Clinical Psychology The University of the West Indies

Overview

The Clinical Psychology program offered by The University of the West Indies is highly structured, and is designed to maximize the development of professional skills while also developing the student’s understanding of fundamental areas in the discipline of Psychology. 

Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness, abnormal behavior and psychiatric problems. This field integrates the science of psychology, through research, with the treatment of complex human problems.  Clinical psychologists often work in hospitals, private practice, or academic settings and presents as an exciting career choice for people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding field.

Careers

The programme employs the Scientist - Practitioner model.

After graduating from the programme students function as associate clinical psychologists and are asked to work in this capacity under supervision.  

Students graduating from the programme can work as lecturers, therapists (in various settings such as schools and other organizations, i.e. CDA), and research assistants.  Many of our students have also gone on to pursue their doctoral degrees