EIU Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Sample Two-Year Course Plan

Fall Semester I

• PSY 5035 - Advanced Psychopathology
• PSY 5040 - Psychotherapy
• PSY 5060 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• PSY 5710 - Research Design and Statistical Analysis I

Spring Semester I

• PSY 5025 - Psychological Assessment I
• PSY 5560 - Family Therapy
• PSY 5711 - Research Design and Statistical Analysis II
• PSY 5950 - Thesis

Summer I

• PSY 5890 - Practicum
• Optional Licensure Electives
  • PSY 5400 - Psychotherapy with Diverse Populations
  • PSY 5970A - Substance-Related Disorders
  • PSY 5970B - Clinical Topics in Human Development
  • CSD 5920 - Career Counseling

Fall Semester II

• PSY 5900 - Internship I
• PSY 5950 - Thesis
• PSY 5026 - Psychological Assessment II

Comprehensive Exams

• December/January

Spring Semester II

• PSY 5980 - Internship II
• PSY 5070 - Group Therapy
• Optional Elective

Thesis Defense

• Spring or Summer Semester

Summer II

• Optional Electives from Summer I List