PhD in Clinical Psychology (PhD)

Tuition is Tuition for the programme is $49,980 per year for international students, with additional fees of $5,913 per year..

This is a five-year, full-time, cohort-based doctoral programme delivered on-campus in Vancouver. Students complete 107 credits through structured coursework, supervised practicum placements, a full-time internship, and a dissertation. The programme emphasizes clinical training in assessment, therapy, and research with a focus on evidence-based practice and cultural competence.

Focus areas include Group Psychotherapy, Adlerian Psychology, Psychometric Theory, Trauma Assessment and Intervention, Humanistic/Existential Approaches, Psychodynamic Approaches.

The programme requires 107 credits distributed across core coursework, practicum experiences, a full-time internship, and a dissertation. Students complete 600 hours of practicum and 300 hours of direct client contact over the course of the programme.

Graduates pursue roles as licensed psychologists in private practice, hospitals, community mental health agencies, clinical supervision, and research or consulting positions.

Applicants must hold an honours baccalaureate degree or equivalent with at least 30 credits in psychology, including abnormal psychology, research methods, statistics, and developmental psychology. A minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is required, along with official transcripts, a statement of intent, three letters of recommendation, a resume, and a faculty interview.

The programme totals about 107 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, five-year programme with a cohort model. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

Adler University carries forward the work of Alfred Adler, the physician and psychotherapist who founded Individual Psychology. Adler connected health with social conditions and placed community, prevention, and population health at the centre of psychological thought. His ideas about social interest, cooperation, belonging, and shared responsibility continue to shape the University’s educational mission.

Graduate study focuses on psychology, counselling, and mental health, with programs designed for careers across behavioural health and related sectors. Chicago students can study Couple and Family Therapy, while other programs are available online or at the Vancouver campus. Coursework combines evidence-based learning with applied practice. Depending on the program, students may complete supervised practice, practicums, internships, or community-based work. Faculty bring academic and professional experience into the classroom, and career support helps students build skills and professional networks.

Adler is an international graduate university with in-person, online, and hybrid formats. Chicago students can access housing and relocation guidance, transportation information, mental health and disability support, daily-essentials assistance, and on-campus employment opportunities. Student organizations, events, and community partnerships provide ways to connect beyond coursework. The University also works with community partners through clinical practica and direct service, giving students opportunities to apply their learning with people and organizations. International applicants should review the requirements and format of their chosen graduate program when planning their studies.