Clinical Psychology

Program Description:

Students who complete the program will be very well-prepared to pursue careers in a variety of settings. Our graduates are currently working as academic researchers in departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, practicing clinical psychology in academic medical settings, tertiary psychiatric centers, community mental health centers, and private practice.

 Our main aim is to set the standard for Excellence in Clinical Psychology through the integration of clinical practice, research and teaching. The graduates will be well equipped with a large variety of training and research resources. They acquire a good knowledge of theories, research methods, history of clinical psychology, and capability in assessing and interpreting clinical psychology tests.  The major goals of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology are first, to extend  knowledge of the field of Clinical Psychology; second, to train students to conduct and evaluate empirical research; and finally, to train students to acquire competence in clinical assessment, interviewing and intervention.

 Objectives:

Expected Competencies at the End of the Program

General Competencies*

Specific Competencies and Skills

At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:

• Assessing and providing treatment services for the hospitals and  communities
• Teaching, supervising and monitoring with regard to evidence-based therapeutic modalities
• Researching on  causes, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders
• Interpreting psychological test results
• policymaking, planning, and organizing