Departmental Information

The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas has many community connections. We collaborate with local clinics, schools, and programs. Students are funded well, which helps to foster an atmosphere of collaboration rather than competition. Students receive travel funding to attend at least one conference a year. Students have reported being surprised at how supportive and kind the faculty are. They really mean it when they say our program is collaborative and faculty really look out for all students! Although we are not specified as a child clinical program, we have opportunities to work with children through clerkships and in our Department’s Psychological Clinic. Even though we are a primarily program largely training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), we also receive training in other modalities to build a basic foundation of knowledge of treatments.

There are a lot of events the department does together, including a “first-year” party, tailgates for games, Halloween parties, and other events put on by the social committee. You can also participate in intramural sports to get to know people from the community (such as kickball, softball). Come see what the excitement is all about!

A Campus Committed to Diversity

Beyond the department, the entire University of Arkansas is committed to enhancing educational and professional diversity by seeking to integrate individuals from varied backgrounds and characteristics, including members of historically underrepresented groups.  The University believes that enhancing diversity and providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated is critical to its mission of helping individuals to realize their full potential through equal opportunity (see diversity.uark.edu).

Diversity in the FCI Lab

We are committed to fostering a climate that advances diversity, inclusivity, respect, and social justice, in line with the values and commitments of the Psychology Department , and larger university.

The FCI lab team is focused on promoting equality. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and are committed to having a team that reflects the communities we serve.