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Clinical Psychology

The program is designed for completion in five years, the last year of which is the clinical internship. The first two years are relatively course intensive, during which students complete basic courses in research methodology, scientific domains of psychological inquiry, and core clinical courses in psychopathology, assessment, and psychosocial interventions.

Students become involved in faculty-led research teams during their first year, affording them the opportunity to collaborate with team members in developing research questions, designing empirical studies, collecting and analyzing data, writing manuscripts, and presenting scientific papers at national and regional conferences. By the end of their first year, students propose their master’s thesis research to be completed during their second year. The Clinical program emphasizes student involvement in collaborative research beyond their thesis research, providing a broad foundation in research methodology prior to formulating their dissertation research during their third year. We expect our students to have several scholarly publications and presentations at scientific meetings prior to applying for the pre-doctoral internship.

Students also acquire clinical skills in assessment and intervention beginning in their second year. All students serve as primary therapists for clients at our  Department Clinic  serving children, adolescents, and adults from the community (as individuals, couples, or families) under close faculty supervision. Advanced students may specialize in certain types of cases (e.g., eating disorders, chronic pain, substance abuse, attention-deficit disorders, or relationship problems) and may also involve themselves in one of the ongoing specialty training/research programs at the clinic, gaining intensive experience with a particular problem while participating in the design, conduct, and evaluation of a research project.

Since the 1990s, the Clinical program has been successful in developing a variety of community and regional training sites in assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, behavioral health consultation, and program evaluation with children, adolescents, and adults.  We view community practica as a valuable means of expanding the breadth of our students’ clinical training in balance with their research and teaching needs.  At present, we have two paid community practica (Brazos County Detention Center and Brazos County Probation and Parole Services), with 2-3 students placed at each per academic year.  At Brazos County Detention Center, students develop skills in psychodiagnostic interviews, brief individual therapy, crisis management, and consultation with correctional staff as well as other community agencies servicing inmates, with common referrals involving noncompliance with staff, aggressive behavior, adjustment problems to jail placement, severe emotional distress, unmedicated serious psychiatric disorders, and suicide risk assessment.  At the Brazos County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, students develop skills in psychological assessment of anger and impulse control, substance abuse, and psychopathology, individual or group therapy for anger management, chemical dependence, or severe emotional disorders, and consultation to probation department staff.  In addition to these paid external placements, students may occasionally pursue unpaid practicum experiences at sites that meet specific training needs (e.g., pediatric facilities, VA hospitals).  Such opportunities are developed in conjunction with the primary research mentor and must be approved by the Director of Clinical Training.

Our students are highly competitive for premier pre-doctoral internships nationally (e.g., university and VA medical centers in San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans, New York City, Baltimore, Chapel Hill, Houston, and San Antonio). The majority of our graduates from the Clinical program pursue research positions in academic or medical settings, or clinical training or administrative positions in medical centers or community agencies. The Clinical program at Texas A&M is not intended for individuals wishing to pursue a career primarily in independent clinical practice.

The Clinical program supports an active speaker series that each year brings to campus distinguished faculty members from other universities. This series provides exposure to different perspectives on the field and the opportunity to network with professors at other institutions.

Additional Program Information:

Clinical Curriculum Sequence 20-21 

Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data

Clinical Psychology Graduate Handbook

The Clinical Psychology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association. Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail:  [email protected] Web:  www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

PhD Students in Clinical Psychology 2018

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Program Overview

• Psychology and Philosophy

Doctoral Program

Program mission.

Through a rigorous foundation in scientific psychology as well as broad and general training in research and clinical practice, the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program at Sam Houston State University provides candidates with opportunities to develop attitudes, knowledge, and skills to become effective clinical psychologists as well as researchers and scholars.

Forensic Emphasis

In addition to this foundation in general clinical psychology, our Program places an emphasis on training students to become legally informed clinicians with knowledge and experience providing professional services within the justice system. Students learn methods for applying the skills of clinical psychologists to address needs and answer research questions related to the legal arena. We are particularly proud of our training in forensic psychology , which includes coursework and practical experiences.

