Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed to prepare clinicians for job opportunities in clinical settings which involve therapeutic services to families, individuals, and couples. Through this program's use of diverse educational perspectives, gathered from the related disciplines of psychology, marital and family therapy, and testing/evaluation, graduates are able to develop a wide array of clinical skills which can then be utilized in a variety of settings. Since the ability to assess, monitor and modify one’s strengths and weaknesses is a valued component to being a competent and effective clinician, the program includes various classroom opportunities that encourage the graduate students to enhance their self awareness.

Program modules

PSYC 6340 Advanced Psychopathology, PSYC 6305 Advanced Research Methods, PSYC 6301 Individual Intelligence Testing, PSYC 6303 Family & Psychological Evaluation, PSYC 6338 Marital and Family Systems, PSYC 6339 Developmental Family Psychology, PSYC 6350 Seminar in Ethical & Professional Issues, PSYC 6351 Premarital and Marital Therapy.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants for graduate study in Family Psychology must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Upon receipt of the application a review of appropriate transcripts will be made to determine if the prerequisites below have been met. Selected applicants are invited to campus for an interview and are given the opportunity to examine the university, the Family Psychology program, and the facilities. Applicants are then quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated on categories determined by the department faculty to be important to the successful completion of the program. Applicants are scored on a 10-point scale

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

Hardin-Simmons University

Department name

Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts