DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY

PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM

DEGREE PROGRAMS

The Department of Psychology and Philosophy offers Master of Arts degrees in General Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and School Psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology.

The Master of Arts in Psychology

The Department of Psychology and Philosophy offers Master of Arts degrees in General Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and School Psychology.

The Clinical and School programs are designed to produce effective Master’s-level practitioners. The General program does not involve training in the delivery of psychological services, but does — like the Clinical and School programs — prepare students for further graduate study and/or junior college teaching.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for admission include:

1. 18 hours of course work in undergraduate Psychology that includes a course in Research Methods and a course in Statistics;
2. a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average;
3. three letters of recommendation,
4. a statement of personal interests and goals, and
5. submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores.

Ordinarily, the most useful letters of recommendation come from university faculty who are able to describe the applicant’s potential for success in graduate study; ask referees to send letters on their own letterhead directly to the Coordinator of the Master’s programs, whose address is below.

Scores of 500 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the GRE (or a score of 400 on the MAT) are recommended. In the last fi ve years, students admitted to master’s study in Psychology at SHSU have had a mean undergraduate GPA of 3.4 and a mean GRE score (V & Q total ) of 1080. If one’s scores are not that high, one may still wish to apply. We recognize that students do not always demonstrate their potential for professional success through such traditional criteria. We seek promising students from all backgrounds who will enhance our program and, later, professional psychology. High test scores and grades do not guarantee acceptance, and students whose lower scores are offset by other exceptional qualifi cations may be admitted. In any case, all applications must be complete (with test scores and letters) before any form of admission is possible.

Students may begin study at the beginning of any semester or summer session. The application deadline for admission to the fall semester is July 1. The deadline for spring admission is November 1, and the deadline for summer admission is April 1. Applications are evaluated when they are complete, and offers of admission are made on a rolling basis, so please note: We do not always have space remaining in our programs when an application deadline arrives. You should always apply for admission as soon as possible. Please also note that several of our admission requirements, policies, and deadlines differ from those of other programs at SHSU.

In addition, once they have completed their first 18 hours of graduate study, all students must be admitted to candidacy for the Master of Arts degree before continuing their graduate course work. As part of this process, students are asked to submit satisfactory scores on the Advanced Psychology Test of the GRE. Unsatisfactory performance on the exam, in one’s classes, or in one’s practicum training, may block a student from further graduate training.

Inquiries about the Psychology Master’s programs and requests for application materials can be sent to:

Rowland Miller
Coordinator of PSY Master’s Study
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2447
Telephone: (936) 294-1176
Email: miller@shsu.edu
Information and materials are also available at https://www.shsu.edu/~psy_www/ma.htm.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Students in all of our master’s programs must pass a written Comprehensive Exam at the close of their training in order to claim their M.A. degree. Students must be enrolled in the University the semester or summer session in which the comprehensive exam is administered.

M.A. in Clinical Psychology

There are two plans of study in our Clinical track. The student completes 45 hours of study, including a Master’s thesis, or, in a non-thesis option, completes 48 hours of study, replacing the thesis with selections from a group of approved courses. Both of the Clinical tracks are applied programs that include 450 clock hours of supervised practicum experience, and both prepare students either for ultimate licensure as Psychological Associates or Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas.

Thesis Option: 45 hours

Required General Core:

A. Your choice of:
PSY 532 Social Psychology or PSY 597 Developmental Psychology

B. Your choice of:
PSY 536 Cognitive Psychology, PSY 560 Physiological Psychology or PSY 581 Learning Theory.

C. PSY 587 Advanced Statistics

Required Clinical Core:

A. PSY 533 Psychotherapy

B. PSY 530 Psychopathology

C. PSY 594 Psychometrics and PSY 595 Assessment of Intelligence and Achievement

D. PSY 691 Practicum I, PSY 692 Practicum II, and PSY 693 Practicum III

Thesis Courses:

A. PSY 698 Thesis I and PSY 699 Thesis II

Three Electives:

These may be any graduate courses on campus.