Additional Experiences and Exposures

The Program also provides students the opportunity to obtain experience with and exposure to a wide range of clinical and research topics. Multiple faculty members conduct research in health psychology, adolescent mental health, behavioral and mindfulness interventions, neurobehavioral functioning, health disparities, and trauma. We also offer practicum training in inpatient and outpatient settings addressing a wide range of issues, including severe mental illness, neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, psychotherapy using telehealth technology as well as more traditional clinical assessment and therapy.

Program Goals

To produce graduates who have a broad knowledge of scientific psychology including its history of thought and development, research methods, and applications.

To produce graduates with the skills to conduct meaningful research that adds to the current body of knowledge in psychology.

To produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills to excel in the practice of clinical psychology.

To produce graduates who can apply clinical psychological principles in the legal arena in both research and clinical practice.

The APA accredited Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program at Sam Houston State has much to offer to students interested in becoming clinical psychologists. This includes:

• Rigorous training in psychological research and practice
• Opportunities to conduct research related to a wide range of areas of psychology
• Opportunity to publish and present research in diverse venues
• Clinical training with diverse clients in a wide range of settings
• Specialized coursework and clinical training in forensic psychology
• A supportive faculty and student community
• Preparation for internship and postdoctoral fellowships
• Meaningful career opportunities upon graduation

Training in Clinical Psychology

The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology applies a scientist-practitioner model to the training of the next generation of psychologists. Our curriculum—coursework, research, and practica—has been developed to ensure our Program meets the Standards of Accreditation published by the American Psychological Association. This includes classes and other training experiences that relate to the discipline-specific knowledge of psychology. These areas include:

• History and Systems of Psychology
• Affective Bases of Behavior
• Biological Bases of Behavior
• Cognitive Bases of Behavior
• Developmental Bases of Behavior
• Social Bases of Behavior
• Advanced Integrative Knowledge
• Research Methods
• Quantitative Methods
• Psychometrics

Beyond this foundational knowledge, we ensure our graduates possess the critical competencies expected of all clinicians. Consistent with the field of psychology in general, science is at the core of our knowledge and we rely on the current evidence base in our training. We expect graduates of our program to be competent with respect to the following:

• Ethical and legal standards
• Individual and cultural diversity
• Professional values and attitudes
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Intervention
• Supervision
• Consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills
• Forensic Research and Practice

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Program Overview/Mission

The Clinical Psychology program at University of Houston-Clear Lake offers a MA degree and provides academic coursework and clinical training that prepare graduate students for careers in the mental health field. The coursework and training also meets the requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Psychological Associate in Texas.  

The 63-hour program features courses in individual and group therapy, assessment of cognitive and personality functioning, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. You can also take courses to gain more specialized training in behavioral medicine, behavioral parent training, and the development and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, and pediatric psychology.                   

Goals and Objectives

The field of psychology, this program, and its individual faculty highly value diversity, understanding, inclusiveness, compassion, equal human rights, and strongly reject and condemn violence, intimidation, discrimination, and judgmental action towards groups or individuals in all forms. Given our field's acute focus and understanding of the human toll exacted by these societal problems, psychology has an important ethical role in advocacy and educating the broader public in hopes of minimizing these problems for individuals and groups in our societies. Review the APA Advocacy page to learn more about some of these important areas and how they can be supported.

Program Degrees

• Clinical Psychology M.A.

Admission Requirements

• Final Deadline: January 25 
• Select Four-year College/University and Graduate School.
• Program application is only available within the selected Fall semester.
• Select "HSH-Clinical Psychology" as your first choice major only. 
• If you would like to take the General GRE Exam, please visit their website www.gre.org .
• UHCL GRE Code: 6916 – UNIV HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE – Grad
• Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Prerequisites: The program requires five prerequisite undergraduate psychology courses (15 hours): Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and three courses (9 additional hours) of upper-level psychology courses. Upper-level psychology courses that may provide good preparation for the program include, but are not limited to, Social Psychology, Theories of Personality, Human Growth and Development, and Research Methods and Statistics. Preference is given to applicants with all prerequisites completed.
• Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences.
• Statement of purpose and goals (not to exceed 1,000 words): describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation and recommendation forms should be submitted directly by the recommenders to [email protected] . Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well are preferred.
• Program Application Fee: In addition to the university application fee, there is an additional program application fee of $35 for the Clinical Psychology M.A. program. The program application fee may be paid by credit card online or by check payable to "University of Houston-Clear Lake" and sent to: Clinical Psychology Program Applications University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 73  Houston, TX 77058

After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in March. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15. 

