The Clinical Psychology doctoral program prepares students to
function in the diverse research and practitioner roles performed
by clinical psychologists. It does so by offering a broad exposure
to the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of general
psychology, while also providing extensive training in strategies
and techniques of assessment and intervention. Courses are
organized into clearly defined sequences so that mastery of basic
knowledge is followed by experience in its use and application in
formal practicum settings. A consideration of the ethical
dimensions of the psychologist's conduct, as well as sensitivity to
issues of cultural and ethnic diversity, are stressed throughout
training in both clinical and research areas.
The program philosophy is based on the scientist/practitioner
model of training, involving a logical progression of course work
and fieldwork experiences toward the development of research and
clinical competencies. Courses are available to provide students
with exposure to working clinically with children, adolescents, and
adults within various modalities including individual, group,
marital, and family therapy. Students elect, at the point of
application to the program, one of two tracks of study within the
Clinical Psychology program in which they can pursue more
concentrated training opportunities: (1) the general track; or (2)
the clinical child track. Students in either track of study may
take additional (elective) course work from among the required
courses offered in the other track.