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Ph.D. in Psychology: Clinical

Wayne State's Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology offers intensive training in clinical neuropsychology and child/adolescent clinical psychology, with additional opportunities in clinical health psychology, clinical/community psychology, substance abuse/dependence and trauma psychology. Our extensive network of affiliated faculty and facilities provides research and clinical training in many other areas, including infant mental health, gerontology, rehabilitation, forensics and primary care.

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Our students are prepared first as psychologists, second as clinical psychologists and third as clinical psychologists with specific expertise. Thus, all students receive a) discipline-specific knowledge in the broad areas of psychology, b) didactic and clinical training in psychopathology, ethics, assessment and intervention across the age range and with diverse populations and c) focused training in a specific minor area or concentration.

Our clinical psychology graduates routinely take positions of leadership and innovation in dealing with clinical problems within the context of the individual, family and community. Our urban setting and commitment to addressing the needs of the underserved allow us to offer clinical training and research opportunities in numerous clinical settings with a wide variety of health problems across a broad spectrum of socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural populations.

Ever since its initial accreditation by the APA in 1960, the Wayne State University Ph.D. program in clinical psychology has been widely recognized as a leader in the scientist-practitioner tradition. We proudly follow that model, as we educate highly skilled psychologists who competently provide a broad range of professional services, contribute to scientific development by conducting research and disseminate knowledge effectively by educating and training others.

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Fall 2024 incoming class

We expect to recruit seven or eight new students into the clinical psychology program for fall 2024. These core clinical psychology faculty are open to recruiting new graduate students:

• Christopher Trentacosta
• Emily Grekin
• Mark Lumley
• Valerie Simon

In addition, these faculty in other areas of the Department of Psychology are open to mentoring the research of graduate students who are in the clinical psychology program. Students working with one of these faculty have a clinical area faculty member on their mentoring team to serve as a clinical area advisor:

• Olivenne Skinner
• Ty Partridge

These clinical psychology faculty are not recruiting students:

• Douglas Barnett
• John Woodard
• Lisa Rapport

Note that the GRE General Test and psychology subtest will be accepted as optional or supplementary material to your application for fall 2024 admission. You may submit one or both sets of scores for consideration if you wish. We will review all applications, with or without GRE scores.

Our admissions interviews will be scheduled for mid to late February 2024. We have not yet decided whether interviews will be held in person or remotely. If interviews are remote, applicants who are offered admission will be able to visit the campus prior to making their decision if they wish.

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Concentrations in clinical psychology

Our program has long been a national leader in clinical neuropsychology training. We are affiliated with APA Division 40 (neuropsychology) and provide education that is consistent with the Houston conference guidelines for training in clinical neuropsychology. Our program collaborates with Wayne State's Institute of Gerontology and is a member of the Council of Professional Gerontology Training Programs.

Students interested in this concentration are expected to complete courses in the biological basis of behavior, clinical neuropsychology, neuropsychological assessment and may take other courses such as neuroscience and neuroanatomy. These students receive clinical neuropsychology training at various placements in the Detroit area, such as the Rehabilitation Institute of Medicine, Ann Arbor VA, the University of Michigan Medical Center, Beaumont Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital and Children's Hospital, where they are supervised by neuropsychologists. Research related to neuropsychology is usually mentored by Drs. Lisa Rapport or John Woodard (and occasionally by Peter Lichtenberg ) and for those interested in child/pediatric neuropsychology, by Dr. Sarah Raz .

Our program is a member of the Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Training Council (CCaPPTC) . Students who wish to pursue a career working with children or adolescents typically complete advanced courses in child psychopathology and various courses related to developmental psychology.

A dual-title Ph.D. in Infant Mental Health is also available. Students receive clinical training at the Children's Center, General Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (GPAM), Project Challenge at Children's Hospital, Hawthorn Center, The Guidance Center and several private or group practices run by our alumni. Student research in child clinical psychology is usually mentored by Drs. Douglas Barnett , Christopher Trentacosta or Valerie Simon , as well as developmental psychologist, Marjorie Beeghly .

Other training foci

Our program is a member of the Council of Clinical Health Psychology Training Programs (CCHPTP). Students who wish to pursue careers in medically-oriented settings or health-related problems typically will take Health Psychology I and II and Biological Bases of Health Psychology. These students receive clinical training (and often conduct outside research) at Beaumont Family Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Beaumont Pain Clinic and Wayne State Life Stress Center. Student research in health psychology is usually mentored by Dr. Mark Lumley as well as social health psychologist, Dr. Samuele Zilioli .

Students wishing to focus on community-based problems such as homelessness, poverty, serious mental illness and related issues will usually complete Community Psychology or Theories and Methods of Program Evaluation, as well as courses outside the department (e.g., public health). These students receive clinical training in setting such as the Michigan Forensic Center, the Wayne State Counseling and Psychological Services center and local community mental health organizations. Student research is usually mentored by Dr. Paul Toro .

Students interested in this topic usually conduct research with Dr. Emily Grekin and possibly with other departmental faculty such as social psychologists Antonia Abbey , Catalina Kopetz , or Tim Bogg . Clinical training is typically conducted at Wayne State's Tolan Park Substance Abuse Program, which usually includes clinical research opportunities. Coursework in addictions can be taken in the psychiatry department.

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Majoring in clinical psychology encompasses:

• Discipline-specific knowledge about the biological, social, cognitive, affective and developmental bases of behavior, along with the history of psychology.
• Profession-wide competencies, including professional ethics, psychopathology, psychological assessment, psychological interventions, supervision and consultation and research methods and statistics.
• Clinical training at our in-house Psychology Clinic , external placements and an accredited predoctoral internship
• Research training in faculty laboratories and sometimes at external training sites.

All of the above are conducted with substantial exposure to and training in individual and cultural diversity, ethical and legal standards and communication and interpersonal skills.

Admission to our clinical psychology Ph.D. program is competitive. Each year, we receive about 200 to 250 applications, interview about 35 applicants and admit about 10 to 14 applicants to obtain an incoming class of seven or eight students. Admitted applicants' undergraduate (or master's program) GPAs are always above 3.0 (and usually much higher) and they show evidence of strong language and writing skills as well as quantitative abilities (e.g., good grades in statistics or other math courses or evidence or statistical skill in their research).

