PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Eastern Michigan University

The doctoral program aims to graduate fully licensable clinical psychologists with state-of-the-art knowledge relating to the psychological practice of assessment, therapy, and research within a scientist-practitioner model training. A primary program objective is the preparation of clinical psychologists who will effectively supervise and manage therapists in multidisciplinary mental health care delivery systems in a diverse society. To meet these objectives, the program emphasizes fundamental scientist-practitioner skills such as practical clinical skills in assessment and treatment and scholarly skills in designing, conducting, analyzing, and disseminating research that contributes to the field of psychology. Students can also focus their training on one or more of five areas of emphasis (adult, applied behavior analysis, assessment, developmental psychopathology, or health).To meet these objectives, students will be provided with opportunities to:Practice assessment and treatment skills in a highly supervised environment.Work with and be supervised by faculty with expertise in various assessment and treatment modalities.Use state-of-the-art equipment and technology employed in the field today.Propose and conduct research.Participate in a collegial atmosphere that is open to diverse opinions and viewpoints and prepares students to analyze the current literature critically

College of Arts and Sciences