course here :

Video: Dario is doing his PhD in Sustainable Energy at The Technical University of Denmark, which is is also offered as a MSc programme. Watch more videos

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PhD General Call Aarhus BSS Autumn 2024

Aarhus BSS Graduate School invites applications for admission to the PhD programme. Aarhus BSS encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines and outstanding research environments within

Senior researcher position in Autobiographical Memory and Morality, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences

conducted in collaboration with professor Dorthe Berntsen and members of our national and international team. Your qualifications The applicant should have a PhD in psychology and extensive experience with

Permanent position as professor in special needs education within the field of educational psychology , based either in Copenhagen or Aarhus

at university level and should be prepared to teach and supervise at all levels of the degree programme (Master’s and PhD ) in educational psychology and on DPU’s cross-departmental Master’s degree programmes

Assistant Professor in Special Needs Education within the field of Educational Psychology

of educational psychology . The assistant professorship is a full-time, three-year training position which begins on 1 December 2024. The position is based at the Department of Educational Anthropology and

One PhD Position (100%, 36 months) at The Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS) at the University of Copenhagen (Denmark)

Who are we looking for? The Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS; https://sodas.ku.dk./ ), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for one PhD position

Permanent position as professor in early childhood education and care within the area of educational psychology , based either in Copenhagen or Aarhus

of Educational Anthropology and Educational Psychology , including teaching and supervising students at Master’s, professional Master’s and PhD level and contributing to the further development of the department’s

Assistant Professorship in Educational Psychology Focusing on Developmental Psychology in a Lifelong Perspective

of knowledge. Applicants should document any prior experience within the field of knowledge exchange. Qualifications The selected applicant must have a Master’s and PhD degree or the equivalent in psychology

Assistant professor in special needs education within the field of educational psychology , based either in Copenhagen or Aarhus

Phd fellowship in adolescent health with focus on body and well-being.

We are excited to announce a PhD position within a new research project examining how weight-related understandings and practices shape children’s body images and well-being. The main responsibility

Assistant or associate professor in work and organisational psychology with a focus on leadership in educational institutions, based either in Copenhagen or Aarhus

– specific qualifications The selected applicant for the assistant professorship must have a PhD or the equivalent in psychology , educational psychology or a related field and will be required to document

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Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences

The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences is part of Aarhus BSS , one of the five faculties at Aarhus University . The department carries out research and teaching within all of the important fields of psychology and contributes with research and knowledge exchange for society at large. Researchers from the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences are part of close national and international collaborations and have a strong tradition for collaborating with researchers from many different academic areas.

Bachelor’s degree programme

The programme is based on theoretical and empirical approaches to the subject. We work to develop an understanding of people as individuals, groups, organisations and in both normal and pathological states.

Master's degree programme

The programme focuses on how psychological theories and methods are applied in practice. Of course, you will learn practical skills, but the course aims to build your ability to apply psychological theories.

PhD in psychology and behavioural sciences

The PhD programme gives you a deeper understanding of psychological theories, methods and research. The programme consists of a combination of courses and independent work.

Further and continuing education

Find information about the opportunities for further and continuing education within the field of psychology and behavioural sciences. (In Danish)

DKK 18.2 million for research into our perception of drugs, time and quality of life

Margit Anne Petersen, Dorthe Kirkegaard Thomsen and Ali Amidi from the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus…

New basic research to pave the way for better treatment of chronic pain

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IRDF grant: Why is the number of young people who choose vocational education and training programmes declining?

Professor Klaus Nielsen from the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Aarhus BSS has received an IRFD grant of DKK 3.2 million from…

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As a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen you have the opportunity to advance your international career as part of a world class research team. Every year, UCPH enrols more than 700 new PhD students. The University of Copenhagen offers cutting edge research in an international atmosphere. In 2013 Monocle Magazine heralded Copenhagen as "the most liveable city in the world".

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Introductory course for new phd students.

There are many things to prepare for and get acquainted with when starting the PhD programme. Therefore, we conduct a two-day introductory course for new PhD students at each semester start. Please read more about the course here: /samf-sites/fak-sites/samffak/phd-skolen/english/courses/introductory-course-for-new-phd-students/.

PhD Introduction to Teaching and Supervision

The course is arranged by the Educational Advisors and is announced on the following site: https://samf.ku.dk/pcs/english/forteachers/utc/ Please note that the course has a workload of 1 ECTS with 18 hours in class and 10 hours preparation.

Courses pertaining to the subject matter of the project

PhD students enrolled at the Faculty of Social Sciences have the opportunity to participate in PhD courses pertaining specifically to their area of interest.

Some courses are offered by the different departments:

• Department of Anthropology
• Department of Economics
• Department of Political Science  (in Danish)
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Sociology

Furthermore, courses are offered by the national graduate schools. There is one national graduate school relevant to each department at the Faculty. 

The below links will give you information about the courses currently offered at each of the national graduate schools.

• The Danish Graduate Programme in Economics (DGPE)
• Polforsk - Politologisk Forskerskole
• The Danish Research School of Anthropology and Ethnography
• The Graduate School for "Integration, Production and Welfare"
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The Graduate School of Social Sciences course catalogue

You can browse the course catalogue for The Graduate School of Social Sciences in the national course base via this link: https://phdcourses.dk/?searchWord=&regionId=&phdSchoolId=26&ects=&x=25&y=9#.XbLBaeQUmUk

PhD courses in Denmark

The national portal also allows you to search for PhD courses offered by all Danish Universities: https://phdcourses.dk/

Courses arranged by other faculties at the University of Copenhagen

• PhD courses at the Faculty of Humanities
• PhD courses at the Faculty of Law
• PhD courses at the Faculty of Sciences
• Phd courses at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Conferences, courses and ECTS

You can read about conferences, courses and ECTS on KUnet.