Non-Thesis Option

Required General Core:

A. Your choice of: PSY 532 Social Psychology or PSY 597 Developmental Psychology

B. Your choice of: PSY 536 Cognitive Psychology, PSY 560 Physiological Psychology or PSY 581 Learning Theory.

C. PSY 587 Advanced Statistics

Required Clinical Core:

A. PSY 533 Psychotherapy

B. PSY 530 Psychopathology

C. PSY 594 Psychometrics and PSY 595 Assessment of Intelligence and Achievement

D. PSY 691 Practicum I, PSY 692 Practicum II, and PSY 693 Practicum III

Three Electives:

These may be any graduate courses on campus.

Supplemental Practitioner Courses:
Three courses in addition to those above selected from:

PSY 534 Psychotherapy II
PSY 539 School Psychology
PSY 561 Neuropsychopharmacology
PSY 581 Learning Theory
PSY 582 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 596 Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology
PSY 694 Psychometrics Practicum

M.A. in School Psychology

The School Psychology track is a 60-hour program that provides the training needed for certification by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology in Texas. It includes 300 hours of practicum experience and a yearlong internship in public schools. This program is NASP approved.

Psychological Foundations (21 hours)

PSY 560 Physiological Psychology
PSY 581 Learning Theory
PSY 760 Multicultural Psychology or BSL 571 or CNE 592
PSY 530 Psychopathology
SPD 535 Education of Individuals with Disabilities
PSY 587 Advanced Statistics
PSY 597 Advanced Developmental Psychology

Educational Foundations (6 hours)

SPD 568 Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
ASE 532 Administration & Organization of Schools

Assessment (9 hours)

PSY 594 Psychometrics
PSY 595 Assessment of Intelligence and Achievement
PSY 596 Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology

Intervention (6 hours)

PSY 533 Psychotherapy I
PSY 535 Special Problems in Psychology: Consultation

Professional Practice (15 hours)

PSY 539 Advanced School Psychology
PSY 691 Practicum I: Counseling Practicum
PSY 692 Practicum II: School Practicum
PSY 671 A Internship Part I
PSY 671 B Internship Part II

Electives (3 hours)

Any graduate course on campus.

M.A in General Psychology

The General track is a 36-hour program that concentrates on the scientific sub-disciplines of psychology. The program is offered in two locations. Both programs allow several electives, providing students the opportunity to pursue personal academic and research interests.

M.A. in General Psychology—Thesis Option

This is a plan involving 36 hours of study, including a Master’s thesis. It does not allow training in the delivery of psychological services, but does provide more elective flexibility than our other degree tracks.

Required General Core:

A. PSY 532 Social Psychology

B. PSY 536 Cognitive Psychology

C. PSY 560 Physiological Psychology

D. PSY 581 Learning Theory

E. PSY 587 Advanced Statistics

F. PSY 597 Developmental Psychology

Thesis Courses

A. PSY 698 Thesis I and PSY 699 Thesis II

Four Electives:

These may be any graduate courses on campus.

M.A. in General Psychology—Non-Thesis Option

A. PSY 531 Seminar in General Psychology

B. PSY 532 Social Psychology

C. PSY 536 Cognitive Psychology

D. PSY 560 Physiological Psychology

E. PSY 581 Learning Theory

F. PSY 587 Advanced Statistics

G. PSY 588 Experimental Design

H. PSY 597 Developmental Psychology

Four Electives:

These may be any graduate courses offered by SHSU. Concentrations in Criminal Justice, Business, or any other field are possible. Any Psychology courses on campus other than PSY 595, PSY 596, and the Practicum courses are also open to you.

