Clinical Psychology (MA)
Overview
The School of Psychological Sciences offers two master's degrees for students interested in graduates studies in psychology. the Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology and the MA in Experimental Psychology. Students who complete either program are prepared to continue a doctoral psychology program.
The MA in Clinical Psychology is a 60-hour program and includes coursework that prepares students for licensure as a Licensed Professional Associate (LPA) or a Licensed Professional Counselor. (LPC).
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in MA Clinical Psychology, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Essay (1,500 words) detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Resume.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 36 Hours
License Preparation - 18 hours
Students seeking eligibility to apply for the LPA credential should complete the psychological associate requirements. Students seeking eligibility to apply for the LPC credential should complete the professional counselor requirements.
This degree plan includes courses that appear in more than one section of the degree plan. These courses can only be used to fulfill one requirement on the degree plan and credit hours will only be applied once.
Psychological Associate Requirements
Required Courses:
Professional Counselor Requirements
Required Courses:
| REHS 6305 | Ethics, Legal and Professional Issues in Clinical Rehabilitation | 3 |
| REHS 6335 | Addictions Counseling in Clinical Rehabilitation | 3 |
| REHS 6385 | Couple and Family Counseling | 3 |
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| PSYC 6311 | Advanced Studies in Personality Theory | 3 |
| Or | |
| REHS 6300 | Foundations in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
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| REHS 6350 | Career Development and Job Placement | 3 |
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| COUN 6345 | Career Development Theories | 3 |
Choose one from the following:
Non-thesis Option - 6 Hours
This degree plan includes courses that appear in more than one section of the degree plan. These courses can only be used to fulfill one requirement on the degree plan and credit hours will only be applied once.
Choose two from the following:
With program coordinator’s approval, students who have been accepted into the Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate can take 6 hours from the certificate.
Capstone Requirement
Written Comprehensive Exam
Thesis Option - 6 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 60