The M.S. degree requires a core of 15 (18 for thesis option) hours followed by additional courses to total a minimum of 33 hours. Beyond the core the student can, through advisement, direct studies for the M.S. degree toward a terminal program in general psychology, toward community college teaching of psychology, toward a pre-doctoral program, or toward a pre-specialist program in school psychology. Completion of the M.S. degree with a major in psychology (general) does not qualify an individual to be a mental health service provider. The program is not designed to train practitioners and thus students seeking the general M.S. are not eligible to enroll in a practicum or internship in the department.
Curriculum |
Hours |
Required Core |
|
| PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement |
3 |
| PSYCH 724 Physiological Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 761 History and Systems of Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 830 Psychology of Learning |
3 |
| PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling |
3 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
Electives |
3 |
3 hours chosen from: |
|
| PSYCH 685 Psychology of Personality |
3 |
| PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification |
3 |
| PSYCH 756 Social Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 759 Advanced Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| Plus a minimum of 15 hours (to total a minimum of 33 hours) chosen in consultation with the student's advisor. (Must include PSYCH 890 Research and Thesis for students electing Option I) |
15 |
| TOTAL |
18 |
| TOTAL hours for Psychology (General) |
33 |
The M.S. degree with a major in psychology (clinical-community mental health emphasis) meets the requirements of the Kansas Directors of Mental Health Centers for master's level psychologists and the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board course work and fieldwork requirements for Licensed Master's Level Psychologists. Additional field experience and the licensure examination qualifies graduates for licensure as clinical psychotherapists in Kansas. A minimum of 67 hours is typically required, including coursework in psychopathology, assessment, treatment, and research; and 750 clock hours of practicum and internship experiences. Admission to this program is competitive and is limited to the number of internship sites available. The program in clinical psychology is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accrediting Council (MPAC) and is approved by the Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP).
Curriculum |
Hours |
Required Core |
|
| PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement |
3 |
| PSYCH 724 Physiological Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 761 History and Systems of Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 830 Psychology of Learning |
3 |
| PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling |
3 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
Electives (6 hours chosen from:) |
6 |
| PSYCH 711 Addictions I |
3 |
| PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling |
3 |
| PSYCH 736 Psychology of Family Development |
3 |
| PSYCH 817 Theories and Techniques of Family Counseling and Therapy |
3 |
| PSYCH 823 Psychopharmacology |
3 |
| PSYCH 844 Family Therapy and Special Populations |
3 |
| PSYCH 854 Group Counseling |
3 |
Clinical Specialty Courses |
|
| PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification |
3 |
| PSYCH 801 Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology |
1 |
| PSYCH 803 Intellectual Assessment |
3 |
| PSYCH 808 Child Personality Assessment |
3 |
| PSYCH 809 Personality Assessment |
3 |
| PSYCH 811 Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders |
3 |
| PSYCH 816 Group Dynamics |
3 |
| PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy |
3 |
| PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy |
3 |
| PSYCH 860 Clinical Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 890 Research and Thesis |
3 |
| (or Therapy/Assessment Elective by Advisement) |
|
| TOTAL |
31 |
Supervised Field Experience |
|
Practicum selected from: |
6 |
| PSYCH 865 Pre-Practicum in Psychology AND |
3 |
| PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology OR |
3 |
| PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology AND |
6 |
| PSYCH 895 Internship (Clinical Psychology) |
9 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
| TOTAL hours for Clinical Psychology (CMHC Emphasis) |
67 |
The M.S. degree with a major in psychology (clinical-mental retardation-developmental disabilities emphasis) is offered by the Department of Psychology and Counseling in cooperation with the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. This program also requires a minimum of 67 hours of course work including the required core plus additional course work in psychopathology, assessment, treatment, and research in the field of mental retardation-developmental disabilities. The 750 clock hours of practicum and internship experience and some course work are taken at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. Admission to this program is limited to five students per year.
Curriculum |
Hours |
Required Core |
|
| PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement |
3 |
| PSYCH 724 Physiological Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 761 History and Systems of Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 830 Psychology of Learning |
3 |
| PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling |
3 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
Electives (6 hours chosen from:) |
6 |
| PSYCH 748 Career Development |
3 |
| PSYCH 781 Psychology of Exceptional Children |
3 |
| PSYCH 809 Personality Assessment |
3 |
| PSYCH 823 Psychopharmacology |
3 |
| PSYCH 840 Seminar: Educational Programming for MR |
3 |
Clinical Specialty Courses |
|
| PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification |
3 |
| PSYCH 801 Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology |
1 |
| PSYCH 803 Intellectual Assessment |
3 |
| PSYCH 805 Psychoeducational Assessment |
3 |
| PSYCH 811 Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders |
3 |
| PSYCH 816 Group Dynamics |
3 |
| PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy |
3 |
| PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy |
3 |
| PSYCH 854 Group Counseling |
3 |
| PSYCH 860 Clinical Psychology |
3 |
| PSYCH 890 Research and Thesis |
3 |
| (or Therapy/Assessment Elective by Advisement) |
|
| TOTAL |
31 |
Supervised Field Experience |
|
Practicum selected from: |
6 |
| PSYCH 865 Pre-Practicum in Psychology AND |
3 |
| PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology OR |
3 |
| PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology AND |
6 |
| PSYCH 895 Internship (Clinical Psychology) |
9 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
| TOTAL hours for Clinical Psychology (MRDD Emphasis) |
67 |
