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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. is a full time, APA accredited clinical program of graduate study that provides professional education in the entry-level science and practice of clinical psychology with an emphasis in health psychology. Within this broader context, the program also integrates clinical and epidemiological research with the health and life sciences, providing science-practice training in clinical health psychology.

The program is particularly suitable for students interested in pursuing careers in academia, research, and medical settings.

Research opportunities related to health psychology within our program are broad and range from basic psychophysiology research to community and public health research. Topic areas include perception, emotion, and attention as they relate to clinical conditions and health; adolescents’ peer and family relationships; risk behaviors and HIV/AIDS; eating disorders and obesity; cancer; tobacco smoking, cardiovascular treatment and rehabilitation; racism and prejudice; and rehabilitation among persons with serious mental illness. See our department people page for faculty research interests.

The program is based on a scientist practitioner model, which seeks to enhance the public health, broadly defined, through:

Providing rigorous training of students (Education Mission)
Supplying accessible resources for the integration of behavioral sciences, health research and healthcare (Service Mission)
Developing knowledge and enhancing health outcomes through empirical research (Research and Evaluation Mission)
Incorporating integrity and respect for human and intellectual diversity in all our activities (Human Mission)

The program’s clinical training and services are grounded in a commitment to the integration of science and practice. Program faculty and students are actively involved in communities and healthcare systems to promote a high quality of life for all.

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This program follows the American Psychological Association Guidelines for Graduate School Offers and Acceptances, and the Council of Graduate Schools Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants.

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psychology College of Arts and Science Home Our Department About Us Employment People Newsletter Degree Programs Undergraduate Graduate Masters Clinical Ph.D. Experimental Health Psychology Ph.D. Research Participating Psych Pool Researcher Policies Participant Policies Instructor Policies Forms Student Forms Faculty Forms Administration Portal Resources Contact Us Psychology Blog Visit the Psychology Department Blog to find out what our faculty and students are doing and to learn about upcoming events in the Department.	Home : Degree Programs: Graduate – Clinical Ph.D. Graduate Programs Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. is a full time, APA accredited clinical program of graduate study that provides professional education in the entry-level science and practice of clinical psychology with an emphasis in health psychology. Within this broader context, the program also integrates clinical and epidemiological research with the health and life sciences, providing science-practice training in clinical health psychology. The program is particularly suitable for students interested in pursuing careers in academia, research, and medical settings. Research opportunities related to health psychology within our program are broad and range from basic psychophysiology research to community and public health research. Topic areas include perception, emotion, and attention as they relate to clinical conditions and health; adolescents’ peer and family relationships; risk behaviors and HIV/AIDS; eating disorders and obesity; cancer; tobacco smoking, cardiovascular treatment and rehabilitation; racism and prejudice; and rehabilitation among persons with serious mental illness. See our department people page for faculty research interests. The program is based on a scientist practitioner model, which seeks to enhance the public health, broadly defined, through: Providing rigorous training of students (Education Mission) Supplying accessible resources for the integration of behavioral sciences, health research and healthcare (Service Mission) Developing knowledge and enhancing health outcomes through empirical research (Research and Evaluation Mission) Incorporating integrity and respect for human and intellectual diversity in all our activities (Human Mission) The program’s clinical training and services are grounded in a commitment to the integration of science and practice. Program faculty and students are actively involved in communities and healthcare systems to promote a high quality of life for all. Read even more about our program Do you have questions about the program? Then here are some answers Frequently Asked Questions This program follows the American Psychological Association Guidelines for Graduate School Offers and Acceptances, and the Council of Graduate Schools Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants. Apply Now	resources Getting Started: How to Apply Frequently Asked Questions Ph.D. Program Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data Forms: Ph.D. Student Forms Guides: Graduate Student Guide to Studying For Comprehensive Exams (PDF) The Unofficial “ You Can Match Too” UMKC Psychology Guide to Securing an APA-accredited Internship A Concise Guide to Completing Your Thesis & Graduating (PDF) Program Information Cathy Rawlings Phone: 816.235.1318 E-Mail: psychology@umkc.edu Director of Clinical Training Melisa Rempfer, Ph.D.