{"id":17749,"date":"2017-02-22T15:25:56","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T20:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/news\/article.php?ArticleID=17749"},"modified":"2019-05-08T12:04:41","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T16:04:41","slug":"17749_announcing-a-new-program-at-montclair-state-phd-in-clinical-psychology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/2017\/02\/22\/17749_announcing-a-new-program-at-montclair-state-phd-in-clinical-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing a New Program at Montclair State: PhD in Clinical Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Psychology Department at ÌÇÐÄvlog is pleased to announce the launch of its PhD program in Clinical Psychology<\/a>, with the program\u2019s inaugural class starting in Fall 2017.<\/p>\n

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Integrating Research and Practice<\/strong>
\nThe mission of the PhD program is to develop leaders in the science and practice of clinical psychology. Based on the scientist-practitioner training model, the program will provide students with extensive training in evidence-based approaches to clinical assessment and intervention, along with thorough grounding in the clinical research process and skills needed to develop, critically evaluate, synthesize, and apply scientific knowledge.<\/p>\n

Focus on Children, Adolescents, and Families<\/strong>
\nThe program is also one of the few across the country to feature a primary focus on working with children, adolescents, and families, making this is a truly unique training experience. Through their coursework, field experiences, and research training, students will learn about the psychological needs of children and adolescents, as well as developmental considerations in psychopathology, assessment, and treatment, including the role of family and social contexts in psychological adjustment.<\/p>\n

Preparation for a Range of Job Opportunities<\/strong>
\nGraduates will be well trained for positions in a wide variety of settings, ranging from academic\/research settings (e.g., colleges, universities, medical schools) to more clinically oriented psychologist positions in hospitals, schools, community mental health agencies, forensic settings, and independent practice.<\/p>\n

Additional Highlights for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n