Welcome to the Clinical Science research area at Michigan State University!
Our goal is to educate and train the next generation to become culturally responsive clinical scientists deeply involved in the generation and dissemination of knowledge that will further the understanding of mental health and inform prevention and treatment.
Continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1948, we are deeply rooted in the field of Clinical Science education and research. Our graduates have gone on to be leaders and innovators in the field of psychological clinical science. We are very proud of the varied paths they have chosen and the many ways in which they have contributed to clinical psychological science.
In 2026, U.S. News & World Report named our program in the top 10 percent of clinical psychology doctoral programs.