Although we are a scientist-practitioner program, we are more research-oriented than many programs that follow this model; thus, experience in conducting research and interest in continuing to do so are vital and weighed heavily in admissions . Student match with our program's philosophy and with specific faculty research areas are also very important considerations. Potential applicants should consider the interests and expertise of our faculty, compare them to their own educational goals and discuss this in their personal statement as well as identify potential mentors of interest on the application portal .

Three letters of recommendation should provide us with valuable information about applicants' past level of achievement, their potential for excellence in academic, research, clinical settings and their emotional and interpersonal maturity to become a clinician.

It's important to note that we review applicants' entire portfolio to obtain a holistic picture of their backgrounds and unique characteristics . We seek applicants who demonstrate not only strong academic, research and clinical potential, but also initiative, resilience and leadership characteristics. We seek applicants who are committed to improving the lives of urban populations, including ethnic/racial minorities and the socioeconomically disadvantaged.  We also encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds are under-represented in clinical psychology .

The program is year-round, intensive and full-time ; students often spend 60+ hours per week in program-related activities. Most of our students spend five years in residence before conducting a year-long internship in their sixth year, at the end of which they graduate. Students entering with a master's degree in psychology may spend one year less in the program (i.e., four years in residence and one year on internship). The department strives to ensure that all students who are making good progress are funded (a stipend plus almost all of their tuition) for the first four years and students are routinely funded in their fifth year as well.

The Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Handbook provides extensive information about our program. We invite you to review this to learn more about our program. Applicants who are made an offer of admission to our program are expected to read this handbook and endorse its content (including ethics policies) as a condition of admission.

As a member of the Council of University Directors of Clinical Training (CUDCP), our program adheres to CUDCP's policies and guidelines for graduate school admissions, offers and acceptance. For additional information about these policies, see the summary of CUDCP policy . More information about clinical psychology and application tips also can be found at clinicalpsychgradschool.org , offered by CUDCP.

The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology at Wayne State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association through 2028. Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

American Psychological Association Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-5979, [email protected]

Alia Allen , academic services officer III [email protected] ,  313-577-2823

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University of Detroit Mercy’s doctoral program in clinical psychology is a competitive course of study that trains you to provide psychological services to the community. This psychoanalytically-oriented program is based on ethical standards and a thorough contemporary understanding of research-tested psychological principles. University of Detroit Mercy's training emphasizes the inter-relationships among theory, research and clinical practice.

This 5-year, 96-credit hour program guides you through sequential, gradual and cumulative training experiences. Students in this program receive broad preparation essential to the practice of clinical psychology, as well as the development and execution of scientific research.

Opportunities for students abound throughout this program. Students not only participate in ongoing theoretical and applied research projects, but also to gain experience through substantive clinical contact. The program consists of coursework, practice, research and scholarship.

Clinical experiences offer opportunities to learn skills in a variety of settings throughout the Metro Detroit area while also integrating skills and theories which further the development of profession wide competencies. Scholarship is demonstrated throughout coursework via examinations and student papers. Within the context of a comprehensive examination process, you will be asked to demonstrate your ability to understand, integrate and communicate your knowledge of psychology in general and clinical psychology in particular. The dissertation is an opportunity to show how you contribute new knowledge to the field.

As you progress through the course sequence you will gain in-depth knowledge of psychology and its application to ethical clinical practice. Course content is rooted in a broad-based theoretical perspective that emphasizes classical and contemporary approaches to the psychoanalytic viewpoint. This viewpoint provides a thorough understanding of human behavior that is impacted by conscious and unconscious processes, personality and motivational factors and relational dynamics. These factors serve as the basis for psychotherapeutic interventions. University of Detroit Mercy’s doctoral program in clinical psychology follows the scientist-practitioner model of clinical training, which includes the integration of science and practice. Consistent with the model suggested at the National Conference on Scientist-Practitioner Education and Training (January 1990), the program emphasizes the development of interlocking skills in scientific methodology and professional practice. Detroit Mercy Psychology Clinic provides hands-on clinical experience as early as the second year. In 2018 the program received a 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. The accreditation included a program-specific competency in Psychoanalytic Theory, Intervention, Assessment, and Research.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) information, fall 2023

Our program has eliminated the GRE General Test for the fall 2023 admission cycle. We will NOT accept or consider GRE scores for applications submitted this fall 2022. Applicants should NOT submit their GRE scores through ETS nor report their scores in the application portal or on their CVs or personal statements. If you have already submitted an application with GRE scores, we will not use the information for this application cycle.

After the Clinical Training Committee reviews applications, applicants with the best fit for the program will be invited to interview for admission to the program. Applicant interviewing will be virtual in March. Applicants who are offered admission will be invited to make a voluntary, in-person visit to campus prior to April 15.

Doctoral Candidate Research: Exploring Alternatives to Drugs for Anxiety in Healthcare Procedures, a Five-Year Research Project

Is it possible to reduce patient anxiety in healthcare settings without using pharmaceutical interventions? A team of three graduate students in Detroit Mercy’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program, joined by a team of professionals, sought to answer this very question in an exhaustive literature review of 48,324 journal articles and 257 dissertations. Their research project took over five years to complete and resulted in two articles published in the highly regarded Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine .

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Accreditation Status

Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Clinical Psychology

University of Detroit Mercy's Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation, American Psychological Association ( APA ) , 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242.

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Program Goals

The overall long-range goals of the program emanate from our training model and are directed toward the training of professional clinical psychologists who demonstrate and practice:

• professional competence and adaptability
• ethical standards and sensitivity to social justice issues
• scholarly contributions to the field of psychology
• service to the community

The long-range goals of the program are operationally defined through the identification of their related objectives and competencies. The successful completion of specific activities ensures that the goals of the training model will be achieved by all students.

The courses in the curriculum are designed by content and sequence to fulfill several goals. One goal is to acquire a firm foundation in psychology. A second goal is to acquire breadth and depth of knowledge in clinical skills. The curriculum is also designed to fulfill another essential goal: namely, that students be exposed to a variety of problems, populations, issues, and techniques of assessment and intervention. These serve as a basis for further development, professional growth, and innovation as students’ interests and the demands of their professional situations dictate.