15 Best universities for Psychology in Denmark

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Denmark ranked based on their research performance in Psychology. A graph of 3.43M citations received by 129K academic papers made by 15 universities in Denmark was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Copenhagen

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2. Aarhus University

3. University of Southern Denmark

4. Aalborg University

5. Technical University of Denmark

6. Copenhagen Business School

7. Roskilde University

8. IT University of Copenhagen

9. Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts

10. Lillebaelt Academy

11. University of Greenland

12. Aarhus School of Architecture

13. Danish National Academy of Music

14. Design School Kolding

15. Danish School of Media and Journalism

The best cities to study Psychology in Denmark based on the number of universities and their ranks are Copenhagen , Aarhus , Odense , and Aalborg .

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Department of Communi­ca­tion and Psychology

Research and education at the Department of Communication and Psychology is about the relationship between people, organisations, society, media, technologies and knowledge. Our purpose is to improve people's opportunities to participate in social life by organizing situations, processes and courses, designing products and interpreting and changing people's life practices.

The Department of Communication and Psychology is a large, multidisciplinary department with research and education at a high level as well as strong collaborative relationships with the surrounding community. The department, which is situated in both Aalborg and Copenhagen, belongs to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Aalborg University.

The programmes at the Department of Communication and Psychology are bachelor, master, minor and continuing education programmes that in various ways combine communication, psychology, aesthetics, art and digital technologies.

Our research focus on some of the major human challenges and issues such as the importance of culture, behaviour, sustainability, knowledge and building communities, communication, mental health, well-being, digital media and technology, science and experience design. The institute has six sections and a number of research groups.

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Knowledge must be shared. We are always open and curious about new areas of collaboration both regionally, nationally and internationally.

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The Doctoral Research Programme Communication and Psychology

The Department of Communication and Psychology's PhD program is an interdisciplinary research training program for PhD students at the department. The PhD students enrolled in the program are part of the department's research groups.

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European Clinical Psychology Semester Course

This course is a study of clinical psychology with a focus on the way we approach the field within a European context. The course covers the origins of European clinical psychology, cultural, and ethical issues, as well as different psychotherapeutic schools. The focus throughout the course is on adult mental health.

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Florence denmark, phd.

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Denmark initially planned to study clinical psychology at the graduate level, but later found she was far more interested in social psychology (PSFT, 2011). She married an orthodontist in 1953, and continued her graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania where she received her master’s degree and PhD in social psychology in 1958 (Denmark, 2008; PSFT, 2011). It was at this time that she and her husband moved to New York and started a family, prompting her to look for part-time work in academia (PSFT, 2011). At Queens College, she found a position as an adjunct professor and later applied for a teaching position at Hunter College (PSFT, 2011). Denmark recalled that despite having a PhD and several publications, she was given the title of instructor (Denmark, 2008). In a later interview, she recalled that at that time, men were more likely to receive the better paying title of assistant professor (Denmark, 2008).

While she was always interested in research on women’s leadership, Denmark credits Virginia Staudt Sexton as being the person who influenced her to become more active in the field (Denmark, 2008). She became a member of the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) and the New York Academy of Sciences (Denmark, 2008). In 1969, she was also one of the founding members of the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP), an organization whose objective at that time was to target unjust employment practices within the American Psychological Association (APA) (Denmark, 2008; Tiefer, 1991). Around this same time, students at the City University of New York requested a course on the psychology of women (Denmark, 2008). Although their initial request was rejected, the course was eventually approved and Denmark became the first professor to teach psychology of women at the doctorate level (Denmark, 2008). She also co-wrote several texts that are considered foundational to women’s studies such as Women’s Realities, Women’s Choices (1983) (Denmark, 2008). She went on to become the third president of the Division of the Psychology of Women of the APA (PSFT, 2011). She was also the fifth woman, and the first Jewish woman to be president of the APA (PSFT, 2011; Unger, 2009). When asked about her effective leadership style, Denmark recalled a friend who described her as an “iron fist in the velvet glove” (Denmark, 2008, p. 9). She felt she was able to use her femininity and gentleness as strengths (Denmark, 2008).

While her work in leadership roles and women’s interests are notable, Denmark interests go further (Denmark, 2008). Work with ethnic minorities has also been a lifelong passion for Denmark. While working at Queens College in the 1960’s, she and colleague Marcia Guttentag conducted a study at a local school where they were able to demonstrate positive effects of integration for both African American and White students. She was also the director of the Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge program, a program which was designed to support low income students. As of 2008, she was still a member of the Division of Ethnic Minority Psychology. When asked about the current abundance of women and lack of men in psychology, Denmark remarked it will always be important to maintain a balance and therefore bringing more men and minorities into the field should be a focus in the future. Another interest of Denmark’s is international social issues. She is the APA’s representative to the United Nations (Denmark, 2008).

In addition to the APA, she has also been president of the International Council of Psychologists, Eastern Psychological Association, NYSPA, and Psi Chi (Social Psychology Network, 2011). She has four honorary degrees and numerous awards which include the APA’s Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training Award, and the Public Interest and the Advancement of International Psychology Award (Social Psychology Network, 2011).

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Industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology professionals study and assess individual, group, and organizational dynamics in the work environment. They apply their research to work problems and identify solutions to improve the well-being and performance of organizations and their employees. With skills that can be applied to address such issues as recruiting new employees, researching consumer behavior, and measuring employee evaluation and performance, they can be very valuable contributors to organizational leadership.

This interdisciplinary PhD specialization explores the application of industrial and organizational psychology and management theory to the understanding of people in the workplace. You’ll complete courses in both the School of Business and the School of Psychology to develop competencies in theory, research, and applications of psychology related to human behavior in organizations. You’ll then apply this learning as you conduct advanced research related to organizational and psychological theories on human resource management.

Admission Requirements 

A conferred master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution. In addition to this general requirement, applicants have two options for entering the doctoral program in the School of Business:

1. Direct Entry – You may immediately begin the doctoral program through the DBA or PhD track with a previously completed master’s degree in one of the following:

• A generalized business area, such as business management or business administration
• A specialized business area (Master of Finance, Master of Human Resources Management, etc.) AND an undergraduate degree in business
• A master’s in any field AND an undergraduate degree in business

2. Evaluation Track – If you don’t meet the direct entry requirements, you’re required to take SKS-7001 – Doctoral Comprehensive Strategic Knowledge Studies as part of your degree program.

Course Details

For the PhD in Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, you must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours (20 courses), including a minimum of five core courses, five specialization courses, two statistical courses, five research courses, and one doctoral elective. The estimated time needed to complete this certificate is 73 months.

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This course serves as an introduction to the PhD–BA and as the foundation for further doctoral-level study in business. The PhD–BA degree is designed to encourage you to become a scholar-practitioner, using business theory to inform further scholarly inquiry and positively impact business practices. You will examine requirements for the degree—including each milestone and deliverable—and will develop a plan for achieving your academic and research goals. This preparation will be done in the context of an examination of modern trends in business theory and in beginning the transition from being consumers of knowledge to being producers of knowledge.

Students will analyze and apply knowledge in 12 business areas necessary to address a wide variety of business-related situations. The focus of the course is demonstrating core proficiencies in the following business areas: Marketing, Business Finance, Accounting, Management, Legal Environment of Business, Economics, Business Ethics, Global Dimensions of Business, Information Systems, Quantitative Techniques and Statistics, Leadership, and Business Applications. The intent is not to introduce these core business concepts, but rather to verify a graduate-level threshold competency within each. The course includes a comprehensive case study that will allow students to demonstrate their competency within all 12 professional component areas.

It is important for scholar-practitioners to understand both the internal and external influences on business—the business environment. In this course, students will examine theories related to those environmental factors including business ethics, international business, and marketing. Internal environmental factors include management and organizational behavior.

The allied fields of economics, accounting, and finance are key areas where a highly knowledgeable leader can greatly contribute to the success of a business. Financial professionals secure and manage the money needed to run a business; economists determine how markets will react in certain situations; and accountants provide analysis and accountability to the entire process. In this course, scholar-practitioners will work towards information fluency in theories related to these critical knowledge areas.

Good plans aligned against clear strategic goals can help business leaders achieve those goals. This course is an overview of the theories involved in strategic planning to aid business. Students will explore the difference between strategic thinking and strategic planning, how to choose a strategy that is right for each business, and how to design a strategic plan. This course will investigate how to analyze customers and the competition and ask key questions that help design the most effective strategic plan for each business.

In this course, you will engage in the process of scholarly literature reviews and academic writing. With an emphasis on how to (a) conduct effective literature searches, specifically in preparation for the dissertation, (b) develop a plan for writing comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature, and (c) critically review and write about underlying theory/conceptual frameworks, you will develop a foundation for future research. The overarching goal of this course is for you to conduct an exhaustive search of the peer-reviewed research literature in your topic area and identify potential areas of inquiry for your dissertation.

In this course, you will cultivate a statistical mindset through learning and nurturing skills needed to perform and interpret univariate inferential statistics. The course will facilitate building your statistical confidence in assessing and performing statistics. The course will cover univariate parametric and non-parametric statistical tests, interpretation of statistical output, and introduce skills needed to select statistical tests based on quantitative research questions.

In this course, you will learn advanced statistical principles and how to apply them to quantitative research in the study of organizations. You will be provided an overview of advanced statistical concepts used in empirical research, including inferential analysis. Advanced computations will be performed using commonly used statistical software. The focus involves helping you build independent scholarly skills with an emphasis on understanding multivariate data; the use, comprehension, and evaluation of sophisticated statistical concepts, and presentation of statistical results.

During this course, as a scholar-practitioner, you will build the skills essential for designing quantitative studies; analyzing the data collected in these studies, and interpreting the results of data analyses. You will explore designs and statistical techniques to use with their envisioned dissertation research.

During this course, you will examine qualitative methods for studying human behavior including grounded theory, narrative analysis, ethnography, mixed methods, and case studies. You will explore designs and methodologies to use with your envisioned research.

The Pre-Candidacy Prospectus is intended to ensure students have mastered knowledge of their discipline prior to candidacy status and demonstrated the ability to design empirical research as an investigator before moving on to the dissertation research coursework. Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize empirical, peer-reviewed research to support all assignments in this course. The Pre-Candidacy Prospectus is completed only after all foundation, specialization, and research courses have been completed.

