Clinical Program Information The Clinical Program is an APA-approved program with a cognitive- behavioral/ social learning orientation and a strong research emphasis, organized to give the student a knowledge of the field of psychology as a method of inquiry into human behavior. Dawgtracks: Clinical Program Newsletter (2008 issue) Dawgtracks: Clinical Program Newsletter (Spring 2007 issue) Dawgtracks: Clinical Program Newsletter (May 2006 issue) Dawgtracks: Clinical Program Newsletter (May 2005 issue) Program Curriculum and Structure The purpose of the APA-approved Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology is to train outstanding clinical scientists who will go on to make valuable contributions to the field of clinical psychology. Specific aims are: (a) to give the student a knowledge of the field of psychology as a method of inquiry into human behavior with a focus on the central role of empiricism in all aspects of clinical psychology; (b) to develop competence in theoretical and research issues that pertain to clinical psychology and related areas, and empirical methodologies for studying and providing clinical services; (c) to give the student an identification with psychology as an integrated basic and applied science; (d) to insure that the individual has the ability to function in research-oriented (e.g., academic) and applied (e.g., medical centers) settings through the development of competencies in the production and consumption of research, the teaching of clinical psychology, and the supervision and provision of clinical services. An additional noteworthy feature of the program is that the internship occurs in the fourth year, rather than the fifth. Fifth year students return to campus for their final year, receiving extensive supervision and support from faculty as they complete their dissertations and apply for professional positions. This also affords them the opportunity to learn supervisory skills as they assist in supervision of junior students and share skills and experience acquired during the internship year. This feature has proven extremely effective in preparing our graduate students with the research and clinical skills necessary for success as well as resulting in the majority of our students completing the program within five years (see Admissions/Outcome Data section below for details). Facilities and Resources
The Psychology Clinic, the program's teaching clinic, is located in the Psychology Building and offers excellent facilities for observation and supervision. The clinic, directed by Dr. Amos Zeichner, provides outpatient services to adults and children from Athens and surrounding counties as well as students, faculty, and staff of the University of Georgia. All clinical faculty and students have offices and laboratory space in the Psychology Building, allowing for frequent interaction between students and faculty. Students have easy access to several excellent computer labs and to the University's Main Library and Science Library, as well as comprehensive access to most journals electronically from any computer. Graduate students may take advantage of the many cultural and athletic events held on campus and may use the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, which has been described as the best facility of its type in the country. There are currently (2008) 32 students enrolled in the program, 84% of whom are women. The median age of students is approximately 25. Students come from geographically and culturally diverse backgrounds, and the program has a strong commitment to cultural diversity in its student body. Admission Requirements and Procedures
Minimum criteria for admission are set by the Graduate School, the Department of Psychology, and the Clinical Program. These criteria include a bachelor's degree, an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00, a graduate GPA (if applicable) of at least 3.50, and GRE total (Verbal + Quantitative) score not less than 1100. However, credentials of students enrolled in the program substantially exceed these minimum criteria. The Written portion of the GRE is also considered and excellent writing skills are expected. For details of applications, class size and makeup, please see the Admissions/Outcomes Data section below. Students who have earned master's degrees at the time of their admission to the program may be able to exempt a few courses but must complete the same number of hours of coursework as students entering with a bachelor's degree. Application for admission is done entirely online and requires both a Graduate School application obtained from the University of Georgia Office of Graduate Admissions and a supplementary Psychology Department application obtained from the office of the Graduate Coordinator of Psychology. The deadline for receipt of all application materials (i.e., including GRE scores and transcripts) is December 1. Top-ranked applicants will receive an invitation to interview in January or February. For more on psychology graduate admissions click here. Financial Aid Upon admission to the program students are eligible for a variety of types of financial aid. These include teaching assistantships (Students with masters degrees may teach their own course; those with the bachelor's degree assist a faculty member); research assistantships (awarded in a university-wide competition or through a faculty member's grant); and clinic assistantships, through the Psychology Clinic. Coordination of assistantship applications by the Director of Clinical Training permits the largest possible number of program students to receive assistantships. Program policy is that students receive priority for assistantships based on seniority in the program, prior performance as an assistant, and academic performance. Therefore, newly admitted students will rarely be offered an assistantship at the time of admission. Typically, however, a majority of students receive an assistantship during their first year, and virtually all students are funded during their 2nd-5th years in the program (see Admissions/Outcomes Data section below for Financial Aid statistics and funding levels). Students may also work directly with the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid (706-542-6147) for assistance in securing student loans. Program Administration > Dr. Stephen Miller, Director of Clinical Training > Dr. Joshua Miller, chair of Admissions > Ms. Marilyn Steffe, Student Affairs Professional Admissions/Outcome Data The Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology, of which The University of Georgia Clinical Psychology Program is a member, requests that prospective students be provided with the following data related to admission and student outcomes. Please click here for current Admissions / Outcome Data in PDF format. Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) During the period from 1997 - 2005 the EPPP was taken
by 43 graduates of The University of Georgia Clinical Psychology Program.
The program mean score of 164.3 ranks in the top 15% among more than 500
programs whose scores are reported by the Association of State and Provincial
Psychology Boards (2005 Educational Reporting Service Listing). Accreditation The Clinical Program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. They can be reached at: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation Phone: (202) 336-5979 Website: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
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The Program has available a host of valuable
resources for the graduate student. Students benefit from faculty affiliations with
multidisciplinary institutes and centers around campus including the 
Students admitted to the Clinical Psychology Program must have
strong research skills. In addition, it is expected that students will develop
outstanding clinical skills. Students should be committed to the program's e
mphasis on developing outstanding clinical scientists who expect to make significant
contributions to the field of clinical psychology. This is exemplified in the
cognitive-behavioral orientation of the program and its commitment to training of
empirically-supported treatment modalities. Strongly considered in evaluating
applications for admission are the student's research interests and career goals.
Prospective students should be able to identify one or more members of the clinical
faculty who could serve as their mentor based on mutual research interests.
