M.A. in Psychology
The clinical program trains psychologists in both clinical and research skills. It prepares them to contribute to the field both by providing clinical services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and by expanding the knowledge base in areas of psychology important for working effectively with these populations. The doctoral program typically requires a minimum of five years for completion, one year of which is a full-time clinical internship. Students may apply to be awarded an M.A. in Psychology after completion of their predissertation research project and the comprehensive examination. This is usually awarded after the third year of study and is not a terminal degree.
Plan of Study
Fall Semester
| PSY710 | Introduction to Applied Statistics in the Social Sciences | 3 |
| PSY712 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY749 | Intellectual Assessment: Measurement Principles and Applications | 4 |
| PSY781 | Clinical Psychology Ethics and Professional Issues | 3 |
| PSY834 | Adult Psychopathology | 3 |
| ASL | Class as needed | |
Spring Semester
| PSY703 | Research Seminar | 1 |
| PSY713 | Psychological Statistics II | 3 |
| PSY759 | Personality Assessment | 4 |
| PSY782 | Foundations of Clinical Skills | 3 |
| PSY836 | Methods of Adult Psychotherapy | 3 |
| ASL | Class as needed | |
Summer Semester
| PSY704 | Research Seminar | 1 |
| PSY722 | History and Systems of Psychology | 2 |
| Predissertation Proposal Lit Review | |
Fall Semester
| PSY723 | Psychology and Deafness | 3 |
| PSY784 | Clinical Psychology Practicum I: Therapy (Fall) | 3 |
| PSY785 | Clinical Psychology Practicum I: Assessment (Fall) | 3 |
| PSY800 | Pre-Dissertation Research | 1-3 |
| PSY840 | Neuroanatomical & Neurophysiological Foundations of Neuropsychology | 3 |
Spring Semester
| PSY733 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY762 | Cognition and Emotion | 3 |
| PSY786 | Clinical Psychology Practicum I: Therapy (Spring) | 3 |
| PSY787 | Clinical Psychology Practicum I: Assessment (Spring) | 3 |
| PSY800 | Pre-Dissertation Research | 1-3 |
Summer Semester
| Complete Predissertation Project | |
| PSY800 | Pre-Dissertation Research | 1-3 |
Comprehensive Exams
Program Outcomes
In line with APA accreditation standards and our program mission, the following are the expected student learning outcomes upon completion of the program:
Graduates will conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and attitudes of psychology; demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups, and communities; apply ethical and legal concepts in professional activities; and practice personal and professional self-awareness.
Graduates will relate effectively and meaningfully with individuals, groups, and/or communities.
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the science of psychology and of research/analytic methods.
Graduates will demonstrate integration and application of research, theory, and methods of practice in clinical psychology.
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of professional consultation and clinical supervision.
Graduates will demonstrate competence to work with deaf and hard of hearing people across the lifespan.