The Doctor of Philosophy in
Clinical Psychology

Mission

The Clinical Psychology program seeks to train professionals with a broad knowledge of scientific psychology who will be skilled clinicians. Consistent with the training model first enunciated by the American Psychological Association at the Boulder Conference in 1949, the program’s educational philosophy is to produce scientists/practitioners who possess expertise in both research and clinical practice. The department believes that experience in applied settings produces scientists who are sensitive to pragmatic issues and who are on the cutting edge of research questions essential to practitioners in the field. Conversely, clinicians who have been trained as scientists understand emerging research results and assimilate them into their daily practice. Consistent with the Boulder Model, psychology’s dominant training model, all students are required to complete a dissertation and to be enrolled full-time. The demands of the program’s training are not amenable to part-time or weekend course schedules.

Clinical psychology is the psychological science that seeks to understand, assess, and treat psychological disorders and conditions. Sam Houston State University Psychology students’ published research has examined test development, personality assessment, psychopathology, gender and minority issues, and public policy. The students’ practicum experiences have involved work with severely disturbed patients, people with brain injuries, persons with addictions, troubled adolescents, and children and families. Practicum settings have included a variety of hospitals (VA, neuropsychiatric rehabilitation, and university medical center), private psychological practices, and university counseling centers. In addition, the program operates its own Psychological Services Clinic where students encounter a broad range of community clientele.

Additionally, students have the opportunity to apply clinical skills in a variety of forensic settings. Students have researched psychopathology within correctional settings and the relationship between crime and mental disorder, treated victims and perpetrators of crime, and conducted a variety of forensic assessments.

Program Goals

Students will receive broad and general training in Clinical Psychology. Graduates will:

• have a broad knowledge of scientific psychology
• have the skills to perform meaningful psychological research
• demonstrate expertise in evaluation, assessment, and report writing
• provide psychotherapy to an array of diverse clients
• instruct, supervise, and consult with students and fellow professionals
• promote respect for ethnic diversity
• understand and adhere to ethical standards of practice
• acquire licensure as Psychologists through the various state licensing boards

Admission Requirements:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Admission to the Clinical Psychology Program at
Sam Houston State University

Furnish the following materials by January 20:

1. Application to Graduate Studies at SHSU with nonrefundable $20 application fee.
2. Application to the Clinical Psychology Program with nonrefundable $20 fee.(Please use a second, separate check.)
3. Official transcripts from all universities attended. Neither photocopies nor forms that are “issued to student” will be accepted; please instruct the Registrar to send transcripts directly to Sam Houston State University.
4. An official score report of the Graduate Record Examination.
5. An official score report of the Advanced Psychology Test of the GRE.
6. Three letters of recommendation that speak to applicant’s promise for doctoral study in clinical psychology. References should be addressed directly to SHSU and should be written on the referrer’s letterhead.
7. An essay of no more than two pages explaining applicant’s interest in (a) clinical psychology and (b) SHSU’s Clinical Psychology program.
8. Applicant résumé or vita.
9. Applicant publications (if available).

Please note: SHSU’s Office of Graduate Studies has its own application process, so two application forms and two checks are necessary.

The typical academic profile of students in the Clinical Psychology program includes a 3.7 undergraduate GPA and 1200 GRE. However, promising students from all backgrounds who will enhance the program and, later, professional psychology are sought. High test scores and grades do not guarantee acceptance, and students whose lower scores are offset by other exceptional qualifications may be admitted. New students may join the program with either a baccalaureate or a master’s degree. For application forms or further information, write or call:

Clinical Psychology Program
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville , TX 77341-2210
Telephone: (936) 294-1210
E-mail: psy_std@shsu.edu
Or visit https://www.shsu.edu/~psy_www/phd.htm

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PH.D. PROGRAM

All formal requirements for completion of the Ph.D. are described in the Doctoral Student Handbook and may vary from one student to another depending on previous academic preparation. The following guidelines are offered to demonstrate the nature of the doctoral program and should not be misconstrued as representing the formal requirements for a Ph.D.

