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College of Graduate Studies and Research


Graduate Programs

Clinical Psychology Master's Program (M.A.)

Degree Requirements

    Students complete required prerequisite courses.

    Plan A: Master of Arts with Thesis (minimum 42 units)

    Required Courses
    PSYC 620
    PSYC 631
    PSYC 653
    PSYC 665
    PSYC 666
    PSYC 697
    PSYC 765
    PSYC 766
    PSYC 790
    PSYC 797
    PSYC 897

    Assessment of Intelligence (3)
    Advanced Abnormal Psychology (3)
    Research Issues in Clinical Psychology (3)
    Psychotherapy and Behavior Change I (3)
    Psychotherapy and Behavior Change II (3)
    Practicum in Clinical Psychology (3)
    Personality Assessment in Clinical Psychology (3)
    Advanced Personality Assessment in Clinical Psychology (3)
    Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Psychology (3)
    Internship in Clinical Psychology (3)
    Thesis (6)

    Electives
    Six credits of courses are elected by the student from within or outside the field of psychology to complement the program of study. Prior written consent of the clinical director must be obtained.

    NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Fam- ily-Professional Collaboration with your elec- tive units and some additional course work. Turn to page 92 for more information.

    Plan B: Master of Arts without Thesis (minimum 39 units)

    1. Required courses are identical to those in Plan A except for thesis.
    2. Electives (9 units)

    3. All students must obtain the grade of B or higher in PSYC 697 Practicum in Clinical Psychology and PSYC 797 Internship in Clinical Psychology. Students earning a grade lower than B in either course may repeat that course no more than one time. Failure to earn a B or higher in both courses will result in dismissal from the program.

    NOTE: The practicum and internship carry with them a residency requirement of two semesters. The student must be available for a 16-hour per week placement in a clinical
    setting.

    NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration with your elective units and some additional course work. Turn to page 92 for more information.

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu




 

 

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