Psychology, MS
Chairperson: Lucas Torres, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology website
Degree Offered
Master of Science
Program Description
The Department of Psychology offers courses and training leading to the master of science (M.S.) with a specialization in clinical psychology. The clinical psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Courses cover scientific areas of psychology, research methods and professional practice skills including assessment, psychotherapy, consultation and supervision. Supervised clinical experiences are planned throughout the curriculum. Practica are available at the Department of Psychology’s Center for Psychological Services and with collaborating agencies in the Milwaukee area. Doctoral students in the clinical psychology specialization acquire a master of science degree with a specialization in clinical psychology as they progress toward their doctoral degree.
Multicultural Awareness and Professional Integration Program (MAPIP)
The MAPIP program is specialized training available to graduate students in the Department of Psychology. It is intended to assist students in gaining additional knowledge of multicultural issues. This includes increased awareness of the multicultural psychology research, increased understanding of diverse groups and cultures, and self-reflection of how diversity awareness can be integrated into their professional careers. For more information about this program please visit the MAPIP website.
Specialization: Clinical Psychology
A master's student must complete a program of study defined, in conjunction with the director of graduate studies, on an approved Master's Program Planning Form.
The student is required to complete a satisfactory master’s thesis and must pass an oral defense. The defense is overseen by a committee of three department faculty and the defense constitutes the master’s comprehensive exam.
SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The program requires a total of 36 credit hours of course work beyond the baccalaureate degree including: 6 credit hours of master’s thesis work, completion of an approved master’s thesis and 30 credit hours of course work.
Note: The only students eligible to earn this specialization are those students admitted to the psychology doctoral program's clinical psychology specialization. Doctoral students earn the master's degree as part of the doctorate course of study.
Required course work
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 30 credit hours from the following: | 30 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Principles of Child Psychopathology and Intervention | ||
| Advanced Personality Psychology | ||
| Advanced Developmental Psychology | ||
| Advanced Social Psychology | ||
| Foundations and Processes of Human Cognition | ||
| Biological Bases of Behavior | ||
| Psychological Assessment 1 | ||
| Psychological Assessment 2 | ||
| Clinical Interviewing | ||
| Theories of Psychotherapy 1 | ||
| Theories of Psychotherapy 2 | ||
| Advanced Practicum in Clinical Psychology | ||
| Consultation and Supervision Strategies | ||
| Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology | ||
| Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology | ||
| Advanced Statistics and Design 1 | ||
| Advanced Statistics and Design 2 | ||
| Advanced Research Methods | ||
| Master's thesis credits: | 6 | |
| Master's Thesis | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 | |
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