The curriculum is designed as a full-time, four-year program, including four summers of full-time work. During the academic year, students may simultaneously be involved in classes, seminars, research apprenticeship, and clinical work.
The Graduate Studies Committee for Clinical Psychology does not accept graduate credits obtained prior to admission. It will, however, consider petitions from already admitted students to have particular required courses waived if there is clear evidence that the student has taken the substantial equivalent of such a course. Furthermore, students with a graduate degree (such as a master’s degree in psychology) may petition to waive certain courses; however, additional coursework will be substituted or courses may be modified in order to maintain the student’s enrollment as a full-time student. Thus, time to graduation is not accelerated by coursework taken before entering this program.
Formal research apprenticeships are required for the third and fourth years. Clinical experiences are offered in a wide variety of settings.
In addition, there are many other learning opportunities through workshops, seminars, conferences and Grand Rounds available through UTSW.
In addition, students may avail themselves to the academic resources of neighboring universities such as The University of Texas at Dallas.
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