Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology - Community

DePaul University

The Clinical Psychology Program, which includes both clinical-child and clinical-community tracks, is one of four MA/PhD programs in the Department of Psychology at DePaul University. The American Psychological Association (APA) first accredited the Clinical Program in 1976, and it has held continuous APA accreditation since then. The Clinical Program trains students within the scientist-practitioner model, providing training in both research and practice. ​​​​​​​​​The Community track focuses on prevention, consultation, program development, empowerment, and health promotion. Program objectives are for students to acquire understanding and competence in psychological theory, research, and practice, with particular attention to community psychology, evidence-based treatments, dissemination, and program evaluation with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds. Our program's diversity focus is intended to promote students' understanding about the societal and systemic/ecological forces that have contributed to current manifestations of inequality for many diverse groups such as for poor, urban, and ethnically diverse populations and on how these conditions influence mental health, family/community processes, and access to mental health services.