We seek promising students for doctoral study in Clinical Psychology (scientist-practitioner model, with a curricular emphasis in geropsychology) in our newly accredited program.
Our program trains students in mental health assessment and intervention for adults and older adults, and in basic and applied research on the psychological functioning of adults and aging individuals. Aging is integrated into the curriculum in a systematic way, with a 2 semester core sequence of psychology of aging and a 2 semester core sequence of clinical geropsychology in addition to specialty seminars. Upon completion of the program, students will be trained to work in a range of settings, including mental health clinics and clinical practices, hospitals, nursing homes, colleges and universities, state offices, research institutes, and as consultants to a wide variety of housing and social service providers to older adults. Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Extensive training occurs at the CU Aging Center, which is a geriatric mental health clinic located in the community, run by faculty and students in this department. Rotations include: Neuropsychological assessment, Memory clinic, Caregiver services program, Psychotherapy program, At-Home mental health service program, and Integrated mental health services with primary care at Peak Vista Community Health Clinics. Faculty research related to adult development and aging includes areas of specialization in cognition and memory, personality and personality disorders, clinical assessment and treatment, aging families, health traumas, late-life depression, vascular depression, neuropsychological assessment for older adults, behavioral management of problem behaviors, behavioral medicine, and longitudinal methodologies.
A variety of sources of financial assistance are available for doctoral students. These include research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships. We have an excellent record of successfully funding students throughout their entire time in our program.
Applications are due January 1, 2009. Additional information can be found the Department's web page at: http://www.uccs.edu/~psych/pages/phd.htm.
