The doctoral program prepares broadly trained psychological professionals, competent in a variety of psychodiagnostic and intervention procedures. Research competence is essential to the functioning of a professional psychologist. Graduates of the program will have demonstrated the ability to understand and interpret the research of others as well as to design and execute relevant research of their own.
The overarching goal of the program is to provide our students with the training needed to implement evidence-based practices in a variety of settings and develop the capacities to evaluate and create new knowledge relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. The doctoral program prepares broadly trained psychological professionals, competent in a variety of psychodiagnostic and intervention procedures. Research competence is essential to the functioning of a professional psychologist. Graduates of the program will have demonstrated the ability to understand and interpret the research of others as well as to design and execute relevant research of their own.
Learning Goals:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills to clinical practice
- Demonstrate the ability to develop original research
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe evidence-based techniques related to clinical care
- Engage in clinical practices consistent with current research and recommendations
- Comply with APA ethical standards in clinical and research settings
- Communicate scientific knowledge effectively
- Demonstrate the ability to design, carry out, and analyze original research