Doctoral students can receive stipends for at least a third of tuition through the new Derner Access Program.
91吃瓜网鈥檚 Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology has a reputation for excellence in training clinical and research psychologists. Derner is also known for its commitment to diversity and social justice. In keeping with these traditions, Derner has created a new graduate assistantship program鈥攖he Derner Access Program鈥攖o make its Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology even more affordable for talented students.
Through the Derner Access Program, doctoral students will expand their contributions as research and teaching assistants, in return for which they will receive a stipend equivalent to at least one-third of tuition. Additional financial aid will be available to select students based on merit.
鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to offer the Derner Access Program to our deserving students, both to boost their financial support and to give them crucial experiences as scholars and teachers,鈥� said Jacques P. Barber, Ph.D., dean of the Derner Institute. 鈥淒erner is a true pioneer in creating opportunities for diverse students, and with the Derner Access Program, we will honor our roots and fulfill our mission.鈥�
Through the Derner Access Program, doctoral students will work alongside renowned members of Derner鈥檚 faculty as researchers and teachers. The new program significantly expands Derner鈥檚 existing Teaching Fellows Program and will enhance Derner鈥檚 highly regarded teacher-scholar model of professional preparation.
The program will be available to Derner鈥檚 current doctoral students as well as students who start the program in Fall 2017.
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