The Scientist/Practitioner model is the underlying philosophy of the Oklahoma University Counseling Consortium. The considered integration of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, in a manner, which is responsive to the needs and skills of the student, represents the best method of ensuring professional growth and development. Although the graduate school is the primary site for training in the academic and scientific aspects of clinical psychology, and the internship site for training in the practitioner aspects, emphasis will be placed on the scientific and ethical necessity for the intern to ground all observations and conclusions in sound theory and definable data. The manifestation of this philosophy will be reflected in the ultimate goal of the training program: To graduate doctoral psychologists who discharge the responsibilities of their position in a professional, ethical, and clinically competent manner.
