Brigham Young University

Program Information

Degree Offered

PhD Clinical Psychology

Program Description:

The Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Brigham Young University is a well-established, nationally visible program. We are committed to excellence and have a training model and the resources necessary for us to reach our goal. Our program has enjoyed continuous accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1971. We are confident that our program’s emerging national reputation will continue to grow in prestige, thanks to quality resources and a commitment to excellence.

The clinical training program adheres to the scientist-practitioner model. The program is, by design, eclectic in orientation and broad in scope. From cognitive-behavioral or humanistic perspectives to object relations and family systems, students are exposed to a diversity of clinical approaches and populations. Training focuses on academic and research competence and gives students both the theoretical and the practical experience necessary to develop strong clinical skills.

Candidates with various backgrounds who have strong academic and clinical promise are recruited. Adhering to the scientist-practitioner training philosophy, our goal is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to be excellent generalist clinical psychologists, equipped to pursue academic, research, or clinical careers. Although many of our graduates pursue professional careers, academic and research competencies are also central to the goals of the program. Beyond a general "core" education and clinical training, students may gain added experience in therapy, assessment, forensics, health psychology and a variety of other options, or they may elect optional Emphasis Areas in: (1) Child, Adolescent, Family, (2) Clinical Neuropsychology, or (3) Clinical Research.

Accreditation:

American Psychological Association (APA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above