Students in this course will be required to complete Chapter 1 of their dissertation proposal including a review of literature with substantiating evidence of the problem, the research purpose and questions, the intended methodological design and approach, and the significance of the study. A completed, committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Chapter 1 is required to pass this course successfully. Students who do not receive approval of Chapter 1 to minimum standards will be able to take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of Chapter 1.

Students in this course will be required to work on completing Chapters 1-3 of their dissertation proposal and receive committee approval for the Dissertation Proposal (DP) in order to pass the class. Chapter 2 consists of the literature review. Chapter 3 covers the research methodology method and design and to includes population, sample, measurement instruments, data collection and analysis, limitations, and ethical considerations. In this course, a completed, committee-approved Chapters 2 and 3 are required and, by the end of the course, a final approved dissertation proposal (against the minimum rubric standards). Students who do not receive approval of the dissertation proposal will be able to take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of these requirements.

Students in this course will be required to prepare, submit, and obtain approval of their IRB application, collect data, and submit a final study closure form to the IRB. Students still in data collection at the end of the 12-week course will be able to take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to complete data collection and file an IRB study closure form.

In this dissertation course students work on completing Chapters 4 and 5 and the final Dissertation Manuscript. Specifically, students will complete their data analysis, prepare their study results, and present their findings in an Oral Defense and a completed manuscript. A completed, Committee approved (against the minimum rubric standards) Dissertation Manuscript and successful Oral Defense are required to complete the course and graduate. Students who do not receive approval for either or both their Dissertation Manuscript or defense can take up to three supplementary 8-week courses to finalize and gain approval of either or both items as needed.

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In this course, you’ll focus on how psychological principles are applied in work settings. Current models, theories, and research in industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology will be explored. In order to develop a better social context for the workplace, you’ll also explore the roles of attitude, motivation, group factors, and leadership.

Consulting in businesses, schools, and health settings requires an array of personal skills, knowledge, and techniques. In this course, you’ll learn to develop the personal skills and understanding for developing a successful consulting program.

You’ll investigate organizational behavior (OB) and the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on it. Specifically, you’ll focus on how to improve productivity, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase job satisfaction. You’ll also study the tools and perspectives needed to guide the productivity of others, predict human behavior at work, and manage individuals from diverse backgrounds.

In this course, you’ll synthesize and assess the current theories and research of organizational development. Among many topics, you’ll assess behavior in all sizes of organizations, evaluate groupthink and group behavior, and weigh the structure and design of successful businesses.

Prerequisites:  Fundamental requirement in general management or fundamental psychology courses

Whether you’re currently a manager or aspire to become one, this course provides you with essential management skills for today’s globalized work environment. You’ll examine concepts and apply strategies regarding global leadership, managing human capital and teams, ethical decision-making, and navigating organizational change. A key course feature is a personalized assessment of your management skills, the results of which will enable you to develop a personal leadership plan.

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Students earning the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology specialization will learn to:

• Develop business knowledge  based on a synthesis of current theory
• Defend theories, applications, and perspectives related to business to diverse audiences
• Evaluate business practices that positively impact society
• Evaluate the relationship  between the global environment and business decisions
• Formulate solutions to problems identified in extant business research

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PhD scholarship within the field of Behavioural science insights for nature-based solutions Declaration of interest regarding PhD project The Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science (DRIVEN) and the Department of Biology at SDU are looking for applicants for a PhD scholarship within the field of behavioural sciences. We are looking for a person with a relevant undergraduate and masters degree in (health) psychology, behavioural economics, or related research fields. The ideal candidate should have a passion and background (academic knowledge and ideally some experience) in applying behavioural science to understand and promote climate-friendly solutions. Research environment The successful candidate will be placed within DRIVEN, the Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science (Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Sports Sciences and Clinical Biomechanics). The supervision team will consist of Professors Nikos Ntoumanis and Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani from DRIVEN, and Professor Gary Banta from the Department of Biology. Project description This PhD is embedded within a large Horizon project funded by the European Union (?U) which aims to develop and promote Nature-based Solutions (NbS). NbS are management solutions including and inspired by nature to address a variety of environmental and sustainability challenges, while enhancing biodiversity and other ecological functions. Climate adaptation and mitigation are important focus areas where NbS are expected to be essential instruments toward the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as well as transforming society towards climate resilience. The EU funded project is called ARCADIA and involves a collaboration between several EU regions and universities. More details about the scope of ARCADIA can be found here: https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/arcadia . Within ARCADIA, there is a behavioural science component, represented in Work Package (WP) 7. The PhD student will work on two tasks within WP7, liaising with regional partners within the region of Fyn (Odense Municipality, the Region of Southern Denmark, the Odense Fjord Samarbejdet and VandCenter Syd) and international partners (universities and organisations involved in WP7, including other PhD students and post-docs). There are project obligations for the Ph.D. candidate that are defined by the ARCADIA project, including assessing the of motivation and barriers of stakeholder groups (e.g., citizens, managers, policy makers) to implement nature-based solutions (NbS). Methods are likely to include surveys, interviews, and discrete choice experiments. The knowledge from these studies will be used in the second PhD task which aims to develop a guidance template to help regions achieve behaviour change with regard to NbS in a structured, systematic, and evidence-based manner. The development of such guidance will involve inputs from other WPs and evidence from the first task. The guidance will help regions develop new or modify existing behaviour change interventions for NbS, targeting a range of individual, social, and policy factors. For more information, see also Prof Ntoumanis’ short interview here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arcadia-eu-project_meet-the-model-region-fyn-team-in-arcadia-activity-7206180942879563776-IfoO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop As in all Ph.D’s, there is good possibility for academic freedom to address these project tasks within the scope of the ARCADIA project. The candidate will be enrolled at the PhD School in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Information about the  Ph.D. school, available PhD courses for student training, course obligations and other information can be found here: https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/phd/phd_skoler/phdskolensundhedsvidenskab Qualifications

