The University of Arkansas Clinical Training Program uses a mentorship model for graduate training, in which students are assigned a faculty mentor.  The most important qualification is interest in and enthusiasm for understanding substance use problems. In particular, understanding the interplay between anxiety and substance abuse, understanding and treating college student substance use problems, and/or the relations between alcohol and sexual violence. Though previous experience with alcohol or drug use and/or anxiety research is preferred, prospective students with quality psychology research and academic backgrounds may be considered.

All graduate students become full members of the Laboratory for Anxiety and Substance Abuse Research team upon entering the Clinical Training Program. As a scientist-practitioner Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program, all students receive well-rounded training in both research and clinical practice. This is exemplified in the Substance Use Program, in which students serve as clinicians for assessments and intervention, as well as researchers collecting data from clients in the program. Research is emphasized throughout the program, and students in the LASAR team have a strong research focus. Graduate students are actively engaged in numerous research projects beyond the required master’s thesis, “Third Year Project,” and dissertation, and are encouraged to disseminate their work at professional conferences and through scientific journals. Graduate students also become actively involved in mentoring undergraduate research assistants.

To apply for admission to the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Arkansas, see the links below. You are also encouraged to contact Dr. Ham (Lham@uark.edu) and current LASAR team graduate students (see LASAR team).

Helpful links for applicants:

Department of Psychology homepage for information about the Department of Psychology at the University of Arkansas

Graduate Applicant information for the University of Arkansas from the Department of Psychology webpage. This link contains paths to explain the application process for the Clinical Psychology program.

Also see the Fayetteville, AR  and our own Snapshot of Fayetteville for more information about the area and what we have to offer!