PhD in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

This doctoral program trains students in clinical psychology and leads to a PhD. Along the way, candidates earn a master of science, and the American Psychological Association accredits the doctoral program. Courses address the scientific areas of the discipline, its historical foundations, research methods and the skills of professional practice. Supervised clinical work is built into the sequence, with practica offered through the department's Center for Psychological Services and partner agencies around Milwaukee. The program aims to prepare scientist-practitioners. Students are encouraged to seek research funding, give conference presentations and publish in journals. Completion takes about five years, followed by a full-year internship. Prospective applicants can attend an information session with the program director and a graduate admissions counselor to ask questions about curriculum and applying.