Address
McCampbell Hall
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 688-9819
Fax: (614) 292-3727
Program Orientation
The Psychology of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Program is designed to produce research-oriented
scholars prepared to accept academic and other major leadership positions in the field. The following specialization
options leading to a Ph.D. degree are available:
A. MRDD-Clinical Psychology (APA-Approved) - a joint track with the clinical psychology program for students
interested in psychopathology and mental retardation, which includes research on assessment, treatment,
and prevention of behavior problems and psychiatric disorders.
A. MRDD-Clinical Psychology (APA-Approved) - a joint track with the clinical psychology program for students
interested in psychopathology and mental retardation, which includes research on assessment, treatment, and
prevention of behavior problems and psychiatric disorders.
C. MRDD-Industrial/Organizational Psychology - a joint track with the I/O program for students interested in the
effects of the "American with Disabilities Act" on human services administration, systems analysis, public policy
research, and issues related to employment of persons with MR/DD.
D. MRDD Without Joint Affiliation - for students who are interested in any area of research, but do not want to take
on obligations placed on them from faculty members outside the MRDD area.
Program of Study
You will write a research based master's thesis in mental retardation or developmental disabilities after two years
of graduate study, then prepare for the Candidacy Examination (CE). Successful completion of the CE admits you to
Ph.D. candidacy. Your doctoral dissertation is based on research into a specific aspect of developmental disabilities.
Students in the clinical track are expected to complete one year of predoctoral and one year of postdoctoral,
supervised clinical experience. Internships are available in the fields of mental retardation and developmental
disabilities. After graduation and postdoctoral training, you are eligible for psychology licensure in Ohio.
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Facilities
The hub of program activity, training, and research is the Nisonger Center, a University Affiliated Program
devoted to the interdisciplinary study of mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Clinical and
research experience are also available through Children's Hospital, the Franklin County Program for Mental
Retardation/Developmental Disabilities, and through the Emotional- Disorders-in-Mental-Retardation Ward of
Central Ohio Psychiatric Hospital.
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Financial Support
Fellowships and teaching associate positions are available to first year graduate students on a competitive basis.
Research assistant positions are available through the Nisonger Center for Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities and allied programs. Employment at community agencies is available after completion of the master's
degree.
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