From: dermer@convex.csd.uwm.edu (Marshall Dermer)
Subject: Re: Clinical Psychology Programs
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 01:59:19 GMT

In article <1992Sep2.180237.3779@cc.gatech.edu> gn@cc.gatech.edu writes:
>
>  I'd like to get some information regarding clinical psychology
>programs in the US.  I will be graduating with a baccalaureate in
>computer science very soon.  My plan is to stay at my current
>university for about a year taking additional psychology courses to
>supplement the ones I have taken as an undergraduate, and then apply
>for fellowships and admission to other schools offering clinical
>programs.
>
>  Are there schools that offer clinical programs which smile upon
>those students coming from such a background?

 Both the clinical and experimental programs in my department admit
 applicants who have not completed an undergraduate major in psychology.
 The details are provided below.

 Without completing an undergraduate major, however, you need to have a very
 strong academic record.  Also, because you are interested in clinical
 psychology it would be most helpful if you became involved in (1)
 clinical related (paid or volunteer) work and (2) clinical related research
 before applying. 

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                        GRADUATE TRAINING IN PSYCHOLOGY

         DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY/ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN--MILWAUKEE

    The department offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), with programs in
    clinical and experimental psychology.  Students interested in only
    master's degree study are ordinarily not accepted.  Both programs
    emphasize basic training in psychology and the development of research
    competence.  Professional skills in clinical psychology are acquired
    through an associated series of practica and applied courses.

    Specialization and research training--basic and applied--is offered in
    the areas of learning, perception, cognition, physiological psychology,
    social psychology, life-span developmental psychology, and clinical
    psychology.

    The department has well-equipped laboratories and a psychological
    training clinic on campus.  The City of Milwaukee provides additional
    opportunities for applied research and training in such community
    facilities as hospitals, social service agencies, local schools, the
    Milwaukee County Museum, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
    
    To remain in the program, each student must have a faculty adviser
    although applicants can be admitted without an advisor.  Because a
    student works in close association with his or her adviser, the
    student-faculty ratio is about 5:1.  Given this ratio, the department
    has room for a total of 60-80 graduate students, with 10-16 new students
    admitted each year.  Teaching assistantships and fellowships are
    available to support new students and students in good standing.

          FACULTY, INTERESTS, AND E-MAIL ADDRESSES (WHERE AVAILABLE)

    VINCENT J. ADESSO, Professor (vince@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1971

         Clinical Psychology; Behavior Therapy; Learning Theory; Behavioral
         Medicine
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    ALAN BARON, Professor   (ab@csd4.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1957

         Conditioning and Learning; Behavior Analysis; Behavioral
         Gerontology
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    MARSHALL L. DERMER, Associate Professor  (dermer@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1973

         Social Behavior; Behavior Analysis; Verbal Behavior; Research Methods
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    ANTHONY F. FAZIO, Associate Professor  (aff@csd4.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of Connecticut-Storrs, 1967

         Phenomenological/Gestalt Psychology; The Psychodynamic Defense
         Mechanisms; work with physically abusive males; Dreams and
         Dreaming
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    RAYMOND FLEMING, Assistant Professor  (mundo@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1986

         Psychophysiology of the Stress Response; Effects of Cognition and
         Affect on Behavior; Mediators of Stress Responding
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    JOHN C. HAY, Professor (johnchay@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., Cornell University, 1961

         Computer-Aided Instruction; Learning-by-Discovery; Perceptual Learning
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    FRED J. HELMSTETTER, Assistant Professor   (fjh@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., Dartmouth College, 1989

         Physiological Psychology; Neural Basis of Behavior; Animal Learning;
         Physiology of Endogenous Pain Control Systems
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    MICHAEL T. HYNAN, Associate Professor  (hynan@csd4.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1974

         Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy; Stress Reactions
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    KHALIL A. KHAVARI, Professor  (khavari@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., Indiana University, 1967

         Addictive Behavior; Interpersonal Relationships
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    SUSAN D. LIMA, Associate Professor  (suelima@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 1985

         Cognitive Psychology; Psycholinguistics; The Psychology of Reading
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    HARRY L. MADISON, Professor
         Ph.D., Indiana University, 1958

         Psychological Theory; Learning and Motivation.
         (Department Chair)
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    MARILYN E. MILLER, Professor
         Ph.D., Indiana University, 1960

         Learning, Memory Processes, Alcohol and Memory
         (Currently holding an administrative appointment.)
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    JOHN C. MOORE, Associate Professor  (jcm@csd4.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1975

    Learning and Motivation; Systems of Psychology
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    DAVID C. OSMON, Associate Professor
         Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 1979

         Clinical Psychology:  Medical aspects of clinical work including
         neuropsychology and rehabilitation.
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    RICHARD H. PASSMAN, Associate Professor  (rpassman@convex.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1972

         Clinical Psychology; Child Psychology; Psychotherapy; Behavior
         Modification.
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    DIANE M. REDDY, Associate Professor
         Ph.D., Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1984.

