Graduate Programs

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

The Clinical Psychology Track of the Master of Arts in Psychology is designed for students seeking training and experience in the applied professional aspects of clinical psychology. Although a significant number of graduates go on for further graduate study in psychology, the primary focus of the program is the preparation of master-level psychologists for employment in state and other non-profit organizations.

Because of the applied professional emphasis, the majority of required clinical courses address the theoretical and practical issues involved in providing direct clinical services. Students take courses in psychotherapy and behavior change, preparing them to practice individual, family and group intervention techniques. Advanced elective seminars in legal and ethical issues in clinical psychology and cognitive-behavior therapy are offered regularly. Professional courses in psychological testing prepare students to administer and interpret psychometric instruments used to conduct intellectual, neurological and personality assessments. In keeping with the professional emphasis of the program, all courses are limited to no more than 16 students and are open only to students matriculating in the clinical psychology program.

A unique feature of the track is the requirement for successful completion of a half-time, nine-month internship during which students provide supervised psychological services to clients in an off-campus mental health setting. During the internship year, students can specialize by working primarily with adults, families or children in either an in-patient or out-patient facility. Among the internship placement sites are: community mental health centers and clinics, state psychiatric hospitals, and other psychological service centers.

Students may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option. A minimum of 39 units are required for the degree without the thesis or 42 units with the thesis. Clinical psychology students are encouraged to attend full time so as to complete all program requirements within four terms. Students may, however, attend part time for some or all of their degree work.

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