Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

 

Overview

 

The PhD program in clinical psychology trains students toward three main goals: competence in the science of clinical psychology, competence in the practice of clinical psychology, and the integration of science and practice. The program endeavors to create a diverse and supportive community in which students can develop the skills needed to become excellent clinical psychologists. To be qualified for the program, students must display academic competence and technical qualifications, including the potential to be trained in clinical practice. The objective is to produce clinical psychologists who are knowledgeable regarding the science of psychology and ready to add to its development, proficient in applying this knowledge in a variety of clinical settings, and aware of the interrelationships between the science and practice of clinical psychology. The clinical faculty includes members from a variety of theoretical orientations and clinical skill areas.

 

Research skills are strongly emphasized as an integral part of the clinical program. All students acquire research competence through participation in a research apprenticeship during the first two years and then through the doctoral dissertation. Clinical skills are equally emphasized, and close clinical supervision is a hallmark of the program. Clinical expertise is acquired through coursework, practica, externship, and internship. Clinical training is broad and offers exposure to a wide range of methods and approaches.

 

The clinical program is the largest graduate program in the Department of Psychology, and has had continuous American Psychological Association accreditation since 1948 (see the listing provided by the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002; http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation, 202-336-5979).

 

Academic Program and Clinical Training

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Application Process

 

Selection Process

 

Suggested Course of Study

 

Students

 

Specialization in Children, Families, and Cultures

 

Program Statistics

 

Clinical Psychology Student Handbook