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Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program is designed to meet APA accreditation standards. The program has four primary goals, each with specific objectives.

Goal #1: Scientist-Practitioners with a Broad Knowledge Base

The first goal is to produce program graduates who are scientist-practitioners with a broad knowledge base in the field of psychology. The objectives for this goal are:

• Objective 1A: Students will acquire the requisite knowledge in the core domains of psychology, including social, biological, developmental, cognitive/affective bases of behavior, and history and systems, which are required to be a competent psychologist.
• Objective 1B: Students will utilize psychological theory and the empirical literature to guide their research and clinical practice.

Goal #2: Contributing to the Research Literature

The second goal is for program graduates to be capable of contributing to the research literature through conducting independent empirical research. The objectives for this goal are:

• Objective 2A: Students will have a strong understanding of research methods and statistics.
• Objective 2B: Students will be able to successfully present and defend their research findings.
• Objective 2C: Students will be able to write a first-authored manuscript and will demonstrate adequate knowledge of the publication process.

Goal #3: Providing Evidence-Based Clinical Services

The third goal is for program graduates to be able to provide and supervise evidence-based clinical services. The objectives for this goal are:

• Objective 3A: Students will be able to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of problems to a broad range of clients.
• Objective 3B: Students will be able to administer empirically-based assessments as well as competently interpret and write integrated reports.
• Objective 3C: Students will be able to provide competent instruction, supervision, and consultation of psychological practice by other clinicians.

Goal #4: Professional Psychologists Guided by Ethics and Diversity Awareness

The fourth goal is for program graduates to be professional psychologists who are guided by ethics, sensitive to diversity, and aware of self. The objectives for this goal are:

• Objective 4A: Students will possess the awareness, sensitivity, and skills to work with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and characteristics.
• Objective 4B: Students will be guided by ethics, and practice in a manner that takes into account the rights and needs of those they serve as well as society as a whole.
• Objective 4C: Students will be aware of their personal and professional competence and will engage in appropriate self-care and continuing education.