Master of Arts
The M. A. in Clinical Psychology is a 57 credit hour degree program which consists of 30 credit hours of coursework, 9 credit hours of practicum (over the course of 1 year) and 18 credit hours of professional internship (over the course of one year). The total number of credit hours is necessary to meet the licensure requirements set for by the WV Board of Examiners of Psychology.
The MA in Clinical Psychology will qualify graduates to pursue licensure as a clinical psychologist in the state of West Virginia* with a terminal Masters degree.
The program provides opportunities for three distinct groups: (1) traditional and non-traditional students seeking to practice professionally as licensed psychologists in the state of West Virginia; (2) those wishing to pursue a doctorate in psychology or related fields; and (3) mental health practitioners already working in the field who have previously completed their bachelor’s degree and are seeking advancement in their respective occupations.
March 1 - Priority Application Deadline (Fall admission only)
“My experience in the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program so far has been both interactive and educational. I feel that the learning material in this program is going to provide me with all of the skills and knowledge needed to be a practicing clinical psychologist after graduation.”
– Susie Smith, MACP graduate ‘2022
OR
7. For applicants from a country where English is not the only official language, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) completed in the last two years is required. Minimum score: 550
Priority is given to applications received by March 1st. Applicants are urged to apply early including the submision of their test scores. Admission is granted on a competitive basis and does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applicants may meet the minimum requirements but may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Each cohort of up to 12 students will start in the Fall semester and take the same sequence of courses. Students in their third year will complete an internship (Summer, Fall, Spring) which may require relocation to another part of WV – local internship placements are not guaranteed. There is a 4:1 ratio of students to clinical supervisor.
Graduate Assistantships: A limited number of graduate assistantships may be available. Any open graduate assistantships will be listed in the GA section of the WLU Job Opportunities page. These are very competitive and priority consideration is given to those who apply by the priority application date.
Lecture courses are typically offered in the evenings at WLU. Clinical practicums are typically conducted at the WLU Behavioral Health Clinic. Internships are typically at an off campus site that provide mental health services. Practicums and Internships must be completed in West Virginia and require the supervision of a WV licensed clinical psychologist.
MACP students are encouraged to contact WLU financial aid and housing office with questions specific to those areas. Any course work related inquries should be sent to the Department Chair &/or MACP Coordinator.
PSYC 541 Psychopathology & Diagnosis
PSYC 540 Clinical Assessment I
PSYC 520 Developmental Psychology
(9 credit hours total)
PSYC 543 Individual Psychotherapy & Treatment Planning
PSYC 542 Clinical Assessment II
PSYC 544 Empirically Supported Treatments
(9 credit hours total)
PSYC 560 Clinical Practicum I
MACP students will typically complete their practicum hours during the day at the WLU Behavioral Health Clinic.
(3 credit hours total)
PSYC 535 Biological Bases of Behavior
PSYC 530 Research Methods
PSYC 561 Clinical Practicum II
(9 credit hours total)
PSYC 555 Ethics, Professional and Divsersity Issues in Psychology
PSYC 525 Substance Abuse
PSYC 565 Clinical Practicum III
(9 credit hours total)
PSYC 562 Clinical Internship I
(6 credit hours total)
MACP students will typically complete their internship hours during the day at an external site in the state of West Virginia. Students will have assistance in internship site placements, local placements are not guaranteed – students may be required to travel to internship sites. Students will have a “gold-card” meaning they are able to be paid as a supervised psychologist at their internship site.
PSYC 563 Clinical Internship II
(6 credit hours total)
PSYC 564 Clinical Internship III
(6 credit hours total)
Graduate students in the WLU Clinical Psychology program and provide services under the supervision of licensed clinical faculty in the program.
source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm#tab-6
Please contact us anytime to discuss your future.
Dr. Tifani Fletcher
Chair, Department of Psychology
College of Sciences
Office: Main Hall 359 C
CUB137
304.336.8106
tifani.fletcher@westliberty.edu
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West Liberty, WV 26074