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Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Advance your career in business or academia.

Our Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) combines intellectual rigor, a springboard for career advancement and a professional network. With a DBA degree from DePaul, you’ll take your career to the next level—in the corporate world or higher education.

Build a network of research-minded thought leaders

As a DBA candidate, you’ll advance through the program as a member of a tight-knit cohort of students. Our small-group format will help you build a strong network of like-minded thought leaders whom you’ll support and be supported by during the program and after graduation.

Application Deadlines

Students may submit their applications any time of year for admission into the program, which starts in the fall quarter. Admission to the program is competitive and continues on an ongoing basis until the fall cohort has been filled.

A completed MBA or master’s degree is required. Submit an application, résumé, personal statement, official transcripts and two letters of recommendation.

Required Courses

You’ll take seven research methodology courses and seven business discipline-specific courses.

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DePaul was ranked among the world’s premier DBA programs in CEO Magazine’s global business school rankings (2018)

Learn from faculty with real-world experience

Our DBA faculty come from various backgrounds across many different disciplines. Associate Professor and DBA Program Director Grace Lemmon is a research expert in evidence-based management, career guidance, and coaching for students who are interested in changing careers. “I appreciate that DePaul attracts deeply diverse students,” she said. “Despite differences, we find commonality in the goal of generating and applying high-quality evidence to modern work problems.”

“The DBA program was truly transformative. It wasn't just about the knowledge gained, but the inspiration it sparked. A few professors had a profound impact on me, and their guidance continues to shape my approach. The program opened doors to incredible opportunities – from research and publication to much more. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a powerful and enriching academic journey that prepares them for a successful career in business or any other path they choose.”

Mona (DBA ’23) Assistant Professor of Management, Wilkes University

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Doctor of Philosophy Computer & Information Sciences

The PhD in Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) offers an opportunity for exceptional students to pursue substantial research in the computer sciences and related areas. To earn a PhD degree, a student must demonstrate breadth of knowledge in at least two research areas and significant depth in a chosen dissertation area. In addition, the student must conceive, write, and defend a PhD dissertation representing a significant and original contribution to current academic research as demonstrated by a public dissertation defense and publication in established peer-reviewed academic conferences and/or journals.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program , which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States .

The Computing track is for students who are interested in areas such as Programming Languages, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Automata Complexity and Computability, Data Analysis and Data Mining, Systems, Networking, Databases, and Visual Computing.

Information Systems

The Information Systems track appeals to students who are interested more in areas such as E-commerce, Human Computer Interaction, IT Project Management, and IS Analysis and Design.

Students pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Sciences generally want to teach or to do research in private industry. Previous graduates have gotten academic positions at the Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Jordan, Pace University, and many more. Other graduates have gotten industry positions in Google, Pandora, Amazon, Microsoft, and SAP to name a few.

Full time PhD CIS students are eligible for funding in the form of tuition waivers and a living stipend. Additionally, the Graduate Assistantships in Areas of National Need, or GAANN program , provides competitive funding for up to five years to three fellows with excellent academic records who demonstrate financial need.

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Dr. Hastings is an associate professor in the School of Computing. His research interests include natural language processing, cognitive science, intelligent tutoring systems, and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Rasin is affiliated with CDM’s Data, Infrastructure, Computation, and Environments (DICE) Lab. His primary research interest is in cybersecurity problems of preventing data tampering and exfiltration, establishing standards for database forensic analysis, and developing fine-grained access control policies.

Dr. Raicu is a professor in the School of Computing and the Associate Provost for Research at DePaul. Her research interests include biomedical and health informatics, medical imaging, computer vision, data mining and machine learning. She has authored more than 150 journal and conference papers in these areas, and her projects have been funded by the National Science Foundation, Argonne National Laboratory, Department of Education, and MacArthur Foundation.

Faculty Research

School of Computing faculty have been awarded grants from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, National Security Agency, and several other institutions. Our faculty bring a unique blend of academic excellence and industry perspective to their research in the classroom. They conduct cutting-edge research in a wide variety of areas, including artificial intelligence, high performance and scientific computing, theory, visual informatics and data analytics, and more.

Project Spotlight

PhD candidate and adjunct Dimuthu Kodippili Arachchige and his colleagues created a robot that emulates the way pinnipeds – such as seals and sea lions – bounce and lunge on land, bobbing their heads and bodies to gain momentum while pushing along the ground with their flippers.

