Clinical Overview

Mission Statement of the Clinical Psychology Program

The mission of the doctoral program in clinical psychology is to prepare graduate students for professional practice as clinical psychologists in community, health/medical, academic, and/or research settings. Our training philosophy is that science and practice are inseparable. We follow the "scientist-practitioner" model, and make concerted efforts to incorporate theoretical, empirical, and applied knowledge and skills in all aspects of the program. The mission of the Clinical Program is to develop skilled and ethical professionals who are competent in interpersonal relationships, assessment and evaluation, intervention and consultation, and research.

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Objectives of the Clinical Psychology Program

Our goals, objectives and evaluation procedures are based on Definitions of Knowledge and Skills for Professional Practice as set out by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (cpo.on.ca).

Program objectives are to provide quality training so that students demonstrate:

(a) Knowledge about the foundations of psychology
(b) Competence in conducting and critiquing research
(c) Competence in  psychological assessment and intervention skills
(d) Competence in interpersonal skills
(e) Competence in teaching, clinical supervision, and consultation skills
(f) Competence in integrating theoretical, empirical, and applied learning in research and practice
(g) Knowledge of and adherence to CPA/APA ethical codes and standards of professional practice
(h) Sensitivity and competence in working with culturally-diverse populations

Proficiency in these areas is assessed through course performance, written examinations, simulations and role plays, live and recorded observations, self-reflection and self-assessment, competency evaluations, annual progress reviews, comprehensive exams, practica and internship evaluations, success in thesis and dissertation proposals and defenses, and involvement in faculty and self-directed research.

Our students are to be professionally competent upon the completion of their PhD, prepared for a successful postdoctoral year of supervised practice and successful completion of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), the Jurisprudence and Ethics Examination (JEE), and the oral examination given by provincial or state psychology boards.

Clinical Orientation for New Graduate Students Slide Show 2022

Accreditation

The Clinical Psychology Program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
During our last review, the program was reaccredited for 5 years; the next site visit will be in 2025-2026.

Contact information for the CPA Accreditation Office: 
Office of Accreditation
Canadian Psychological Association
141 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 702
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5J3
613-237-2144 x 328 or 1-888-472-0657 x 328
accreditationoffice@cpa.ca
Website: www.cpa.ca

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