PhD in Clinical Psychology at Appalachian State University

International students can study the Clinical Psychology at Appalachian State University at its main campus in Boone , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 6 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2026.

About PhD in Clinical Psychology

Make mindful impacts in rural communities.

App State's Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology provides the highest level of training in the field of clinical psychology, equipping you with the necessary tools to serve rural communities in vital roles such as clinician, program administrator, evaluator, consultant, educator and scholar.

You will be trained in clinical assessment and intervention, with opportunities to produce original applied research. A focus is also placed on the impact of culture and diversity in clinical practice and ecological factors affecting individual and community development in rural areas.

Disciplines

Social Sciences Human Services

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Clinical Psychology at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Clinical Psychology

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

Graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure as psychologists and health service providers, with qualification to establish careers in the private and public sectors.

Graduates may also teach in colleges and universities, and provide supervision to master's-level practitioners.

Employers

Graduates will be prepared to work in:

Clinics
Medical Centers
Psychiatric hospitals
Correctional centers
Primary care practices
Community agencies
University counseling centers
Public and private schools
Private practice

Career information resource

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Fee Information

Application Fee 65

How to Apply

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

PhD in Clinical Psychology at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone