Graduate Program

The Department of Psychology offers Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychology.  The Clinical program, which has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1968, allows specialization in adult psychopathology, assessment, child clinical psychogy, clinical health psychology, and general clinical psychology.  The Experimental program offers specialization in biopsychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and social health psychology.  Students in both programs can become involved in research in the areas of child/adolescence and health.

The curriculum and other aspects of training offered by the Department prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice.  The graduate program recognizes the necessity for students to acquire a fundamental knowledge of general psychology as well as more specialized training.  The program is designed to acquaint students with the theoretical and research content in their areas of specialized study and to teach them the research skills necessary to become competent investigators.  The Department considers research training important for all psychologists, regardless of their specific occupational goals, and believes it should begin as early as possible.

The Clinical and Experimental programs are well integrated.  Since the philosophy and expectation of the Department are that all graduates of the program receive some training in general psychology, there are several shared course requirements, overlapping methodology requirements, and representation of both clinical and experimental faculty members on all thesis and dissertation committees.

How to Apply

If you are considering applying to our graduate program, you can find more information on the following pages:

• Instructions on how to apply
• Frequently asked questions about the program and the application process
• Useful information about living in Kent, OH and Northeast Ohio.