Master of Arts in Clinical/Counseling Psychology

The mission of the Midwestern State University Graduate Program in Clinical/Counseling Psychology is to provide training of the highest quality in the areas of psychological theory, assessment, and intervention. Our primary focus is on training the master's level practitioner of clinical and counseling psychology. However, we also provide support to students who wish to pursue doctoral training. Students can expect to become knowledgeable in a variety of theories, principles, and methods of psychology. Graduates will leave the program with the professional skills needed to impact diverse individuals, families, and communities in a manner that is ethical and consistent with the practitioner-scholar model.

Careful attention is paid to the values which provide a foundation for our approach to graduate training in psychology. Our values encompass the following domains: (1) scientific conceptualization - the application of scientific investigation and development of new knowledge to problem identification and problem-solving, (2) clinical objectives - the application of psychological theory and efficacious treatment to individual difference including cultural diversity, gender, age, SES, etc., (3) Ethics - exemplary personal and professional conduct that betters the field of psychology, and (4) interpersonal ability - ways in which one's behavior fosters trust, empathy, and self-awareness.

Upon graduation from our face-to-face (no online courses) program, students will have the education and training necessary to apply for licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate and/or a Licensed Professional Counselor. Attainment of these two licenses provides the greatest flexibility for masters level service providers.

As a program, we are committed to providing the highest quality clinical training in the areas of: psychological theory, assessment, and intervention. Students can expect to become knowledgeable in a variety of theories of personality, principles of assessment, and methods of therapy. Although our primary mission is to train master's level clinicians, the research and training experiences provided by a productive and knowledgeable faculty prepare students aspiring to doctoral studies. Our graduates have gone on to study at a variety of well-respected universities (e.g., University of Oklahoma, Bowling Green State University, Texas Women's University, University of North Texas).

Official transcripts A bachelor\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited institution. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 ITEP - 4.0 Duolingo - 100 IELTS - 6.0 TOEFL (Internet-based) - 79 (Writing - 20, Speaking - 20, Reading - 19, Listening - 20)