Program Goals
In order to meet our goals of not just competence, but rather a high level of excellence in research and applied skills, the Waterloo Clinical Division has evolved a number of specific objectives and has established training strategies to meet them. For more information on our goals and the means of achieving these goals, please see our Guidebook.
Goal 1: Integration of scientist and practitioner roles consistent with the Boulder Model.
Goal 2: Understanding of core psychological theories.
Goal 3: Appreciating a broad range of scholarship.
Goal 4: Sophistication in research and experimental design.
Goal 5: Highly refined behavioural science skills.
Goal 6: Clinical skill development.
Goal 7: Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
Goal 8: Understanding of diverse populations.

