Clinical Psychology Grad Programs

The University of Tulsa’s clinical psychology graduate program equips aspiring psychologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle complex clinical problems.

Offering master’s and doctoral degrees, UTulsa’s Clinical Psychology Department trains students to do exactly what psychologists in modern society do: ethically apply knowledge of psychology along with skills to handle challenging clinical cases. Formal coursework covers core areas such as psychology, research methods, personality, and psychopathology, as well as principles of psychological assessment and intervention, and professional issues in clinical psychology. The program is based upon the scientist-practitioner model: psychological practice is the application of the theory, methods, and results of scientific psychology to clinical problems.

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5:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

30+ Years Fully Accredited

90% Graduate Placement Rate

Degree Details

Clinical Psychology, M.A.

Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.

Joanne Davis, Ph.D., DBSM Graduate Adviser

Joanne L. Davis, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology and director of the Trauma Research: Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment Center, and co-director of The University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice. Davis’ research focuses on the treatment of nightmares and sleep problems in trauma-exposed individuals as well as on prevention efforts regarding the prevalence and impact of interpersonal trauma. She is the developer of a cognitive behavioral treatment targeting nightmares and sleep problems, “Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy.”

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Professional Opportunities

Students gain experience through practicums in UTulsa’s behavioral health community health centers, prisons, hospitals, and private practice groups.
Job opportunities include roles in agencies, organizations, health care, consulting, and academia. Alumni employers include Stanford University, Harvard University, U.S. Army, Cedars-Sinai, and many others.

Funding Opportunities

Graduate assistantships covering tuition and a monthly stipend are available. The following fellowships are also available:

The Ben Graf Henneke Graduate Research Fellowship — full tuition, a monthly stipend, and funded study abroad opportunities for master’s students
The Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Foster Brooks Parriott Fellowship, Summer Fellowships, and Graduate Assistantships, and Merit Based Scholarship — up to 21 hours of tuition and a monthly stipend for doctoral students in their final year

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Admission Information

Must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university
GRE general test scores optional
Minimum TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PET scores are required for international students
Applications are due Dec. 1

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Faculty recruiting

SPARTA Research Lab
TRAPT Lab
TACTS Lab
Perinatal Psychobiology Lab
INSPIRE Lab
PLAN Lab

Study of the Prevention, Adjustment, and Resilience to Trauma and Adversity

Lisa Cromer, PhD, is interviewing prospective graduate students for the 2025-26 incoming cohort. Applicants who have an interest in cultural adaptations of cognitive behavioral therapy for nightmares in children, or who have specific interest in historical trauma, are encouraged to apply.

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Trauma Research Assessment Prevention & Treatment

Joanne Davis, Ph.D.,  is looking for students who are interested in the experience of trauma and treatment of PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares Davis’ lab also studies the prevalence, impact, and prevention of interpersonal violence in general and within the LGBTQIA+ population. Competitive applicants will have some background knowledge and research experience in trauma studies.

TRAPT Lab
Treatment and Assessment Center for Traumatic Stress

Elena Newman, Ph.D., is searching for students interested in Journalism and Trauma.  Competitive applicants will have experience in research (abstracts, papers presented at national meetings, publications), have excellent writing skills, and a strong background working with data.

TACTS Lab
Perinatal Psychobiology Laboratory

Nicki Aubuchon-Endsley, Ph.D., LP, is interviewing students for the Fall 2026 incoming cohort. Competitive applicants should have research experience with some exposure to clinical, health, or developmental psychology research preferred, as well as experience working with women and/or infants. Applicants should also have strong writing, statistical and interpersonal/communication skills. Ideally, candidates will also have experience directly working with data, presenting posters and/or papers at conferences or authorship or co-authorship on publications.

Perinatal Psychobiology Laboratory
The Integrative Psychopathology and Personality Research (INSPIRE) Lab

Takakuni Suzuki, Ph.D., is planning to review applications for the fall 2026 incoming class. Suzuki's research broadly investigates the transdiagnostic dimensional nature of psychopathology and individual differences, with emphases in personality disorders and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. His research utilizes a multi-method approach (e.g., questionnaires, electroencephalogram, and ecological momentary assessment) and advanced statistical analyses (e.g., factor analyses, structural equation modeling, item-response theory, Bayesian analyses). Competitive applicants will have strong written and verbal communication skills, neuroscience and/or clinical research experience and/or statistical analyses and programming skills. Additional information can be found at the INSPIRE Lab website.

INSPIRE Lab
Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience

Jamie Rhudy, Ph.D.,  is interviewing students for the fall 2026 incoming class. Rhudy’s research examines sociocultural and physiological mechanisms contributing to pain inequities in Native Americans. Students from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly those interested in working with Native American populations, are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will have research experience, and strong writing and analytic/statistical skills. Preference will be given to applicants with research interests in pain, neuroscience, and/or psychophysiology. Ideally, candidates will also have prior experience with presenting at national/international conferences and/or publishing. Additional information about the laboratory can be found at PLAN Lab.

PLAN Lab

Clinical Psychology Accreditation

Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program

The University of Tulsa’s Ph.D. program in clinical psychology has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association (750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; 202-336-5979) since 1991. The program prepares graduates to become scientist practitioners of clinical psychology. Students develop a broad range of skills for the identification, evaluation, and resolution of human problems in agency, health-care, consulting, academic, or private practice settings. Training is based on the assumption that practice involves application of the theories, methods, and findings of scientific psychology to clinical problems.

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Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data

The Clinical Psychology Program at UTulsa is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association and has been continuously accredited since January 1991.

Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data (Oct. 2024)

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979 / E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

Program facts and information

The Clinical Psychology Program at UTulsa is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association and has been continuously accredited since January 1991.

Questions related to the program’s accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosure

U.S. Federal Regulations, 34 CFR § 668.50 (2016 Rules), in preparation for the adoption of 34 C.F.R. §668.43 (2019 Rules), and in compliance with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Manual version 19.2, The University of Tulsa provides the following disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.

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Learn more about the department

Discover the potential applications of psychological science in solving diverse human problems. Our dedicated faculty fosters a collegial atmosphere, encouraging students to excel, research, and engage in community service beyond coursework.

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