PSY.D. PROGRAM IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
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A university-based Psy.D. Program, the doctoral program in clinical psychology at ISU follows a practitioner-scientist model of training and has been APA-accredited* for more than 25 years. Our students are required to complete a dissertation, thus we place somewhat more emphasis on research skills than do some Psy.D. programs. Students interested in a doctoral program that provides rigorous training in clinical skills as well as research opportunities may be particularly suited for our program.
The Psy.D. Program at ISU adheres to the belief that thoughtful training in diversity issues is crucial in developing a professional identity that values and pursues excellence in clinical practice. In addition, we are committed to creating a cultural of acceptance and inclusion that values the contribution of diverse perspectives such as those influenced by gender, ethnicity, race, culture, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability and personal experience. The program strives to develop in our students a professional identity grounded in an active sense of social responsibility combined with an appreciation and respect of cultural and individual differences.
Over the past 6 years, 94% of our students that have applied have been "matched" with an APA approved internship (based on 50 students applying for internships through APPIC between 2005 - 2010).
We currently have six clinical and five experimental faculty members that teach in the Psy.D. program. (Dr. Schriver is currently in an administrative position and is not teaching in the Psy.D. program). We have a new clinical faculty member, Janis Leigh. Dr. Leigh has clinical and research interests in health psychology and will be starting in the Fall 2011. Please click to learn more about the research interests of our clinical faculty and experimental faculty.
Are you a student interested in learning more about our graduate program in Clinical Psychology? Please take a moment and read an informational letter from our Department's chairperson, Dr. Virgil Sheets.
*Questions related to the programs accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone (202)336-5979 / Email: apaaccred@apa.org Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation