Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, more commonly known as Virginia Tech, is in the rural community of Blacksburg, Virginia. The school offers a doctoral degree in clinical psychology through a program accredited by the American Psychological Associates. Virginia Tech is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science Programs. It is a research based program that focuses on the science and medicine of psychology. The school accepts a maximum of 10 applicants per year, including both undergraduate and graduate students. Graduates of the program have moved on to internships at Yale University, Duke University and Harvard Medical School, among others. Doctoral students also earn a Master of Science degree during the completion of their coursework.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
201 Burruss Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-6267
http://www.psyc.vt.edu/graduate/clinical/
The University of Virginia is in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. Their clinical psychology program is accredited by the American Psychology Association. The school offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, along with cognitive, developmental and quantitative psychology. The clinical psychology program focuses on research and the scientific side of the practice, but also develops the patient/psychologist skills of the students. Students undergo four years of full-time study and one year as an intern. Most students go on to research and scientific careers, although some go into practice. The program is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. Applicants must complete the online application and provide three letters of recommendation. The application deadline is December 1st each year.
University of Virginia
102 Gilmer Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904
434-982-4750
http://www.virginia.edu/psychology/research/areas.php
The Virginia Consortium Program of Clinical Psychology is a doctoral program offered jointly by three universities: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University. However, students earn one degree and have one transcript. The American Psychology Association accredits the program. It is a five year program that includes a dissertation and a one year internship. The program admits a maximum of 10 students annually, including master's degree holders and those with bachelor's degrees. Examples of courses include empirically supported therapy and analysis of variance. The program focuses on developing students into research clinicians with experience dealing with patients. Applicants must include three letters of recommendation and complete a personal interview.
Virginia Consortium Program of Clinical Psychology
1881 University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
757-368-1820
http://sci.odu.edu/vcpcp/