Similarly, clinical students can pursue research interests in many areas, such as child and adult psychopathology, health psychology, and any other research area listed in this document. Further information concerning accreditation can be obtained from the Committee on Accreditation of the American Association and the Canadian Psychological Association. Information can also be found on the website of the Canadian Psychological Association . The Committee on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association requires that certain information be made available to potential applicants to our clinical program. As of May 2001 there were 15 men and 34 women registered in the program.
All applications are welcome and receive serious consideration.
The average time to completion of the PhD degree in Clinical Psychology is 6 years. Counselling resources exist both within and outside the Department for those who may experience financial, academic, or personal problems during the course of their graduate studies. Students entering the clinical program register as PhD candidates. Their progress in the program is assessed by evaluating examinations and reports, oral presentations, and supervisors' reports on practicum and internship experiences. But ANY staff member in the Department can supervise the research of clinical students.