Admission requirements and a detailed description of the Clinical Ph.D. program can be obtained from the Department of Psychology. In addition to grades and GRE scores, the admissions committee is attentive to letters of recommendation, personal statements, and relevant professional experiences. The admissions committee selects students who have general academic preparation in psychology and psychology-related research methodology.

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7.

English Language Requirements:

• (TOEFL): A score of 500 PBT/61 IBT is required for admission with stipulations or 550 PBT/79 IBT for regular admission.
• (IELTS): A score of 5.5 required for admission with stipulations or 6.5 for regular admission.
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 44 for admission with stipulations or 53 for regular admission.
• Michigan English Test (MET): A score of 52 is required for regular admission.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for regular admission.
• Advanced Placement (AP): A score of 4 on the English Language or English Literature Exams.
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GSE): a score of A or B on the English Language Exam.
• SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 520
• ACT English score of 21.
• ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 for regular admission.
• ELI (CMU English Language Program): Successful completion of the required CMU ELI courses with confirmation by the ELI Office.