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The doctoral program in Clinical-Community Psychology is a science-based program in which students learn about the social,
interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors that affect people's well being and quality of life. The program is accredited by
the American Psychological Association as a doctoral training program in Clinical Psychology. Students in our program learn
to think about psychological well being at the individual, family, and community levels. Our students work with faculty to
create new scientific knowledge that directly or indirectly informs social policies, social service work, and clinical practice.
Students develop skills in how to enhance people's well being, prevent undesirable conditions, and treat conditions after they develop
through training in psychological practice (e.g., assessment, intervention). Our unique blend of training in Clinical and Community Psychology
places a particular emphasis on understanding social/ecological factors. For example, understanding the multiple layers of social influence on
people's lives, and how social factors interact with personality, cognitions, and emotions to shape our experiences. See the program description
page for a more detailed discussion of our program's focus. Students can apply the skills they develop to a wide range of careers, but often seek
careers involving academic research, clinical practice, the creation and/or administration of social service programs, or consultation work with
organizations.
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