Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology program provides the opportunity for the student to understand, evaluate, and counsel persons with psychological problems, and to draw upon community resources for assistance in working with these persons. During completion of the 60-hour M.S. degree and approved practica, the student is provided the opportunity to administer psychological tests and use various techniques of counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis in cognitive behavioral therapy. Students who complete all requirements in the clinical area, and who become licensed, often work in psychiatric hospitals, in mental health centers, or with doctorate-level psychologists in private practice. Students may complete a general program of study in clinical psychology or may choose one of two subplans described below.

The M.S. degree plan fulfills the educational requirements necessary to qualify for the Licensed Psychological Associate licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

A Specialization in Neuropsychology is available for graduate students completing an M.S. in Clinical Psychology. The clinical neuropsychology subplan is also available for students with a master's or doctoral degree who desire training in neuropsychology. The sequence of courses includes brain functioning and neuroanatomy, psychopharmacology, organic mental diseases, diagnosis and neuropsychological assessment.

Admission Requirements and Application Procedure

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Degree Plans

M.S. in Clinical Psychology - General

Prefix & Course No	Course Titles	Credits
	Foundation Courses
*PSYC 5380	Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis	3
*PSYC 5312	Evidence Based Practices	3
*PSYC 5328	Issues & Professional Ethics	3
*PSYC 5323	Professionalism in Clinical Psychology	3
PSYC 5340	Advanced Research Design and Statistics	3
PSYC 5366	Assessment of Individual Mental Ability	3
PSYC 5368	Clinical Mental Health Assessment	3
PSYC 5391	Introduction to Clinical Skills	3
PSYC 5392	Clinical Skills I	3
PSYC 5396	Supervised Practicum in Psychology	3
PSYC 5397	Advanced Supervised Practicum in Psychology	3
PSYC 5398	Research Seminar	3
PSYC 5320	Advanced Human Growth and Development	3
PSYC 5325	Learning and Motivation	3
PSYC 5345	Group Counseling and Therapy	3
PSYC 5324	Cultural Diversity and Advocacy	3
BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR	CHOOSE ONE: PSYC 5350 Clinical Neuropsychology OR PSYC 5352 Behavioral Neuroscience OR PSYC 5354 Psychopharmacology	3
	*asterisk indicates recommended first semester courses	(51)
	General Electives
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
		(9)

	TOTAL CREDITS (Must be at least 60)	60

Printable Degree Plan

Students who wish to complete the general program of study in Clinical Psychology may choose their 9 elective hours from the graduate psychology and counseling courses. They should consult their faculty advisor and specify the courses in their degree plans.

Subplan Areas

Rather than choosing the General Clinical preparation, students may select the Neuropsychology Subplan.

M.S. in Clinical Psychology – Neuropsychology Subplan

Prefix & Course No	Course Titles	Credits
	Foundation Courses
*PSYC 5308	Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis	3
*PSYC 5312	Evidence Based Practices	3
*PSYC 5328	Issues & Professional Ethics	3
*PSYC 5323	Professionalism in Clinical Psychology	3
PSYC 5340	Advanced Research Design and Statistics	3
PSYC 5366	Assessment of Individual Mental Ability	3
PSYC 5368	Clinical Mental Health Assessment	3
PSYC 5391	Introduction to Clinical Skills	3
PSYC 5392	Clinical Skills I	3
PSYC 5396	Supervised Practicum in Psychology	3
PSYC 5397	Advanced Supervised Practicum in Psychology	3
PSYC 5398	Research Seminar	3
PSYC 5320	Advanced Human Growth and Development	3
PSYC 5325	Learning & Motivation	3
PSYC 5345	Group Counseling and Therapy	3
PSYC 5324	Cultural Diversity and Advocacy	3
BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR: PSYC 5350	Clinical Neuropsychology	3
	*asterisk indicates recommended first semester courses	(51)
	Neuropsychology Courses
PSYC 5356	Neuropsychological Assessment of Memory	3
PSYC 5358	Fixed Neuropsychological Battery	3
PSYC 5359	Flexible Neuropsychological Battery	3
		(9)

	TOTAL CREDITS (Must be at least 60)	60