Clinical Psychology Program, Master of Science (M.S.)
Admission Requirements
The M.S. program in Clinical Psychology at EKU is part of the doctoral (Psy.D.) program. Students are not admitted solely for the purpose of obtaining the M.S. degree in Clinical Psychology.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 42.2801
Requirements for the degree are a minimum of 55 graduate hours in order to complete the degree program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Research Courses | ||
| PSY 820 | Statistics & Research Design I | 3 |
| PSY 862 | Statistic & Research Design II | 3 |
| Theory Courses | ||
| PSY 802 | Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 803 | Rural Mental Health 1 | 3 |
| PSY 826 | Professional Concerns I 1 | 3 |
| PSY 837 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 841 | Psychopathology 1 | 3 |
| PSY 849 | Advanced Developmental PSY | 3 |
| PSY 853 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 859 | Cog/Affect Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 863 | Understanding Suicide | 3 |
| Techniques Courses | ||
| PSY 824 | Intellectual Assessment 1 | 3 |
| PSY 825 | Personality Assessment 1 | 3 |
| PSY 850 | Psychotherapy & Behav Change I 1 | 3 |
| PSY 860 | Psychotherapy & Beha Change II 1 | 3 |
| PSY 881 | Advanced Children's Assessment 1 | 3 |
| Experiential Course | ||
| PSY 838 | Practicum in Clinical Psy 1 | 7 |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| GRD 857K | MS Clinical PSY Writ Comp Ex | 0 |
| GRD 858K | MS Clinical PSY Oral Comp Ex | 0 |
| Total Hours | 55 | |
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Students must earn a grade of B or better.
Exit Requirements
Students in the Clinical Psychology Program must complete the following:
Comprehensive Examinations
Register for written and oral comprehensive examinations in their area of study (GRD 857K MS Clinical PSY Writ Comp Ex & GRD 858K MS Clinical PSY Oral Comp Ex (0 credit hours)), and must pass both of these examinations.