Clinical Psychology Graduate Programs

MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

The master’s program shares four training aims of the doctoral program:

Students will:

(1) achieve familiarity with foundational knowledge of psychology to include four of the following domains:  biological bases of behavior, development across the lifespan, theories and principles of social psychology, cognitive psychology, emotions, or history of psychology as a science.

(2) acquire familiarity with empirically supported treatment modalities and assessment tools;

(3) achieve knowledge of academic, ethical, and professional standards for psychologists as published by regulatory agencies;

(4) acquire knowledge of individual and cultural diversity, and be prepared to adapt supervised clinical activities.

(5) acquire skills that prepare them for doctoral study in clinical psychology or further training in related fields (e.g., counseling, social work).

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Specific Aims. The broad aim of the program is to train professionally competent health service psychologists with a broad background in the field of psychology who can apply psychological theory, assessment techniques, and research methodology to address clinical problems. To elaborate this broad aim, our program defined specific training aims that were informed by the APA Guidelines for training Health Service Psychologists and the APA standards of Accreditation.

Namely, students will:

(1) demonstrate advanced discipline specific knowledge concerning biological bases of behavior, psychological, social, and biological development across the lifespan, theories and principles of social psychology, cognitive psychology, emotions, and history of psychology as a science;

(2) acquire clinical skills pertaining to empirically supported psychological assessment, clinical diagnosis and case conceptualization, intervention planning, implementation, and evaluation, clinical supervision, and clinical consultation;

(3) obtain skills concerning research methods and data analysis to perform and disseminate psychological research;

(4) achieve knowledge of academic, ethical, legal, and professional standards, and demonstrate these standards in professional values, attitudes, and behaviors; and

(5) acquire knowledge of individual and cultural diversity and be prepared to adapt their methods and practice to meet the needs of diverse populations.

Clinical Psychology, M.A.

Allows students to develop basic intervention, evaluation, and consultation skills and prepares them for entry-level clinical positions.

• Clinical MA Balance Sheet

Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

Prepares graduates to become scientist practitioners of clinical psychology, and develop a broad range of skills for the identification, evaluation, and resolution of human problems.

• Clinical PhD Balance Sheet

The doctoral program requires 90 credit hours of graduate work beyond the baccalaureate. The program requires completion of at least three full-time academic years of study and a pre-doctoral internship.  All three years of academic study must be completed in residence at the University of Tulsa.  Specialized issues in clinical psychology are addressed in topical seminars. Students must pass a comprehensive examination for the Ph.D. consisting of a general written and a clinical oral portion. Although a master’s thesis is not required, students must demonstrate research competence through completion of the pre-candidacy project, the proposal for the dissertation, and the doctoral dissertation. Students must pass a final oral examination on the dissertation. Flexibility exists in the choice of electives and practicum training experiences, allowing students to tailor the program to meet their individual needs.

The Clinical Psychology Program at TU is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association and has been continuously accredited since January, 1991.

• Clinical Handbook
• Clinical MA Balance Sheet
• Clinical PhD Balance Sheet
• Practicum Manual
• GRASP Handbook

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: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

The University of Tulsa (TU) Clinical Psychology Program values the inclusion and engagement of students of all backgrounds, identities, orientations, abilities, and heritages.  The Program is dedicated to the support of students, academically and individually, and seeks to foster an environment where diverse identities and perspectives have value, voice and impact. The Program is committed to promoting diversity within all functions of the department, including but not limited to, research, teaching, service and student recruitment. Specific diversity initiatives include:

• Recruitment of diverse students and faculty members.
• A focus on research with populations from diverse backgrounds.
• Infusion of diversity considerations into each level of curriculum and clinical experiences.
• An in-house training clinic that provides free therapy and assessment services to underserved populations of all ages.
• Commitment to mentoring students from a wide range of underrepresented and marginalized groups.

In addition to the initiatives of the Clinical Program, The University of Tulsa is committed to cultivating a community that reflects the fundamental values and goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The Clinical Program will work with, and seeks ways to further, the existing diversity and inclusion initiatives at the University.  More details about the University’s initiatives can be found on the website of TU’s Office of Diversity and Engagement, some of which include:

• A diversity action plan
• Multicultural organizations
• Internationalization
• Religious diversity

To be considered for graduate admission, the following items must be submitted to the Graduate School:

• A completed Graduate School application
• Statement of Purpose (admission essay)
• 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your academic potential.
• Official or unofficial transcripts from all universities attended
• GRE Score Results (optional)
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Writing Sample (optional) – Examples: undergraduate thesis, manuscript submission, conference paper
• $60 application fee
• International students who studied at a university outside of the U.S. will also need to submit TOEFL or IELTS results. 

U.S. Federal Regulations, 34 CFR § 668.50 (2016 Rules), in preparation for the adoption of 34 C.F.R. §668.43 (2019 Rules), and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual version 19.2, The University of Tulsa provides the following disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification. To learn more.

It is highly recommended that applicants to our program identify a faculty member that they would like to work with during their doctoral education. Below is a list of faculty who will be recruiting for students in the upcoming season (to start Fall 2022). Please visit the faculty pages for more information on each of the recruiting faculty. Please refrain from emailing faculty that are not listed on this page to inquire if they are recruiting students; if they are recruiting students; they will be listed on this page!

Faculty recruiting for the upcoming admissions season:

Dr. Davis is looking for 1-2 students who are interested in the experience of trauma and treatment of PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares.  Dr. Davis’ lab also studies the prevalence, impact, and prevention of interpersonal violence in general and within the LGBTQIA+ population. Competitive applicants will have some background knowledge and research experience in trauma studies.  Students from various underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Newman is searching for students (2023-2024) interested in Journalism and Trauma.  Competitive applicants will have experience in research (abstracts, papers presented at national meetings, publications), have excellent writing skills, and a strong background working with data. Students from various underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Rhudy is interviewing students for the Fall 2023 incoming class. Dr. Rhudy’s research examines sociocultural and physiological mechanisms contributing to pain disparities in Native Americans. Students from various underrepresented backgrounds, particularly those interested in working with Native American populations, are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will have research experience, particularly in the areas of pain, neuroscience, and/or psychophysiology, as well as strong writing and analytic/statistical skills. Ideally, candidates will also have prior experience with presenting at national/international conferences and/or publishing. Additional information about the laboratory can be found here: https://artsandsciences.utulsa.edu/psychophys/

Dr. Aubuchon-Endsley is interviewing students for the 2023-2024 incoming cohort. Competitive applicants should have research experience with some exposure to clinical, health, or developmental psychology research preferred, as well as experience working with women and/or infants. Applicants should also have strong writing, statistical, and interpersonal/communication skills. Ideally, candidates will also have experience directly working with data, presenting posters and/or papers at conferences, or authorship or co-authorship on publications. Students from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.