Clinical Psychology Option (60 hours)
New students are admitted under the General MA degree plan. At 24 credit hours, current graduate students in good standing are eligible to apply through the department to complete the Clinical Psychology Option [Note: We are not currently accepting LPA-track students for the 2024-2025 school year - check back later for updates].
If accepted, students will complete the following:
- Clinical Requirements (30 hours)
- PSYC 6351 - Assessment I
- PSYC 6352 - Assessment II
- PSYC 6353 - Assessment III
- PSYC 6360 - Advanced Psychopathology
- PSYC 6370 - Legal, Ethical and Multicultural Issues in Schools and in Psychological Practice
- PSYC 6371 - Consultation and Collaboration in Schools and in Psychological Practice
- PSYC 6373 - Psychological Interventions
- PSYC 6377 - Behavior Modification
- PSYC 6099 - Practicum in Psychology and Counseling (6 hours)
- Approved electives (6 hours; may include courses from outside PSYC)
- Comprehensive Exam, which consists of both oral and written components
MA Clinical Track- Catalog
*This program is designed to prepare students who wish to seek licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Texas and/or for work in the field of clinical psychology.
A student wishing to obtain licensure in Texas must also have no criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations. Requirements for licensure vary from one profession to another and from state to state. If you are interested in professional licensure, please check with the appropriate licensing body in the state where you intend to practice. The MA Psychology Program, Clinical Psychology option at WTAMU may or may not meet requirements for licensure or certification in other states.
