Program Structure The Clinical Psychology Program is based on the clinical science model, and as such, takes an empirical, evidence-based practice approach to research and clinical training in which the integration of science and practice is central. Mentored research activities, coursework in basic and clinical psychology, teaching, and clinical practica represent the training experiences available in this model. Students work closely with selected faculty members within the context of one-to-one interactions with research faculty or small practicum teams in the clinical setting. Within this "learning by doing" approach, students are continuously involved in active research projects as well as supervised clinical practice. The critical role of empiricism as a unifying perspective for research experiences and clinical activities is viewed as an important aspect of the program, as is attention to issues of cultural competence, diversity, and inclusion. The Clinical Program's commitment to a clinical science training model is reflected in the research productivity of our graduate students. In recent years, graduate students have published an average of ten peer-reviewed publications prior to completing their predoctoral internship placements. This link provides a list of the interests and expertise of individual faculty members. Facilities and Resources The Program has many resources available for graduate students. Research-related resources: Students benefit from faculty affiliations with multidisciplinary research institutes and centers around campus including: The Owens Institute for Behavioral Research (OIBR): The OIBR sponsors numerous colloquia and seminars on topics of interest to psychologists and includes special interest groups that focus on Family Research, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Studies, and Models and Methods The Biomedical and Translation Sciences Institute (BTSI): The BTSI provides grant opportunities, seminars, colloquia, and interdisciplinary training within 4 divisions, including the Neurosciences Division The Bio-Imaging Research Center (BIRC): The BIRC offers opportunities to carry out clinical research using state-of-the-art neuroimaging tools including MRI/fMRI, MEG, and EEG technologies. The Institute of Gerontology: The Institute of Gerontology provides a variety of resources including seed grants, specialized courses and special presentations and meetings geared toward graduate students with an interest in aging issues. Clinical training resources: The Psychology Clinic, the program's teaching clinic, is located in the Psychology Building and offers excellent facilities for observation and supervision. The clinic, directed by Dr. Emily Mouilso, provides outpatient services to adults and children from Athens and surrounding counties as well as students, faculty, and staff of the University of Georgia. Graduate students in clinical psychology also benefit from numerous external practicum training opportunities in the surrounding area. Examples of current and recent external sites include Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory University, Virtually Better, Baldwin State Prison, and Morgan County Schools. Other program and campus resources: The Clinical Psychology program has multiple standing committees aimed at addressing training needs. The Student-Faculty committee elects faculty and student cohort representatives to facilitate communication regarding graduate training. The Inclusive Excellence Committee maintains an agenda devoted to promoting cultural competence and awareness of diversity issues in clinical training, as well as increasing diversity among clinical psychology trainees. The Clinical Program, Psychology Department, and University also have many resources for teaching and professional development, including a program-wide weekly proseminar devoted to topics of professional interest and department-wide colloquia and seminars. The UGA Center for Teaching and Learning also maintains numerous programs and resources aimed at supporting graduate student teaching and professional development. All clinical faculty and students have offices and laboratory space in the Psychology Building, allowing for frequent interaction between students and faculty. Students have easy access to several excellent computer labs and to the University's Main Library and Science Library, as well as comprehensive access to most journals electronically from any computer. Graduate students may take advantage of the many cultural and athletic events held on campus and may use the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, which has been described as the best facility of its type in the country. Graduate Students There are approximately 30-35 students enrolled in the program at any time. The program has a strong commitment to diversity in its student body and to promoting an inclusive program culture. *Please note, due to the high volume of requests we receive, we no longer send research requests to our doctoral students.* Program Administration Dr. Justin Lavner Director of Clinical Training Dr. Emily Mouilso Associate Director of Clinical Training Ms. Melissa MattoxStudent Affairs Professional Accreditation The Clinical Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System. Questions related to the program’s APA accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and AccreditationAmerican Psychological Association750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002Phone: (202) 336-5979 / Email: apaaccred@apa.orgWeb Questions related to the program’s PCSAS accredited status should be directed to: Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS)Indiana University1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405Phone: 479-301-8008 / Email: jsteinmetz@pcsas.orgWeb HEA Licensure Office of Institutional Research Professional Licensure Disclosures