Full-Time or Part-Time

The Ph.D. program in CIS is flexible enough to accommodate not only full-time students, but part-time students as well. All of the graduate classes are in the evening (and most are also offered online), so preparation for breadth exams can be done after work. Advisors offer flexible hours for research meetings and independent studies.

CDM is host to a number of specialized labs designated to specific research areas, like the Data, Infrastructure, Computation, and Environments (DICE) Lab . Their current focus is on provenance data, systems and infrastructure for computational reproducibility, optimization and decision problems arising within this data and systems, and exploration of a variety of virtual environments that are relevant for establishing computational reproducibility.

Research Talks

The School of Computing hosts weekly talks on creative and breakthrough research by faculty, students, and industry professionals. Regularly scheduled events include the Research Colloquium, the Data Science Seminar, the iD LabSpeaker Series, the Math/CS Seminar, and the Jarvis Center Speaker Series.

Research Labs & Centers

The active research community in CIS at DePaul includes several labs for specific research purposes including American Sign Language, Data Science, Interactive Human-Computer Analytics, Medical Informatics, Mobile Commerce, Software Engineering Research, Web Intelligence, Wellness and Health Enhancement Engineering, and more.

Breadth Exams

In consultation with their advisors, students choose breadth exams from a wide variety of topics including: artificial intelligence, automata complexity and computability, data analysis and data mining, databases, e-commerce, human computer interaction, IT project management, IS analysis and design, networking, programming languages and compilers, software engineering and systems. Each exam has a reading list so students know which resources and courses (if any) they need to prepare for the exam.

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The graduate application process involves completing an online application, sending in your transcripts and submitting any supplemental material (e.g., letters of recommendation, certifications, etc.). To learn more about your program specific requirements, visit our Graduate Admission page

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The Clinical Psychology Program, which includes both clinical-child and clinical-community tracks, is one of four MA/PhD programs in the Department of Psychology at DePaul University. The American Psychological Association (APA) first accredited the Clinical Program in 1976, and it has held continuous APA accreditation since then. The Clinical Program trains students within the scientist-practitioner model, providing training in both research and practice.

The Clinical Program has four broad program aims:

• To educate students generally about psychology and instill a commitment to life-long learning
• To prepare graduates with knowledge and skills to engage in and shape research and scholarship
• To prepare graduates for diverse leadership career paths in the practice of clinical psychology and more in-depth preparation in child and/or community applications and policy
• To prepare graduates to work in the public sector, in an urban environment, with diverse ethnic and socio-economic populations, and with those who have been traditionally underserved by psychology

Specific competencies that support these aims include: ethical and legal standards, individual and cultural diversity, professional values and attitudes, communication and interpersonal skills, psychological assessment, psychological intervention, supervision, and consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills. 

Program objectives are for students to acquire understanding and competence in psychological theory, research and practice, with particular attention to developmental psychopathology, community psychology, evidence-based treatments, dissemination, and program evaluation with children, adolescents, and families of diverse backgrounds. Our program's focus on diversity is intended to promote students' understanding about the societal and systemic/ecological forces that have contributed to current manifestations of inequality for many diverse groups such as for poor, urban, and ethnically diverse populations and on how these conditions influence mental health, family/community processes, and access to mental health services.​

MA Learning Outcomes

• Identify major theoretical concepts in psychology, trace their historical development, and integrate theory, research, and domain-specific knowledge to explain and interpret how Clinical Psychology currently advances knowledge.
• Critique and synthesize theoretical and empirical articles from peer-reviewed scholarly Clinical Psychology journals in terms of theory, methods, data analyses, and conclusions.
• Develop testable research questions, identify strengths and limitations of research designs and data analysis techniques, conduct appropriate research and analytic strategies, and interpret the findings to situate them within the extant research literature in Clinical Psychology.
• Describe and discuss the ethical issues associated with human subjects/participant protection and the sequence of procedures needed for IRB approval of research projects, and apply these ethical practices in research.

