UT Tyler Psychology and Counseling
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
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Prefix & Course No |
Course Titles |
Pre-Req |
Credits |
Grade |
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Foundation Courses |
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| *PSYC 5380 | Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis | 3 |
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| *PSYC 5312 | Evidence Based Practices |
3 |
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| *PSYC 5328 | Issues & Professional Ethics | 3 |
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| PSYC 5340 | Advanced Research Design and Statistics | 3 |
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| PSYC 5366 | Assessment of Individual Mental Ability I | 3 |
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| PSYC 5368 | Clinical Mental Health Assessment | 3 |
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| PSYC 5392 | Applied Counseling | 3 |
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| PSYC 5393 | Applied Therapy | PSYC 5392 | 3 |
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| PSYC 5396 | Practicum in Psychology | PSYC 5393 | 3 |
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| PSYC 5397 | Advanced Practicum in Psychology | PSYC 5393 | 3 |
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| PSYC 5398 | Research Seminar | PSYC 5340 | 3 |
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| PSYC 5320 | Advanced Human Growth and Development | 3 |
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| PSYC 5345 | Group Counseling and Therapy | 3 |
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| PSYC 5324 | Cultural Diversity and Advocacy | 3 |
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| BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR | CHOOSE ONE: PSYC 5350 Clinical Neuropsychology OR PSYC 5352 Behavioral Neuroscience OR PSYC 5354 Psychopharmacology | 3 |
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*asterisk indicates recommended first semester courses |
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(45) |
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General Electives |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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(15) |
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TOTAL CREDITS (Must be at least 60) |
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60 |
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Students who wish to complete the general program of study in Clinical Psychology may choose their 21 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
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Prefix & Course No |
Course Titles |
Pre-Req |
Credits |
Grade |
| *PSYC 5308 |
Advanced Psychopathology and Diagnosis |
3 |
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| *PSYC 5312 |
Evidence Based Practices |
3 |
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| *PSYC 5328 |
Issues & Professional Ethics |
3 |
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| PSYC 5340 |
Advanced Research Design and Statistics |
3 |
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| PSYC 5366 |
Assessment of Individual Mental Ability I |
3 |
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| PSYC 5368 |
Clinical Mental Health Assessment |
3 |
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| PSYC 5392 |
Applied Counseling |
3 |
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| PSYC 5393 |
Applied Therapy |
PSYC 5392 |
3 |
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| PSYC 5396 |
Practicum in Psychology |
PSYC 5393 |
3 |
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| PSYC 5397 |
Advanced Practicum in Psychology |
PSYC 5393 |
3 |
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| PSYC 5398 |
Research Seminar |
PSYC 5340 |
3 |
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| PSYC 5320 |
Advanced Human Growth and Development |
3 |
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| PSYC 5345 |
Group Counseling and Therapy |
3 |
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| PSYC 5324 | Cultural Diversity and Advocacy |
3 |
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| BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR: PSYC 5350 | Clinical Neuropsychology |
3 |
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(45) |
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Neuropsychology Courses |
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| PSYC 5356 | Neuropsychological Assessment of Memory |
3 |
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| PSYC 5358 | Fixed Neuropsychological Battery |
3 |
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| PSYC 5359 | Flexible Neuropsychological Battery |
3 |
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| (elective) |
3 |
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| (elective) |
3 |
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(15) |
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TOTAL CREDITS (Must be at least 60) |
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60 |
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Note: Substitutions to meet individual needs and interests are possible with prior advisor approval.