Psychology (M.A.)

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements, a B average calculated for the last two years of the applicant’s most recent program is required. An undergraduate psychology degree is not required. However, applicants should have at least 18 hours of undergraduate credit in psychology which must include general psychology, 6 hours of statistics and/or research methods, and abnormal psychology. Three letters of recommendation from academic and relevant professional sources are required; personal references and professional references from unrelated fields will not be accepted. A curriculum vita should also be provided.  Finally, a personal interview may be requested.

Program Description

The M.A. in Psychology degree consists of two concentrations, Clinical and School Psychology. The M.A. School Psychology concentration will be available only to students accepted into the Specialist in School Psychology degree and completed en route to the Specialist in School Psychology degree. There is no direct application to the M.A School Psychology concentration. 

Clinical Psychology Concentration: The Clinical Psychology M.A. concentration requires the completion of 50 semester hours. Students will complete one required practica (3 hours) and will be encouraged to complete a second practica (3 hours).  Students will complete 3 to 6 hours of electives depending on whether they complete 3 or 6 hours of practica.  In addition, students will complete a minimum of two research projects over the course of the program (12 hours total): a faculty directed project and a more advanced and in-depth thesis project. Degree candidates in the clinical psychology program must complete a comprehensive requirement which consists of an approved thesis prospectus and successful performance on an oral examination given by a committee of at least three faculty members.

School Psychology Concentration: The School Psychology M.A. concentration requires the completion of 50 semester hours.  Students will complete two practica (6 hours total) and either a thesis or a research project (6 hours total). Successful completion of the program will enable students to apply to doctoral level programs but will not lead to licensure eligibility through state educational agencies.