PhD Learning Outcomes

• Critique and synthesize theoretical and empirical articles from peer-reviewed scholarly Clinical Psychology journals in terms of theory, methods, data analyses, and conclusions in order to compose novel perspectives and ideas.
• Independently develop testable research questions, identify strengths and limitations of research designs and data analysis techniques, conduct appropriate research and analytic strategies, and interpret the findings to situate them within the extant research literature in Clinical Psychology.
• Independently describe and discuss the ethical issues associated with human subjects/participant protection and the sequence of procedures needed for IRB approval of research projects, and apply these ethical practices in research.
• Exhibit effective communication skills for presenting at professional conferences and publishing in professional journals in Clinical Psychology.
• Demonstrate competence in Clinical Psychology applications.

MA Course Requirements

The MA degree requires a minimum of 76 quarter hours beyond the completion of a bachelor’s degree, including four quarter hours of thesis research.

Core Courses

Statistics and Methodology Courses

Additional Courses

Elective Courses

Clinical Practicum

Three quarters of clinical practicum need to be successfully completed. The Director of Clinical Training must approve the practicum placement in advance. All practicum courses are zero credit hours.

Master's Thesis Requirements

Research Course

Master’s Thesis

Complete a thesis on a topic approved by the department. The finished thesis should reflect the research process which usually includes: identifying a problem, reviewing literature to find theoretical perspectives and research findings relevant to the problem, developing specific and testable hypotheses, developing methodology for the investigation, conducting the investigation, analyzing results of the investigation, and discussing the implications and limitations of these results.

Master’s Thesis Examination

The examination is an oral defense of the student’s thesis.

PhD Course Requirements​

The PhD degree requires a minimum of 16 quarter hours beyond the completion of the master’s degree, including four quarter hours of dissertation research. The following requirements must be completed to confer the PhD.

Area of Emphasis

At least three additional courses consistent with an area of emphasis are required to reach the minimum number of hours required for the PhD.

Additional Required Courses for Clinical-Child (may be used as general electives for Clinical-Community)

Additional Required Courses for Clinical-Community (may be used as general electives for Clinical-Child)

Six quarters of clinical practicum need to be successfully completed. The Director of Clinical Training must approve the practicum placement in advance. All practicum courses are zero credit hours.

If students choose to complete additional years of practicum beyond the required minimum, students should enroll in PSY 574 (taken separately in AQ, WQ, and SQ). 

Doctoral Candidacy Examination (Comprehensive Examination or Review Paper)

Designed to assess the student’s general knowledge of clinical psychology and the student’s area of emphasis (clinical-child or clinical-community). The examination is given in two sections. One section consists of an examination in the areas represented by the required courses in clinical psychology. A second section consists of an examination in the student’s area of emphasis -- clinical-child or clinical-community psychology. An alternative to the Doctoral Candidacy Examination is to complete a major comprehensive review paper based on the literature within an area relevant to the field of clinical psychology. This paper must be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed clinical psychology journal.

Admission to Doctoral Candidacy

Formally given to the student with satisfactory coursework performance who has successfully completed the master’s thesis and passed the Doctoral Candidacy Examination; the candidate has no more than five years from this date to complete the PhD requirements or dismissal from the program will ensue.

Students denied candidacy will be required to withdraw from the program.

One-year supervised internship in an approved doctoral training site. Students typically intern during the final year of the program.

Doctoral Dissertation Requirements

Doctoral Dissertation

Departmental committee approval and acceptance of topic and outline of dissertation given only after admission to doctoral candidacy.

Doctoral Dissertation Examination

Student to defend dissertation and to show competence in the general field of psychology and in the area of specialization of the dissertation.

Residency Requirement

​The clinical psychology program requires a minimum of three full-time academic years of graduate coursework and residency, a master's thesis and dissertation, comprehensive exam/project, and completion of an internship prior to awarding the doctoral degree. The program's residency requirement is addressed through the requirement that students complete their coursework in face-to-face classes during the first three years in the program, and complete their required graduate assistantship and teaching assistantship roles in person. Students are required to complete the internship before the degree is awarded.

Time Limitations

• No more than four years between admission to the MA/PhD program and admission to doctoral candidacy.
• No less than eight months and no more than five years between admission to doctoral candidacy and the final doctoral oral examination; or dismissal from the program will ensue.