• A first degree and a Masters in psychology (preferably health or social), behavioural economics, or related disciplines.
• Academic training or relevant experience related to behaviour change models such as the Behaviour Change Wheel.
• Excellent English written communication skills
• Experience with analysing qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience with project management of research activities

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• Prof. Nikos Ntoumanis, Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) E-mail: [email protected]
• Prof. Gary Banta, Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Email: [email protected] .

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Aarhus BSS Administrative Centre - BSS HR and PhD Administration Tåsingegade 1 8000 Aarhus C

Full-time position ID: 15827

Aarhus BSS Graduate School invites applications for admission to the PhD programme.

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Aarhus BSS conducts research within the fields of economics, business, political science, business communication, law, psychology, business development and technology.

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We have a constant focus on further improving the impact and quality of the research undertaken at the school. We seek to widen the range of areas in which our research can contribute to advancing research frontiers and consistently motivate individual researchers to publish in high-quality outlets.

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PhD student accused of killing friend's baby faces death penalty if convicted

Pittsburgh prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case of a woman accused of killing a 6-week-old baby and injuring his twin brother in June, a new court filing shows.

Nicole Virzi, 30, a PhD student, was charged with homicide and multiple counts of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children. The charges stem from an incident in June when Virzi was babysitting the twin boys of a couple she knew in Pittsburgh.

According to a criminal complaint, Virzi called the police on the night of June 15, claiming that one of the twins had fallen from a bassinet. The baby, named Leon Katz, was rushed to a nearby children's hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The next evening, Virzi discovered injuries to Leon’s twin brother, including scratches, bruising and swelling. After the second baby was taken to the hospital, doctors found the injuries sustained by both twins were neither natural nor accidental.

An examination by the medical examiner's office revealed that Leon had suffered from a severe skull fracture and multiple brain bleeds, with the cause of death determined to be blunt force trauma to the head, resulting from homicide.

Virzi, who had been staying at an Airbnb property in Pittsburgh, told police that Leon was in a bouncer seat when she left the room to get him a bottle. She then heard the baby screaming and found him on the floor before she contacted police. Virzi also alleged that Leon's twin brother got a scratch to his face when she tried to put him in a car seat and he flailed his arms.

The twins' parents denied inflicting any injuries on their children.

The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office cited torture as one of the aggravating factors justifying its pursuit of the death penalty.

Virzi’s defense attorney, David Shrager, told NBC News that Virzi was close friends with the twin’s parents and maintains her innocence.

“This was not the direction we hoped the case would go,” Shrager said. “We strongly disagree with the allegations made by the DA’s office regarding the death penalty. We will of course be litigating this case aggressively until the truth comes out.”

Virzi was pursuing her doctorate at the University of California, San Diego. According to the university's website , she was studying behavioral medicine in the joint doctoral program in clinical psychology.

She is being held in the Allegheny County Jail without bond.

Pennsylvania is one of 27 states where the death penalty remains legal. Over 100 people remain on death row in the state — including just one woman — but no executions have been carried out since 1999.

When Gov. Josh Shapiro took office last year, he a nnounced that he would not issue any execution warrants during his term. He called on the General Assembly to abolish the death penalty, saying, "The Commonwealth shouldn't be in the business of putting people to death."

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Our Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology program is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in varying theoretical and clinical modalities that will help you choose and develop your clinical and professional identity. Throughout your studies, you’ll gain the tools and techniques to work with those who struggle with behavioral, cognitive and emotional challenges. 

Designed with working professionals in mind, the clinical psychology master’s program is offered on campus or online. In the on-campus program, located at our convenient Santa Ana campus , take coursework in tracks varying from two to four years, with classes available in the late afternoon and evening. In the online program, you’ll learn from the same experts who teach our on-campus courses while having the resources and support to find success. 

This program meets the education requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and/or Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) in the state of California.

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The MS in Clinical Psychology program equips its students to serve with excellence as Christian mental health professionals by providing the highest quality of rigorous academic training, guided professional development and integrative faith-based learning in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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During the program, you will complete a practicum placement at sites such as college counseling centers, substance abuse treatment centers, community counseling centers or others such as the  Journeys at Vanguard  counseling center, located on the campus. The program will support and assist you in securing a placement at one of our more than 60 partner sites. If you are interested in becoming a partner site, please see our colleague resources for more information. 

Clinical Skill Development & Practicum

• You will gain practical experience beginning your first semester in our clinical psychology degree as you meet with Vanguard University undergraduate volunteers and practice the clinical skills you’re learning in class. This applied experience will prepare you for your practicum placements and help you grow as a clinician.
• You will complete supervised field experience at your practicum placement and begin earning hours towards licensure.
• Required personal therapy will give you the opportunity to be engaged in the therapeutic process as a client.

