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MPAC Accredited
Dana LeTendre, PhD, Coordinator of Clinical Training
The M.S. Degree Program in Clinical Psychology is designed for students who wish to pursue master's level licensure in psychology (in states where such licensure is available), and provide direct clinical service delivery to individuals who have classifiable mental disorders. The program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by MPAC (Masters in Psychology Accrediting Council) and qualifies graduates for status as licensed masters level psychologists (LMLP) in Kansas. (As of July, 2000, students completing the program and post-degree supervision, and passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology are eligible for designation as Licensed Clinical Psychotherapists in Kansas.) The program includes a 750 clock hour practicum and internship sequence.
First Semester (Fall)
*PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement 3
*PSYCH 724 Physiological Psychology 3
*PSYCH 761 History and Systems of Psychology 3
*PSYCH 811 Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 3
*PSYCH 830 Psychology of Learning 3
Second Semester (Spring)
*PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling 3
*PSYCH 803 Intellectual Assessment 3
*PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
Plus two of the following:
xPSYCH 823 Psychopharmacology 3
xPSYCH 821 Family Counseling 3
PSYCH 756 Social Psychology 3
*Candidacy papers must be completed and submitted by March 1
Summer Session
*PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification 3
*PSYCH 816 Group Dynamics 3
*PSYCH 801 Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology 1
Second Year (Fall)
*PSYCH 809 Personality Assessment 3
*PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
*PSYCH 890 Thesis (or Therapy elective by advisement) 3
Plus one of the following:
xPSYCH 759 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSYCH 736 Psychology of Family Development
PSYCH 854 Group Counseling
PSYCH 844 Family Therapy and Special Populations 3
*Pre-practicum, practicum, and internship applications due by early October
Second Year (Spring)
*PSYCH 860 Clinical Psychology 3
PSYCH 842 Techniques of Family Therapy 3
*PSYCH 865 Pre-Practicum in Psychology or
*PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology 3 or 6
Third Fall
*PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology or
*PSYCH 895 Internship: (Clinical Psychology) 9or12
(A total of 15 semester hours in fieldwork placements)
*Students must take Comprehensive Exams during their last semester of
enrollment
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 67
Note: Pre-requisites for entry into Clinical Psychology Program
include: Psychology 292, 392, and 685
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Last updated 2/28/01