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.
Graduate Psychology Core: 12 credit hours
Electives: 18 credit hours
Graduate Psychology Core: 12 credit hours
Electives: 30 credit hours
The thesis requirement comprises 6 credit hours.
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.
PSY or other approved offerings 5311 and above
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.
The university mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Jack Towne, Ph.D. (April 23, 1927 - July 8, 2019), who passed away in his Irving home at age 92. He had a long, celebrated career in education, culminating in his roles at UD.
+ Read MoreJuly 1 marked an era of new beginnings at the University of Dallas as Thomas S. Hibbs, Ph.D., BA '82 MA '83, stepped into the limelight as the university’s ninth and first alumnus president. And his early morning arrival on UD’s Irving campus denoted a full-circle homecoming for the former Holy Trinity seminarian.
+ Read MoreOn July 9, President Thomas S. Hibbs, Ph.D., BA '82 MA '83, along with Alex and Martha Galbraith, parents of alumna Alison Galbraith, BA '12, signed the C.W. Eaker Scholarship Fund for Chemistry/Biochemistry at UD. The endowed scholarship is the first to be received by Hibbs since his presidency began on July 1; it honors longtime and much-loved chemistry professor C.W. Eaker, Ph.D., who served UD with distinction for over 40 years, first as a faculty member, then as dean of Constantin College and finally as provost of the university.
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