Dec 30, 2024

2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Clinical Psychology M.A.

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The Clinical Psychology program prepares students to work in the mental health field and includes theoretical training and practical experience in psychological assessment and intervention. Graduates of the plan meet the academic requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors and/or Psychological Associates (LPC or LPA). Admission requirements include the GRE examination, a statement of interest and reference letters.

Prerequisites (15 hours)

In addition to the courses listed below an additional nine hours of undergraduate psychology is required. Coursework in Personality Psychology and Developmental Psychology are recommended.

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 4351 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Degree Requirements

A number of courses below are prerequisite requirements and are restricted to students admitted into a Professional Psychology plan.

See the Course Roster for information about prerequisite requirements; see also the list of restricted courses in the overview of HSH Professional Psychology programs above.

Core Requirements (21 hours)

PSYC 5031 - Human Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5235 - Learning Principles Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5734 - Ethics, Law, and Professional Consultation Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6036 - Advanced Nonexperimental Methods and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6037 - Advanced Experimental Methods and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6134 - Biological Basis of Behavior Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6531 - Psychopathology Credit Hours: 3

Sociocultural Elective (3 hours)

Choose ONE of the following courses.

For PSYC 5437 , the following may be substituted: SOCI 5437

PSYC 5136 - Multicultural Counseling Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5437 - Aging Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5533 - Psychology of Gender, Race, and Sexuality Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5535 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on the Family Credit Hours: 3

Assessment Requirements (6 hours)

Choose TWO of the following courses.

PSYC 6031 - Behavioral Assessment Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6032 - Cognitive Assessment Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6033 - Personality Assessment Credit Hours: 3

Therapy Requirements (12 hours)

PSYC 5231 - Psychotherapy: Theory and Research Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5731 - Psychotherapy Skills and Professional Orientation Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5239 - Group Psychotherapy Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6235 - Behavioral/Cognitive Therapies Credit Hours: 3

Therapy Electives (6 hours)

Choose TWO of the following courses.

PSYC 5138 - Mindfulness and Acceptance Therapies Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5233 - Introduction to Family Therapy Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5433 - Substance Abuse: Causes and Treatments Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5630 - Behavioral Family Systems Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5735 - Anxiety and Stress Management Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5736 - Behavioral Medicine Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5835 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Addictions Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6534 - Couples and Sex Therapy Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6337 - Development and Treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 7031 - Dialectical Behavior Therapy Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Other courses may be substituted with the consent of the student’s adviser.

Free Elective (3 hours)

PSYC 5335 is needed for LPC requirements. PSYC 6939 or a third class listed under Therapy Electives can be taken in place of this free elective.

PSYC 5335 - Career Counseling Credit Hours: 3

Supervised Clinical Experience (12 hours)

For each option, complete a total of 6 hours.

PSYC 6038 - Clinical Practicum Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6636 - Clinical Internship Credit Hours: 3

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