Master's Degree in Applied Psychology – Clinical Psychology
Degree: Master of Science
Major: Applied Psychology
Concentration: Clinical Psychology
Hours: 60
Clinical Psychology Overview
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Master of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in clinical psychology prepares you for mental health services, including therapy techniques. Curriculum also includes intellectual and personality assessment. Test construction, community consultation, therapy techniques and psychological assessment comprise specialized course work.
In order to apply to this program, you must have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in psychology (24 semester hours - which includes a course in research methods), a statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation that address the applicant's suitability for graduate study and the applicant’s standards for professional conduct. You must also meet the general admission requirement.
In most cases, applicants with the material listed above who have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, at least a 3.0 GPA in psychology courses are considered for admission. GRE scores are not required for admission. The department has flexible admission criteria which allow the faculty to review applicants individually. The department will only consider applications for enrollment that begins in the Fall semester. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a minimum IEFLTS score of 6.5.
Clinical Psychology Courses You May Take
Ethical and Legal Principles for Psychologists: This course focuses on ethical and professional issues in our field, especially in research, clinical and applied behavior analytic settings. Emphasis on the APA and BACB ethical principles and standards and how to apply codes of conduct to professional work, including research, consulting, teaching and publication.
Intellectual Assessment: An introduction to intellectual assessment. Includes principles of psychological testing, test statistics, and critical evaluation of a variety of intellectual and achievement measures. Practicum in administration, scoring, interpretation, and formal psychological report writing for all Wechsler measures and the Stanford-Binet.
Introduction to Psychotherapy: Specific psychotherapy skills, therapeutic communication and therapeutic practices are introduced using didactic techniques and role-playing. Includes models of individual, family and multimodal therapy, ethical principles in therapy, DSM-IV and diagnosis of psychopathology, Employee Assistance Programs, consultation and referral to other agencies. Other topics include professional orientation of the therapist, obtaining supervision and continuing education, and evaluating the effectiveness of therapy.
Personality Assessment: An introduction to the broad area of personality assessment including DSM-IV classifications. Practicum in administration, scoring, interpretation, and formal psychological report writing with the MMPI-2, Rorschach, TAT, SCII, KOIS, and other objective and projective assessment devices. Includes coverage of lifestyles and career/vocational choices.
Advanced Psychotherapy: An in-depth study of psychotherapy theories and intervention strategies for individuals and groups. Distinctions will be made between normal human growth and abnormal human behavior. Includes ethics, legal/cultural considerations, and lifestyles.
Career Paths for Clinical Psychology
Professionals with this degree typically work under the direction of workers from a variety of fields, such as nursing, psychiatry, psychology or social work. Job settings typically include private practices, schools, offices, hospitals, community centers and businesses.
Primary Careers
School/career counselor, drug and alcohol addiction counselor, art/music therapist
- Clinical and mental health counseling
- Family counseling
- Criminal justice
- Health care and rehabilitation
- Business
- Education
- Social services
- Schools and universities
- Mental health facilities
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Counseling firms/organizations
- Business owners, all-levels