Clinical Psychology

In the Doctor of Psychology program, you can build a strong foundation in critical fundamentals of psychology while picking an additional emphasis in child, health, rehabilitation, and neuropsychology, or forensic psychology. You will study techniques in relationships, assessments, intervention, science and research, evaluation, consultation and education, management, and diversity. You can go on to open your own practice or work in settings as varied as hospitals, clinics, human services organizations, juvenile centers, and more.

Department: 
Professional Psychology, School of

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Alumni Profile

Mental attitude

Wright State professional psychology alumnus LaMaurice Gardner spearheads an initiative to pair mental health professionals with police
Neuropsychologist LaMaurice Gardner offers mental health services to law enforcement officers and assists with mental health calls.
Student Profile

Actively engaged

Wright State graduate student Janelle Dixon serving national leadership position in The Association of Black Psychologists’ Student Circle     
Janelle Dixon plans to turn her passion for social justice advocacy to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist after earning a doctoral degree from the Wright State School of Professional Psychology.
Student Profile

Psychological moment

Wright State graduate student Gillian LaRue serving national leadership position in The Association of Black Psychologists’ Student Circle
Gillian LaRue is pursuing a PsyD. at the Wright State School of Professional Psychology and hopes to work with patients at a state mental hospital after graduating.