Radford
University
Department
of Psychology
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Clinical |
Clinical Program
The applied Clinical Master's program offers students a graduate program which may provide an initial academic foundation for employment in a mental health setting, for employment in the Department of Corrections, and further doctoral work in clinical or counseling psychology. Students receive extensive training in diagnosis, intellectual and personality assessment, therapeutic intervention, and research methods. Practicum training and supervision in clinical settings is required during the second year of training. Students in the clinical concentration are required to pass a comprehensive oral examination which tests the student's grasp and ability to communicate knowledge in major areas within the field, including the ability to synthesize and apply this knowledge. The comprehensive oral exam committee must include a minimum of two faculty from the clinical area. The oral thesis defense does not fulfill the comprehensive oral exam requirement. Job opportunities for graduates include community mental health centers, substance abuse rehabilitation clinics, correctional facilities and hospitals. The percentage of our students who have been accepted to Ph.D. programs in clinical or counseling psychology and Psy.D. programs is consistent with the national average. The Clinical Option offers students core courses in research methodology and statistical analysis; psychopathology; and diagnostic and therapeutic interventions with clinical populations. Courses in the clinical concentration may or may not meet individual state requirements for the coursework required for licensure at the Master's level. It is recommended that students check with the state in which they will reside for specific licensure requirements. |
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