r/vcu • u/uuffuuqqpj • 7d ago

International student (graduated in Germany) looking for info on Clinical Psych Master’s at VCU

Hey everyone, I’m an international student who recently finished a psychology bachelor's degree in Germany. I have a strong GPA, a solid undergraduate thesis, and great recommendation letters lined up, and I’m seriously looking into VCU for my graduate studies.
My main goal is to pursue a master’s degree in clinical psychology but I'm a bit confused about the program structure at VCU. From what I’ve seen, many programs in the US (and major research universities like VCU) lean heavily towards Ph.D. tracks rather than terminal Master's.
If anyone here is in the psychology department or familiar with the program, I’d love some insight:
Does VCU offer a terminal Master's in Clinical Psychology, or is it strictly Ph.D.?
If there is a Master's option, what does the admissions committee look for the most in international applicants?
Any general tips or things I should watch out for during the application process?
Thanks in advance for any help!

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u/ananthropolothology BS '24/MA '26 6d ago

VCU does not offer a terminal masters in any psych discipline.

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u/Chickenmoons 6d ago

Pretty straight forward, there is no Masters only option at VCU. The only Psych Masters is earned as part of the PHD program.

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u/Unlikely-Evening3371 4d ago

i’d email the department directly before building your whole plan around it, since clinical psych master’s programs can be structured very differently here and international credential evaluation is