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Minimum Grades

• The minimum grade considered acceptable for a graduate course is a B+. This applies to courses taken both within and outside of the department for psychology graduate students. Grades below that (i.e., B and below) indicate that the student has not mastered the relevant content of the course.
• If a graduate student earns a grade lower than B+ in a particular course, the student, instructor, and advisor will discuss the situation and circumstances and a remediation plan will be required. The student, his or her advisor, and the instructor, will work together to create a plan through which the student can (a) gain competence in the course material, and (b) demonstrate that competence. The remediation plan might include, for example, requiring the student to complete additional assignments, retaking the class, taking a substitute class, completing an independent study, or pursuing other options. The remediation plan must be approved by the instructor, advisor and the program director.
• A second occurrence of a grade lower than a B+ (for the same or different course) will put the student on academic probation. Once placed on academic probation, the student’s record and any mitigating circumstances will be evaluated by a Psychology Department review board comprising the student’s advisor, the program director, and the department associate chair (the department chair might be included in special circumstances). Additional remediation and intervention might be suggested by the review board.
• If there is a third occurrence of a grade below B+ (for the same or different course), the student will be dismissed from the program. The student may choose to appeal this decision, in which case the Chair of the Psychology Department will appoint a committee of three tenured Psychology Department faculty outside the student's program to hear the appeal. Depending on the student’s academic record and any mitigating circumstances, he/she may be allowed to complete his/her Master’s degree but will not be permitted to continue onto the PhD (not applicable to terminal Department of Psychology MS degrees) without a successful appeal.

Academic Probation

Students are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.20. If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below this minimum, the student will be put on academic probation and will have one quarter of coursework to raise their cumulative GPA to at least a 3.20 or face academic dismissal from the program. If the student raises his/her cumulative GPA to at least a 3.20, but it falls below the minimum a second time, he or she will be dismissed from the program before the next term begins.

Academic Dismissal

In addition to violations of satisfactory progress, including but not limited to, earning minimum grades, failing the comprehensive exam (including any possible retakes) or project, or maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA, students may be dismissed for breaches of academic honesty, or breaches of the code of student responsibility articulated in the DePaul University Student Handbook.

​Students must complete their MA degree requirements prior to completing their requirements for admission to doctoral candidacy. Further, no more than four years may pass between admission to the doctoral program (i.e., successful completion of the doctoral candidacy examination/project), and no less than eight months and no more than five years may pass between admission to candidacy and the final examination (i.e., the oral dissertation defense).

Students are required to meet the timelines specified by the program even if the timeline is more stringent than the College timeline. Failure to do so could result in dismissal.

Extensions on these timelines must be requested in writing to both the department (Program Director) and the college (to the Dean) and must be approved at both levels. Students must complete all requirements for the degree (which may include additional coursework, examinations, or other conditions) by the deadline outlined in the extension. Failure to meet specified time limitations or deadlines can result in dismissal from the program.

Graduation Requirements

Students need a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 in courses required by the program. In addition to meeting the minimum cumulative GPA requirement, failing the doctoral candidacy exam (or one retake) or project, lack of progress towards degree completion, and/or unsatisfactory evaluation could result in academic dismissal. See individual program policies for more details.

Graduation with Distinction for MA

The criteria for graduating "with distinction" are a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 and the recommendation of "with distinction" by the thesis committee.

For topics not listed above, please consult the Graduate Student Handbook of the Department of Psychology,  your program manual or the Psychology Graduate Program Assistant.

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College of Education > Academics > Leadership, Language & Curriculum > Graduate Programs > Curriculum Studies (PhD) > Admission Requirements

PhD Program Admission Requirements

​admission eligibility.

To be eligible to enroll in the Curriculum Studies PhD program , students must hold both a bachelor's and master's degree from an accredited college or university and have a previous GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. In addition, you should have experience in an educational role, as well as demonstration of leadership or leadership potential.

Application Requirements

A complete application to the PhD program will include the following materials:

• Graduate admission application
• $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
• Résumé or curriulum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation , at least two of which should be from faculty in your master's program
• A personal statement in which you discuss your interest in further study and articulating an issue or problem of interest or concern ( approximately 3 pages )
• Writing sample from a master's-level class; alternatively, you can write a 3-5 page response to questions provided by the Curriculum Studies program - Alternative Writing Prompt

Applicants may be invited to attend an interview with PhD program faculty as part of the application process. Interviews are held either at the Lincoln Park campus or by phone, depending on an applicant's availability. The Office of Graduate Admissions contacts applicants to schedule the interview if one will be required.

Applicants who have earned a degree outside of the U.S. or who will be considered international students must submit additional materials. Visit our   International Students   page for more information.

Applicants can upload supplemental application materials, send requests for letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee through our online application system.

