Graduate Application (M.A.)Graduate Application (Ph. D.)General Information
Psychology Department offers two Master's degree programs, M.A. Program in Clinical Psychology and M.A. Program in Psychological Sciences. Under the heading of Psychological Sciences program are the subfields of Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychobiology & Learning, Developmental Psychology. Students in the Psychological Sciences program may choose one of these subfields for specialization. The program also offers a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology.
The Master's degree program in Clinical Psychology is designed to prepare the student for a professional career in clinical psychology in applied settings as well as providing a basis for continued advanced studies. The program offers a thorough grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of psychopathology, psychotherapy and intensive individual assessment. The student also has various practical opportunities for the application of the theoretical material.
This is a two-year program with the first year devoted to completing all of the course requirements, and the second year to preparation of a thesis based on original research and an internship experience (32 credit hours).