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138 Graduate School
PSYC 610 Psychotherapy
PSYC 612 Clinical Research Methods
PSYC 642 Cognitive Assessment
PSYC 650 Ethics and Issues in Professional Psychology
PSYC 657 Intermediate Statistics
PSYC 660 Clinical Assessment
PSYC 682 Advanced Psychopathology or
PSYC 647 Adolescent Psychopathology
Electives, 12 hours: consult with advisor.
Practicum, 9 hours: PSYC 690, 692.
Thesis, 6 hours.COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (MS)
Major Code: PSCO
The program in counseling psychology is also a 48-hour program
designed to offer specific training and preparation in the area of
counseling psychology. Graduates of this program are prepared for
positions in mental health intervention, prevention and consultation.
Licensure as a professional counselor and entrance into doctoral
programs in counseling psychology are also options.
Requirements for the MS in counseling psychology are:
1. Psychology core, 24 hours:
PSYC 610 Psychotherapy
PSYC 612 Clinical Research Methods
PSYC 642 Cognitive Assessment
PSYC 650 Ethics and Issues in Professional Psychology
PSYC 657 Intermediate Statistics
PSYC 660 Clinical Assessment
PSYC 664 Theory and Practice of Career Counseling
PSYC 682 Advanced Psychopathology or
PSYC 647 Adolescent Psychopathology
2. Selection, 15 hours, non-thesis option; 9 hours, thesis option;
PSYC 625 Seminar in Intercultural Studies
PSYC 631 Human Life Cycle II
PSYC 646 Child and Adolescent Development
PSYC 648 Advanced Psychotherapeutic Techniques
BMFT 660 Therapy with Non-traditional Families
PSYC 688 Teams and Team Leadership
3. Practicum, 9 hours: PSYC 690, 692.
4. Thesis option, 6 hours; or comprehensive exam.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (MS)
Major Code: PSSP
The program in school psychology is a 60-hour program and offers
specific training for work in school settings. Graduates of this program
will be trained to consult, educate, assess and conduct research on the
psychological and academic problems experienced by children and
adolescents. The master's program in school psychology provides
students with the academic requirements and clinical experiences
necessary for providing psychological services in school settings.
Students completing this program will be eligible to apply for licensure
through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) as
a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) and will have met all
the requirements specified for national certification through the
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program is
three academic years in length and includes a nine-month internship
in a school setting as required by both TSBEP and NASR
Requirements for the MS in school psychology are:
1. Psychology core, 33 hours:
PSYC 608 School Psychology: Organization, Operations
and Ethics
PSYC 612 Clinical Research Methods
PSYC 642 Cognitive Assessment
PSYC 644 Child and Adolescent Therapy
PSYC 645 Child and Adolescent Assessment
PSYC 646 Child and Adolescent Development
PSYC 647 Adolescent Psychopathology
PSYC 649 Behavioral Interventions
PSYC 657 Intermediate Statistics
SPED 577 Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities
SPED 683 School Consultation2. Selection, 6 hours
PSYC 699 Thesis or
SPED 685 Issues in Education of Exceptional Children and
Approved Elective
3. Electives, 9 hours: consult with advisor.
4. Practicum, 6 hours: PSYC 690, 694
5. Internship, 6 hours.
PSYC 695 School Psychology Internship
6. Comprehensive exam.
PSYCHOLOGY (MS)
Major Code: PSGE
The Master of Science degree in psychology is a 36-hour program
for students desiring to obtain a graduate level degree that provides
a knowledge of psychology rather than one that emphasizes the
practitioner orientation of clinical, counseling or school psychology.
This degree prepares students for further graduate study in a variety
of areas of psychology.
Requirements for the MS in psychology are:
1. Psychology core, 9 hours:
PSYC 612 Clinical Research Methods
PSYC 650 Ethics and Issues in Professional Psychology
PSYC 657 Intermediate Statistics
2. Electives, 21, thesis option; 27 hours, non-thesis option.
A maximum of 12 hours may be completed outside of the
department. Consult with advisor.
3. Thesis option, 6 hours; or comprehensive exam.
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