         Health Psychology; Self-Regulation; Personality and Illness;
         Psychosocial Determinants of Health Actions.
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    ROBYN RIDLEY-JOHNSON, Associate Professor
         Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1984

         Clinical Psychology; Child Development; Child Clinical; Pediatric
         Psychology; Social Learning.
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    RICHARD B. TYLER, Assistant Professor
         Ph.D., Princeton University, 1986

         Social Psychology; Attribution Theory and Person Perception;
         Prejudice; Attitude Change; Intergroup Process
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    RICHARD M. WARREN, UWM Distinguished Professor
                                               (rmwarren@csd4.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., New York University, 1951

         Perception; Auditory Perception ( Applicants interested in
         Research Assistantship appointment should write to me directly or
         telephone me as soon as possible)
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    JANICE D. YODER, Associate Professor  (janyoder@csd4.csd.uwm.edu)
         Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1979

         Psychology of Women; Social Psychology
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                        INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATIONS

    The Graduate Admissions Committee is often asked about requirements for
    admission into the graduate program, in particular whether the
    department requires a minimum grade-point average and minimum Graduate
    Record Examination scores.  Because admission is based on evaluations of
    an applicant's entire record, there are no fixed cutoff points.  In
    evaluating each application, attention is paid to a variety of other
    factors, including courses taken, improvement in grades over the four
    years of undergraduate study, involvement in independent research and
    study projects, clinically-related experience (for clinical applicants)
    and information contained in letters of recommendation.  However, it may
    be useful to know about the grades and GRE scores of students who were
    admitted into the program most recently.

    A total of 92 students applied in the clinical program and 23 applied
    in the experimental program for the Fall, 1991.  A total of ten
    applicants were accepted.  The characteristics of accepted applicants
    follows:

                   Women                              8
                   Men                                2
                   Minority                           3
                   Clinical                           6
                   Experimental                       4
                   Age 20-29                          8
                   Age 30 - Up                        2
                   Applicants with Master's Degrees   1

    The scores for accepted applicants were:
                                                         Percentile

                                                    25      50        75
                      CLINICAL:

            GPA, all courses, 4 yrs.               3.62    3.79     3.97
            GPA, all courses, last 2 yrs.          3.54    3.75     3.89
            GPA, Psych courses, 4 yrs.             3.75    3.88     4.00
            GRE, Verbal                             475     565      635
            GRE, Quantitative                       510     635      650
            GRE, Analytical                         530     645      735
            GRE, Subject (Psychology)               590     605      675

                   EXPERIMENTAL:                    25      50        75 

            GPA, all courses, 4 yrs.               3.40    3.69     3.80
            GPA, all courses, last 2 yrs.          3.06    3.51     3.73
            GPA, Psych courses, 4 yrs.             3.29    3.75     3.88
            GRE, Verbal                             330     670      720
            GRE, Quantitative                       330     675      800
            GRE, Analytical                         390     675      750
            GRE, Subject (Psychology)               350     675      680



    Students without an undergraduate major in psychology or with an
    advanced degree in an area other than psychology may be admitted
    provided they complete introductory statistics, a laboratory course in
    research methods of psychology, and an advanced laboratory course.  One
    of these courses should be completed before admittance.  Students
    satisfying this very minimal requirement may need additional preparation
    to enroll in specific graduate courses.  Although most students in our
    graduate program have completed undergraduate majors in psychology,
    applications from students with alternative preparation are welcome as
    these individuals may bring "new perspectives" to the study and practice
    of psychology.

    The deadline for applications for the Fall, 1993 semester is February
    15, 1993. Because of the mentorship nature of graduate training,
    applicants are encouraged to contact faculty for information, but
    admittance does not depend on a faculty sponsor. For admission
    information send send E-Mail to:

                           dermer@convex.csd.uwm.edu
    or write to:

                           Chairperson, Graduate Admissions Committee
                           Department of Psychology
                           University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
                           P.O. Box 4l3
                           Milwaukee, Wisconsin  53201
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