Program Overview

Clinical Psychology Program

The Clinical Psychology Program at Oregon Health & Science University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in clinical psychology, preparing them for careers in research, practice, and academia.

Program Requirements

To graduate with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, students must successfully complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0, including:

• A first-year research project
• Qualifying examination
• National-match to an internship
• Clinical internship
• Defense of their dissertation

Training

Training will occur through coursework, supervised clinical experiences, and mentored research experiences. The first 4 years of study will occur at OHSU, and the 5th year will include a full-time clinical position, often at a different university, VA health care system, or clinical/medical setting.

Practicum Experiences

Multiple practicum placements are available, providing students with supervised hospital, community, and/or rural positions to gain clinical skills, such as psychotherapy or neuropsychological assessment. Practicum placements will be assigned based on student interests and training needs.

Internship

A full-time doctoral internship is required to complete the PhD in Clinical Psychology. Internship placements are full-time and are completed through a national match process. The internship consists of a full-time clinical experience, frequently occurring off-site at a university, VA health care system, or other clinical/medical setting.

Research Requirements

Students will apply to and be accepted into a particular faculty member's lab prior to starting the program. Research credits will be taken continuously upon admittance to the program, and students will begin work in their mentor's lab at the start of their training program.

Educational and Training Outcomes

Students who complete the Clinical Psychology PhD program will receive a science-focused psychology training that prepares them to conduct clinical and/or scientific efforts in behavioral health settings. Graduates will be able to identify important scientific and clinical issues, conduct independent research, and lead innovative clinical intervention and programmatic efforts.

Curriculum

The first year comprises primarily didactic coursework, and students will complete a first-year project by the beginning of their second year. A qualifying exam will be required prior to advancing to candidacy for the doctoral degree. The 4th year of the program will consist of gaining additional clinical practicum hours and completing data collection/analysis for their dissertation.

Course Descriptions and Assignments

Courses include:

• CPSY 607: Psychology Practicum Seminar
• CPSY 610: Abnormal Psychology & Psychopathology I
• CPSY 611: Psychological Intervention I-Clinical Interview
• CPSY 613: Psychological Assessment I Adult
• CPSY 614: Ethical and Legal Consideration in Psychology
• CPSY 615: Cultural Considerations and Diversity
• CPSY 616: Advanced Integrative Knowledge in Psychology-I
• CPSY 620: Abnormal Psychology & Psychopathology II- Advanced Issues
• CPSY 621: Psychological Intervention EBT-II- Adult
• CPSY 623: Psychological Assessment II Child
• CPSY 626: Advanced Integrative Knowledge in Psychology-II
• CPSY 630: Advanced Measurement
• CPSY 631: Psychological Intervention EBT-III- Child
• CPSY 632: Research Design and Scientific Writing
• CPSY 640: Psychology Supervision and Consultation
• CPSY 641: Applied Health Statistics I
• CPSY 642: Applied Health Statistics II
• CPSY 643: History and Systems of Psychology

Student Learning Objectives

The program has 11 student learning objectives, including:

• Critically evaluate, independently formulate, conduct, and disseminate research
• Apply ethical decision-making processes
• Work effectively and respectfully with diverse individuals and groups
• Integrate awareness and knowledge of individual and cultural differences
• Respond and behave professionally and ethically
• Develop and maintain effective relationships
• Select, apply, and interpret appropriate assessment tools and methods
• Implement evidence-based interventions
• Demonstrate knowledge of supervision models and practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of consultation models and practices