Master of Science in Experimental Psychology: Clinical Psychology Option

I. Core Curriculum: 18 hours

II. Clinical Courses: 12-24 hours

Select five - eight courses from the following:

• PY 525. Personality Assessment (3)
• PY 526. Marriage and Family Therapy (3)
• PY 527. The Therapeutic Relationship (3)
• PY 528. Health Psychology (3)
• PY 529. Psychopharmacology (3)
• PY 560. Psychological Tests and Measurements (3)
• PY 570. Systems of Psychotherapy (3)
• PY 595. Professional Orientation and Ethics (3)
• PY 597. Selected Topics in Psychology (1-3) (Advisor approval required.)

III. Practicum and Internship: 9 hours

• PY 598. Psychology Practicum (3)
• PY 599. Internship in Counseling Psychology (3)

IV. Thesis (6 hours) or Comprehensive Exam Option

• PY 500. Master's Thesis Research (3)
• PY 590. Master's Thesis (1-3)

Total Minimum Required: 39 - 57 hours

Note(s):

• This program is also offered online.

Program Completion Requirements:

• Completion of all courses required in the curriculum with a 3.0 quality point average (overall and in each requirement area).
• At least 39 semester hours within the required areas.  Credit hours beyond 54 will require special permission from the Department of Behavioral Sciences Chairperson and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
• Completion of a Master's thesis or comprehensive exam.