1. A course of study beyond the master’s degree designed in consultation with the Director of Clinical Training that will provide the student with in-depth knowledge in the areas of research and statistics, the broad bases of psychology, and clinical psychology. This course of study is sequential, cumulative, graded in complexity, and designed to prepare students for further organized training.
2. Enrollment as a full-time student (i.e., a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester) on campus for at least four consecutive long semesters.
3. An average of 3.0 (B) must be maintained by the student in all courses in which he/she registers after admission into the doctoral program. Students should consult the Doctoral Student Handbook for a more detailed description of policies regarding academic standards.
4. Passing a written comprehensive examination or successfully defending a major area paper which integrates at least 3 core areas.
5. Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation that is the product of original scholarly research and is of such quality as to represent a meaningful contribution to knowledge in the field of psychology.
6. Completion of a yearlong pre-doctoral internship, during which the student works full-time in an applied clinical setting.
7. Completion of the degree within 6 years from the first semester of registration as a doctoral student.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Doctoral Curriculum

Cognitive-Affective Basis of Behavior

Required Clinical Psychology Courses

Clinical Practicum

Clinical Psychology Elective (select 1 of 3)

Required Law and Psychology/Forensic Courses

Law and Psychology Elective Block (select 1 of 3)

Doctoral Practica and Internships

Thesis

Dissertation

Grand Total: 114 SCH

*Students entering with a master’s degree in psychology may be able to transfer some master’s level coursework.

500-599 — introductory master’s courses open to master’s and doctoral students
600-699 — advanced master’s courses open to master’s and doctoral students
700-799 — introductory doctoral courses open to doctoral students and selected master’s students
800-899 — advanced doctoral courses open to doctoral students only

PSYCHOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PSY 530 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. This course examines psychological disorders, their phenomenology, diagnosis, and etiology. Ethical issues in the diagnosis and study of mental illness are considered, as well as cultural variations and sex differences.

PSY 531 GRADUATE SEMINAR IN GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course surveys the science of psychology, studying the biological, perceptual, developmental and social determinants of behavior, emotion, and cognition.

PSY 532 ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course examines social factors that influence individual behavior. Among other topics, consideration is given to social perception, prejudice and sexism, aggression, interpersonal attraction, conformity, and group behavior.

PSY 533 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY I. This course is a comparative analysis of different systems and techniques of psychotherapy. The role of therapist, client, and setting are examined along with ethical principles.

PSY 534 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY II. This course examines in detail selected advanced techniques of psychotherapy, including group therapy and therapy for sexual dysfunction.

PSY 535 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY. This course allows for in-depth study in individually selected topics not specifi cally included in the formal course offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and instructor.

PSY 536 ADVANCED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. This course examines mental operations. Topics covered include brain organization, neural bases of attention, memory, language, knowledge representations, hemispheric asymmetry, and artifi cial intelligence.

*PSY 538 CONSULTATION IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. Various methods and techniques of consultation in schools are examined and applied. Best practices according to the National Association of School Psychologists provide the basis for the curriculum. The course has both didactic and fi eld experience components.

PSY 539 ADVANCED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. This course is designed to acquaint the student with history, theory, delivery models and techniques underlying the practice of school psychology. Various historical and contemporary roles of the school psychologist are examined in addition to a thorough examination of all applicable federal and state laws. There is also a field experience aspect to the course.

PSY 560 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course examines the biological substrates of behavior. Particular attention is given to psychoactive chemical effects.

PSY 561 NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. This course examines the field of behavioral pharmacology: the systematic study of the effects of drugs on behavior and the way in which behavioral principles can help in understanding how drugs work. The focus is on the neurophysiological mechanisms of action of various psychoactive drugs and on the various neurotransmitter systems within the nervous system. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

PSY 581 ADVANCED LEARNING THEORY. This course explores the theoretical bases and empirical evidence of learning theory and its applications to clinical settings

PSY 582 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY I. This course provides an integration of psychological principles as applied to industrial/organizational milieu. The focus is on the application of research methodology, psychological assessment, and personality theories to the work environment.

PSY 583 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY II. This course provides an integration of psychological principles as applied to organizational environments. The focus is on the application of research methodology, psychological assessment, and social psychology theory to leadership, employee satisfaction and motivation, behavioral analysis and confl ict resolution, and intervention in work related stress.

