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Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Program Description:

The Clinical Psychology program provides the opportunity for the student to understand, evaluate, and counsel persons with psychological problems, and to draw upon community resources for assistance in working with these persons. During completion of the 45-hour Master's degree and approved practica, the student is provided the opportunity to administer psychological tests and use various techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. Students who complete all requirements in the clinical area, and who become licensed, often work in psychiatric hospitals, in mental health centers, or with doctorate-level psychologists in private practice.  The Master's degree plan fulfills the educational requirements necessary to qualify for the Licensed Psychological Associate licensure from the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The educational requirements for licensure as a Psychological Practitioner include an additional 15 hours of coursework beyond the Psychological Associate, and an internship of 1800 hours. Complete information may be found at the official website of the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychology, accessible by clicking on the icon below:

Required Courses for M.A. in Clinical Psychology

*Enrollment limited to students accepted for candidacy.