Ph.D. in Psychology

• Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
  
  The Clinical Psychology specialization prepares individuals to practice as licensed psychologists in health care settings, community mental health centers, group practice settings, inpatient psychiatric settings, and private practice. Clinical psychologists promote psychological well-being, engage in prevention and early intervention of psychological difficulties, and provide treatment to clients experiencing severe psychopathology.
  
  
• Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
  
  The Counseling Psychology specialization prepares students to practice as licensed psychologists who work with clients to promote functional relationships, healthy lifestyles, and positive career choices and roles. Counseling psychologists facilitate growth and development by building on client strengths. Counseling psychologists work with clients of all ages in various therapeutic settings.
  
  
• General Psychology
  
  The General Psychology specialization—with tracks in Educational Psychology and in Research and Evaluation—prepares individuals to teach, mentor, and/or conduct culturally and contextually relevant research in psychology in institutions of higher education and to engage their knowledge and skills in applied settings.
  
  
• Health Psychology
  
  Health Psychology specialization students plan to practice in a variety of health care settings and academic institutions. Many health psychologists practice in medical centers, medical research settings, business and industry, government and military, as well as sports and fitness settings. Others teach and engage in research at colleges and universities.
  
  
• Organizational Psychology
  
  The Organizational Psychology specialization prepares individuals to work within industry, government, and university settings as practitioners, consultants, and researchers. Specifically, this specialization focuses on issues related to organizational behavior, leadership, and development; personnel staffing, development, and well-being; and effective, ethical consultation and research practices. Students may select one of three tracks offered in this specialization—industrial, organizational, or consultation psychology.
  
  
• School Psychology (Licensure)
  
  School Psychology students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to provide quality and contextually relevant educational and mental health services to children (birth – 21 years) and their families. School psychologists practice in school settings and private practice, teach at the university level, and conduct applied research. A specialization in School Psychology provides training in both psychology and education and emphasizes preparation in mental health, child development, school organization, learning, behavior, and motivation.
  
  

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