The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has a particularly strong curriculum for scientist-practitioners, focusing on a variety of research methodologies and integrating frequent clinical work and research opportunities into the academic program. Students are engaged in clinical practice from the very first year and are placed in a variety of research positions throughout their degree quest.
University of Michigan
530 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-764-2580
umich.edu
Yale aims to create "scientist-scholars" by exposing its students to a wide variety of academic offerings and research opportunities, both within the field of clinical psychology and in certain closely related disciplines. Students receive a thorough scientific training grounded in academic inquiry and critical thought, with many students and graduates receiving offers from the nation's most important research facilities.
Yale University
149 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-7172
yale.edu
UCLA focuses on the preparation of clinical scientists for academia and research settings. UCLA specializes in providing individualized research experiences, allowing students to design programs in close cooperation with university researchers. A 1-year clinical research internship is required before completion of the doctoral degree.
UCLA
1285 Franz Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-2961
ucla.edu
The clinical and community psychology program at the University of Illinois is devoted to creating leading clinical researchers with a creative and socially conscious approach to the discipline. Within a strong scientific training curriculum, students are asked to examine the social implications of clinical work. Topics such as medical ethics are repeatedly examined throughout the degree program.
University of Illinois
603 East Daniel St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-0631
illinois.edu