PSY 587 ADVANCED STATISTICS. This course is an advanced study of statistical methods that includes consideration of data screening, effect sizes, and simple effects tests. It also provides an introduction to multiple regression. Prerequisite: PSY 387 or equivalent.

PSY 588 INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN. This course is an advanced study of the principles of research design in psychology, with an emphasis on randomized and factorial designs.

PSY 592 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. This course examines the historical and philosophical roots of psychology. It also explores the various systems of psychology that emerged in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students examine some of the basic assumptions that inform various perspectives within the field.

PSY 594 PSYCHOMETRICS**. This course covers principles of psychometric theory and applications, including reliability, validity, and test construction. The course emphasizes tests and scales that measure personality and mental health. Limited practicum is required.

PSY 595 ASSESSMENT OF INTELLIGENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT**. The course provides supervised instruction and practice in the administration, scoring, reporting of results, and interpretation of the Wechsler Scales and other measures of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, and personality to produce integrated reports. Prerequisites: PSY 594 or equivalent.

PSY 596 ASSESSMENT OF PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY**. This course provides supervised instruction in the theory, administration, scoring, and interpretation of personality assessment instruments, including objective and projective methods used in contemporary clinical practice.

PSY 597 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. The course provides an advanced study of growth and development processes throughout the life cycle. Theories and current research are examined.

PSY 671 MASTER’S INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY. This course is designed to be the culmination of the master’s level training in applied psychology. Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to integrate and apply their knowledge.

PSY 691 PRACTICUM I. The practicum experience is designed to provide the graduate student with an introduction to psychotherapy, an opportunity to bring theory and practice and to develop interviewing skills as a psychologist. The first practicum course begins with the assumption that the student has had little to no experience in this domain. Ethical issues related to psychotherapy are thoroughly explored.

PSY 692 PRACTICUM II. The practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to bring theory and practice together to develop their psychotherapy skills. Students are assigned to practicum sites where they provide therapy to clients suffering from various psychological disorders and problems in living. Ethical issues in treatment are also covered.

PSY 693 PRACTICUM III. The practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to bring theory and practice together to develop their psychotherapy skills. Students are assigned to practicum sites where they provide therapy to clients suffering from various psychological disorders and problems in living. Ethical issues in treatment are also covered.

PSY 694 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOMETRICS. The practicum experience is designed to provide the graduate student with an opportunity to develop skills in administration, scoring, interpreting, and reporting of psychological tests, including the Rorschach Comprehensive System and related instruments. This practicum is taken in conjunction with PSY 596.

PSY 698 THESIS I. This first phase of the Thesis includes a review of the literature, research design, collection of pilot data, and related steps. Students are required to present and defend a research proposal.

PSY 699 THESIS II. The second phase of the Thesis includes data collection, manuscript preparation, and a fi nal defense of the Thesis.

PSY 730 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROSEMINAR. This course introduces students to the field of clinical psychology, to current topics in clinical psychology, and the areas in which clinical psychologists practice and conduct research. The students are also introduced to the research programs and clinical interests of the core faculty in the Clinical Psychology Program. As part of the course, students are expected to begin scholarly work with a faculty member of their choice.

PSY 733 LAW AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course applies social psychological theory and research to the legal system. The course will focus on such topics as jury decision-making and group dynamics, the role of prejudice in judgments of guilt, and line-up identifi cation and eyewitness testimony.

PSY 735 LAW AND PSYCHOLOGY. This course explores historical and contemporary applications of social science to the law. Special emphasis is placed on the use of information derived from the science and profession of psychology to shape judicial, legislative, and administrative law.

PSY 736 MENTAL HEALTH LAW. This course explores state and federal constitutional, statutory and case law regulating mental health professional practice. Topics include: child abuse/neglect reporting laws, civil commitment, confi dentiality and privilege, duty to protect third parties from harm, psychiatric hospitalization of inmates, and state licensing requirements.