Accreditation/Program Approval

Our degree fulfills all academic requirements that are set forth by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) (Business and Professions Code of California Section 4980.36). The program also offers additional coursework for students interested in dual licensure as both an MFT and a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). With this additional coursework, the degree also fulfills all academic requirements that are set forth by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for both licenses (Business and Professions Code of California Section 4980.36 and 4999.33). You can see our most recent pass rates for the licensing exams on the  BBS website .

Vanguard University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

American Psychological Association (APA) Accreditation – APA only accredits doctoral level programs in psychology. Since our program is a Masters level degree APA does not accredit us.

The program emphasizes mentoring and individual attention from faculty and staff in an environment that facilitates development of a cohesive and supportive community. We continue to support students in their career journey after Vanguard and maintain alumni groups and resources . 

Upon completion of the MS in Clinical Psychology  program, you will be prepared to:

• Core Knowledge of Psychotherapy.  Apply fundamental knowledge within the field of clinical psychology and psychotherapy to the treatment of individuals, families and groups.
• Diversity.  Demonstrate and apply cultural competency and sensitivity in the psychotherapeutic process.
• Integration of Faith.  Demonstrate and apply the integration of faith in the psychotherapeutic process.
• Clinical Skills.  Demonstrate effective clinical techniques within a therapeutic relationship.
• Communication.  Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills as it specifically pertains to the field of psychotherapy.
• Professional/Personal Qualities.  Develop the professional and personal qualities that are intimately related to effective psychotherapy, including competence, acceptance, curiosity, caring, integrity, sensitivity, flexibility, insight, compassion, and personal presence.

Whether you’re studying on campus or online, our MS in Clinical Psychology is designed with the purpose of providing you with personalized attention. Both track schedules are convenient for working professionals with tracks varying from two to four years, and courses are offered in the late afternoon and evening. You’ll greatly benefit from our small class sizes which average 12 students.

In addition, you will have opportunities to connect and network with classmates, faculty and staff outside of class time. We offer an environment that facilitates the development of an inclusive and supportive community—giving you a strong support system and sense of community throughout your studies.

Online Track

Our online Master’s in Clinical Psychology program is available for residents of the state of California. Most courses are eight weeks long. Learning online will give you the best of both worlds—flexible online coursework and live class time with other students and faculty on a weekly basis.

On Campus Track

Our on-campus program offers 16-week courses on our Santa Ana Campus. Learning in person provides ongoing interaction with your faculty and classmates, and allows for spontaneous discussions, meals together, and making connections in between classes.

What Will My Class Schedule Look Like?

The 3-year track is the most popular with our students and consists of 7.5-10 units per semester, in both the afternoon and evening. For all track options and sample schedules, see our Sample Curriculum Schedules page . 

At Vanguard University, you will experience personalized instruction paired with a strong spiritual foundation that fosters knowledge, cultivates character and deepens faith. Our Christian professor-mentors will prepare you to make meaningful contributions in your profession and community, equipping you to lead a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.

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My favorite part of the clinical psychology degree program was the small class sizes; you get to have a close relationship with your professors and peers. Wherever you see yourself in the mental health field, Vanguard will prepare you for the journey. And if you’re looking for integration of faith in the classroom, this is the program for you. Now in private practice—not too far from campus—I am constantly being reminded of lessons and clinical skills that I learned at Vanguard.

Jacqueline Islas, MS '12 Alumna

Featured Courses in the MS in Clinical Psychology Program

Clinical foundations i.

Clinical and theoretical foundations of the field of clinical psychology are presented with an emphasis on Client-Centered therapy and the development of beginning level skills. Course includes  supervised experience which will be used in assessing eligibility for trainee status.

Psychodynamic Theory and Treatment

A study of the theories and processes of therapy based on the psychodynamic modality. Emphasis is placed on understanding a client's internal dynamics. Application is made in relation to theoretical and DSM diagnoses, assessment and treatment of individuals as well as an understanding how this approach can be utilized in multiple settings and with multiple populations.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Treatment

A study of the theories and processes of therapy based on the cognitive-behavioral modality. Focus is placed on how belief systems interface with behavior and emotion. Application is made in relation to theoretical diagnosis, assessment and treatment of individuals, particularly with anxiety based or related conditions.

Psychology, Theology and Spirituality

Explores the integration of psychology, theology, and spiritual formation and how it affects the mental health of the client. Consideration given to the role of the therapist and the therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on the Christian faith.

Where can I Work with a MS in Clinical Psychology?

Our clinical psychology graduate program will help you pursue a fulfilling career as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and/or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Graduates of our master’s in clinical psychology program work as mental health clinicians, providing assessment, diagnosis, case management and therapy. You may also want to read this helpful article on career outlooks  for clinical psychology. 

Community Counseling Centers

County Mental Health Agencies

Foster Care/Adoption Agencies

Substance Abuse Treatment Centers

Private Practice

Psychiatric Hospitals

Rehabilitation Centers

Group  Homes

We recognize that our clinical education is rigorous, and we ensure that you have faculty who are dedicated to supporting you as soon as you begin your graduate coursework. Our program respects diversity and promotes an inclusive community. We focus on the therapeutic relationship, understanding counter-transferential and transferential data and learning in an experiential manner.

Brenda Gesell, PhD Program Director

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MS in Clinical Psychology Admissions Requirements

Application & admissions info, what to expect, admissions requirements - domestic applicants.

The university requirements for program admission below must be met before an application is considered complete.  

