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		Graduate applications for the class of 2009 must be RECEIVED by Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Graduate Admissions Information Application Form
		Graduate Studies \| Clinical Program Clinical Training Program Student Data Our Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association for over 50 years. Our program subscribes to the Scientist Practitioner model of training, building our clinical training on a firm empirical foundation in Psychology. In this page, we will attempt to answer some common questions about our training program. How does admissions work at UC? We use the "mentor model" of training, meaning that you are admitted to the program to work primarily with a specific faculty member, who is responsible for overseeing your research, your progress through the graduate program, and your professional development. It is our experience that this close mentoring is extremely beneficial to our students in maximizing their growth and progress. If it is appropriate to a student’s training goals, a clinical student could have a non-clinical faculty member as a mentor, in which case we will also assign a clinical faculty member to oversee training issues that are specific to the clinical program. What courses do students take? We believe that beyond certain core courses, a student in conjunction with the mentor are the best judges of what courses will help the student meet the student’s professional goals. As a result, very soon after arriving on campus, the student and mentor develop a training proposal–with the input of two other faculty–which is designed to outline the training experiences (including courses, clinical work, grant writing, and research) that will facilitate the student’s achievement of his/her professional goals. In a sense, it is a roadmap (subject to later modification, of course) for the student’s training in our program. So, beyond the departmental core courses, and the six didactic courses listed below, students take a variety of courses (both within and outside our department) designed to meet their unique professional interests. Clinical Core Clinical Ethics Introduction to Psychotherapy IQ Assessment Personality Assessment Intervention Diversity in Clinical Psychology Psychopharmacology What about clinical experiences? During the first year, students complete a graduated series of experiences that include conducting individual psychotherapy within the department, under the close supervision of a practicing clinical psychologist. During the second year, students complete a 10 hour/week practicum at a community site in the Cincinnati area. In their 3rd and 4th years, Clinical students complete an external 20 hour per week clinical placement, typically focusing on the treatment population or orientation that is at the core of their interests. These paid placements are obtained with the assistance of the department. In their 5th or 6th years, our students typically complete an APA-accredited internship. In these competitive times, we are pleased to say that our success rate in placing internship applicants has been excellent. What other kinds of things should I know about the Clinical Program at UC? The flexibility of our training model allows students to avail themselves of the resources available in a city the size of Cincinnati. For example, our close relationship with the UC School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati allows students access to patient populations and cutting edge technology not available elsewhere. Our partnerships with other academic and social service institutions allow us to provide clinical experiences for students across a broad array of clients. It is our goal–and accomplishment for as long as anyone around here can remember–to provide students in good standing with funding through at least four years. The funding, typically in the form of teaching or research assistantships, includes tuition waivers. We strive to foster an atmosphere that is characterized by collegiality and collaboration among students and faculty.
		© Copyright 2005, University of Cincinnati 429 Dyer Hall, PO Box 210376 \| Cincinnati, OH 45221-0376 Ph: 513/556.5580 \| Fax: 513/556.1904 Email technical comments.

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- About the Department - Undergraduate Studies - Graduate Studies Graduate Students \| Update Clinical Program Exp/Human Factors Program Grad Student Handbooks Course Listings UC Grad School Blackboard One-Stop Tuition & Fees Apply A&S Calendar - Faculty and Staff - Research Areas - News and Events - Psych Connection - Psi Chi - Alumni and Friends
		Graduate applications for the class of 2009 must be RECEIVED by Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Graduate Admissions Information Application Form
		Graduate Studies \| Clinical Program Clinical Training Program Student Data Our Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association for over 50 years. Our program subscribes to the Scientist Practitioner model of training, building our clinical training on a firm empirical foundation in Psychology. In this page, we will attempt to answer some common questions about our training program. How does admissions work at UC? We use the "mentor model" of training, meaning that you are admitted to the program to work primarily with a specific faculty member, who is responsible for overseeing your research, your progress through the graduate program, and your professional development. It is our experience that this close mentoring is extremely beneficial to our students in maximizing their growth and progress. If it is appropriate to a student’s training goals, a clinical student could have a non-clinical faculty member as a mentor, in which case we will also assign a clinical faculty member to oversee training issues that are specific to the clinical program. What courses do students take? We believe that beyond certain core courses, a student in conjunction with the mentor are the best judges of what courses will help the student meet the student’s professional goals. As a result, very soon after arriving on campus, the student and mentor develop a training proposal–with the input of two other faculty–which is designed to outline the training experiences (including courses, clinical work, grant writing, and research) that will facilitate the student’s achievement of his/her professional goals. In a sense, it is a roadmap (subject to later modification, of course) for the student’s training in our program. So, beyond the departmental core courses, and the six didactic courses listed below, students take a variety of courses (both within and outside our department) designed to meet their unique professional interests. Clinical Core Clinical Ethics Introduction to Psychotherapy IQ Assessment Personality Assessment Intervention Diversity in Clinical Psychology Psychopharmacology What about clinical experiences? During the first year, students complete a graduated series of experiences that include conducting individual psychotherapy within the department, under the close supervision of a practicing clinical psychologist. During the second year, students complete a 10 hour/week practicum at a community site in the Cincinnati area. In their 3rd and 4th years, Clinical students complete an external 20 hour per week clinical placement, typically focusing on the treatment population or orientation that is at the core of their interests. These paid placements are obtained with the assistance of the department. In their 5th or 6th years, our students typically complete an APA-accredited internship. In these competitive times, we are pleased to say that our success rate in placing internship applicants has been excellent. What other kinds of things should I know about the Clinical Program at UC? The flexibility of our training model allows students to avail themselves of the resources available in a city the size of Cincinnati. For example, our close relationship with the UC School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Cincinnati allows students access to patient populations and cutting edge technology not available elsewhere. Our partnerships with other academic and social service institutions allow us to provide clinical experiences for students across a broad array of clients. It is our goal–and accomplishment for as long as anyone around here can remember–to provide students in good standing with funding through at least four years. The funding, typically in the form of teaching or research assistantships, includes tuition waivers. We strive to foster an atmosphere that is characterized by collegiality and collaboration among students and faculty.
		© Copyright 2005, University of Cincinnati 429 Dyer Hall, PO Box 210376 \| Cincinnati, OH 45221-0376 Ph: 513/556.5580 \| Fax: 513/556.1904 Email technical comments.