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Clinical Psychology Coursework (54 hours)

Prerequisites: 18 hours in Psychology, which should include statistics, human development, physiological psychology, either tests and measures or psychometrics, and either abnormal psychology or theories of personality. At least one laboratory course should be included within these 18 hours.

Core: (18 hours)

  • PSY 5080 Advanced Abnormal Psychology 3
  • PSY 5090 Social and Community Psychology 3
  • PSY 5190 Psychological Assessment 3
  • PSY 5100 Advanced Physiological Psychology 3
  • PSY 5110 Lifespan Development 3
  • PSY 5300 Learning and Cognition 3

Research Methodology: (9 hours)

  • PSY 5130 Statistics and Data Analysis 3
  • PSY 5990 Thesis 6

Assessment: (10 hours)

  • PSY 5200 Intellectual Assessment 5
  • PSY 5220 Personality Assessment 5

Counseling: (9 hours)

  • PSY 5400 Theories of Counseling 3
  • PSY 5410 Counseling Techniques Practicum I 3
  • PSY 5420 Counseling Techniques Practicum II 3

Seminars and Field Experience: (8 hours)

  • PSY 6021 Ethical Considerations Seminar 1
  • PSY 6022 Research Design in Clinical Psychology Sem. 1
  • PSY 6027 Diagnosis & Treatment Planning Seminar 1
  • PSY 6028 Clinical Practice Seminar 1
  • PSY 5710 Internship in Clinical Psychology 4

Below is a proposed schedule for the Clinical Program.

Year 1 - Semester 1

 
Statistics and Data Analysis 

3

Psychological Assessment

3

Theories of Counseling 

3

Lifespan Development 

3

Ethical Considerations Seminar 

1

 

13

Year 1 - Semester 2

Individual Assessment  5
Advanced Abnormal Psychology  3
Counseling Techniques Practicum I  3
Research Design Seminar  1
12
Year 1  - Summer (optional)
Appropriate electives  3/6

Year 2  -Semester 1

Counseling Techniques Practicum II 3
Personality Assessment 5
Learning and Cognition  3
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning  1
Thesis  3
15
Year 2 -Semester 2
Advanced Physiological Psychology  3
Internship  4
Social and Community  3
Clinical Practice Seminar 1
Thesis  3
14
Year 2 - Summer (Optional)
Appropriate electives  3/6

Total Hours: 54 (66 hours if longer options are chosen)


Department of Psychology
Austin Peay State University
Clement, Room 205
P. O. Box 4537
Clarksville TN 37044
(931) 221-7233
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