Our objective is for students to develop expertise in at least one clinical research area while having the opportunity to draw on the resources of the entire program. The doctoral program in clinical psychology is supported by UB's Psychological Services Center . Online Application You may initiate the process of applying to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology ONLY by completing this electronic application form. These materials should be sent to Graduate Admissions, Department of Psychology, Park Hall Room 210, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260-4110. In the first year, core course work focuses on the introduction to psychopathology, assessment, and case conceptualization.
Students also take courses in statistics and research methods in clinical psychology.
During the second year, core course work focuses on psychological interventions with adults and children, and students complete a full year of clinical training in assessment and intervention. Clinical training emphasizes empirically supported treatments. The department maintains a Psychological Services Center in which students serve as therapists and through which faculty offer a range of clinical practica. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in clinical and research experiences by working with faculty in the medical school, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the Research Institute on Addictions, and other hospitals and community agencies serving both children and adults. The program has emphases in both adult and child psychopathology and interventions.