It should be noted that no admission applications are accepted for the MS in Clinical Psychology as this is not a separate academic program. Upon completion of certain academic and practicum requisites, students admitted to any of the clinical doctoral programs (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) may request the degree while being an active doctoral student.

REQUIREMENTS

CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology includes 57 credits of academic course work, four (4) practicum modules, (2) two computer seminars and one (1) APA Writing Style Seminar. As this is not a separate academic program, time limitation and residency requirements are the same as those described for the Psy.D. and Clinical Ph.D. Programs.

COMPREHENSIVE (FOUNDATIONS) EXAMINATION

It is mandatory for applicants to register to take the Comprehensive or Foundations Examination after he/she has approved the courses covered by the Exam. An outline of topical areas to be covered on the examination can be obtained in the Office of the Chancellor and Library.

Students who take the exam must be registered during the session in which they schedule their examination. After successfully completing the Comprehensive Examination and completing all of the Master degree requirements, the students may apply to receive an M.S. degree. Please see the Program Director for more information.