Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Child Psychology

Official program name

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Child Psychology

Degree title

PhD (PhD (research doctorate); title shown as the institution gives it)

Subject

Child and Adolescent Psychology (standalone degree)

Campus

Lawrence campus, Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Teaching language

English

Delivery mode

On-campus

Study intensity

Full-time

Duration

Combined MA/PhD completable in 5 years including a 1-year predoctoral internship

Tuition

Tuition not published. This does not mean the program is free.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• At least 15 credit hours in psychology including statistics and research methods
• Research experience
• Statement of professional interests and goals, resume or CV, three letters of recommendation, writing sample
• English proficiency for non-native speakers
• Application deadline December 1

Prerequisites

Not published

Application deadlines

Current intake not confirmed.

Scholarships and funding

Not confirmed

Research or thesis

Not published

Supervised placements

Not confirmed

In-person attendance

Not confirmed. Do not assume this program can be completed entirely remotely unless the institution says so.

Professional recognition

• American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation: accredited (page wording) (Clinical Psychology program with a Child Emphasis; United States; checked 2026-10-31)

Professional eligibility not confirmed. Check the regulator for your jurisdiction. Accreditation and eligibility do not transfer automatically between countries or US states.

Sources and review

• Official program link
• KU Degrees - Clinical Child Psychology PhD (checked )

Last reviewed 2026-10-31. Details are as stated on the cited official pages. Confirm with the institution before applying.