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Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

How to apply

Click here for the 2025-2026 application

Applicants seeking admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

  1. Graduate Application: The Graduate Application is an institutional application required by SHSU. Students must provide biographical and educational information and information relevant to determining State of Texas residency.

  1. Application fee: A university application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.

  1. Transcripts documenting all prior degrees.* Applicants are welcome to submit transcripts for coursework from additional institutions, though this is not necessary.

  1. Program application with the fee.

  1. A minimum of three letters of recommendation (three are preferred).

  1. Personal Statement/Essay.

  1. Current resume or curriculum vitae.

  1. TOEFL score (if applicable).

  1. Optional: GRE scores. (Please note that you are not required to submit GRE scores with your application.)


*Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for review by the admissions committee. However, under university policy, admission decisions are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts.


The application deadline is December 1, 2025.
The Doctoral Program seeks promising students from all backgrounds in the service of creating an intellectual community.  High test scores and grades do not guarantee acceptance, and students whose lower scores are offset by other exceptional qualifications may be admitted.  New students may join the program with either a baccalaureate or a master’s degree.


For application forms or further information, write or call:

Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Sam Houston State University
Box 2210
Huntsville, TX 77341-2210
Telephone: (936) 294-1210
E-mail: clinpsy@shsu.edu


Note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.