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. The subplan in School Psychology provides the opportunity for the student to evaluate, counsel, prescribe and implement remedial procedures for students with behavioral, intellectual, and emotional problems. Because of the broad scope of this program, graduates may not be limited to employment in school settings. In accordance with state requirements and in relation to the UT Tyler degree plan, the school specialization requires a 36-hour specialization sequence beyond the 30 hours of foundation courses for a total of 66 hours. This specialization fulfills the educational requirements necessary to qualify for the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Admission Requirements and Application Procedure

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Degree Plans

M.S. in Clinical Psychology - General

Prefix & Course No	Course Title	School	Credit Hrs
PSYC 5308	Advanced Psychopathology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5312	Counseling Theories	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5328	Issues and Professional Ethics	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5340	Advanced Psychological Statistics and Design	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5354	Psychopharmacology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5366	Assessment of Individual Mental Ability I	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5368	Clinical Mental Health Assessment	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5384	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5392	Applied Counseling Practice	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5393	Applied Therapy	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5396	Supervised Practicum in Psychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5397	Supervised Practicum in Psychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5398	Research Seminar	UT Tyler	3
	Elective	UT Tyler	3
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	Elective	UT Tyler	3
	Elective	UT Tyler	3
	Elective	UT Tyler	3
	Elective	UT Tyler	3
	Elective	UT Tyler	3
	TOTAL HOURS		60

Printable Degree Plan

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 one of the subplan areas.

M.S. in Clinical Psychology – Neuropsychology Subplan

Prefix & Course No	Course Title	School	Credit Hrs
PSYC 5308	Advanced Psychopathology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5312	Counseling Theories	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5328	Issues and Professional Ethics	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5340	Advanced Psychological Statistics and Design	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5354	Psychopharmacology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5366	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5368	Clinical Mental Health Assessment	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5384	Assessment of Personality	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5392	Applied Counseling Practice	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5393	Applied Therapy	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5396	Supervised Practicum in Psychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5397	Supervised Practicum in Psychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5398	Research Seminar	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5350	Clinical Neuropsychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5352	Behavioral Neuroscience	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5356	Neuropsychological Assessment of Memory	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5359	Flexible Neuropsychological Battery	UT Tyler	3
	Neuro Elective	UT Tyler	3
	Elective	UT Tyler	3
	Elective	UT Tyler	3
	TOTAL HOURS		60

Printable Degree Plan

Note: Substitutions to meet individual needs and interests are possible with prior advisor approval.

M.S. in Clinical Psychology - School Psychology Subplan

Prefix & Course No	Course Title	School	Credit Hrs
PSYC 5308	Advanced Psychopathology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5312	Counseling Theories	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5320	Advanced Human Growth and Development	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5325	School Psychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5326	Psychological Consultation	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5328	Issues and Professional Ethics	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5330	Counseling of Children and Adolescents	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5340	Advanced Psychological Statistics and Design	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5345	Group Processes	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5354	Psychopharmacology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5361	Behavior Modification	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5366	Assessment of Individual Mental Ability I	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5368	Clinical Mental Health Assessment	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5369	Psychological Assessment of Children	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5388	Supervised Internship School Psychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5389	Supervised Internship School Psychology	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5392	Applied Counseling Practice	UT Tyler	3
PSYC 5396	Supervised Practicum in Psychology	UT Tyler	3
COUN 5324	Cultural Diversity of Clients	UT Tyler	3
EDSP 5350	Overview of Special Education	UT Tyler	3
EDUC 5303	Applied Learning Theories	UT Tyler	3
EDUC 5352	Curriculum Development	UT Tyler	3
	TOTAL HOURS		66

Printable Degree Plan