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:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- GRE general test taken with preferred minimum scores of 153 Verbal and 144 Quantitative. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Essay (1500 words) detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- 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 Hours
Clinical Applications - 6 Hours
Supervised Clinical Practice Courses - 9 Hours
Capstone Requirements - 6 Hours
Thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
Required Courses - 24 Hours
Clinical Applications - 9 Hours
Designated Electives for Licensed Professional Counselors - 6 Hours
Supervised Clinical Practice Courses - 9 Hours
Capstone Requirements
Written Comprehensive Exam
Total Credit Hours: 48