Additional Admission Information

• Recommendation Form
• Application Instructions

Program Faculty

Sarah Griffin

Assistant Professor of Health Service Psychology & Clinical Psychology, Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number:   281-283-3355 Email:   [email protected] Office:  B2617.08

Sarah Griffin Faculty Bio

Sean Lauderdale

Contact number:   281-283-3305 Email:   [email protected] Office:  HSB 1508.15

Sean Lauderdale Faculty Bio

Ashley MacPherson

Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou 1508.03

Ashley MacPherson Faculty Bio

Mary B. Short

Professor of Clinical Psychology, and Director of Clinical Training, Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number:   281-283-3324 Email:   [email protected] Office:  Bayou 1508.26

Mary B. Short Faculty Bio

Curriculum and Instruction

While enrolled in our program, you would have many significant training experiences outside the classroom. For example, you would participate in a two-semester clinical practicum in our on-site Psychological Services Clinic and a 500-hour internship placement under the supervision of a psychologist. In addition, you may have the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects, especially research related to the faculty member's research expertise. Through research experiences, you may have the opportunity to present at local and national conferences, and possibly co-author manuscripts.

Please read the Clinical Psychology Program information and Frequently Asked Questions about our program for more details.                         

Student Resources

• Student Handbook
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Additional Information

A doctorate in Health Services Psychology (combined Clinical and School Psychology) is also offered at University of Houston-Clear Lake. A separate admissions process is required for enrollment in this program. For information, please contact the Department Assistant III for the program, Shelly Matejka, 281-283-3491 or [email protected]. For information on admission to the Clinical Psychology Program, please contact: Dr. Sean Lauderdale Clinical Psychology Program Director [email protected]

The PsyD in Health Service Psychology (Clinical Psychology/School Psychology) provides broad practitioner-scientist training with an emphasis on clinical practice. The aim of the program is to prepare students for careers as health professionals in clinical and school settings. The overarching model of the program is the provision of health services with particular emphasis on cognitive-behavioral psychology. Graduates from this program will be competent to function as licensed professional psychologists in a variety of roles across a variety of settings. The Doctor of Psychology in Health Service Psychology has been awarded accreditation on contingency by the American Psychological Association.

As a practitioner-scientist program, the PsyD program in Health Service Psychology’s primary goal is to train practitioners, scholars and applied researchers in the area of health service psychology. The program develops graduates who use scientific methods in the professional practice of psychology with the aim of improving health and behavioral health outcomes. The program emphasizes the importance of the scientific method as the primary basis to advance knowledge and inform practice. Graduates will be competent in evidence-based practice (assessment, intervention and consultation). This model emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between psychological, biological and social aspects of both personal and community health.

Admission to the graduate program in Health Service Psychology is limited and is offered only to the most qualified applicants. The typical minimum standards for admission include:

• Earned bachelor’s, master’s, or specialist degree in psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology or a closely related discipline
• GPA or 3.3 or higher for those entering with an undergraduate degree only or GPA of 3.5 or higher for those entering with graduate credit or an earned graduate degree;
• Score of 300 of higher on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with at least 3.5 in Analytical Writing
• Statement of interest in pursuing the PsyD
• Reference letters
• Evidence of research potential (publication, thesis, formal research project, participation in research).

Applying to the Health Service Psychology PsyD Program

Applying to the program requires submitting the documents described below. Applicants must complete a university Application for Admission and submit it and all required fees and documents to the university’s Admission Office. At the same time, applicants also must apply to the program. There is an application fee for university admissions, which is in addition to the program application fee. International students are advised to consult the relevant web pages and/or contact International Admissions in the Admissions Office as early as possible for information.

The PsyD program requires an application fee of $50 in addition to the university’s regular application fee. This fee is payable to the “University of Houston-Clear Lake PsyD program.”