How to Apply

Requirements for Application We accept applications from students with either a baccalaureate or a master’s degree as a terminal degree, who have completed, as a minimum, the prerequisite courses (on either the undergraduate or graduate level) listed below: a) One term: Statistics b) One term: Theories of Personality c) One term: Abnormal Psychology d) One term: Developmental Psychology e) Two laboratory courses, for example: Physiological Psychology (strongly recommended), Perception Experimental Psychology (strongly recommended).

Application Materials

When you submit your application online, you will be asked to submit the following:

• A Personal Statement - Your personal statement should describe pertinent aspects of your background and your aspirations toward becoming a doctoral-level clinical psychologist. In this letter describe your interests, your accomplishments, your interest in psychology, the issues in psychology that have attracted your attention, why you are applying to our program, and your goals for your professional life. The purpose of this letter is to give you the opportunity to inject something personal into the application materials. This letter helps us see something of the individual who has compiled the indirect indices of achievement that comprise the bulk of the application. Please do not send term papers or theses.
• Copies of all Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts
• Graduate Record Examination ( GRE ) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic potential and achievement (for those with the master’s degree one person familiar with the applicant’s clinical work). Have one or more of your references comment on your suitability and talent for a professionally oriented course of study in Clinical Psychology. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA in their previous academic work.

Completed applications must be submitted no later than January 1st for consideration to begin the fall term.

Complete and submit your online application at: udmercy.edu/admission/apply.

• You will need to create an account the first time you try to log in.
• Select " Graduate U.S ." from the list of choices.
• If you already have a master's degree in clinical psychology, select: Clinical Psychology Ph.D.
• If you DO NOT HAVE a master's degree in clinical psychology but do want to pursue a Ph.D., select: Clinical Psychology Ph.D. with M.A.
• Complete the rest of the application as it applies to you.

Note: The application fee is waived for online applications. You may request additional information about applications from:

Graduate Admissions [email protected] 313-993-1245

What Happens Next?

The program’s admissions committee reviews completed applications in February. Qualified applicants are invited for on-campus interviews in March. Admission decisions are made in March and April for the fall semester.

Financial Aid

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program has generally been able to offer half-time tuition credit to students during the first two years of training in exchange for performing teaching assistant duties. A limited number of credits are available for clinic positions starting in the 2nd and 3rd years. Students are expected to pay for the remainder of tuition and other expenses. Students should also contact the University's Financial Aid Office for additional information regarding other sources of financial assistance 313-993-3350 .

Our Graduates

We expect our graduates to make contributions to the local community. In addition, we expect our graduates to contribute to society as a whole through their clinical work and scholarly contributions to the evolving body of scientific and professional knowledge.

We train professionals who are committed to a lifetime of learning, pertaining both to professional issues and to major questions of human existence.

Our graduates are employed in a variety of settings including independent practice, clinical and administrative positions in community mental health centers and social agencies, hospital practice, forensic work, research positions, and higher education. They also occupy positions of leadership in professional organizations and are involved in a broad range of professional activities.

Our graduates have gone on to do postdocs around the country, including:

• Stanford University School of Medicine
• Harvard Medical School | Massachusetts General Hospital
• Emory University School of Medicine
• Consortium for Advanced Psychology Training: McLaren Health System/Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
• Pediatric Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital
• Texas Scottish Rite Hospital: Pediatric Psychology
• Battle Creek VA
• South Florida State Hospital
• Loma Linda Veteran Affairs Medical Center in the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder emphasis area.
• Premier Behavioral Health Services
• Univ. of New Mexico - Center for Development & Disability
• Wayne State University Medical School
• Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC - Integrated Primary Care
• John D. Dingell VA Medical Ctr.
• Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hosp.
• Memphis VA Hospital
• Henry Ford Health Sciences Ctr.

Professional License Disclosure

For more information on licensing requirements, including contact information for every state and territory licensing board, please see the Association of State Boards of Professional Psychology (ASBPP) webpage. All states require the completion of supervised predoctoral practicum hours and a predoctoral internship. These aspects are also required for the doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Detroit Mercy University. In addition to education requirements for the doctoral degree, however, many jurisdictions require post-doctoral professional experience. These requirements are beyond the curricular requirements described below.

Note that in some jurisdictions, in addition to being licensed as psychologist, an individual can obtain prescribing privileges. Detroit Mercy’s program does NOT fulfill requirements for licensure as prescribing psychologists in those states and jurisdictions that allow for it. Typically, additional coursework in pharmacology is needed in addition to the doctoral degree. Note that the District of Columbia has their own regulations aside from the states listed here. Detroit Mercy’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program meets D.C.’s requirements (see https://dchealth.dc.gov/ ). Please see the ASBPP website for information about other U.S. territories and Canadian provinces.

Review Requirements by State

Steven Abell Professor of Psychology 313-578-0423 [email protected]

Kristen Abraham Professor of Psychology 313-578-0445 [email protected]

Libby Balter Blume Professor Emerita Professor of Psychology 313-578-0446 [email protected]

Barry Dauphin Professor of Psychology Director of Clinical Training for the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology 313-993-1650 [email protected]

Emily Dowgwillo Assistant Professor of Psychology Associate Director of the Psychology Clinic 313-578-0562 [email protected]

Lee Eshelman Assistant Professor of Psychology Director of Master of Arts Program in Clinical Psychology 313-578-0410 [email protected]

Preston Foerder Assistant Professor of Psychology [email protected]

Harold Greene Professor of Psychology 313-578-0456 [email protected]

Erin Henze Associate Professor of Psychology Director of the Specialist in School Psychology Program 313-993-1434 [email protected]

Elizabeth Hill Professor Emerita Professor of Psychology (retired 2021) 313-578-0405 [email protected]

Steven Huprich Associate Dean for Graduate Education Professor of Psychology 313-993-1440 [email protected]

Rachel Lee Assistant Professor of Psychology 313-578-0433 [email protected]

John Porcerelli Professor of Psychology Director, Detroit Mercy Psychology Clinic 313- 993-1442 [email protected]

Miao Qian Assistant Professor of Psychology 313-578-0455 [email protected]

Sarah Rowe Assistant Professor of Psychology 313-578-0518 [email protected]

Linda Slowik Professor of Psychology * Department Chair, Psychology 313-993-1623 [email protected]

Carol Weisfeld Professor Emerita 313-578-0481 [email protected]

Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster Professor of Psychology Director of Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master of Arts Program 313-993-1137 [email protected]

Administrative Support

Valerie Williams Administrative Assistant 313-578-0392 [email protected]

Nancy O'Shea Administrative Assistant 313-993-3283 [email protected]

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Master's Student: My experience at Wayne State has been exceptional! Wayne State is known for their reputation with the medical programs. Specifically as part of the PA program, the faculty and my classmates have allowed my experience at Wayne State to be an amazing experience because of their unwavering support! It's a very fast-paced and challenging program, but they are truly preparing us to be the best PAs we can be for our future patients. ... Read 6 reviews

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Psychology Graduate Programs

The Department of Psychology has a long history with graduate programs, including the first doctoral program at CMU. We offer a master's degree in experimental psychology and industrial/organizational psychology, a specialist's degree in school psychology, and doctoral degrees in school, industrial/organizational, and applied experimental psychology.

The Psychology Department has a pervasive scientific orientation. Our faculty are active researchers and scholars. Our students at all levels are taught the research methods of the field and are encouraged to work on research in partnership with faculty.  You can choose from the following graduate programs in psychology:

• Master of Science in Experimental Psychology
• Accelerated 5-year B.S./M.S. in Experimental Psychology
• Applied Experimental Psychology Ph.D.
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology M.A.
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology Ph.D.
• School Psychology Specialist (S.Psy.S.)
• School Psychology Ph.D.

The experimental psychology program includes the M.S. in experimental psychology and the Ph.D. in applied experimental psychology. The industrial/organizational psychology program includes both the M.A. and the first Ph.D. degree to be offered at CMU. The school psychology program has both a specialist in psychological services degree (S.Psy.S.) and a Ph.D. degree, and is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists 1 and accredited by the American Psychological Association 2 . APA has published a 13 part video series on  Preparing and Applying for Graduate School in Psychology .

1  National Association of School Psychologist

2 Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Consultation and Accreditation,  American Psychological Association , 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Telephone: 202-336-5979.  Email  or visit the  APA Accreditation website .

Department of Psychology College of Social Science

Intellectually curious • creativity & innovation • collaboration & inclusion, work closely with outstanding faculty and top performing fellow graduate students. be supported in your research, build your professional network, and grow in your career and as a person., we are home to approximately 80 graduate students with an incredible array of interests. we believe that a collaborative and collegial environment fosters high-quality research. our graduates have gone on to excellent careers in academia, major corporations, government, and other organizations., the psychology department offers the following graduate degrees:.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Obtain a PhD in Psychology from Michigan State University by focusing their scholarship within one of these six on-campus graduate programs:

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Master of Science in Work and Organizational Psychology (Online)

Learn from top experts in the field of organizational psychology and receive cutting-edge training and practical, hands-on experience that will set you apart in the job market. Be prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

The first cohort will begin August 2025. Applications opening soon.

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Master of Arts in Program Evaluation (Online)

Be equipped with skills to determine if programs are working and how they can be improved. Skilled evaluators are in high demand—this practical, hands on program will give you the first-hand experience you need to excel in this growing field.

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Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation (Online)

Advance your skills and credentials with this certificate that can be tailored to meet your unique educational needs.

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Understand the world around you

We live in an ever-changing world, and there's no better way to prepare for the future than to deeper your understanding than with a psychology degree from Western.

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Find yourself at the top with a psychology degree at Western

Earn an exceptional education that is well resourced with experience-driven research, professional networking opportunities and student organizations.  An internationally recognized leader in behavioral psychology, the Department of Psychology has earned its reputation over 80 years by evolving with research to become a top training ground in the United States for students like you, including serving as  host of  the annual Michigan Autism Conference.  Join us and see what happens when great minds come together to serve a meaningful purpose.

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94% of Department of Psychology graduates are working or continuing their education

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95% of psychology graduate students working full time have a job related to their degree

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Deepen your understanding of human behavior as a psychology major. With our undergraduate curriculum, you can branch out into a variety of career paths or go on to earn an advanced degree in the subject.

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Establish a profession in psychology in academia, research, management, mental health or community services. Our programs are rooted in natural science with a strong emphasis in behavior analysis theory.

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Western's Department of Psychology offers test prep programs, tutorials, hands-on learning opportunities at our centers, scholarly discussions and job fairs. Our advisors are here to help you with the application process, program requirements and research opportunities.

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Michigan School of Psychology 26811 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-4512 Get Directions 248.476.1122

The Michigan School of Psychology (MSP), an independent not-for-profit graduate school, provides an educational climate which inspires students to live up to their potential, professionally and personally. The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology is offered with both day and evening courses, with full and part-time enrollment options. The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology degree is a full-time, minimum four-year, post-master’s program. Our Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis can be completed concurrently with the MA program or separately to applicants who have already earned a master’s in psychology, social work, or education.

The institution has been a leader in clinical, experiential self-directed education for over 40 years. Its curriculum emphasizes personal growth, authenticity and creativity as integral parts of the academic process.

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Psychology Doctoral Programs in Michigan

Are you searching for doctoral programs in psychology in Michigan to gain the education and experience needed to fulfill in-demand academic, research, and clinical practice positions in the dynamic field of psychology? We’ve provided this resource just for students like you.

As the ninth most populous state in the nation and the largest state by total area east of the Mississippi River, it is no surprise that Michigan is packed full of top-notch educational opportunities for rising psychologists in various specialty areas.

Despite the fact that the “Great Lakes State” is best known for its recreational boating as the only state to consist of two peninsulas with the longest freshwater coastline of any political subdivision on the globe, Michigan is also home to many of the best universities in the Midwest and nation at large. The following are the 10 doctoral programs in psychology that have been given the stamp of approval by the American Psychological Association (APA) for producing competent psychologists for studying the human mind and promoting mental health in the state of Michigan.

Central Michigan University

Department of psychology.

