The MTSU Clinical Psychology master鈥檚 program emphasizes a broadly based scientist-practitioner approach. The course of study offers preparation to pursue doctoral training or employment involving psychological assessment, diagnostic interviewing, and/or the application of behaviour analysis principles. The skills training does not provide preparation to practice psychotherapy or professional counselling at the terminal master鈥檚 level. The curriculum and practice of the program are designed to meet certification requirements for the State of Tennessee鈥檚 Certified Psychological Assistant designation. In addition to the core requirements, the Clinical program offers training in three specializations: general clinical, health/neuropsychology, and applied behaviour analysis. The psychology department has a limited number of graduate assistantships available, and a limited number of faculty have money for research assistants built into their grants.
Careers
Graduates from the Clinical Psychology master鈥檚 program will be prepared to pursue doctoral training and/or to work in various mental health and related settings. Some occupations of recent alumni include
Adjunct professor
Behaviour therapist
Behavioural consultant
Board-certified behaviour analyst
Case manager
Certified psychological assistant
Certified sex offender treatment provider
Psychometrist
Research field assessor
Research interview specialist
Statistical analyst III
January 2025
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Academic Classroom Building 340,
MURFREESBORO,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
In order to be considered for admission, candidates must meet two standards: an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher and a minimum score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
TOEFL- IBT minimum score 71 (We ONLY accept ETS official test scores for the TOEFL).
IELTS- overall score of 6
UMELI- minimum score 85
ELS Level 112 Certificate of Completion
Duolingo English Test - minimum score 95
Applications for Summer/Fall admission must be completed by March 1 and applications for Spring admission must be completed by October 1. Late applicants who meet the admission criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the Clinical Psychology program should see below for a supplemental application and reference forms.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