Additional Admission Requirements

In addition to program and admission requirements for the educational doctorate program, students choosing to apply to one of the additional endorsement options are required to fulfill the following requirements.

Teacher Leader Endorsement

• A copy of a valid Illinois teaching license
• Proof of at least two years of full-time teaching experience
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors
• Statement of purpose indicating professional development goals and related experience (750 words)

Principal Endorsement

• Proof of at least two years of full-time teaching experience within the last five
• One letter from district office recommending entrance into the principal preparation program
• Two letters of recommendation (one from your supervisor and one from a colleague) - These take the place of the three letters of recommendation required for admission to the PhD program
• Statement of purpose indicating why you want to be a principal
• Upon initial review, the process will include a required interview. Candidates will be expected to complete on on-site writing sample during the interview and submit a teaching portfolio.

Superintendent Endorsement

• Students must already have the general administrative (K-12) or principal (preK-12) endorsement added to their professional educator license
• Proof of at least two years of full-time administrative experience on a valid administrative license with the general administrative endorsement

Application Deadlines

The PhD program admits new students every quarter: fall, winter, spring and summer.   It offers rolling admission, but regular deadlines are set for each term to assure students full consideration for admission and financial aid. The program will continue to accept and process applications after the regular deadline if space is available.

*The PhD program admits students all year on a rolling basis; however, most students admitted for the summer term will begin classes the following fall quarter.

Applicants typically receive an admission decision 4-6 weeks after submitting a complete application.

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Learn more about the Curriculum Studies PhD program and meet with program faculty at an upcoming information session.

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How to apply.

To be admitted to the Ph.D. Program in Health Policy and Administration (HPA), you must apply through Penn State's standardized online application system. Visit the Graduate School website for information on how to apply to the J. Jeffrey and Anne Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State .

The application portal for the HPA Ph.D. program opens on September 1 for students enrolling in the fall semester of the following year. For full consideration, your completed application and all supporting materials must be received on or before December 15 .

Application Materials

1. statement of purpose.

Items to consider when writing your Statement of Purpose to help the HPA Ph.D. program committee better understand your goals and how they align with the  learning outcomes of the Ph.D. program .

• Become familiar with HPA  Ph.D. program faculty  research and identify those faculty whose research areas align most with your interests. Consider reaching out to them and introducing yourself.
• Describe your background and the reasons for pursuing a research doctoral degree in health policy and administration, and include your future career goals.
• academic preparation, including any experience in undergraduate and graduate coursework and opportunities you pursued outside of the classroom that will enable you to succeed in our program.
• experience engaging in scholarly research and what you have learned from your research experience.
• experience working with and learning from individuals from various backgrounds and different perspectives

2. Current curriculum vitae or resume

3. three letters of reference.

• Ideally, your letters of reference should be written by someone engaged in research who is familiar with your research skills or research potential (e.g., a supervisor).

4. Transcripts

• One unofficial transcript or scanned copy of the official transcript (or a notarized translation in English if the original is in a different language) from each institution attended.

5. TOEFL/IELTS

Note: Applicants submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores must request that scores be sent to Penn State electronically using school code 2660 Penn State University.

6. GRE scores (optional)

• We accept, but do not require, GRE scores. You may wish to submit GRE scores if you believe they will help us assess your ability to complete our program, which requires comfort with mathematical expressions, a solid foundation in quantitative empirical methods, and the ability to read and write analytically challenging content in English. Applicants who choose to submit GRE scores should have them sent to Graduate Enrollment Services (GES) at Penn State electronically using school code 2660 Penn State University.

More Information

For detailed information, including required coursework, the dissertation, and other milestones necessary to complete a Ph.D. in our program, please see our  Ph.D. program handbook . If you are interested in the  Dual Title program in Health Policy and Administration and Demography , please discuss that in your statement.

If you have any questions, please email our graduate program coordinator, Ashlee Foreman , or our professor-in-charge of doctoral studies, Dave Vanness .

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College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences > Academics > Philosophy > Graduate Program > Philosophy (MA and PhD) > Admission Requirements

​For full admission, students must have the following:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy or its satisfactory equivalent.
• Previous academic work must present clear evidence of the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the doctoral program.
• Students who did not major in Philosophy may be admitted conditionally, with the requirement that they complete certain undergraduate courses or directed study before being fully admitted into the program.