As one of the nation’s 100 largest universities with 60 locations across North America, Central Michigan University is a comprehensive public research institution headquartered in Mount Pleasant about 150 miles northwest of Detroit. Offering academic programs in more than 150 fields to over 22,000 students, CMU is currently ranked as the 190th best college and 108th top public school in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. Furthermore, the Department of Psychology is nationally acclaimed for offering the 209th best graduate psychology programs and 145th best clinical psychology doctoral program in the United States.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology

Different from traditional psychology doctoral programs that simply prepare graduates for research and academic positions, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program maintains a balance between academic, clinical, and research experiences to foster the integration of current theory and research findings with clinical practice for psychological intervention. Adhering to a scientist-practitioner training model, the program is sequential, graded in complexity, and designed to prepare students with both scholarly learning and effective clinical skills. With multiple supervised practicum experiences and two full-time internships, the program is highly focused on clinical training with feedback, self-monitoring, and modeling the behavior of experts.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology

Following the scientist-practitioner approach with an emphasis on the application of behavioral science in K-12 educational systems, the Ph.D. in Psychology program is designed to prepare school psychologists who can assume leadership roles in the development of children’s educational programs and delivery of school psychological services. While those entering with a bachelor’s degree must complete 106 graduate credit hours, those who have already completed one of the APA-accredited psychology master’s programs will only need to complete 70 hours with the one-year internship. Through the intensive curriculum students are taught to use scientific principles to inform their consultation, intervention, and diagnostic services as well as promote understanding and responsiveness to the special needs of individuals with disabilities.

Accreditations

• American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation (CoA)
• Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA)

Contact Information

Sloan Hall Room 101A Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 (989) 774-6461 [email protected] https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Psychology/Graduate/Pages/default.aspx

Eastern Michigan University

Psychology department.

Located on a 460-acre wooded campus in the city of Ypsilanti just 40 miles west of Detroit, Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive public institution building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers. Home to a diverse community of more than 19,000 students in over 200 programs, EMU is currently ranked as the 77th best college, 26th top public school, and 22nd top university for veterans in the Midwest by the U.S. News and World Report. The Psychology Department is also recognized for hosting the 206th best psychology and 145th best clinical psychology graduate programs in the entire nation.

Designed to graduate license-eligible clinical psychologists with the essential knowledge and skills relating to the psychological practice of assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, research, treatment planning, evaluation, and program development, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program aims to prepare competent professional psychologists who will be effective in supervising and managing therapists in multi-disciplinary mental healthcare delivery systems in a culturally diverse society. As a full-time program that is structured to be completed in five years, students are required to complete at least 1,000 of internal practicum, 500 hours of external practicum, a Master’s thesis, qualifying paper, undergraduate teaching experience, graduate fellowship, doctoral dissertation, and a culminating 2,000-hour clinical internship.

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Science Complex Room 341 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 487-1155 [email protected] http://www.emich.edu/psychology/programs/phd.php

Michigan State University

Known for being a powerhouse public research institution with global reach and innovative teaching transforming lives for more than 150 years, Michigan State University is located in the college town of East Lansing within a short distance from the beaches of Lake Michigan and state capital city. Recognized for having one of the best career placement services in the nation, MSU is currently ranked as the 73rd best college and 29th top public school in the United States by the U.S. News and World Report. Even more importantly, the Department of Psychology is acclaimed for hosting the 47th best clinical psychology and 46th best graduate psychology programs in the country.

Founded on the core principles of understanding normal development and behavior across the lifespan to inform increased comprehension on abnormal behaviors, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program follows a clinical science training approach that utilizes molecular genetics, family influences, and cognitive neuroscience to develop comprehensive models of humor behavior across disciplines. Adhering to a mentorship model in which all doctoral students have a primary faculty advisor, the program includes advanced clinical science coursework, a Master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, comprehensive examination, practicum, and a one-year full-time internship. The master’s portion of the program can be completed in two years, but the doctoral program consists of at least four years for a total of six years of graduate studies.

Informed by the standards of the profession published by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Ph.D. in School Psychology program aims to equip professional psychologists with the knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions needed to provide high-quality psychological services to children, youth, and families across multiple educational settings. With an emphasis on promoting K-12 students’ learning and development particularly in relation to academic or career decisions, the program provides the seamless blend of practice, advanced curriculum, and scholarship inquiry through original research. At the conclusion of the 95-credit program after five to six years of study, graduates are eligible to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP).

Psychology Building Room 240E East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5258 [email protected] https://psychology.msu.edu/graduatestudents/index.html

University of Detroit Mercy

Founded in 1877 as a private Catholic institution in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions to foster intellectual, spiritual, social and moral development for all students, the University of Detroit Mercy is situated on an urban campus in the heart of downtown Detroit. According to the U.S. News and World Report, UDM is currently ranked as the 25th best college in the Midwest. Also recognized for having the 171st best graduate clinical psychology program in the entire United States, the Department of Psychology is dedicated to acquiring knowledge on the principles of human behavior, motivation, personality, lifespan development, and techniques to solve complex human psychological or emotional problems.

Consistent with the scientist-practitioner model of clinical training for an integration of both scientific research and clinical practice, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program is designed to train graduate students for providing psychological services to the community based on sound ethical standards and current understanding of psychological principles as proven by research. From a broad-based theoretical perspective with significant emphasis on the psychoanalytic viewpoint, the program provides a thorough understanding of the human person, including conscious or unconscious processes, personality factors, and relational dynamics. With the advanced graduate coursework, practicum, comprehensive examinations, full-time one-year predoctoral internship, and doctoral dissertation, the program amounts to approximately 96 credit hours that can be completed in five to seven years.

Reno Hall Room 214 4001 West McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48219 (313) 578-0410 [email protected] https://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/academics/psy/phd.php

University of Michigan

Graduate department of psychology.

Boasting one of the best college towns in the nation at Ann Arbor, just 45 miles from the hustle and bustle of Detroit, the University of Michigan is a major comprehensive public research institution with more than 28,000 students. Known for receiving the largest research expenditure for any university in the United States, UM is currently ranked as the 28th best college and 4th top public school in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. In addition, the Graduate Department of Psychology is recognized for having the 4th best online doctoral programs and the 26th best graduate clinical psychology program in the United States.

