The University of Wisconsin in Madison (UWM) is one of the best clinical psychology Ph.D. programs in the nation. In actuality, the UWM program was rated as the top-rated clinical psychology in the nation in 2008 by "U.S. News & World Report." It shared the top spot with two other top-rated programs that also have established reputations for their research in the field of clinical psychology. The University of Wisconsin has developed its own approach to clinical psychology that separates it from other programs with similar degrees and emphases. It uses the scientist-practitioner model that is partially research based and partially based on the components of professional psychological counseling practice. The Ph.D. program requires that students work with a mentoring faculty member that is able to guide the student in research and in professional practice. Research emphases at UWM are in the areas of brain biology and behavior, cognitive neuroscience and perception and developmental. social personality research.
University of Wisconsin--Madison
Department of Psychology
1202 W. Johnson St
Madison, WI 53706
608-262-2079
psych.wisc.edu
The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is the second of the three top rated clinical psychology Ph.D. programs at the top of the "U.S. News & World Report" 2008 rankings. UCLA's doctorate program is designed to last approximately five years and requires students to take an internship in addition to all related coursework and the dissertation. UCLA's psychology department sponsors a number of different clinical research centers in order to facilitate research among students and faculty members. UCLA offers students the opportunity to pursue research in a variety of areas such as clinical assessment, cognitive behavior therapy, behavioral medicine and health psychology, mental health and psychopathology, child psychopathology and options for treatment, minority mental health, family processes and dealing with stress.
University of California--Los Angeles
Department of Psychology
1285 Franz Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-2961
psych.ucla.edu
The University of Washington's (UW) Department of Psychology is the third of the top-rated clinical psychology programs ranked by "U.S. News & World Report" in 2008. The UW program is highly selective in the applicants it admits, admitting only 2 to 3.5 percent of the applicants each year. Research at the University of Washington is centered around two primary areas: adult clinical psychology and child clinical psychology. Like the UCLA program the UW program is approximately five years in length and requires an internship in addition to courses, exams and the dissertation. Campus research facilities serve as the focal point for graduate students who engage in a number of research projects such as working with those who are developmentally disabled or other members of the underserved population such as minorities.
University of Washington
Department of Psychology
306 Guthrie
Seattle , WA 98195
206-543-2563
web.psych.washington.edu