The PsyD application includes the following components:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• Research and clinical/school psychology experience and interests
• Practicum experience
• Other relevant experiences (i.e., volunteering)
• Post-graduation professional goals
• A list of faculty in the PsyD program with whom the applicant would like to work with and why
• Three (3) recommendations for Applicant Admission (form found on the program website). Each recommender must complete the recommendation form and submit a separate letter.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended (except University of Houston-Clear Lake transcripts, which will be generated internally). These transcripts must be sent directly to the university’s Office of Admissions.
• Scores on the general test of the GRE. Official scores are reported to the university through the standard GRE process. 
• A $50.00 payment online  https://apps.uhcl.edu/ECommerce/Schedule/CHAS or check or money order made payable to “UHCL PsyD program.”

Note : Admission to graduate status at the university is not equivalent to admission to the PsyD program. Admission to the university should not be confused with acceptance into the PsyD program. Applicants will be notified about admission into the PsyD directly by the program director. Applicants are admitted into a professional psychology program only by way of formal notification from the program director. For international applicants, admission to the university requires admission through both the academic program and the Office of International Admissions and Programs.

Timeframe for Program Application and the Admission Process

Applications are accepted once a year. Applicants have the responsibility to ensure that their applications, GRE scores, supporting transcripts and recommendations are received by the application deadline of December 15. Review of applications will begin in January. After initial review of the application materials, the admissions committee will invite applicants under active consideration to campus. Students will be notified of interviews by the end of January. Interviews will occur in late January or early February. Once interviews have been completed, the PsyD admissions committee will begin notifying applicants of admission decisions by early March. Acceptances must be finalized on or before April 15.

Review of Progress

Continuation in the PsyD program requires satisfactory academic performance and the acquisition of appropriate clinical and professional skills and personal attributes. Students admitted to the program will be evaluated annually for academic progress and appropriate professional behavior and development. An unsatisfactory evaluation may lead to probation or termination from the program. All students are required to adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the Doctoral Student Handbook for the Doctorate in Psychology.

Grade Requirements

Only courses with a grade of “B-” or better will be applied toward the PsyD program requirements. Further grade requirements are outlined in the Doctoral Student Handbook for the Doctorate in Psychology.

Degree Requirements

The Doctorate of Psychology in Health Service Psychology requires 108 credit hours of coursework (of which up to 27 hours may be waived based on prior coursework and competency) organized into the following sections: Foundational Knowledge, Methodology and Statistics, Assessment, Intervention, Clinical Experiences, Thesis/Dissertation, and Electives. All students will complete experiences in both research and clinical work and a qualifying exam. Most students will be required to complete the program’s maximum number of hours (108), but those students with previous graduate credit may submit documentation (as outlined in the Doctoral Student Handbook ) to request a waiver for up to 27 hours of graduate credit towards the candidate plan of study, reducing the plan to a minimum of 81 hours.

Foundational Knowledge

• PSYC 5031 - Human Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 5235 - Learning Principles Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 5532 - Advanced Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 6130 - Psychological Measurement Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 6134 - Biological Basis of Behavior Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 6533 - History and Systems Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 6832 - Advanced Cognitive and Affective Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7030 - Orientation to Health Service Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7136 - Multicultural and Diversity Issues Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7531 - Psychopathology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7736 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Health Service Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Methodology and Statistics

• PSYC 7130 - Experimental Methodology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7131 - Quantitative Analysis I Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7132 - Quantitative Analysis II Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7032 - Cognitive Assessment Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7033 - Personality Assessment Credit Hours: 3

Intervention

• PSYC 7235 - Advanced Behavioral Therapy Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7332 - Advanced Consultation and Program Design/Evaluation Credit Hours: 3

Clinical Experience

• PSYC 7038 - Practicum Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7039 - External Practicum/Internship Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7936 - Evidence-Based Clinical Supervision Practices Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 8931 - Doctoral Internship Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

PSYC 7038    will be repeated for a total of 2 semesters.

PSYC 7039    will be repeated for at least 4 semesters.

PSYC 8931    will be repeated for a total of 3 semesters.

Students will enroll in PSYC 7936    for only one semester.

Thesis/Dissertation

• PSYC 7939 - Health Service Psychology Thesis Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 8930 - Doctoral Dissertation Credit Hours: 3

Students who have not written master’s theses or master’s research projects prior to program admission will do so; all students will write doctoral dissertations.

PSYC 7939    will be repeated for a total of at least 6 hours.