Recently transitioning to a clinical science training model to train students for pursuing research careers that advance professional knowledge in the promotion of mental health and the treatment of psychopathology, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program is optimal for those who desire careers as clinical scientists or academicians. The APA-accredited program offers intensive training in the areas of neuroscience, cultural processes, resilience, psychopathology, interdisciplinary research methods, statistics, research ethics, evidence-based assessment, treatment interventions, and cross-cultural investigations of clinical problems. For completion of the doctoral degree, students must complete clinical practicum, undergraduate teaching experiences, a Master’s thesis, a doctoral dissertation, and a one-year full-time internship during the final fifth or sixth year of graduate study.

East Hall Room 1012 530 Church Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 764-2580 [email protected] https://lsa.umich.edu/psych

Wayne State University

Known for being the state’s only urban public research institution designated as a research university with very high research activity by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation, Wayne State University is located on a 191-acre metropolitan campus in Midtown Detroit. Among the nation’s top public schools for total research expenditures, WSU is currently ranked as the 193rd best research institution in the nation and 114th best college in the Midwest by Forbes magazine. With a dynamic and dedicated faculty with wide ranging psychological research interests, the Department of Psychology is also nationally recognized for hosting the 60th best clinical psychology and 92nd best psychology graduate programs by the U.S. News and World Report.

Designed to develop highly skilled psychologists who competently provide a broad range of professional clinical services and contribute to the scientific development of the profession through conducting original research, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program prepares students for the diverse ever-evolving professional role of clinical psychologist through extensive training in general psychology, psychopathology, psychological assessment, personality factors, and therapeutic interventions. Doctoral students have the option to also concentrate their studies in the areas of Health Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Community Psychology. Along with the culminating one-year internship at an APA-approved site, students are required to complete at least 20 hours of each week in on-campus or external practicum experiences beginning in the second year.

5057 Woodward Avenue 7th Floor Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-2800 [email protected] http://clasweb.clas.wayne.edu/psychology/clinicalpsychology

Western Michigan University

Positioned at the halfway point between Detroit and Chicago on a vast 1,200-acre urban campus in the heart of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a globally engaged comprehensive public institution that provides the resources of a national research university with the personal attention of a small liberal arts college. Recognized among the most affordable of Michigan’s 15 public universities, WMU is currently ranked as the 181st best college and 101st top public school in the entire nation by the U.S. News and World Report. Even more importantly, the Department of Psychology is distinguished for offering the 114th best clinical psychology and 141st best graduate psychology programs in the country.

Intended to prepare graduates for competently functioning in a variety of professional roles in research, clinical practice, and university teaching, the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program provides a broad clinical training following a scientist-practitioner approach with a  behavioral orientation to balance research involvement with practical experience in community mental health centers. The program provides students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor to conduct research studies on current clinical mental health issues, including ADHD, autism, family therapy, geriatrics, health psychology, interpersonal or domestic violence, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With a master’s degree earned in the process, the program requires the successful completion of 96 credit hours of academic work, a comprehensive examination, a Master’s thesis, a doctoral dissertation, a 750-hour pre-Master’s practicum, a 500-hour post-Master’s practicum, and a 2,000-hour predoctoral internship in a clinical healthcare setting.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology

Founded in 1978 in the philosophy that theory, research, and practice are interdependent for professional competency, the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology program is structured to prepare graduates for leadership roles in academic departments, university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, hospitals, or private practices. Meeting the curriculum requirements for licensure as a psychologist in Michigan and many other states, the program is typically completed within five to seven years. With an emphasis on addressing the needs of an increasingly diverse society to increase opportunities for racial minorities, the program consists of specialized advanced coursework in counseling theory, consultation, personality assessment, vocational psychology, and multicultural counseling psychology with supervised practicum, a doctoral dissertation, and a 2,000-hour predoctoral internship.

Wood Hall Room 3700 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 387-4500 [email protected] https://wmich.edu/psychology/academics/graduate/clinical

As the highest level degree you can earn in the dynamic and diverse field of psychology, earning a doctoral degree in any of the various psychological specialty areas can open up a whole new world of available in-demand career opportunities. Whether you are interested in opening your own private practice, conducting research, or teaching at the university level, be sure to check out these exemplary doctoral programs in psychology in Michigan that have been given the gold standard for excellence by the highly regarded American Psychological Association (APA).

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Michigan Psychology Doctorate Programs

Increasing acceptance of the need for mental health treatment has led to a huge increase in enrollment in educational programs in psychology. For those who want to practice professionally as licensed psychologists, they must first complete a rigorous, multi-year doctoral program, such as a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

The good news for prospective psychologists in Michigan is that many educational institutions in the state offer a range of degree types and focus areas. Let’s take a look at what students here in Michigan need to know about Psy.D. and similar degrees in our state and what’s required to earn licensure.

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• Michigan PsyD Programs
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• Michigan Doctorate Salary Outlook
• Michigan is home to forty seven schools offering psychology degree programs, including both not-for-profit colleges and universities.
• Eleven schools in Michigan offer associate’s degrees, thirty eight offer bachelor’s degree programs, and sixteen offer master’s or other advanced degree programs.
• Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges, 2017, ranks Michigan State University at #38 in-state and #73 out-of-state. The same list ranks University of Michiigan considerably higher at #5 in-state and #13 out-of-state.
• Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors, 2018, includes Albion College, and University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.
• University of Michiigan – Ann Arbor has the highest graduation rate, at 91%, while Wayne State University holds the highest transfer-out rate in the state, at 38%.
• The highest net price school goes to Kalamaoo College at $27,958, while the lowest goes to Lake Superior State College, at $11,030.

List of PsyD Degree Programs in Michigan

Several Michigan schools are home to APA-accredited doctoral degrees in the field of psychology. Earning one of these degrees is a critical step to earning professional licensure in the state, which is a legal requirement for practicing professionally in many cases.

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Michigan School of Psychology

The Michigan School of Psychology offers the state’s only Psy.D. degree, and the unique program has been accredited by the APA since 2016. Applicants must first complete a master’s degree before seeking admission. A total of 132 students have completed the program since the 2009-10 school year, and 92% have earned licensure in mental health.

• Institution type: Private
• Campus: Farmington Hills
• Annual tuition: $39,852
• Degrees offered: PsyD
• Accreditation: APA
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University of michigan.

One of the first schools to earn APA accreditation, the University of Michigan’s psychology department admits only about 2% of applicants to the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program each year. A total of 55 students have earned their degrees over the past 10 academic years for which data is available, and just over half have earned professional licensure.

