We train excellent practitioner-scientists. We differ from other training programs, such as those in professional psychology and social work schools, in our emphasis on research-based practice.
Students learn to make clinical decisions based on the best available evidence.
Our faculty are active researchers who welcome student involvement. LeAdelle Phelps and Janice DeLucia-Waack are editors of scholarly journals. In addition, Dr. Tim Janikowski begins his tenure as Associate Editor of the Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Students are introduced to research through coursework and the Proseminar Project. New students join a research team of their choice and benefit from the guidance and support of fellow students and their faculty mentor.