Clinical Psychology Program Information and Accreditation | Psychology

About the Program

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The UWaterloo PhD program in Clinical Psychology prides itself on maintaining a standard of excellence in clinical and research training while effectively adapting to meet the current standards of our profession.

As a program fully committed to the scientist-practitioner model, we provide state-of-the-art in-house training in evidence-based practice and clinically informed research. Our graduates are confidently prepared for a wide range of rewarding careers in Clinical Psychology research and practice.

If you are in your final year of undergraduate study and interested in Clinical Psychology, you would first apply to the MA program. If accepted, you would complete your MA studies, and then seamlessly continue to our PhD program. We also occasionally admit students who already have an MA from another university. For more information, please visit our Clinical Psychology Information on Admissions webpage.

Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (CMHRT)

Through our Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment, our students receive state-of-the-art training and supervision in assessment and treatment across the lifespan. Our program has strong partnerships with agencies and service providers in the community. In addition to core faculty, our students receive supervision from highly talented adjunct faculty who practice in a variety of clinical settings. All students receive carefully supervised in-house training in psychoeducational and diagnostic assessment, and evidence-based treatment of a wide range of difficulties in children, adolescents, and adults. We are also proud to offer opportunities for training in family therapy, couples therapy and group therapy, and specialized rotations in operational stress injuries, in assessment of people newly arrived in Canada who are seeking refugee status, and in gold-standard assessment of autism spectrum disorders.

Our Philosophy and Mission

Our Faculty Members

Our Goals and Outcomes

Requirements and Expectations of Students

Profile of our Graduates

Training Resources

Advice and Information for Potential Applicants

Our Accreditation Status

Name and Address of the CPA Accreditation Office