PSYC 8930    will be repeated for a total of at least 9 hours

• PSYC 7031 - Dialectical Behavior Therapy Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7034 - Neuropsychological Assessment Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7138 - Mindfulness and Acceptance Therapy Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7139 - Intervention I: Academic and Cognitive Skills Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7232 - Advanced Child Behavioral Therapy Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7239 - Advanced Group Psychotherapy Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7331 - School Health Programs Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7333 - Pediatric Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7334 - Adult Behavioral Medicine Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7337 - Development and Treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7630 - Behavioral Family Systems Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 7835 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Addictions Credit Hours: 3

Cashuna Huddleston Ph.d.

Psychologist , phd.

My Practice at a Glance

New Way Psychological Services, PLLC

1770 St. James Place Blvd.

Houston, TX 77054

Qualifications

• Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 37836
• In Practice for 8 Years
• Certificate from National Register of Health Service Psychologists 2018
• Attended University of Houston , Graduated 2015

Specialties and Expertise

Top specialties.

• Anger Management
• Chronic Illness
• Alzheimer's
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chronic Pain
• Coping Skills
• Dual Diagnosis
• Family Conflict
• Geriatric and Seniors
• Life Coaching
• Life Transitions
• Marital and Premarital
• Mood Disorders
• Pre-Surgical Evaluations (e.g., Bariatric, etc.)
• Racial Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Sports Performance
• Substance Use
• Testing and Evaluation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Weight Loss
• Women's Issues

Endorsement

Client Focus

Participants, treatment approach, types of therapy.

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive
• Gottman Method
• Integrative
• Interpersonal
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychological Testing and Evaluation
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Strength-Based
• Trauma Focused

Primary Location

Nearby areas.

• Houston, TX

Neighborhoods

• Galleria-Uptown

(832) 583-7373 (Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm & Sat. 9am-1pm) [email protected]

Adriane barroso, ph.d., lp, clinical director.

Dr. Adriane Barroso is a Licensed Psychologist who has dedicated her entire career to supporting people of all ages in moments of unexpected losses, significant life changes, and extreme states.  For 15 years, she has worked with individuals in transitional and fragile moments that demand a highly-skilled professional with dedication, availability, and flexibility. 

Extensive training and warm, laidback manners are Dr. Barroso's tools to establish an effective, truthful relationship with patients, especially those who have been having a hard time finding appropriate care or adjusting to the traditional psychiatric model, as she prioritizes their choices and goals and genuinely believes in the importance of people being in control of their treatment. Her specialties are trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, and crisis.

Born in Brazil and later relocated to the United States, Dr. Barroso graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and  Psychology and completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her practice started in 2004 and included seeing patients in a wide array of countries, settings, and levels of care. She has a prolific academic career with several publications and presentations on psychoanalysis, clinical psychology, and mental health topics.

Dr. Barroso is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. 

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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

This is an archived copy of the 2019-2020 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit catalog.shsu.edu .

• Description
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The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program seeks to train professionals with a broad knowledge of scientific psychology who will be skilled clinicians. The program’s educational philosophy is to produce scientist/practitioners who possess expertise in both research and clinical practice. The department believes that experience in applied settings produces scientists who are sensitive to pragmatic issues and who are on the cutting edge of research questions essential to practitioners in the field. Conversely, clinicians who have been trained as scientists understand emerging research results and assimilate them into their daily practice. The program uses a flexible mentor model in which students are accepted to work with a particular member of the faculty for their degree-required research, but also are encouraged to seek out research opportunities with other members of the Department faculty. All students are required to complete a dissertation and to be enrolled full-time. The demands of the program’s training are not amenable to part-time or weekend course schedules.

Additionally, the Ph.D. program includes a strong forensic emphasis, training all students to be legally informed clinicians, who can explain psychopathology to courts or administrative agencies, intervene with families at various junctures in the social system, as well as providing treatment for both victims and offenders. All students have the opportunity to participate in performing forensic evaluations for the courts. Students will complete the program with the basic preparation they need to pursue postdoctoral specialty training and legally-relevant clinical psychology research.