• Institution type: Public
• Campus: Ann Arbor
• Annual tuition: Most admitted students will qualify for free tuition and annual research or teaching stipends
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology

Wayne State University

Wayne State University has offered an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology since 1960, and today’s students have the option of adding a concentration area to their doctorate, including clinical neuropsychology, child clinical, health, community, trauma and substance abuse. A total of 92 students have completed the program over the past 10 years, and all of those who have sought state licensure have received it.

• Campus: Detroit
• Annual tuition: All incoming students receive full tuition and annual stipends

University of Detroit Mercy

The University of Detroit Mercy, a Jesuit Catholic university, has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology that was first accredited in 1988. Over the past decade, nearly 75 students have earned their degrees from the program, and 87% have become professionally licensed.

• Institution type: Private, not-for-profit
• Annual tuition: $97,560; most students receive 50% tuition remission in exchange for teaching or assistantship positions

Central Michigan University

CMU offers a pair of APA-accredited psychology doctorates — Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (1990) and Ph.D. in School Psychology (2001) — as well as two non-APA-accredited Ph.D. degrees in experimental and industrial-organizational psychology. Nearly 100 students have completed either the clinical or school psychology program over the past 10 years, and they’re licensed at an average rate of 83%.

• Campus: Mount Pleasant
• Annual tuition: Clinical psychology students receive free tuition and annual stipend; annual tuition for school psychology is $20,328, including for out-of-state students
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in School Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in Experimental Psychology, PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan offers two APA-accredited psychology doctorates (clinical and counseling) and a third Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis that’s not APA-accredited but is approved by the Association for Behavior Analysis International. WMU’s Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology first earned APA accreditation in 1991, followed two years later by the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. The two APA-accredited programs have graduated more than 120 students combined over the past 10 years, and their licensure rate averages 87%.

• Campus: Kalamazoo
• Annual tuition: Most students receive full tuition and annual stipends
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in Counseling Psychology, PhD in Behavior Analysis (Association for Behavior Analysis International-accredited)
• Accreditation: APA and ABAI

Michigan State University

Michigan State’s Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology earned APA accreditation in 1948, making the program one of the first accredited by the organization. The university has also offered an APA-accredited Ph.D. in School Psychology since 1985. Between the two programs, 85 students have completed their degrees over the past 10 years, and all clinical students who sought professional licensure received it.

• Campus: East Lansing
• Annual tuition: Most students will qualify for full or partial tuition and annual stipends
• Degrees offered: PhD in Clinical Psychology, PhD in School Psychology

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan has offered an APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology since 2005. Today’s students can choose from a few possible academic tracks, including adult, applied behavior analysis, assessment, health and developmental psychopathology. Nearly 75 students have completed their degrees in the past 10 years, and 82% have earned professional licensure.

• Campus: Ypsilanti
• Annual tuition: All students receive tuition remission and annual stipends

Andrews University

Andrews University, which is affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, offers a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology that recently received APA accreditation (2017). The university offers two other psychology doctorates (educational and school), but neither of those degrees are APA-accredited. A dozen students have completed their counseling degrees from Andrews since their first year of accreditation, and 42% have become professionally licensed so far.

• Campus: Berrien Springs
• Annual tuition: $19,740, including 50% scholarship awarded to all students
• Degrees offered: PhD in Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited), PhD in Educational Psychology, PhD in School Psychology

How to Become a Psychologist in Michigan

Let’s take a closer look at all the steps involved in becoming a licensed psychologist in Michigan, including educational and legal requirements.

• Complete a bachelor’s degree program, ideally in psychology. For the most part, psychology doctoral program admissions officers will be looking for people with psychology degrees, but many applicants have been accepted with a degree in a related field, such as social work or biology. But many programs require a lower-level degree in psychology, so for those without a bachelor’s degree in the field, a master’s degree may be necessary before moving to the next step.
• Earn a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Psychology. Psychology doctoral degrees are required for psychologist licensure in Michigan, and the state mandates that programs be accredited by the APA.
• Meet state requirements. Once they complete their doctorate program, applicants must then obtain 2,000 hours of post-degree training, after which they will be eligible to take the necessary examination for licensure. Applicants must score at least 500 on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.
• Renew your license on time. After being granted their psychologist license, professionals in Michigan will need to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education credits every two years as well as submit renewal forms on time.

Michigan Clinical Psychologist Salary and Job Outlook

Clinical, counseling and school psychologists in Michigan have the 11th-highest average annual salary among these professionals in the United States, according to estimates reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics . Their average wage here is $90,700, considerably higher than the overall average for all workers in Michigan, which is about $51,000.

Over the next several years, psychologist jobs in Michigan are projected to expand by nearly 14%, almost three times higher than the growth rate expected for all jobs in the U.S. (5%).

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The Bioinformatics PhD Program is well established, with a long history of successful graduates in both academia and industry.  

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To apply for the Bioinformatics PhD Program, you must submit complete applications by December 1 for admission the following Fall term. Early applications are not allowed and will not be considered. 

Please visit the Rackham Graduate School web pages for additional information on applying. There you will also find information on how to respond to an offer of admission, plus tips and materials required for international applicants and incoming students.

If you are certain about pursuing a Bioinformatics PhD, then applications should be submitted directly to the Bioinformatics PhD Program ; there are more than 100 diverse affiliated faculty to choose from.

Applicants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. In addition, applicants with a background in quantitative sciences should consider applying directly. Separately, if you are transferring from another University of Michigan Program or have obtained an established University of Michigan mentor affiliated with the program, a direct application is most appropriate.

PIBS is an umbrella program that offers first-year PhD students flexibility in exploring opportunities in bioinformatics and thirteen other graduate programs. Through PIBS, students have the opportunity to rotate in, and potentially join the lab of a faculty mentor in another program; there are more than 500 diverse faculty to select from. PIBS students who list Bioinformatics as their primary choice must complete at least one rotation with a Bioinformatics-affiliated faculty member. After 10 months in PIBS, students officially join Bioinformatics (or one of the other programs). You can visit the PIBS website for more information.

