Graduate Studies

Student Curriculum Contract/Guidesheet

Master of Arts in School Psychology

 

Psychology Core (19 hours

 GRST 501 – Orientation to Graduate Studies (1)                      

 PSYH 512 – Statistics for Mental Health Professionals     

 PSYH 515 – Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods

 PSYH 575 – Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience               

 PSYH 592 – Social & Community Psychology

 PSYH 600 – Advanced Human Growth & Development

 PSYH 660 – Ethics & Professional Practice

Core courses must be completed prior to enrollment in program courses.

 

School Program Courses (21 hours)

 PSYH 502 – Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy     

 PSYH 670 – Clinical Assessment of Intellectual Functioning

 PSYH 550 – Practicum in Counseling/Psychotherapy       

 PSYH 672 – Psychoeducational Assessment      

 PSYH 565 – Psychology of Exceptionalities                     

 PSYH 679 – Practicum in Assessment

 PSYH 650 – Advanced Psychology of Learning                                

               

 

Elective Courses (select 6 hours)

 PSYH 510 – Psychology of Addictions (3)                        

 PSYH 630 – Family Systems Theory (3)                                                           

 PSYH 520 – Advanced Psychopathology           (3)                          

 PSYH 640 - Group Processes              (3)                                                          

 PSYH 560 – Theories of Personality (3)                                           

 PSYH 645 – Group Counseling & Psychotherapy (3)                        

 PSYH 605 – Community Health Psychology (3)                               

 PSYH 675 – Clinical Assessment of Emotional/Psychological Functioning        (3)

 PSYH 625 – Career Counseling & Development (3)                          

 

 

 

Entrance Requirements  (Pre-Candidacy)                                        

Must be completed before courses may be taken 

* Application for Admission & Application & Fee

* Statement of Goals & Objectives

 

Admission to Candidacy

To be completed after 12 hrs of coursework

* Application for Candidacy

* 2 Letters of Recommendation                                 

* Minimum GPA 3.0              

* Signed GRST Form               

* GRE General Test Scores (1,000 combined, min 800)

* Resume of relevant experience

* Faculty Interview

 

Exit Requirements               

To be completed prior to graduation:  

*Application for Graduation  (check academic calendar for date)

* 37 Hours (min 22 hrs earned in residence @ UC)

* Comprehensive Examination

* GRE Psychology Subject Test (min 50th %)

* Electronic Portfolio