MSc in Psychology - Clinical Psychology in Kingston Canada | Queen's University

The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University outlines its mission as: "to prepare psychologists skilled in both scientific inquiry and clinical practice, equipping them for diverse professional environments."

The program's primary objectives include: 1. Providing comprehensive knowledge of Clinical Psychology; 2. Developing students' abilities to perform and assess empirical research; and 3. Cultivating clinical competencies in assessment, interviewing, and therapeutic interventions.

Following a scientist-practitioner framework with stronger focus on research, the program seeks not just to impart current knowledge but to foster critical thinking and innovative abilities in aspiring clinical psychologists. This prepares them to address clinical challenges through original contributions. The curriculum emphasizes psychology's three core functions: evaluation, therapy, and investigation. Assessment prioritizes objective techniques, while treatment focuses on evidence-based approaches. While cognitive-behavioural methods form the instructional foundation, other therapeutic modalities and physical treatments are also examined.

To achieve these aims, the program delivers education in five fundamental areas of clinical psychology (biological, cognitive-affective, and social aspects of behavior, individual differences, and psychological history/systems), along with statistical/research methodologies and assessment/intervention techniques. Practical training includes extensive hands-on experience in evaluation and treatment, mandatory thesis research, and additional collaborative research projects.