2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
Department of Psychology
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The department offers graduate training leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in psychology. Specialization in the fields of biological and health psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology is available, along with joint programs in clinical/developmental and clinical/health psychology. A specialization in Cognitive/Neuroscience is also available. The area of concentration in clinical psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. All graduate programs emphasize training in science and experimental research methods, including the clinical psychology program, which has the aim of producing the next generation of clinical scientists.
Contact Information
Department Chair: Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal
Main Office: 3137 Sennott Square
412-624-4502
Fax: 412-624-4428
E-mail: psygrad@pitt.edu
http://www.psychology.pitt.edu/graduate-studies
Admissions
Applications for admission must be submitted online by December 1. Admission is in the fall only. Applicants for admission to graduate study in psychology must submit academic transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of goals -which include reasons for pursuing a PhD, past research experience, clinical experience (if applicable), and other skills and experiences, and a personal essay about leadership or outreach experiences, employment or athletics that had to be balanced with academic demands, out of classroom learning, challenges one may have overcome, and if desired, any issues relevant to diversity, broadly considered. GRE requirements vary by program and applicants are advised to view the department’s webpage for the latest details: How to Apply | Psychology | University of Pittsburgh. Applicants to the clinical and joint-clinical programs may also submit scores for the GRE Subject test, which is recommended, not required. Students may obtain information concerning the dates and places of administration of the GRE from the Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08541-0001; from www.ets.org; or from the testing service of their own college or university.
International graduate applicants must possess proficiency in English at a level that enables them to succeed in graduate-level studies. Applicants in the following categories meet this requirement: citizens of a country whose official languages include English; graduates of regionally accredited institutions in the U.S.; graduates of institutions whose language of instruction is English and located in countries whose official languages include English.
These scores are required for all applicants whose native language is not English. The minimum requirements for each exam are listed below:
TOEFL: score of 90, with a score of at least 22 in each of the four sections of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. TOEFL scores submitted must not be more than two years old.
IELTS: score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 in each of its four sections. IELTS scores submitted must not be more than two years old.
Duolingo English Test: score of 120
As preparation for graduate study, the department recommends broad undergraduate training including courses in biology, mathematics, the physical sciences, the social sciences, and effective oral and written expression. The department recommends college-level mathematics and 12 credits of psychology, including experimental psychology, statistics, and, for applicants to the clinical program, psychopathology (abnormal psychology).
Financial Assistance
The Department of Psychology provides tuition and stipend support for students admitted to its graduate programs. Support may be in the form of a fellowship, research assistantship, or teaching assistantship. Qualified students are encouraged to apply for relevant fellowships. Historically, the department has been able to continue support for most students throughout their graduate training; however, funding is only guaranteed for six years.
Faculty
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Faculty
ProgramsDoctoralMaster’sMinor
CoursesPsychology
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