Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Adolescent Psychology
The Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Adolescent Psychology offers education and training that will emphasize the scientist/practitioner model in areas of clinical service delivery, teaching, and research in clinical psychology. The academic coursework, clinical practica, and other educational and training experiences will support the acquisition and application of knowledge in a broad range of theoretical intervention models, clinical and research skills, and professional roles that can prepare students for current and future practice of psychology.
The interdisciplinary curriculum is organized around competency areas fundamental to the practice of psychology, including theories of cognitive and personality development, neuropsychological mechanisms associated with behavior, development of professional relationships, cognitive/academic and personality assessment, empirically-based intervention models, as well as research and statistical methods. Attention to issues of cultural and individual diversity is an integral part of this curriculum. Each student will be evaluated throughout his/her program of study to determine the demonstration of targeted competencies as they proceed through course work and clinical practica training.
Program Mission
The mission of the Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Adolescent Psychology is to provide opportunities for diverse doctoral candidates to obtain a quality education that facilitates their advancement as clinical psychology researchers and practitioners equipped to work in a multicultural society. To better serve society, doctoral candidates will learn about clinical and research practices that are ethical, sensitive to culture, and supported by evidence.
Specific program aims are:
- To provide students with generalist training that incorporates a solid foundational understanding of various clinical psychology theories and methods.
- Inform students about the disparities in mental health that exist based on factors such as location, socioeconomic level (SES), gender, race, and ethnicity.
- To instruct students on the skills necessary to become effective producers and consumers of research.
- To provide opportunities for students to develop cultural humility in relation to their research and practice skills