Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology

Typical Schedule

A core of courses is required in the clinical program, but students are free to tailor much of their coursework, research, practica, and traineeships to their personal interests. There is no dominant theoretical orientation among our faculty, and we encourage our students to diversify their training in both the conceptual and practicum areas. Groups of faculty have special interests in the study of diabetes, psychotherapy process and outcome, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, cardiovascular disorders, headaches, multicultural issues in health, sexual assault, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and risk and resilience in children.

The normal schedule for the program is as follows:

First year

•  Courses in statistics and clinical research design
•  Courses and practica in interviewing, psychological assessment, and intelligence testing
•  Courses in psychopathology and personality
•  Courses in intervention and therapy
•  Research seminar
•  Clinical orientation seminar

Second year

•  Courses and practica in intervention and therapy
•  Research and course electives
•  Master's thesis
•  Course in professional issues
•  Course in diversity issues
•  Research seminar

Third Year

•  Courses and practica in intervention and therapy
•  Doctoral comprehensive exam
•  Traineeship activities
•  Research and breath course electives

Fourth Year

•  Course in supervision and consultation
•  Continued traineeship activities
•  Research and course electives
•  Dissertation

Fifth Year and Beyond

•  Internship or completion of breadth or track courses and dissertation.