The Clinical Psychology-Civilian Track is designed to prepare graduates for careers as clinical researchers in government or civilian academic settings. Although the Civilian Track prepares students to become licensed clinical psychologists, it is not expected that graduates of this track will pursue primarily clinical positions. Civilian-Track students complete the core curriculum requirements for BOTH the Medical Psychology and Clinical Psychology programs. Civilian Track students are expected to complete the program in 6 to 7 years (i.e., 5 to 6 years at USU and 1 year internship). Compared to the Military Track, more time is afforded to those in the Civilian Track for the purpose of developing more expansive and in depth clinical research skills. Civilian Track students are expected to write at least one grant application related to their own research interests. Given the mission of USU, it is expected that students will pursue research that is relevant to the health of the Uniformed Services and/or Nation.
Graduates of the Civilian Track do not incur a commitment of service.
Clinical Psychology-Civilian Track Milestones
Year | Requirement | Description | Due Date |
2 | Ph.D. Qualifying Exams | General and Clinical Psychology Exam Questions | End of Spring Quarter |
2 | Master's Thesis | Empirical study conducted in close collaboration with advisor. Paper to be written in manuscript format appropriate for submission to a peer reviewed journal. Submitted in format required by Graduate School for Master's Thesis | End of Summer Quarter |
3 | Third Year Review Paper | Major review article written in style of Psych Bulletin or grant proposal | End of Spring Quarter |
3 | Written Proposal and Oral Defense for Dissertation | Complete a research proposal and defend the study to the dissertation committee | End of Spring Quarter (must be defended before applying for internship) |
4-5 | Research and Dissertation | Necessary pilot work and committee review, data collection and write-up of dissertation | --- |
6 or 7 | Complete Internship | Successfully complete internship | End of Summer Quarter |
