2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Students are admitted to the Clinical Psychology Program to work toward the Ph.D. degree only; the program does not offer a terminal master’s degree. Applications are due in the Graduate Admission Office of the University, by December 1, for enrollment the following September. Approximately 10-14 full-time students will be admitted to the program each fall. There are no spring semester admissions in this program.

Special attention should be paid to the personal statement, which should include all relevant background experience (in both research and clinical settings), academic interests, professional goals, and potential mentors. Applicants should specifically identify and describe those portions of their experience and professional goals that they believe make them well-suited to this program and the faculty with whom they would like to work.

Students must also meet the following requirements:

(a) scores on the general aptitude (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE, required); and (b) a minimum of five courses in psychology, preferably including courses in both statistics and research methods. The program expects to admit 10-14 students each year. Students are typically matched with a research mentor at the time of admission. Matriculated students will also be assigned a program advisor who will follow the student over the course of his or her graduate education, providing resources, guidance and advocacy in all areas.