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Program of Study - Clinical Psychology (MA)

Overview

The Graduate Program in Psychology offers two options for students: Clinical psychology, and Experimental psychology.

Students with a master’s degree in clinical psychology, non-thesis option will be eligible to apply for licensure as a Psychological Associate and as a Professional Counselor in the state of Texas.

Students with a master’s degree in clinical psychology, thesis option will be eligible to apply for licensure as a Psychological Associate in the state of Texas and as a Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, with the election of three additional courses.

Both experimental and clinical psychology graduates are encouraged to transfer and continue their education in a doctoral psychology program.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the graduate program in clinical psychology, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

  1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
  2. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
  3. GRE general test taken with preferred minimum scores of 153 Verbal and 144 Quantitative. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years.
  4. Three  letters  of  recommendation  from  professional  or  academic sources.
  5. Essay  (1500  words)  detailing  professional  goals  and  reasons  for pursuing the graduate degree.
  6. Resume

Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.

Program Requirements

Thesis Option:

Required Courses (27 Credits)

PSYC 6301Psychological Statistics

3
PSYC 6305Advanced Studies in Psychopathology

3
PSYC 6311Advanced Studies in Personality Theory

3
PSYC 6320Neuropsychology

3
PSYC 6325Conditioning and Learning

3
PSYC 6332Research Design

3
PSYC 6336Advanced Psychological Measurement

3
PSYC 6340Cross Cultural Psychology

3
PSYC 6363Contemporary Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology

3

Clinical Applications (6 Credits)

PSYC 6352Personality Assessment

3
 
PSYC 6354Individual Psychotherapy

3
Or
PSYC 6356Group Psychotherapy

3

Supervised Clinical Practice Courses (9 Credits)

PSYC 6364Clinical Practicum

3
PSYC 6368Internship

3

Notes:

PSYC 6364: taken twice

PSYC 6368: 480 hours

Capstone Requirements (6 Credits)

Thesis
PSYC 7300Thesis I

3
PSYC 7301Thesis II

3

Non-Thesis Option:

Required Courses (24 Credits)

PSYC 6301Psychological Statistics

3
PSYC 6305Advanced Studies in Psychopathology

3
PSYC 6311Advanced Studies in Personality Theory

3
PSYC 6320Neuropsychology

3
PSYC 6325Conditioning and Learning

3
PSYC 6336Advanced Psychological Measurement

3
PSYC 6340Cross Cultural Psychology

3
PSYC 6363Contemporary Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology

3

Clinical Applications (9 Credits)

PSYC 6352Personality Assessment

3
PSYC 6354Individual Psychotherapy

3
PSYC 6356Group Psychotherapy

3

Designated Electives for Licensed Professional Counselors (6 Credits)

COUN 6345Career Development Theories

3
PSYC 6330Developmental Psychology

3

Supervised Clinical Practice Courses (9 Credits)

PSYC 6364Clinical Practicum

3
PSYC 6368Internship

3

Notes:

PSYC 6364: taken twice

PSYC 6368: 480 hours

Capstone Requirements

Written Comprehensive Exam

Total Credit Hours: 48