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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.

TOP 100 Private Research Institution

5:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

30+ Years Fully Accredited

90% Graduate Placement Rate

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

Admission Information

The University of Tulsa's Bayless Plaza
  • Must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university
  • Strong GRE general test scores required
  • Minimum TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PET scores are required for international students
  • Applications are due Dec. 1.
The University of Tulsa's Bayless Plaza

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. Students from various underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

      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. Students from various underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

      TACTS Lab

    • Perinatal Psychobiology Laboratory

      Nicki Aubuchon-Endsley, Ph.D., LP, is interviewing students for the 2024-25 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. Students from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

      Perinatal Psychobiology Laboratory

    • The Integrative Psychopathology and Personality Research (INSPIRE) Lab

      Takakuni Suzuki, Ph.D., is planning to review applications for the Fall 2025 incoming class. His 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. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

      INSPIRE Lab

    • Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience

      Jamie Rhudy, Ph.D.,  is interviewing students for the fall 2025 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

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    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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