Clinical psychology is the psychological science that seeks to understand, assess, and treat psychological disorders and conditions. SHSU psychology students’ published research has examined test development, personality assessment, psychopathology, gender and minority issues, jury processes, and public policy, among other topics. Students’ practicum experiences have involved work with severely disturbed clients, people with brain injuries, persons with addictions, troubled adolescents, children and families, and persons in the legal system. Practicum settings have included a variety of inpatient and residential settings (neuropsychiatric, rehabilitation, and university medical center), private psychological practices, and correctional settings. In addition, the program operates its own Psychological Services Center where students provide services to a broad range of community clientele.

Applicants seeking admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions :

• Graduate Application : The Graduate Application is an institutional application required by SHSU. Students must provide biographical and educational information and information relevant to determining State of Texas residency.
• Application fee : An university application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.
• Transcripts documenting all prior degrees.* Applicants are welcome to submit transcripts from additional institutions for review by the program
• Program application with the fee
• A minimum of two letters of recommendation (three are preferred)
• Personal Statement/Essay
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Official GRE scores
• TOEFL score (if applicable)

*Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for review by the admissions committee. However, under university policy, admission decisions are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts.

The application deadline is December 1.

The Doctoral Program seeks promising students from all backgrounds in the service of creating a diverse intellectual community.  High test scores and grades do not guarantee acceptance, and students whose lower scores are offset by other exceptional qualifications may be admitted.  New students may join the program with either a baccalaureate or a master’s degree.

For application forms or further information, write or call:

Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program Department of Psychology and Philosophy Sam Houston State University Box 2210 Huntsville, TX 77341-2210 Telephone: (936) 294-1210 E-mail: [email protected]

Note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

All formal requirements for completion of the Ph.D. are described in the Clinical Psychology Doctor of Philosophy Program Handbook and may vary from one student to another depending on previous academic preparation. The following guidelines are offered to demonstrate the nature of the doctoral program and should not be misconstrued as representing the formal requirements for the Ph.D.

• A course of study that includes training in the discipline-specific knowledge of psychology, including research and quantitative methods; history and systems of psychology; and the affective, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social bases of behavior. Students are also trained in the profession-wide competencies associated with clinical psychology, which include research, ethical and legal standards, individual and cultural diversity, professional values and attitudes, communication and interpersonal skills, assessment, intervention, supervision, and consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary skills. This course of study is sequential. cumulative, graded in complexity, and designed to prepare students for further organized training.
•  Enrollment as a full-time student (i.e., a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester) on campus for at least four consecutive long (i.e., Fall, Spring) semesters.
• An average of 3.0 (B) must be maintained by the student in all courses in which he/she registers after admission into the doctoral program. Students should consult the Program Handbook for a more detailed description of policies regarding academic standards.
• Passing a written comprehensive examination or successfully defending a major area paper which integrates at least 3 core areas.
• Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation that is the product of original scholarly research and is of such quality as to represent a meaningful contribution to knowledge in the field of psychology.
• Completion of a year-long pre-doctoral internship, during which the student works full-time in an applied clinical setting.
• Completion of the degree within 6 years from the first semester of registration as a doctoral student (i.e., following completion of requirements for the master’s degree).

Students entering with a master’s degree in psychology and who have completed similar courses as part of their degree may have courses waived at the discretion of the Graduate Advisor.

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Stipends for doctoral students of psychology have not kept pace with cost of living in the U.S., study finds

A n online survey of doctoral students in psychology across the U.S. has shown that their annual stipends are not keeping pace with the rising cost of living. More than 80% of these students reported taking on additional debt to cover their living expenses. The survey also found that students who were more concerned about their financial situation were more likely to postpone getting married or having children and were also more likely to forego medical or mental health care. The paper was published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology .

The cost of higher education in the United States has risen dramatically over the past several decades. Since the 1980s, tuition and fees at both public and private colleges and universities have increased by as much as 250%, which is a rate far exceeding inflation. For the 2021-2022 academic year, the average cost of tuition and fees was $38,185 at private colleges and $10,338 for state residents at public colleges.

This rise in costs has been driven by factors such as increased demand for higher education, reductions in state funding for public institutions, growing administrative expenses, and investments in facilities and technology. The escalating cost of higher education has led to a significant increase in student loan debt, which has become a major financial burden for many Americans.

