Master of Science (MS) in Psychology

Harold Abel School of Psychology

Clinical Psychology specialization

Explore the foundational theories and practices of clinical psychology in assessing and treating dysfunctional behavior, including clinical interviewing and interventions, testing and assessment, research methods, psychopathology, and diagnosis. This Clinical Psychology master's specialization includes a rigorous combination of online course work, residency, and field training experiences. People who choose this specialization are often planning to pursue a doctoral degree in with a specialization Clinical Psychology, but may also pursue counseling, research or administrative positions in social service, health care, business, or educational settings.

Note: This specialization may be a good first step for those who wish to pursue a PsyD or PhD, which is generally required for licensure as a counseling psychologist.

Residency Requirements: As part of this program, you will attend three six-day residential colloquia at specific stages, in addition to your online courses. See residential colloquia details.

Clinical Training Requirements: 600 practicum hours and accompanying course work.

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.

Core Courses (each course 5 quarter credits unless noted)

• PSY5002 - Orientation to Graduate Learning in Psychology
• PSY7210 - Lifespan Development
• PSY7543 - Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology*
• PSY7610 - Tests and Measurements
• PSY7620 - Inferential Statistics
• PSY7650 - Research Methods
• PSY8210 - Principles of Psychopathology
• PSY8230 - Psychological Testing*

Specialization Courses (each course 5 quarter credits unless noted)

• PSY7310 - Biological Basis of Behavior
• PSY8310 - Theories of Psychotherapy
• PSY8312 - Clinical Interventions
• PSY6391 - Master's Practicum I*
• PSY6393 - Master's Practicum II*
• PSY5201 - Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology*

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 is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Learn more about our related specializations:

PhD/PsyD

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Studies

Master's degree

• Counseling Psychology
• Counseling Studies
• Mental Health Counseling

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