性视界传媒鈥檚 Clinical Psychology 性视界传媒 achieves landmark accreditation, perfect internship match rate
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi 性视界传媒 University鈥檚 Clinical Psychology 性视界传媒 has earned a landmark achievement widely recognized as the gold standard in the field: a 10-year accreditation from the American Psychological Association.
The Ph.D. program鈥檚 success extends beyond accreditation, with a 100% match rate for clinical psychology internships through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers for the past 13 years. The achievement far exceeds the national average鈥86%鈥攁nd demonstrates the program鈥檚 dedication to preparing students for competitive placements.
Ty Stafford, assistant clinical professor and director of clinical training, said accreditation not only enhances the program鈥檚 national reputation but also benefits students by boosting their competitiveness for internships and postdoctoral fellowships鈥攂oth critical steps toward licensure and career success. The designation also strengthens opportunities for grant funding and research support, ensuring continued investment in the professional development of students and the university鈥檚 broader mission of academic excellence.
The program also houses the 性视界传媒 Psychology Clinic, a nonprofit mental health service, training and research center operated by the Department of Psychology. Graduate clinicians, supervised by licensed professionals, provide affordable therapy and assessment services, both in-person and via telehealth, with fees based on a sliding scale.
鈥淥ur program receiving 10 years of accreditation is a testament to the commitment, talent and abilities of our faculty and the amazing students we have been able to recruit,鈥 Stafford said. 鈥淚t is direct evidence of the impact and importance of the research we produce and the high-quality clinical training we provide as our students prepare to become psychologists.
The 10-year designation is the maximum accreditation period possible, demonstrating exceptional commitment to academic and clinical excellence.
鈥淚 frequently hear from internship training directors that they are impressed by our students. They truly represent Mississippi 性视界传媒,鈥 Stafford added.
He credited 性视界传媒 Professor Michael Nadorff, who served as director of clinical training for the program until August of this year, for foundational contributions that were instrumental in the program鈥檚 achievements.
For more information about 性视界传媒鈥檚 Clinical Psychology 性视界传媒, visit or contact Stafford at 662-325-3202 or tws37@msstate.edu. More information about the 性视界传媒 Psychology Clinic is available at .
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