Clinical Psychology, MA

The MA in Clinical Psychology and PsyD degrees typically can be completed in five years of full-time study [four years in residence devoted to coursework, research, and practicum, and one year away on doctoral internship.] The MA degree is not designed as a terminal degree, but earned along the way to the PsyD degree. Students entering with a Master’s degree may transfer some coursework, but this will not decrease the 5-year full-time requirement.

Degree Requirements: 47 Credits

Students must be enrolled in the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology and must meet all prerequisite course requirements that were in effect at the time of initial enrollment. The MA is earned while studying for the PsyD degree and is not designed as a stand-alone program. All requirements must be completed within three (3) years of matriculation.

Students must earn a minimum of 47 credits with a “B” or better. These credits must include, in addition to any required prerequisites, the following:

CHP 550 - Found for IP Prac, Equity, & Inclusion 1 credit(s)
GPSY 701 - First Year Seminar 0 credit(s) (2 terms)
GPSY 704 - Diversity Seminar I 3 credit(s)
GPSY 705 - Diversity Seminar II 3 credit(s)
GPSY 707 - Clinical Foundations I 3 credit(s)
AND GPSY 735 - Basic Clinical Skills Lab 0 credit(s)
GPSY 708 - Clinical Foundations II 3 credit(s)
GPSY 709 - Clinical Foundations III 3 credit(s)
GPSY 787 - Pre-Practicum 1-3 credit(s) (1 credit required)
GPSY 811 - Biological & Cognitive Bases of Behavior 3 credit(s)
GPSY 813 - Social & Affective Bases of Behavior 3 credit(s)
GPSY 821 - Assessment I 3 credit(s)
AND GPSY 833 - Cognitive Assessment Lab 0 credit(s)
GPSY 822 - Assessment II 3 credit(s)
GPSY 870 - Ethics & Professionalism 3 credit(s)
GPSY 880 - Research Design 3 credit(s)
GPSY 881 - Advanced Statistics 3 credit(s)
GPSY 887 - Practicum I 2-3 credit(s) (3 credits x 3 terms; 9 credits total)
Students who transfer in more than 25% of the credits required for the Master’s degree are not eligible to earn the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology along the way to the PsyD in Clinical Psychology.