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Oct 31, 2025
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2011-2012 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Psychology MA
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Clinical Psychology Option MA
Academic Degree Requirements The basic clinical program is a three-year, 60 credit program. Matriculated students will be expected to take three courses per semester for the three years. Licensing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Certified Mental Health Counselors requires the master’s degree to comprise 60 credits. Requirements
- Academic Core - 9 credits
- Clinical Core - 18 credits
- Behavior Specialty - 15 credits
- Thesis/Comprehensive Exam - 6 credits
- Licensing Requirement - 12 credits
The following courses are required: Part III - Behavior Specialty
Part IV - Thesis/Comprehensive Exam
Part V - Licensing Requirement
Research Competence
Each student must show proof of competence in research and its reporting. Students receiving the Master of Arts may choose to complete either a thesis or a comprehensive exam (written or oral). Details concerning the these/comprehensive exam option may be found in the Psychology Department Graduate Student Handbook. Course Availability and Schedule
Since this is a clinical program, most of our students are presently employed in the field of psychology/social work; therefore, all courses have start times in the middle to late afternoon to accommodate student schedules. Course schedule by years of study:
Summers
In alternating summers, one of the following, then two of the follwing, courses are offered: General Psychology Option MA
The General Psychology option is a two-year, 36-credit program. This program is typically full-time, but can accommodate students who wish to pursue the program part-time, or on other timetables. The following courses are required (24 credits)
*The following courses are electives: 12 credits required
- Up to 6 credits of 400-level courses. Choices must be approved by Graduate Program Director of General MA option.
Note
*It is strongly recommended that at least one of these courses be PSY 595. Applied Behavior Analysis Option MA
This master’s program is a three-year, 36-credit program. Please note, students can choose to complete this program at their own pace. It is not a requirement that it be completed in three years; however, it is expected that students will complete this program on a timely basis. Specific ABA courses within the master’s program will satisfy the academic requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam. Students may choose to take some first year ABA courses during their second year because it may be closer to the time they sit for the BCBA® exam. Course schedule by years of study: Summer
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