Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

Click on the doctoral program faculty names above to view their credentials and if they are reviewing applications this academic year.

mentorship process

Students are admitted to the program under the supervision of a primary research mentor who serves as the supervisor for a student's first-year research assistantship, thesis and dissertation projects, as well as other research efforts during their time in the program. Additionally, mentors provide guidance in professional development throughout the student’s academic journey. As a collaborative department, students often engage in research with additional faculty members with complimentary interests, if interested.

Shortly after the December 1 deadline, the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program faculty meet to review the applicants. We consider academic accomplishment and potential as well as applicants’ fit with our program (as reflected by the personal essay and letters of recommendation). With our mentor model, we also place great weight on applicants’ fit with the research of the faculty members they identify as preferred mentors on the program application. Please review the faculty section below to see faculty interests and determine which faculty members are accepting applications for potential students. We will invite the most promising applicants to participate in video teleconference interviews in January and February.

The entire program faculty participates in the interview process. During their interviews, we will ask candidates to discuss their interests in clinical psychology as well as their interests in our program. We will also ask students to discuss their research and clinical experience and invite them to discuss any other aspects of their academic and professional background that are related to doctoral studies in clinical psychology.

Following the interview, the faculty meet to decide on a final sorting of candidates. Students are either accepted, rejected, or placed on a waitlist. Official letters are then sent to the applicants.