PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited) and Developmental Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

22

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

84%

Job Placement

98%

Top recruiters

Harvard University

Columbia University

Stanford University

University of Pennsylvania

Johns Hopkins University

University of Texas at Austin

FAQs

• Is the program research-focused?
  
  Yes, the program is highly research-oriented and is a founding member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science (APCS).
• Who are the faculty and what are their qualifications?
  
  Faculty are nationally recognized leaders, including presidents of professional societies, journal editors, and recipients of major research grants.
• What are the career outcomes for graduates?
  
  Graduates are prepared for academic, research, and clinical careers, with a strong foundation in clinical science and evidence-based practice.
• What kind of clinical training do students receive?
  
  Students receive training in evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and family systems therapies, and gain hands-on experience at the university’s Clinical Psychology Center.
• Is the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Pitt APA-accredited?
  
  Yes, the program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) through 2034 and by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS).
• What does the Developmental Psychology PhD program focus on?
  
  The program trains students in socio-emotional, cognitive, perceptual, motor, language, communicative, and social-cognitive development across the lifespan.
• What is the training model of the program?
  
  The program follows a clinical science model, emphasizing both rigorous research and comprehensive clinical training.