Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology

The Ph.D. program in clinical psychology follows a scientist-practitioner model in training graduates to function as ethical clinical psychologists who have breadth and depth in assessment and intervention, as well as the ability to conduct clinical research. Graduates function successfully in modern professional contexts and demonstrate an investment in lifelong learning. The clinical faculty represent various clinical and research interests.The program endorses the criteria for training set forth by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is listed as an accredited program. The curriculum reflects recent developments in scientific psychology, while imparting to students the skills needed to respond to contemporary clinical concerns. Our training model endorses practice based on sound theoretical and empirical foundation in the science of psychology. The doctoral program includes four years of intensive didactic preparation and applied experience plus a yearlong, full-time internship.