PhD in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research Program

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

22

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

Others:

15%

United States:

40%

Minnesota:

45%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

84%

Job Placement

90%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

EY

PwC

Google

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$31,212 / year

Overall Cost

$46,212 / year

FAQs

• What financial support is available?
  
  All admitted PhD students receive five years of fully funded support, which includes full tuition, health insurance, and a stipend, contingent on satisfactory progress
• Is the program accredited?
  
  Yes, the CSPR program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System
• What are the main training components?
  
  Research: Intensive involvement in research from the start, with faculty active in areas such as psychopathology, personality, behavioral genetics, and neuroscience. Clinical Training: Includes at least 480 hours of practicum in various agencies and a one-year, full-time APA-approved clinical internship. Coursework: Covers descriptive, developmental, psychosocial, and biological psychopathology; assessment; cognitive and behavioral therapy; clinical psychophysiology; ethics; diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• What is the focus of the CSPR program?
  
  The program emphasizes rigorous research training in psychopathology, clinical assessment, and intervention. Students are trained for careers as academic clinical psychologists, research scientists, clinicians, applied researchers, and policy-makers
• Does the University of Minnesota offer a master’s in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research?
  
  No, the CSPR is a doctoral (PhD) program. There is no standalone master’s degree in this specialization. Students are admitted directly to the PhD track, and a master’s degree may be earned en route to the PhD, but not as a terminal degree