Areas of Emphasis, Experience or Exposure Our program’s major area of study is adult clinical psychology. Consistent with the APA taxonomy, you may elect one of the following areas of emphasis, experience or exposure: clinical neuropsychology, clinical child psychology, health psychology, trauma psychology or sports psychology. Students interested in pursuing one of these areas work with their advisor to establish an individualized curriculum and training plan. Relevant research may be conducted in any of these areas. Clinical Child Psychology (Experience or Exposure) Elective graduate courses for students interested in clinical child psychology include Child Assessment and Psychopathology, Child Interventions, Couples and Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, and Psychopharmacology. External placements involving pediatric, child and adolescent assessment, consultation and intervention are also available.

Careers SLU's American Psychological Association accredited clinical psychology program will train students to be competent and ethical scientist-practitioners in a variety of health care settings. Job possibilities include clinical psychology, clinical health psychology, neuropsychology, and child and pediatric psychology positions. Students in SLU's graduate program in clinical psychology have gained professional experience through internships at Baylor College of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Vanderbilt University VA Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center and the University of Louisville, among others.