Personal Statement
Our Psychology PhD program emphasizes clinical and psychological science and prepares students for research, academic and clinical science careers. In your personal statement, please address the following topics:
1. Tell us your goals and objectives in pursuing a graduate degree.
2. Identify an area of research in which you are interested and a research question that intrigues you.
3. Describe what research questions most excite you or are most curious about.
4. Describe research experiences you have had that prepare you for a rigorous research doctoral program in Psychology (e.g., description of experience with research design, study conduct, data analysis, and/or study presentation).
5. Describe work or life experiences outside of research or academics you have had that will facilitate your success in graduate school.
6. If applying to the Clinical Program, discuss why receiving a degree in clinical psychology is important to your career goals.
Online Application Questions
Diversity, inclusion and equity (350 word limit):
The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami values an equitable and inclusive community where all persons are treated with dignity and respect and feel valued. Please describe how you will uniquely contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic, cultural, and intellectual environment in our Department.
Quantitative background (350 word limit): Researchers are expected to develop strong quantitative skills. What preparation (e.g., courses, mentored experiences, statistical software, computer programming) do you have that demonstrate your ability to understand and apply quantitative skills to research questions?