All applications are processed through the Graduate Admissions Office of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Inquiries concerning the application process should be directed to Graduate Admissions at (773) 325-7315 or toll free 1-800-4DEPAUL (outside Illinois). Or, send an e-mail to [email protected] .

Applications should be made through our online application portal .

All applications must include the following:

• A completed Online University Graduate Application including a $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee.

Please see the International Admission page for information about credential evaluations.

• The DePaul Graduate Program does not consider Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores for admission to the program.
• Three letters of recommendation from professors familiar with the applicant's work. Recommenders can submit their letters through the online application.
• A personal statement indicating why the applicant desires to pursue graduate work in DePaul's philosophy program specifically.
• A writing sample (e.g., a term paper, seminar paper, senior thesis, or MA thesis or portion thereof). A standard writing sample is 15-20 pages long (3750-5000 words). 
• Proof of English proficiency (required for all students educated outside of the U.S.). The minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 80 (ibt)—with all section scores at 17 or better—or a 6.5 on the IELTS, or a 115 on Duolingo. The Philosophy program prefers to see scores of 96 (ibt) with all section scores at 22 or better—or a 7.0 on the IELTS, or 125 on Duolingo. DePaul’s institution code is 1165.

To be considered for admission in the following academic year all materials must be received by the application deadline.   Applications for Fall 2025 are due January 6, 2025.​

If you wish to be considered for a Teaching Fellowship with tuition waivers and stipend of $22,000 and a $3,000/year subsidy to help defray cost of living expenses such as the purchase of health insurance, rent, or other out of pocket expenditures, you must apply to the MA/PhD program (even if you do not yet have an MA).

Most years, DePaul University will be closed from the end of business day before Christmas Eve until the beginning of the business day on January 2. Please do not send materials via UPS, Fed Ex or any other courier service during this Holiday break. It is best to send via regular mail or wait until the University reopens on January 2 at which time UPS, Fed Ex and other courier services can delivery without difficulty.

Do not send your application materials directly to the Philosophy Department.

Select applicants will be invited by the graduate director to visit campus in early March. The first round of offers of admission and funding are generally made in early February, though a waitlist is also compiled at that time and final offers may be made as late as April. All inquiries concerning the graduate programs should be addressed to the Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy, Professor Kevin Thompson ([email protected])

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is sought by those engineers who wish to become experts in a specific area within bioengineering. The work for the degree consists of bioengineering research, the preparation of a thesis based on the research, and a program of advanced studies in engineering, mathematics, and related physical sciences. The Bioengineering Department also offers an “industrial track” for working professionals as an option to facilitate the collaboration between academia and industry. The student’s work is directed by the degree-conferring department, subject to the general supervision of the School of Engineering.

Preliminary Examination

The preliminary examination shall be written and shall include subject matter deemed by the major department to represent sufficient preparation in depth and breadth for advanced study in the major. Only those who pass the written examination may take the oral qualifying examination.

Students currently studying at Santa Clara University for a master’s degree who are accepted for the Ph.D. program and who are at an advanced stage of the M.S. program may, with the approval of their academic advisor, take the preliminary examination before completing the M.S. degree requirements. Students who have completed the M.S. degree requirements and have been accepted for the Ph.D. program should take the preliminary examination as soon as possible but not more than two years after beginning the program.

Only those students who pass the preliminary examination shall be allowed to continue in the doctoral program. The preliminary examination may be repeated only once, and then only at the discretion of the thesis advisor.

General Requirements

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain consent from a full-time faculty member in the student’s major department to serve as his/her prospective thesis advisor.

It is strongly recommended that Ph.D. students find a thesis advisor before taking the preliminary examination. After passing the preliminary examination, Ph.D. students should have a thesis advisor before the beginning of the next quarter following the preliminary examination. Students currently pursuing a master’s degree at the time of their preliminary examination should have a thesis advisor as soon as possible after being accepted as a Ph.D. student.

The student and the thesis advisor jointly develop a complete program of studies for research in a particular area. The complete program of studies (and any subsequent changes) must be filed with the Graduate Services Office and approved by the student’s doctoral committee. Until this approval is obtained, there is no guarantee that courses taken will be acceptable toward the Ph.D. course requirements.

