Mission and Vision
The Clinical Science option follows the clinical science model of training which seeks to integrate clinical research and application in an iterative, bidirectional process across all aspects of training. This philosophy encompasses the idea that evidence-based clinical practice integrates cutting edge research advancements and simultaneously that research must be informed and improved by real world clinical application. The Clinical Science program integrates rigorous training in research and evidence-based clinical practice to prepare students to contribute to the field via both generation of new knowledge in clinical psychology and wide dissemination of that knowledge.
The training mission of the Clinical Science program is for students to become effective clinical scientists who contribute to the field of psychological science by engaging in the generation of new, impactful knowledge and/or disseminating evidence-based clinical science, through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility. This program aims to integrate research and clinical practice throughout each training experience and emphasizes the importance of ethical and socially responsible behavior, especially in the context of human diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility.
Careers in Clinical Science
It is expected that graduates of the Clinical Science program will be well-prepared to:
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Conduct research that contributes new, impactful knowledge to the field of psychological science
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Develop, test, deliver, and/or disseminate evidence-based assessment, prevention, and intervention
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Advance the field of psychological science by serving in professional leadership roles, engaging in community outreach and advocacy, and/or contributing to mental health policy changes
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Contribute to the spread of evidence-based psychological science practices by training future scientists, clinicians, community leaders, and other key stakeholders
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Advance the science of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility in service of improving mental health for all.
Graduates of the Clinical Science program will be well-suited for careers in diverse settings including academia, medical centers, industry, public policy, and clinical leadership, engaging in research, advocacy, dissemination and/or clinical practice.
Core Clinical Faculty
The Core Clinical Faculty include:
Dr. Jessee Dietch, Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Training
Dr. Cara Keifer, Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Clinical Training
Dr. Bridget Klest, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinic Director
Dr. Daniel Bradford, Assistant Professor
Dr. Matteo Bugatti, Assistant Professor
Dr. David Kerr, Professor
Dr. Steven Sanders, Assistant Professor
Dr. Allegro Johnson, Instructor, Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Scott McFee, Professor of Practice, Clinical Supervisor
Affiliated Clinical Faculty
Several faculty in the department conduct research highly relevant to clinical science, but they themselves are not part of the Core Clinical Science Faculty. They may be available to supervise students applying to the Clinical Science program, depending on lab capacity.
Dr. Kathleen Bogart, Professor
Dr. Ivan Carbajal, Assistant Professor
Dr. Anita Cservenka, Associate Professor
Clinical Science Option Supplement
Download a copy of our current (2025-26) guide for clinical science students.