MS Master of Science in Psychology Clinical Psychology specialization
Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 70
Core Courses
20 course quarter credits.
- PSY5002 OR PSY5005
- Orientation to Graduate Learning in Psychology++ (5 quarter credits)
- PSY7610
- Tests and Measurements (5 quarter credits)
- PSY7620
- Inferential Statistics (5 quarter credits)
- PSY7650
- Research Methods (5 quarter credits)
Specialization Courses
45 course quarter credits.
- PSY6210
- Introduction to Psychopathology (5 quarter credits)
- PSY6230
- Introduction to Psychological Testing* (5 quarter credits)
- PSY6310
- Introduction to Theories of Psychotherapy (5 quarter credits)
- PSY6312
- Clinical Interventions* (5 quarter credits)
- PSY6391
- Master's Practicum 1* (5 quarter credits)
- PSY6393
- Master's Practicum 2* (5 quarter credits)
- PSY7210
- Lifespan Development (5 quarter credits)
- PSY7310
- Biological Basis of Behavior (5 quarter credits)
- PSY7543
- Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology*(5 quarter credits)
Integrative Project
Taken during learner's final quarter.
- PSY5201
- Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology* (5 quarter credits)
+Learners who may need additional support developing graduate-level academic and professional writing skills are placed in PSY5005.
*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
Check state licensure requirements. The license to practice as a professional psychologist or counselor is regulated independently in each state or province. Learners who intend to seek licensure or certification should check the program requirements in the state or province in which they hope to practice. This [program/ specialization/ certificate] is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Residency Requirement
To support your academic and professional success, residential colloquia provide learning and community-building experiences in a stimulating scholarly environment. For this specialization, you are required to complete three, 6-day residential colloquia (PSY-R6171, PSY-R6172, PSY-R6173).
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Practicum / Internship Requirement
Toward the end of your academic program, you'll complete a clinical experience, often referred to as practicum or internship, in which you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you've learned in your coursework and residency experiences. For this specialization, you are required to complete a minimum of 600 total practicum hours.
Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 15 credits into this specialization.
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