• Online application for admission
• Non-refundable $45  application fee  
• Request Official Transcripts from  any  colleges or universities attended. Vanguard graduates need only request transcripts from institutions attended after Vanguard.
• Any program-specific supporting materials (see below)

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MS in Clinical Psychology  should also submit the following:

• References: (3) letters of recommendation from people who can speak about various aspects of your suitability, such as academic ability (professor), professional performance (i.e. work performance), clinical/leadership/relationship ability, or other relevant experience. The recommender cannot be a family member or friend.
• Personal Statement (750 words): Provide a detailed statement describing your significant life experiences and how they have lead you to pursue a degree in Clinical Psychology. In addition, discuss your future plans and professional goals as a result of obtaining this degree.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Provide a detailed resume or curriculum vitae listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc.

Prerequisite Courses or Requirements

Applicants should also have completed:

• Introduction to Statistics
• Psychopathology or Abnormal Psychology
• Developmental Psychology or Human Development
• Counseling Theories or Theories of Personality

It is required that all prerequisite courses have been completed with a grade of B- or better. For assistance with questions regarding prerequisite requirements or whether any exceptions would apply, please email [email protected] .

Submission Instructions

All supporting documents should be submitted to the Graduate & Professional Education Office.

If possible, please submit transcripts electronically (e.g. Parchment). Unofficial transcripts and test scores* (with student name, test date and subscores), may be scanned and emailed. 

• Electronically through Parchment
• Email:  [email protected]
• Mail/Drop-Off: ATTN: Vanguard University Graduate & Professional Education 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626

*GRE Test scores are not required for admission into programs and are not considered in evaluating applications.

Admissions Requirements - International Applicants

To apply for a degree program at Vanguard, the following requirements must be fulfilled in addition to meeting the domestic applicant and any program-specific admission requirements specified above.

• Evalution of Official Transcript(s):  All transcripts reflecting prior coursework must be submitted. Transcripts must be evaluated, not just translated, by an official agency.
• Official TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language ) Scores:  The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 80 on the web version. If English is the primary spoken language and medium of instruction at the institution(s) attended and at least two years of full-time study occurred at such institution(s), the TOEFL may be waived.
• Affidavit of Financial Support: If supported by personal and/or family funds, submit this form with an original bank statement in U.S. currency reflecting bank balance availability of the total amount listed below. If sponsored by a government or other official agency, an official letter stating that the funding and/or scholarship is valid for use at Vanguard University must be submitted. Please contact [email protected] to obtain the Affidavit of Financial Support.
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Students applying within the U.S. must submit copies of their visa , I-94 , and if on a student visa, copies of their I-20 A-B Form .

All materials must be received in the Admissions Office by the appropriate deadline:

• Fall semester - June 1  |  Spring semester - October 1

International students must be enrolled full-time within their program. For information on specific unit requirements, please contact the Graduate & Professional Education Office at [email protected] . International students are not eligible for any financial aid with the exception of institutional talent scholarships.

For current tuition rates and fees, please visit Account Services .

Scholarships

Vanguard University offers graduate academic scholarships for the biotechnology, clinical psychology, education, leadership studies, organizational psychology, and theology programs. These 10-15% tuition scholarships are based on cumulative undergraduate GPA calculations.  You will automatically be awarded a scholarship if you qualify. Vanguard University also offers a colleague discount for the MSN and post graduate certificate programs and the Ministry Grant for applicants working full time in ministry as ordained or licensed ministers or missionaries. Please ask your admissions counselor for more information.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is offered through the FAFSA application. Please see the  Financial Aid  page for further information and talk to your admissions counselor. 

Once an applicant’s file is complete, with all required items submitted, the file is forwarded to the department for review and potential admissions interview invitation.

From there, the Office of Graduate & Professional Education will inform the applicant of their admissions decision via email with a) a program acceptance to the university, or b) a program denial with recommendations for improving their file for potential resubmission. 

Admissions Deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Priority and standard deadlines for specific academic terms can be viewed on the graduate admissions page . 

Have Questions?

Fill out the request information form or reach out directly to one of our team of dedicated admissions counselors. 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Phone: 714.966.5499

Email:   Graduate Admissions Email

Campus Locations

The Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions is located on Vanguard's main campus in Costa Mesa. 

The Clinical Psychology program's administrative and faculty offices and on campus classes are located on Vanguard's Santa Ana campus at  3000 W MacArthur Blvd, Ste 200, Santa Ana, CA 92704 .

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Applying to graduate school can be stressful and rife with questions—even when there isn’t a pandemic! This presentation shows you how to strategically approach the graduate school application process and highlight APA resources to help you find and apply to the best program for your goals.

Two current psychology graduate faculty discuss how the current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and closures of campuses, might impact the admission and application process and share some general advice on what to expect.

Ana M. Franco-Watkins, PhD , is professor and chair, department of psychological sciences, Auburn University. Franco-Watkins works closely with the program directors of the department's four graduate programs (applied behavioral analysis, clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioral sciences, and industrial and organizational psychology) on graduate applications and admissions. In addition, as chair, she also works with other psychology department chairs through the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology to address COVID-19's impacts on graduate admission. 

Jerry Kernes, PhD , is professor, program chair, and director of clinical training PsyD program in clinical psychology, University of La Verne. Kernes is responsible for the administration and oversight of all aspects of the PsyD program. His duties include student recruitment and retention, practicum and internship training, and student advising. He chairs the program admissions committee.

