Clinical Psychological Science Concentration
Grounded in science. Designed for those who lead, question, and innovate.
Doctoral training in Clinical Psychological Science at UT Dallas is grounded in the clinical science model and aligned to PCSAS accreditation standards. Students are expected to master research design, build advanced behavioral science expertise, and engage with the theoretical and empirical questions that drive the field forward. This program is built for individuals who think critically and are committed to producing research that is conceptually strong, enduring in its influence, and relevant to the real-world challenges of clinical psychology. We are dedicated to providing a rigorous, science-based education that empowers students to advance the field and become leaders in clinical psychology.
Lead
Our students develop the expertise to design rigorous studies, shape scientific conversations, and raise the standard for what clinical science should be. They are prepared to lead not only with competence, but with ideas that set direction for the field.
Question
We train students to develop research programs with conceptual depth and methodological integrity. Their questions are built to mature over time, forming a body of work that reflects both intellectual ambition and enduring relevance.
Innovate
Students are supported to develop original contributions that extend what clinical psychological science can explain, evaluate, or deliver. Their innovation is grounded in evidence and driven by the belief that better science improves real lives.
Leadership and Affiliations
The founding faculty of our Clinical Psychological Science concentration: Drs. Jennifer Callahan, Jerillyn Kent, Shayla Holub, Amy Pinkham, Camilo Ruggero, Stacie Warren, and Regina Ybarra. The program is led by Jennifer L. Callahan, PhD, ABPP, Director of Clinical Science Training. If you have questions about the concentration, please reach out to us at this address: psysciencesphd@utdallas.edu.
Accreditation
Accredited, preliminary status has been attained through the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS). Our accreditation means we conform to the standards necessary to provide all students with high quality, science-centered education and clinical training that arms them with the knowledge and skills required for successful careers as clinical scientists, broadly defined. We invite those interested in learning more about why we have chosen PCSAS as our accrediting body to read more about our decision.
Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS)
1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW – Suite 402
Washington, DC 20036-1218
Phone: (301) 455-8046
Joseph E. Steinmetz, Executive Director
jsteinmetz@pcsas.org