Please note that reviewing admissions faculty for both PIBS and direct applications are the same. In addition, admitted applicants take the same Bioinformatics-specific courses and activities. See below for details on program diversity outreach, application materials, and funding.

Students who will have an MS in a relevant field (e.g. computer science, statistics, biostatistics, biology) from another university may request to have up to 6 credit-hours (two classes) waived. These classes may be used to help fulfill the core PhD requirements for biology (1 course), statistics (2 courses), and/or computing (1 course). To obtain approval, students need to send a detailed syllabus of the class(es) they took to the PhD directors along with their grade(s), which must be a B or better. The other PhD course requirements, including BIOINF-529 and two advanced bioinformatics courses, cannot be waived.

Most international Bioinformatics PhD applicants should apply through PIBS. However, some who are already embedded in a University of Michigan mentor lab affiliated with the program may be an appropriate fit for the direct Bioinformatics PhD program.

The TOEFL or IELTS exam is required unless Rackham Graduate School waiver requirements have been met. Criteria for English proficiency exemption can be found on the Rackham website . In addition, a list of required credentials from non-U.S. institutions for an application can be found here.

The Bioinformatics Graduate Program encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented minorities, students with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. There are numerous funding opportunities and resources on campus to contribute to students overall well-being while pursuing studies. Several resources available to students can be found on the Rackham Graduate School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website .

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All application materials should be submitted electronically when possible. Applicants must meet  Rackham's Minimum Requirements for Admission . The  online application form  can be found on the Rackham Admissions webpages. The application is available in early September through the deadline. 

• GPA, minimum 3.2/4.0 (exceptions may be made if deemed appropriate)
• Letters of recommendation (3 required): Please be aware that submitting only the Rackham Recommendation for Admission Form is insufficient; forms must be accompanied by a letter from the recommender. All letters are due by the application deadline. Without them, applications will not be considered complete or reviewed by the Program Admissions Committee.
• Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
• Personal Statement: The Personal Statement should be a concise, well-written statement about how your personal background and life experiences, including social, cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. This is not an Academic Statement of Purpose, but a discussion of the personal journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree.
• Transcripts: Please submit unofficial transcripts electronically with your online application
• GRE scores are no longer included as part of admission
• Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency via either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. The institution code is 1839. Other exams may not be substituted. Rackham Graduate School offers a full explanation of this requirement , including exemption criteria. Please contact Rackham directly ( [email protected] ) with questions.

Diversity is a key component of excellence, especially for solving the complex biomedical challenges that our field of computational medicine and bioinformatics faces. We believe that all people—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual/gender orientation, age or disability—deserve an equitable opportunity to pursue the education and career of their choice.

The Bioinformatics Graduate Program will provide tuition, healthcare coverage, and a stipend on a 12-month basis. This level of support will be maintained throughout a student's tenure in the Program, provided s/he remains in good academic standing and makes reasonable progress towards the degree as determined by the Graduate Directors, with faculty input. It is expected that the student will be supported directly by the mentor's laboratory, beginning in the second year. The expected time to degree is typically 5-6 years.

The U-M MS program is a terminal degree program. If you are interested in the Bioinformatics PhD Program, you must submit a new application. If you are a Bioinformatics MS student who is in good academic standing and has identified a Bioinformatics affiliated faculty mentor, you may apply for admission directly to the PhD Bioinformatics Program for the Winter term. Reviewing faculty take all application components into account and mentors are prepared to take both academic and financial responsibility for their trainees.

Eligibility: Only current or recently graduated University of Michigan Master’s students are eligible. Before applying, students must have completed more than half of all required courses, with at least six credits from the Bioinformatics Program.

Application deadline: October 1

The online application form can be found on the Rackham Admissions webpages. The application is available in early September through the deadline.

• Letters of recommendation: Please be aware that submitting only the Rackham Recommendation for Admission Form is insufficient; forms must be accompanied by a letter from the recommender. If you wish to include three letters from your original application, only one additional letter is needed. It must be from the DCMB faculty member who will serve as your primary mentor. The letter should state clearly that the mentor takes responsibility for your funding upon admission. Alternatively, you may wish to obtain three new letters of recommendation. The Admissions Committee strongly encourages you to include letters from those familiar with your research and coursework obtained while pursuing your Master’s degree. Of these, one must be from the faculty member who will serve as your primary mentor. The letter should state clearly that the mentor takes responsibility for your funding upon admission.
• Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how the PhD Program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
• Transcripts: Only a current, unofficial U-M transcript is necessary. You do not need to re-submit materials included with your Master’s application.
• TOEFL: If you submitted TOEFL scores when applying to the Master’s Program, additional test scores are not needed.

Bioinformatics consists of a mathematical and/or statistical analysis of a biomedical problem using computation. We define bioinformatics widely and include traditional bioinformatics areas such as for examples, systems biology, genomics, proteomics, plus statistical and evolutionary genetics, clinical informatics, and protein modeling.

As an interdisciplinary field, Bioinformatics attracts graduate students from mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry and biology. Most incoming students have both a major in one and a minor in another discipline. In recent years students have entered with undergraduate training in bioinformatics or computational biology.

Each student obtains individual counseling by one of the two graduate program directors upon arrival and throughout their academic career. As Bioinformatics is still developing, new courses are added all the time. Current students are encouraged to contact the Program Directors about courses that may be relevant to their studies and are not listed on the website (esp. if they are new or infrequently offered).

In most cases, we recommend you apply to the PIBS program, as it provides flexibility in classes, funding, and a central admission for many biomedical programs. If you have no or very little biology background, please contact our Student Services Representative as to whether a direct application would be better. Current student who are considering transferring areas of study should also contact the Bioinformatics Graduate Office.

There is no need to apply both direct and through PIBS, as the same committee sees your applications.

For most students, thesis work includes computing, reading, and writing. A small group also participates in wet laboratory work. Please check both the research areas and student webpages for an overview of the varied subjects addressed in research and student theses.

Many of our graduate students obtain academic postdoctoral fellowships and go on to faculty positions. Quite a significant number of graduates go into non-academic professions such as small or large biotech companies. Some have founded their own business, and others apply their analytical skills in companies unrelated to bioinformatics. For a current list of graduate placement, please visit the alumni pages.

No. If you want to get a PhD, directly apply to the PhD Program.

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