The University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Clinical Psychology program is considered the top program in the country according to U.S. News & World Report's college ratings, and as such it is very selective. The focus is on training clinical scientists but they also give a solid foundation for a professional career in clinical practice. Prospective students should inquire about the interests and availability of the department's faculty, since matching interests are key to being successfully admitted to the school. The degree requires a 5-to-6 year program with a full-time, one- year internship. The internship and a dissertation are required before the doctorate is awarded. The school features a Psychology Clinic, the Semel Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital and the David Geffen School of Medicine.
UCLA Department of Psychology
1285 Franz Hall
Box 951563
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563
310-825-2617
psych.ucla.edu
The University of Washington's award-winning Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program is APA accredited and a charter member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. According to the school's psychology department website the program offers academic, scientific and professional training in the field. The program's focus is on training clinical scientists for research careers, so if you are interested only in clinical practice this program would not be appropriate for you. For those interested in both research and clinical work the university offers an on-campus training clinic and a flexible program that allows students to choose their own specialized focus in addition to their core studies. The department website states that most students who graduate are able to get their first or second choice in the Predoctoral Internship Match Program.
University of Washington
Department of Psychology
119A Guthrie Hall
UW Box 351525
Seattle, WA 98195
206-543-2640
web.psych.washington.edu
The University of Wisconsin-Madison website describes the training model for the UW-Madison doctoral program in clinical psychology as being one of scientist-practitioner. In this program students are groomed for both practicing clinical psychology and pursuing research in the field. Students are admitted based on how similar their interests and specialities are to those of the department's faculty members. One of the unique features the UW-Madison doctorate offers is an Emotion Training Program the school received through National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funding. They also support interdisciplinary research and encourage collaborations with other areas of study on campus.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Department of Psychology
1202 W. Johnson St.
Madison, WI 53706-1969
608-262-1040
psych.wisc.edu