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| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Distance / Online | 70 quarter credits | $ 406 (US$ 406) per credit / unit | 09-AUG |
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Course summary
This specialization explores the foundational theories and practices of clinical psychology in assessing and treating dysfunctional behavior, including clinical interviewing and interventions, testing and assessment, research methods, psychopathology and diagnosis. It includes a rigorous combination of online course work, residency, and field training experiences. People who choose this specialization are often planning to pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology but may also pursue counseling, research or administrative positions in social service, health care, business, or educational settings.
Program modules
Core modules include: PSY5002 - Orientation to Graduate Learning in Psychology, PSY7210 - Lifespan Development, PSY7543 - Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology, PSY7610 - Tests and Measurements, PSY7620 - Inferential Statistics, PSY7650 - Research Methods, PSY8210 - Principles of Psychopathology, PSY8230 - Psychological Testing. Specialization modules include: PSY7310 - Biological Basis of Behavior, PSY8312 - Clinical Interventions, PSY8391 - Master's Practicum I, PSY8393 - Master's Practicum II, PSY5201 - Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology.
Entry requirement for international students
Students must have completed bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. They should possess a cumulative GPA of 2.3 from a bachelor's degree granting institution. International students whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum acceptable score of 550 on paper-based test, 213 on computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or 79 on internet based examination; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 80; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5; or Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 59.
Capella University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Masters
Awarding body
Capella University
Department name
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