After passing the Ph.D. preliminary exam, a student requests their thesis advisor to form a doctoral committee. The committee consists of at least five members, each of which must have earned a doctoral degree in a field of engineering or a related discipline. This includes the student’s thesis advisor, at least two other current faculty members of the student’s major department at Santa Clara University, and at least one current faculty member from another appropriate academic department at Santa Clara University. The committee reviews the student’s program of study, conducts an oral comprehensive exam, conducts the dissertation defense, and reviews the thesis. Successful completion of the doctoral program requires that the student’s program of study, performance on the oral comprehensive examination, thesis defense, and thesis itself meet with the approval of all committee members.

The doctoral degree is granted on the basis of achievement, rather than on the accumulation of units of credit. However, the candidate is expected to complete a minimum of 72 quarter units of graduate credit beyond the master’s degree. Of these, 36 quarter units may be earned through coursework and independent study, and 36 through the thesis. All Ph.D. thesis units are graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. A maximum of 18 quarter units (12 semester units) may be transferred from other accredited institutions at the discretion of the student’s advisor.

Ph.D. students must undertake a minimum of four consecutive quarters of full-time study at the University; spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive. The residency time shall normally be any period between passing the preliminary examination and completion of the thesis. For this requirement, full-time study is interpreted as a minimum registration of eight units per quarter during the academic year and four units during summer session. Any variation from this requirement must be approved by the doctoral committee.

After completion of the formal coursework approved by the doctoral committee, the student shall present their research proposal for comprehensive oral examinations on the coursework and the subject of their research work. The student should make arrangements for the comprehensive examinations through the doctoral committee. A student who passes the comprehensive examinations is considered a degree candidate. The comprehensive examinations normally must be completed within four years from the time the student is admitted to the doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations may be repeated once, in whole or in part, at the discretion of the doctoral committee.

The period following the comprehensive examinations is devoted to research for the thesis, although such research may begin before the examinations are complete. After successfully completing the comprehensive examinations, the student must pass an oral examination on their research and thesis, conducted by the doctoral committee and whomever they appoint as examiners. The thesis must be made available to all examiners one month prior to the examination. The oral examination shall consist of a presentation of the results of the thesis and the defense. This examination is open to all faculty members of Santa Clara University, but only members of the doctoral committee have a vote.

At least one month before the degree is to be conferred, the candidate must submit to the Office of the Dean of Engineering two copies of the final version of the thesis describing the research in its entirety. The thesis will not be considered as accepted until approved by the doctoral committee and one or more refereed articles based on it are accepted for publication in a first-tier professional or scientific journal approved by the doctoral committee. All doctoral theses must also be reproduced on microfilm by University Microfilms International, which keeps on deposit the master microfilm copy and responds to requests for copies by individuals and libraries.

All requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed within eight years following initial enrollment in the Ph.D. program. Extensions will be allowed only in unusual circumstances and must be recommended in writing by the student’s doctoral committee, and approved by the dean of engineering in consultation with the Graduate Program Leadership Council.

The requirements for the doctoral degree in the School of Engineering have been made to establish the structure in which the degree may be earned. Upon written approval of the provost, the dean of the School of Engineering, the doctoral committee, and the chair of the major department, other degree requirements may be established. The University reserves the right to evaluate the undertakings and the accomplishments of the degree candidate in total, and award or withhold the degree as a result of its deliberations.

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College of Science and Health > Academics > Psychology > Graduate Programs > Clinical Psychology (MA/PhD) > Admission Requirements

Clinical Psychology Admission Requirements

The Clinical program typically accepts six students per year — three in the Child track, and three in the Community track. Admission is highly competitive, with more than 400 applicants per year. The review process is separate for each track, and admission decisions take into account match to the program and specific faculty who can serve as mentors. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to learn more about the Clinical-Child track , the Clinical-Community track , and our faculty .

Students can only apply to one track and should list 1-3 potential faculty members whom they are interested in having as a primary mentor on their personal statement and application.

Reviewing for the Cinical Child Track: Dr. Antonio Polo and Dr. Susan Tran

Reviewing for the Clinical Community Track: Dr. Leonard Jason, Dr. Susan McMahon, and Dr. Nyssa Snow-Hill

Applications are due December 1st. ​​

If you have further q uestions, please contact Laura Griggs, Graduate Programs Coordinator, at [email protected] , or Susan Tran, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training at [email protected] .

Click Here to view a recording of the program overview from 2021 Virtual Interview Day.