In 2021, total student loan debt in the U.S. was estimated to be over $1.7 trillion. With around 44 million borrowers, the average debt is around $38,000 per borrower. This rising cost of higher education and the associated debt has sparked an ongoing debate about the value of a university degree and the need to reform the higher education system.

Research focusing on graduate psychology students has revealed that their debt levels have escalated from between $20,000-$60,000 around the turn of the millennium to recent estimates exceeding $122,000 and $231,000 for PhD and PsyD students, respectively. This level of debt is in stark contrast to the median annual salary for clinical psychologists, which stands at $90,000.

Study author Erica Szkody and her colleagues wanted to further explore the financial stress and debt situations of doctoral students in clinical psychology. They were interested in understanding the sources of funding and financial support these students receive, how they manage their finances, and the impact of financial stress on their future plans and mental health. They sought detailed insights through an online survey.

The survey included 912 doctoral students from scientist-practitioner and clinical scientist psychology graduate programs in the U.S., with 82% identifying as female and 73% as White. The participants represented a diverse geographical distribution across the country.

The survey inquired about the students’ incomes, including stipends, part-time employment, savings, and other sources of income, as well as their expenses, such as daily living costs, work and education-related expenditures, and their level of debt. It also explored issues related to financial stress, including delays in achieving life milestones due to financial concerns, living arrangements, and assessments related to financial hardship, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sleep patterns, and sleep difficulties.

The findings indicated that half of the students received stipends covering all 12 months of the year, while 39% received support for 9 months. Despite variations in funding during the summer, over half of the participants reported some form of support. Savings among students varied significantly, with 50% reporting up to $5,000 in savings and 15% having none. Financial support from friends, family, partners, or child support was crucial for 72% of the students, especially during the summer months.

Despite program restrictions on part-time employment, 28% of students reported having part-time jobs at some point. Only 5% had no undergraduate student loan debt, and 19% had not taken out graduate student loans. The average loan size reported was around $77,000, with some students reporting debts as high as $500,000.

Most students shared housing with roommates, family members, or friends, with 86% renting homes or apartments. The average annual expenditure for students was approximately $17,500, against an average reported income of about $21,500, leaving them with around $4,000 in expendable pre-tax income. However, about 35% reported having no expendable income.

Approximately 43% of participants expressed significant stress about their financial debt, and 16% seriously considered discontinuing their doctoral studies due to financial difficulties. About half of the participants delayed life milestones due to financial concerns, most commonly postponing marriage, starting a family, having children, and participating in social activities.

Further analysis revealed that lower stipends, greater debt, and smaller savings were linked to higher financial stress and more time spent worrying about financial issues. Greater financial concerns were associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety, as well as reduced sleep quality.

“This study illustrates the inadequacy of current financial support for clinical psychology doctoral students,” the study authors concluded. “Most of the sample reported receiving a stipend that required them to take out significant loans during graduate school, which contributed to debt and financial stress.”

“We also now know that financial stress is related to symptoms of depression and anxiety, and poor sleep for clinical psychology doctoral students, as well as avoiding seeking proper health care, which makes financial stress in graduate school a topic of critical importance. University and program leadership are encouraged to advocate for increased financial support, as well as improve financial transparency and access to health care.”

The study sheds light on an important predicament current doctoral students face. However, it should be noted that study participants were exclusively students from clinical psychology programs that were members of the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology. Results might be somewhat different on students of other programs.

The paper, “ Financial stress and debt in clinical psychology doctoral students, ” was authored by Erica Szkody, Steven Hobaica, Sarah Owens, Jennifer Boland, Jason J. Washburn, and Debora Bell.

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Clinical neuropsychology is a recognized specialty of clinical psychology that involves the science and practice of brain-behavior relationships across the lifespan.

The University of Houston (UH) has a proud and storied history of specialty training in clinical neuropsychology that dates back to the 1970s. In its present form, the clinical psychology Ph.D. program at UH offers a clinical neuropsychology training experience that follows the guidelines of the Houston Conference on Specialty Education and Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology and meets the American Psychological Association’s definition of a “major area of study."

Our mission is to train the next generation of academic clinical neuropsychologists who will embrace diversity in multidisciplinary research and clinical teams to advance our understanding of brain-behavior relationships and enhance the quality of life of individuals and families affected by disorders of the central nervous system.