University of Dallas - Psychology Courses

Graduate Courses in Psychology

Admission as a graduate student in psychology is contingent upon an academic foundation in the discipline of psychology. This foundation can be demonstrated by the successful completion (a grade of B or better) of at least a three credit course in each, General Psychology and Statistical/Experimental Design, or other course offerings as determined by the program director.

All masters degrees in psychology require a minimum of 30 credits. MA degrees require an additional 6 credits for thesis work and a reading knowledge of a second language pertinent in the field. Degrees with clinical concentrations require an additional 12 credits. There are four degree options: The MPsy with our without clinical concentration, and the MA with and without clinical concentration. The degree options and credit requirements for each are represented in the chart below.

		Masters
		MPsy	MA
Clinical Concentration	no	30	36
	yes	42	48

Specific course requirements for the four degree plans are as follows:

MA, 36 credits

Foundations: 9 credits
    6311 Phenomenological Foundations of Psychology
    7331 Historical Foundations of Depth Psychology
    6333 Foundations of Qualitative Research
Research: 6 credits (two courses from 7312, 6335 and 6336)
    7312 Hermeneutic Foundations of Psychological Research
    6335 Mixed Methods Research
    6336 Advanced Quantitative Research
Clinical / elective courses: 15 credits
Thesis credits: 6 credits
(Plus language requirement, and pre-requisites)

MA with Clinical Concentration, 48 credits

Foundations: 9 credits
    6311 Phenomenological Foundations of Psychology
    7331 Historical Foundations of Depth Psychology
    6333 Foundations of Qualitative Research
Research: 3 credits (one course from 7312, 6335 and 6336)
    7312 Hermeneutic Foundations of Psychological Research
    6335 Mixed Methods Research
    6336 Advanced Quantitative Research
Clinical / elective courses: 30 credits
Thesis credits: 6 credits
(Plus language requirement, and pre-requisites)

MPsy, 30 credits

MPsy with Clinical Concentration, 42 credits

Foundations: 9 credits
    6311 Phenomenological Foundations of Psychology
    7331 Historical Foundations of Depth Psychology
    6333 Foundations of Qualitative Research
Research: 3 credits (one course from 7312, 6335 and 6336)
    7312 Hermeneutic Foundations of Psychological Research
    6335 Mixed Methods Research
    6336 Advanced Quantitative Research
Clinical / elective courses: 30 credits

Clinical Concentration

Students may elect to add courses in the area of clinical psychology to either degree program (as illustrated above) so as to have a Clinical Concentration, drawing from such courses as health psychology, personality theory, clinical psychology, clinical assessment, death psychology, psychodiagnostics, counseling and psychotherapy. Practicum placements at local mental health services are available.