Goals and Objectives

The doctoral program in clinical psychology at WSPP is organized around principles inspired by the Vail Conference, but also reflects some values (e.g. personalized mentorship relationships) unique to our identity as a small, freestanding, non-profit graduate program. The application of these principles to a diverse clinical population through the integration of didactic, practicum, and service experiences in the context of personalized, mentorship relationships characterizes the essence of our approach to graduate training.


Specific goals emphasized in our training program are:

  • Understanding of the foundations of scientific psychology
  • Effective intra- and interpersonal qualities, including self-awareness, effective interpersonal skills and respect for diversity
  • Competence in basic clinical areas of assessment, intervention and the integration of research and clinical activities
  • Competent and ethical professionalism in consultation, management and supervision
  • Social responsibility in understanding the needs of disenfranchised groups

Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, 9120 W. Hampton Avenue #212, Milwaukee, WI 53225-4960
Phone: (414) 464-9777, Fax: (414) 358-5590, E-mail: admissions@wspp.edu