Psychology Degree Requirements
Admission as a graduate student in psychology is contingent upon an academic foundation
in the discipline of psychology. This foundation can be demonstrated by the successful
completion (a grade of B or better) of at least a three credit course in each, General
Psychology and Statistical/Experimental Design, or other course offerings as determined
by the program director.
Three degree options are available to graduate psychology students: Master of Psychology,
Master of Arts in Psychology and Master of Psychology with clinical concentration.
The Master of Psychology with clinical concentration is the recommended degree program
for those seeking licensed professional counselor accreditation. The degree options
and credit requirements for each are listed below.
Master of Psychology: 30 credit hours
Course work: 30 credit hours
Graduate Psychology Core: 12 credit hours
- 6311 Phenomenological Foundations of Psychology
- 6333 Foundations of Qualitative Research
- 5322 Lifespan Development
- 7331 Historical Foundations of Depth Psychology
Electives: 18 credit hours
- PSY offerings 5311and above
Master of Arts in Psychology: 48 credit hours
Course work: 42 credit hours
Graduate Psychology Core: 12 credit hours
- 6311 Phenomenological Foundations of Psychology
- 6333 Foundations of Qualitative Research
- 5322 Lifespan Development
- 7331 Historical Foundations of Depth Psychology
Electives: 30 credit hours
- PSY offerings 5311and above
The thesis requirement comprises 6 credit hours.
Foreign language requirement
The candidate must demonstrate reading competency in a foreign language. The requirement
may be met by completing an upper level language course with a grade of B or better,
or by passing an examination in translation.
Master of Psychology with Clinical Concentration: 60 credit hours
Graduate Psychology Core: 12 credit hours
- 6311 Phenomenological Foundations of Psychology
- 6333 Foundations of Qualitative Research [LPC requirement, research]
- 5322 Lifespan Development [LPC requirement, normal development]
- 7331 Historical Foundations of Depth Psychology
Pre-Practicum: 12 credit hours
- 5323 Professional Practice Ethics I [LPC requirement, professional orientation]
- 6321 Introduction to Counseling Techniques
- 6355 Psychopathology [LPC requirement, abnormal human behavior]
- 6324 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy [LPC requirement, counseling theories]
Additional LPC Required Areas: 27 credit hours
- Appraisal or assessment techniques; Choose one:
- 7321 Cognitive Assessment
- 7322 Psychodynamic Assessment
- 7366 Rorschach
- 6330 Principles of Therapeutic Practice
- 6325 Principles of Group Counseling
- 7340 Lifestyle and Career Development
- Social, cultural and family issues; Choose one:
- 6338 Social Psychology
- 5337 Cultural and Multicultural Studies
- 7311 Existential and Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychopathology
- 6326 Addictions Counseling
- 5373 Professional Practice Ethics II
Electives: 2 credit hours
PSY or other approved offerings 5311 and above
Practicum: 7 credit hours
Practicum – 6 credit hours
The practicum requirement includes 300 supervised hours (1 credit hour per 50 documented
supervised hours), to be completed in accordance with the Practicum Handbook.
6157 Group Consultation for Practicum – 1 credit hour
Students registered for practicum are also required to take PSY 6157 (1 credit hour)
at least one term concurrently with practicum.
