Clinical Psychology, MS
The Master’s program at DSU has two tracks. The first track will lead you toward licensure as an LPCMH in the State of Delaware (check your state for reciprocity). You can find information about that license by clicking here. The second track has a research focus, and centers on the study of Neuropsychology.
Each of these programs is entirely asynchronous, with the exception of occasional meetings with instructors, and the completion of your internship (Counseling track only). There are options to allow you to obtain a Master’s in either of these tracks in two years or three. The curricula for both programs and timeframes can be found below.
Admission Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- An overall GPA of 2.5
- If you were a Psychology major, a GPA in Psychology courses of 3.0.
- If you were not a Psychology major, completion of three courses with a final grade of B or better - Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Personality.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Psychology – The curriculum is compliant with the 8 main core areas that are required by most states (including Delaware, the National Board for Certified Counselors, which administers the exam you must take after you graduate, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which is the main accreditation body for counselor education programs.
As part of your curriculum, you will also engage with a mental health organization to complete 700 hours of supervised experience in the field. There are 45 credits dedicated to coursework, and 15 credits dedicated to your practicum and internship experiences.
Neuropsychology – The Neuropsychology track is not a counseling track, but a research track. Therefore, instead of an internship experience, you will engage in coursework about the most cutting-edge knowledge in the area of Neuropsychology, and two full semesters that guide you to the creation, implementation, writing, presentation and defense of a thesis in a relevant area of your choice.
DEADLINES FOR ADMISSION
- Fall admission – Deadline is August 15
- Spring admission – Deadline is December 15
REQUIRED COURSES
The Psychology program is ONLINE only. Please select ONLINE for campus location when submitting your application.