Department of Psychology

The required courses are changing for Fall 2008. This page currently reflects requirements for students who entered the program in Fall 2006 or Fall 2007. For students who are entering in the Fall 2008 semester or later, please see the appropriate course sequence handout. This page will be updated soon to reflect the new requirements.

Core Cores - 21 hours (7 courses), required of all students
       PSY 5310 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology
       PSY 5315 - Psychological Preventive Health and Wellness
       PSY 5320 - Advanced Statistics
       PSY 5324 - Biological Bases of Behavior
       PSY 5341 - Health Psychology
       PSY 5342 - Professional Ethics and Standards of Practice
       PSY 5391 - Research Methods and Experimental Design

Track Requirements - min. 18 hours (6 courses)
There are currently two primary "tracks" within the program. The degree requirements vary by track. Also, there maybe additional requirements depending on your choices within a given track. Please select an option below to view the requirements.
       Research Approaches to Health Psychology
       Clinical Approaches to Health Psychology
       Clinical Approaches + Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
       Clinical Approaches + Thesis
       Clinical Approaches + Thesis + LPA
       Clinical Approaches + Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
       Clinical Approaches + Thesis + LPC

Research Approaches Track (39 Hours total)
       All core courses plus,
       PSY 5370 - Learning, Cognition, and Motivation
       PSY 5360_ - Measurement and Evaluation
       PSY 5360_ - Attitude Change and Maintenance
       PSY 5399A - Thesis A
       PSY 5399B - Thesis B
       Approved Elective

Clinical Approaches Track (39 Hours total)
       All core courses plus,
       PSY 5318 - Health Psychology Assessment
       PSY 5352 - Individual Therapeutic Techniques
       PSY 5371 - Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
       PSY 5395 - Practicum I
       PSY 5396 - Practicum II
       Approved Elective

Clinical Approaches Track + LPA (42 Hours total)
       All requirements for Clinical Approaches Track, plus:
       PSY 5317 - Group Process and Interpersonal Dynamics

Clinical Approaches Track + Thesis (45 Hours total)
       All requirements for Clinical Approaches Track, plus:
       PSY 5399A - Thesis A
       PSY 5399B - Thesis B

Clinical Approaches Track + LPA + Thesis (45-48 Hours total)
       All requirements for Clinical Approaches Track, plus:
       PSY 5317 - Group Process and Interpersonal Dynamics (optional but recommended)
       PSY 5399A - Thesis A
       PSY 5399B - Thesis B

Clinical Approaches Track + LPC (63 Hours total)
       All requirements for Clinical Approaches Track, plus:
       PSY 5317 - Group Process and Interpersonal Dynamics
       COUN 5307 - Theories of Counseling & Personality
       COUN 5316 - Counseling Diverse Populations
       COUN 5355 - Career Counseling
       COUN 5366 - Intermediate Techniques
       COUN 5368 - Developmental Issues in Counseling
       COUN 5689 - Practicum in Counseling

Clinical Approaches Track + LPC + Thesis (69 Hours total)
       All requirements for Clinical Approaches Track, plus:
       PSY 5317 - Group Process and Interpersonal Dynamics
       PSY 5399A - Thesis A
       PSY 5399B - Thesis B
       COUN 5307 - Theories of Counseling & Personality
       COUN 5316 - Counseling Diverse Populations
       COUN 5355 - Career Counseling
       COUN 5366 - Intermediate Techniques
       COUN 5368 - Developmental Issues in Counseling
       COUN 5689 - Practicum in Counseling