Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 18 courses 45 total credits
Build psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy and research skills in ASU's clinical psychology degree, MS program. Pursue careers as behavioral health clinician, crisis intervention specialist and more.
| Required Core | 12 credits |
| Adult or Child Focus | 6 credits |
| Other Requirements | 12 credits |
| Practicum | 6 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 45 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 530 | Intermed Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 534 | Psychometric Methods | 3 |
| PSY 572 | Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 589 | Training in Cultural Competence | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Adult or Child Focus
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 574 | Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 578 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 588 | Child and Family Therapy | 3 |
| PSY 591 | Seminar: Ethics | 3 |
| Total Adult or Child Focus | 6 credits | |
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 587 | Ethics for Clinical Psychologists | 3 |
| PSY 596 | Dissemination and Implementation | 3 |
| PSY 597 | Clinical Interviewing | 3 |
| PSY 609 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| Total Other Requirements | 12 credits | |
Restricted Electives (3, 6, 9, 12 or 15 credit hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 535 | Cognitive Processes | 3 |
| PSY 575 | Affective Aspects of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 581 | Developmental Aspects of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 582 | Biological Aspects of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 591 | Seminar: Ethics | 3 |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 593 | Applied Project | 6 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 6 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students with an adult focus should take PSY 574 and PSY 591 Topic: Psychopathology. Students with a child focus should take PSY 578 and PSY 588. Students must complete coursework in five aspects of behavior, including affective, biological, cognitive, developmental and social, which is completed in the restricted electives section. These courses can be completed at the undergraduate level, but at least one course should be completed at the graduate level. Because of this, the number of restricted electives coursework varies by student. Students should consult their program advisor when selecting their restricted electives coursework.
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