Clinical psychological science is built on the idea that clinical applications, such as the prevention, assessment, and treatment of psychological suffering, are based on the best available scientific evidence. This central tenet implies that not only are human interventions safe and effective; it also indicates we understand how these interventions work at a causal level in a way that allows us to scale them for use in a variety of settings. Understanding the mechanisms of clinical applications allows us to meet the diverse needs of everyone in a way that is science-based and inclusive. At the core of this degree is a foundation in psychological scientific methodology that can be applied to understanding human behavior and reducing human suffering. As students come to understand the breadth of clinical psychological science, they can flexibly choose their own way of contributing to solving pressing real-world problems.
Our Clinical Psychological Science degree program is designed to prepare students for graduate training in psychological and brain sciences (i.e., its subdisciplines, e.g., clinical psychological science, developmental psychopathology, neuroscience, dissemination and implementation science) and neighboring disciplines (e.g., public health, social work, counseling, mobile health technologies, psychiatry). Moreover, this degree is designed to boost students’ competitiveness for advanced bachelor-level positions in health care (e.g., program evaluator, technician, specialist) and post-baccalaureate paid research positions in psychological and brain sciences.