PSY 739 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. This course examines psychological disorders among children and adolescents. Drawing from developmental psychology and general systems theory, the course emphasizes the ways in which biological, social, and psychological processes interact in the development of—or resistance to—psychopathology.

PSY 760 MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of multicultural psychology through study of human behavior in a broad perspective.

PSY 762 ETHICS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. This course studies the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct as well as various specialty guidelines. Students examine case examples that feature ethical confl icts or controversies, and students practice processes to resolve ethical dilemmas.

PSY 770 EMPIRICALLY SUPPORTED TREATMENTS. This course examines the psychosocial treatments for specifi c psychological disorders (e.g., depression, panic disorder) that have received substantial empirical support. The course also examines the methodological, practical, and political controversies surrounding the empirically supported treatment movement.

PSY 774 HUMAN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. This course examines brain-behavior relationships, especially higher cortical functions. Students will develop an understanding of some of the most common neurological syndromes and the ways in which brain dysfunction is manifested cognitively, affectively, and behaviorally. Students will be introduced to some of the psychological tests that are used to assess neuropsychological disorders. They will also begin to appreciate the issues that must be considered when making a differential diagnosis between psychiatric and neuropsychological disorders.

PSY 787 MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY**. This course examines the use of multivariate procedures in psychological research. Students use SPSS to conduct regression, MANOVA, discriminant analysis, and factor analyses on psychological data. Additional advanced procedures are reviewed.

PSY 792 TOPICS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course will vary in content depending on the interests of faculty and students. Students will study in-depth selected topics in clinical psychology.

PSY 860 FORENSIC ASSESSMENT I. This course examines issues related to conducting assessments for the criminal courts. This will include issues such as competency, criminal responsibility, and risk assessment. Emphasis is placed on constructing the written report, and on the ethical issues often faced in the forensic forum. This course will include a practicum component in which students perform forensic assessments with the instructor.

PSY 861 FORENSIC ASSESSMENT II. In this course students continue to develop skills in forensic assessment. Emphasis is placed on assessments in the civil arena (e.g., juvenile evaluations, personal injury, and child custody). Providing expert testimony in the courtroom will be discussed in detail, and students are required to participate as witnesses in a mock trial exercise. Prerequisite: PSY 860.

PSY 882 DOCTORAL CLINICAL PRACTICUM I. In this practicum, students are assigned to the Psychological Services Clinic operated by program faculty. Students attend a didactic course that emphasizes clinical assessment and integrated report writing. Students also participate in a practicum component that allows them to practice assessment skills under supervision from a licensed psychologist in the program.

PSY 883 DOCTORAL CLINICAL PRACTICUM II. In this practicum, students who have completed 882 are eligible to engage in clinical work either at the Psychological Services Clinic or at various off-campus clinical practicum sites. Students will continue to enroll in this course for at least 3 semesters (minimum 9 credit hours). Students may register for between 1 and 3 course credits. Prerequisite: PSY 882

PSY 890 INTERNSHIP I. Placement in an applied clinical setting for a full-year (e.g., September - August) under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. APA-approvedsites are preferred. Prerequisites: PSY 882, PSY 883, Consent of Clinical Training Committee

PSY 891 INTERNSHIP II. Placement in an applied clinical setting for a full-year (e.g., September - August) under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. APA-approved sites are preferred. Prerequisites: PSY 890, Consent of Clinical Training Committee

PSY 892 INTERNSHIP III. Placement in an applied clinical setting for a full-year (e.g., September - August) and under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. APA-approved sites are preferred. Prerequisites: PSY 891, Consent of Clinical Training Committee

PSY 893 INTERNSHIP IV. Placement in an applied clinical setting for a full-year (e.g., September - August) and under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. APA-approved sites are preferred. Prerequisites: PSY 892, Consent of Clinical Training Committee

PSY 896, 897, 898, 899 DISSERTATION.

* Subject to action by the Board of Regents, the Texas State University System and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

** Course title effective with the fall 2006 semester. For previous course titles, please reference the 2003-2005 graduate catalog.