Click Here to view a recording of the 2021 Clinical Program Virtual Open House.

We will hold a virtual open house on Tuesday, October 15th, 6-7 PM CST via Zoom. RSVP Here ​

Please read through the general instructions before filling out the online application . When filling out the online application please select the Psychology Graduate Programs application, not the College of Science and Health application.

International Admission

Students educated outside the United States must present proof of English proficiency. The program requires a minimum TOEFL score of 96 on the TOEFL iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum Duolingo score of 125.

For additional information for international students please visit our International Student Admission Process page.

Application Review

Consistent with our mission, the clinical program at DePaul University strongly encourages applications from students from under-represented ethnic minority groups, students with disabilities, and students who demonstrate a commitment to understanding the societal and systemic/ecological forces that have contributed to current manifestations of inequality for many diverse groups such as for low-income, urban, and ethnically diverse populations and on how these conditions influence mental health, family/community processes, and access to mental health services.

The clinical program at DePaul University has decided to eliminate the GRE requirement for admission to our doctoral program during the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. In line with our program aims, we wish to remove the barriers that the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing racism pandemic have had on applicants' ability to prepare for the GRE. Our program has been conducting holistic review of all applications for many years. This means that the program has never set minimum GRE scores required for admissions, but has used the GRE as one piece of our holistic review. The program recognizes that GRE scores are correlated with ethnicity and sex and that they are unhelpful in predicting the success that students will have in doctoral programs.

We recognize that some applicants may have already taken the GRE and may still wish for their scores to be submitted for evaluation. We also recognize that some students have prepared for the GRE or have been less negatively impacted by either pandemic. The program also knows that when some applicants submit GRE scores, other applicants may perceive that they also need to submit GRE scores to remain competitive. In order to truly eliminate the use of GRE scores, the program is not allowing any applicants to submit GRE scores with their admissions materials. The clinical program at DePaul funds its applicants equally and does not have additional admissions slots for applicants with high GRE scores. Thus, we do not have a compelling reason to continue the use of the GRE during this admissions cycle. This decision will be reviewed and evaluated at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 admissions cycle to determine whether this change will be adopted for further cycles.

Please note that programs at other institutions may be continuing to use the GRE in their admissions process so applicants should review each program's materials.

The holistic review process includes consideration of the following materials:

Previous Preparation in Psychology: Applicants are expected to have had courses in statistics, research methods, abnormal psychology, and other foundational areas of psychology to permit advanced study in this field. Applicants who did not major in psychology as undergraduate students should submit a brief narrative detailing their related experience.

Letters of Recommendation: Applicants should provide three letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s academic abilities, potential for conducting research, and ability to work with others.

Personal Statement: The program uses the personal statement to evaluate fit for the program’s overall objectives. Applicants are encouraged to include discussion of the following in their statement:

• Highlight their research interests including how past experiences/training have made them a good fit to work on research with particular faculty members and how receiving training from them will help them to obtain their future career goals.
• Describe how their backgrounds, experiences, and goals prepare them to participate in and fit with the Clinical Psychology program and the Child or Community track.
• Summarize how the program would enable them to contribute to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of clinical psychology​.

The personal statement should not exceed two pages in length (single-spaced).

Curriculum Vitae: Applicants are encouraged to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) to provide a comprehensive overview of their training and experience within the field of psychology. The CV is intended to complement the personal statement.

Application Fee: The application fee is $40. If for any reason you would like to request a waiver of the application fee, you many contact the graduate coordinator ( [email protected] )for information.

Application Resources: Applying to graduate school in clinical psychology is challenging and many more qualified applicants apply than are able to be admitted to the program each year. Below, please find some helpful resources to consider as you prepare your application materials.

• clinicalpsychgradschool.org
• bridgepsychology.org Building Roads to Inclusion and Diversity in Graduate Education
• Applying to Psych Grad School in the Time of COVID by Mitch Prinstein, PhD, ABPP. This video offers an overview of different careers in psychology and mental health, degree options, the application process for doctoral programs in psychology, and tips for getting admitted.
• Getting into Psych Grad School – A Panel for BIPOC students
• Preparing and Applying for Graduate School in Psychology hosted by the American Psychological Association
• Applying to Graduate School by the UC San Diego Department of Psychology. Three videos including: How to Apply to Graduate School, Building a Foundation for Application Success, and Five Essential Qualities of Successful Grad Applicants

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