Graduate Programs
Welcome to the Department of Psychology, Clinical and Experimental Graduate Training Programs, at Washington State University. Our graduate programs lead to a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology for qualified students interested in eventual employment as psychologists in teaching, research, or professional service. The doctoral program in clinical psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association. (750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979, TDD: (202) 336-6123, apaaccred@apa.org) Our programs require full-time commitment in pursuit of a Ph.D. and, therefore, we do not have terminal Master's degree programs. Instead, Master's degrees are awarded during work toward the Ph.D.
The APA-approved Clinical Psychology Program has strong emphases in both research and clinical training, consistent with the scientist-practitioner model. The program offers both adult- and child-focused training with emphases in Neuropsychology, Clinical Health Psychology, and Psychopathology. Students are given extensive research opportunities, typically resulting in publications and presentations. The program is highly successful in placing students in top internships nationwide. Clinical Program graduates are employed in a variety of professional settings including university and medical center faculty positions and independent practice.
The Experimental Psychology Program is one of the oldest in the West and, over the years, has gained a national reputation for producing highly skilled experimental and applied psychologists. The program has modern equipment and laboratories offering a wide range of research options. Both programs offer opportunities for teaching experience.