This program does not offer CE credit.

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An associate executive director for education, and the director of the Office for Graduate and Postgraduate Education and Training at APA. He leads the directorate’s efforts to develop resources, guidelines, and policies that promote and enhance disciplinary education and training in psychology at the graduate and postdoctoral level.

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Kendall Smith, a clinical psychology PhD student, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. (Photo courtesy of Kendall Smith)

Clinical psychology doctoral student Kendall Smith earns NSF fellowship

• Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and Sciences
• August 29, 2024

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USF College of Arts and Sciences doctoral student Kendall Smith is the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.  

The fellowship will provide Smith, who is earning her PhD in clinical psychology , with a $37,000 stipend to devote time to her research.  

“Time in a program that is as busy and rigorous as USF's is so crucial, so having more of financial support is huge,” she explained. “The support also is extremely helpful for disseminating findings at research conferences and other professional development opportunities. Being an NSF Graduate Research Fellow can mean a lot to others in the scientific community. I firmly believe the value of collaboration is so important when conducting research to have diverse perspectives and stronger impacts on the communities we try to reach. [It] gives me greater opportunities to access other exceptional professionals around the world to improve the quality of my work and reach lay audiences.” 

She also adds that she views the fellowship as “a responsibility to contribute to the broader scientific community and to mentor others, helping to advance knowledge and create positive future impact for the field of psychology and related disciplines.” 

Smith will begin her fellowship this fall working with Dr. Edelyn Verona , professor in the Department of Psychology and co-director of the Center for Justice, Research and Policy , as her advisor. She is expected to complete the fellowship in the Fall of 2029.

The aim of her research, which will be the basis for her thesis, aims to address issues of inequity in the criminal legal system, externalizing behaviors, and bias among system-involved populations.  

She wants to understand more about how contextual information may alter how individuals conceptualize the externalizing construct, which represents a liability toward disruptive, impulsive and disinhibited behaviors.  

“I am interested in understanding if context such as community and systemic representations of inequity and sociodemographic variables may be biasing the extent to which current behavioral indicators of externalizing (e.g., substance use, aggression, etc.) are a true reflection of the construct and are measured differently across different levels of disadvantage,” she added.

“Dr. Edelyn Verona's experience in the field will be essential in reaching these goals through individual mentorship as well as connections with other professionals and community organizations. One way this has already happened is getting connected to Dr. Keanan Joyner, assistant professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, who has also provided support for statistical modeling in my application proposal and will serve as an additional mentor for the project.”

“Dr. Verona and criminology professor Dr. Bryanna Fox lead our lab and the Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP), which is a multidisciplinary organization committed to the study of crime, violence, and social justice policy,” she added. “As a student in the CJRP, I have opportunities to disseminate my research with community practitioners and policy makers and collaborate with other leaders. This way, my research can be well-informed from multiple perspectives and has greater opportunities for informing real change in affected communities.” 

Smith said that as a psychology student she aims to help people and better understand human behavior.

“I've become especially passionate in conducting research that not only influences the field, but also practice and policy and positively influences the people who are negatively impacted by inequitable systems, crime, and antisocial behavior,” she added. “Pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology will and has already allowed me to further my understandings in these areas and reach these goals.” 

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Currently, there are two possibilities to apply for a PhD scholarship/PhD position at the Department of Psychology.

When researchers or research groups have funding for a new PhD scholarship/position, they will always advertise the position in UCPH's Job Portal . Such scholarships/positions can be announced throughout the year. Typically, the application deadlines are several weeks, so – as an interested student/graduate – you might want to check this website once a month. Some of the requirements for applying might differ between the different job calls, so please check the job ads carefully.

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For the 2025-2026 academic year

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Fall 2025 quarter (beginning in September)

Priority deadline: December 2, 2024

Final submission deadline: June 16, 2025

International submission deadline: May 5, 2025

Priority deadline: Applications will be considered after the Priority deadline provided space is available.

Final submission deadline: Applicants cannot submit applications after the final submission deadline.

Degrees and GPA Requirements

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.

Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), C1 Advanced or Duolingo English Test are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Your TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.

The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:

Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80

Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5

Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176

Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115

Additional Information:

Read the English Language Proficiency policy for more details.

Read the Required Tests for GTA Eligibility policy for more details.

Per Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulation, international applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued, [per U.S. Federal Register: 8 CFR § 214.3(k)] or is academically eligible for admission and is admitted [per 22 C.F.R. §62]. Read the Additional Standards For International Applicants policy for more details.

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Required Essays and Statements

Other Required Materials

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the application is processed.

Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.

Two (2) letters of recommendation are required.  Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.

Essays and Statements

Personal statement instructions.

Please upload a letter of application (limit 3 pages, double-spaced, 12-pt. font). In your letter: (a) discuss your future professional goals; (b) describe how the School Psychology program at the University of Denver specifically, will contribute to and advance your goals; and (c) discuss how your goals will advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in school psychology; and (d) discuss your research interests and specific alignment with faculty who share similar interests.

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The résumé (or C.V.) should include work experience, research, and/or volunteer work.

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Applicants may be contacted to schedule a virtual admissions interview.

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Our program can only consider your application for admission if our Office of Graduate Education has received all your online materials and supplemental materials by our application deadline.

Application Fee: $65.00 Application Fee

International Degree Evaluation Fee: $50.00 Evaluation Fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States.

Applicants should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.