Health Service Psychology Psy.D.
Earn a Doctor of Psychology in Health Service Psychology
The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Health Service Psychology (Combined Clinical/School)
provides students with broad practitioner-scientist training with an emphasis on clinical
practice. The aim is to prepare students for careers as health professionals in clinical
and school settings. The overarching program model is the provision of psychological
health services, with emphasis on cognitive-behavioral psychology. Graduates from
the program are well prepared to function as licensed professional psychologists in
a variety of roles across a variety of settings. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Info Session
Request InfoHow to ApplyVisitProgram Overview
Health Service Psychology Psy.D. Virtual Event
6-8 p.m. via Zoom
Program Goals
The program combines a strong focus on academic research, clinical practice and evidence-based
treatment. As a practitioner-scientist program designed to adhere to APA accreditation
guidelines, the Psy.D. program's primary goal is to train practitioners, scholars
and applied researchers in the area of health service psychology. Graduates will be
competent in evidence-based practice (assessment, intervention, and consultation).
Further, they will be equipped to function as licensed professional psychologists
in a variety of roles across a variety of settings (clinics, hospitals, schools, agencies,
etc.).
For additional information, you can visit our program page or contact:
Dr. Mary Short
Full Professor of Clinical Psychology
Program Director
ShortMB@uhcl.edu
Shelly Matejka
Department Assistant III
matejka@uhcl.edu
Admission Requirements
- Health Service Psychology Psy.D.
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Admission Deadline
- Fall Only
- Application Deadline: December 15
- Fall Only
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Application
- Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
- Log In or first users create a new account
- Select Fall term and student type (Domestic or International)
- Select "College of Human Sciences and Humanities"
- Select "Clin Psych/School Psych PsyD"
- Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the application. All required documents are due by the program application deadline.
- Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
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Application Requirements
- Transcripts: Students can submit unofficial transcrips using the UHCL Graduate Application Portal and may be used by graduate programs within each college to make admission decisions
depending on the intended class start date. Please be mindful that all unofficial
transcript(s) are required admission review and must include the institution(s) name.
If admitted, official transcript(s) showing undergraduate degree conferral and official transcript(s) from each institution previously attended are required for class registration.
- GRE Scores Optional for 2024-25 Cycle:
- If you would like to take the General GRE Exam, please visit their website www.gre.org.
- UHCL GRE Code: 6916 – UNIV HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE – Grad
- Required Additional Supporting Documents:
- The following two documents should be uploaded through the UHCL Graduate Application
Portal:
- Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences.
- Statement of purpose and goals (not to exceed 1,000 words): describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation and ratings: Students identify recommenders through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal. Once
recommenders and contact information is submitted, recommenders will receive an email
to a link to submit the letter of recommendation and ratings. Letters of Recommendation
and ratings from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well
are preferred.
- Program Application Fee: In addition to the university application fee, there is an additional program application
fee of $50 for the Health Service Psychology Psy.D. program. The program application fee may
be paid by credit card online or by check payable to "University of Houston-Clear Lake" and send it to:
UHCL PsyD Program Applications
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 73
Houston, TX 77058
- The following two documents should be uploaded through the UHCL Graduate Application
Portal:
- Transcripts: Students can submit unofficial transcrips using the UHCL Graduate Application Portal and may be used by graduate programs within each college to make admission decisions
depending on the intended class start date. Please be mindful that all unofficial
transcript(s) are required admission review and must include the institution(s) name.
If admitted, official transcript(s) showing undergraduate degree conferral and official transcript(s) from each institution previously attended are required for class registration.
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Qualification for Admissions
The following qualifications are the typical qualifications. They are not requirements, as all applications are reviewed.
- Degree Requirements: Earned Bachelor's, Master's, or Specialist degree in psychology, clinical psychology,
school psychology, or a closely related discipline.
- GPA Qualifications: GPA of 3.3 or higher for those entering with an undergraduate degree only or GPA of 3.5 or higher for those entering with graduate credit or an earned graduate degree.
- Degree Requirements: Earned Bachelor's, Master's, or Specialist degree in psychology, clinical psychology,
school psychology, or a closely related discipline.
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Admission Review Process
After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in February. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15.
Degree Requirements
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Health Service Psychology (Clinical Psychology/School Psychology), Psy.D.Cost Information
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Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston-Clear Lake may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
The PsyD in Health Service Psychology was fully accredited by the American Psychology Association in August 2023. Questions related to the program's accreditation status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20002; Phone: 202-336-5979; Fax: 404-679-4558; apaaccred@apa.org; www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
Health Service Psychology Psy.D. Faculty
Sarah Griffin
Assistant Professor of Health Service Psychology & Clinical Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3355
Email: griffins@uhcl.edu
Office: B2617.08
Sean Lauderdale
Assistant Professor of Health Service Psychology & Clinical Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3305
Email: lauderdale@uhcl.edu
Office: HSB 1508.15
Ashley MacPherson
Assistant Professor of Health Service Psychology & Clinical Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: macpherson@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.03
Valerie Morgan
Assistant Professor of Health Service Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3375
Email: morganva@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2529.03
Anthony Roberson
Assistant Professor of School & Health Service Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: robersona@uhcl.edu
Mary B. Short
Department Chair of Psychological and Behavioral Health Sciences and Professor of
Clinical Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3324
Email: ShortMB@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.26
Gill Strait
Associate Professor of School Psychology and Health Service Psychology, School Psychology
Program Director,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3494
Email: strait@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2529.04
Mike Van Wie
Assistant Professor of School & Health Service Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: vanwie@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.16