Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
at UM-St. Louis
All of the information provided on these pages is also included in our Applicant Brochure (2007 brochure, in pdf format). The brochure for the upcoming December 15th, 2008 application deadline, for Fall 2009 admissions, will be posted online by July 25, 2008.
Accreditation Status
The University of Missouri-St. Louis Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology has been continuously approved by the American Psychological Association since 1977. Our program's accreditation was fully renewed in July, 2007 and we will next undergo review in 2013-2014.
Training Goals
Our program is in accordance with the scientist-practitioner model of training, and is based on the understanding that doctoral-level psychologists in the future are unlikely to function solely in a service capacity as practitioners. Indeed, our alumni surveys indicate that most of our graduates have some combination of supervisory, teaching, training, administration, program evaluation, basic research, grant-writing, and other non-service roles in addition to, or rather than, direct service responsibilities. The program curriculum provides academically rigorous preparation so that our graduates can excel in these complex roles and responsibilities.
Strong Research Environment
Our program has a strong research emphasis and is embedded within a strong research university. The University of Missouri-St. Louis faculty continues to be among the leading researchers in their fields, according to the 2006-07 Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index from Academic Analytics. In this recent 2006-07 national index, UM-St. Louis ranked fifth in the country in faculty research productivity among small research universities, following notable schools such as San Diego State University, Boston College and Georgetown University.
Excellence in Clinical Training
In addition to providing high quality clinical training in assessment and intervention in our primary training clinic: Community Psychological Services, our program is affiliated with two specialty training clinics in our department (Center for Trauma Recovery, and the Children's Advocacy Center). A number of our faculty members are involved in clinical research aimed at the development and evaluation of new interventions. Thus, research and clinical experiences are truly integrated in the best of the Scientist-Practitioner tradition.
Commitment to Diversity
Our program recognizes the importance of cultural and individual differences and diversity in the training of psychologists. These include, but are not limited to ethnicity, race, culture, age, disability, gender, gender identity, language, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and social economic status. Thus, we are committed to achieving a diverse study body and welcome inquiries about our program from potential applicants. During the selection process, all students receive full consideration and are judged only by criteria required for success in the program. While in the program, all students, including ethnic and sexual minority students, are given ample faculty attention and support to allow them to proceed through the program successfully. In regard to the program curriculum, a diversity course and components of several other courses are designed to prepare students to work with diverse populations. In addition, students have experience in working with diverse populations in their program-based practica and clerkships. A number of clinical faculty are members of the UM-St. Louis Safe Zone community.
Outcomes:
The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (the psychology national licensing exam) is considered one of the most objective criteria for evaluating the quality of clinical psychology training programs. Graduates of the program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis have consistently scored in the top 15% of all training programs in the United States on this exam.
Discover the benefits of St. Louis Living:
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is located in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan area, with all that this great city has to offer. For information about St. Louis, we invite you to explore the following link to Websites about St Louis. St. Louis is a very affordable place to live, which helps ease the stresses of graduate school. To see the cost of living in St. Louis compared to that of another city, go to www.homefair.com and select the Salary Calculator in the top left column.
Prospective Applicants can confirm the program's accreditation status with the American Psychological Association's Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation. Phone: 202-336-5979; Fax: 202-336-5978; Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation ; Address: 750 First Street, NE. Washington, D.C. 20002.
Applicants should carefully review instructions provided on our Admissions page. For any questions related to the online application, contact Clara Jackson in the Graduate Admissions Office (314-516-5458), gradadm@umsl.edu. For additional questions about the clinical program, e-mail the director, Dr. Ann Steffen, at ann_steffen@umsl.edu, or write to the following address:
Clinical Psychology Program
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Department of Psychology
Clinical Psychology Training Program
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121-4499