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Aug 23, 2019
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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog
Clinical Psychology MA
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Program Description
The Master of Arts Clinical Psychology Program is a terminal master’s program offered at the UCF Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. The program consists of two tracks:
Applied Pre-Licensure/Non-Thesis Track: This track is designed for students desiring to deliver clinical services in a variety of settings including community agencies and private practice. After completing the program and two years of postgraduate supervised clinical experience, graduates are eligible to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors in the state of Florida.
Research/Thesis Track: This track emphasizes clinical research and is designed for students who wish to focus on clinical research and/or are interested in pursuing entry into a doctoral program following the completion of their Master’s degree. Students who complete this option are not eligible to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors upon graduation.
This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please visit https://apq.ucf.edu/licensure-programs/.
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements , applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
- A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related area. A minimum of 15 semester hours of undergraduate psychology courses are required as a prerequisite for applicants with a degree in a field other than psychology. Competitive applicants with degrees in related areas will have completed courses in the following areas: abnormal psychology, developmental or child psychology, personality theory, learning theory, experimental psychology, and courses in research methods and statistics.
- Resume or Curriculum Vita.
- Personal Statement describing the applicant’s experience, interest in psychology, and professional goals.
- Three letters of recommendation, with at least two furnished by instructors who are acquainted with the applicant.
Students are admitted to full-time or nondegree-seeking status:
- Full-time students complete the MA program in two calendar years (including summers).
- Students who do not maintain satisfactory progress towards degree completion will be dismissed from the program.
- Community professionals may be admitted to nondegree-seeking status in order to meet job or licensing requirements after consultation with the program director.
Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.
Admission into the clinical master’s program is competitive, with all information that might be available to the committee (e.g., GRE scores, GPA, letters of reference, personal statement, clinical experience, research experience, and interview performance) considered in admissions decisions. Many applicants who meet minimum university requirements may not be admitted to the program. A department admissions committee reviews each student’s credentials and may invite candidates for an interview. Final selection is based on both submitted credentials and the interview.
Application Deadlines
All application materials must be submitted by the appropriate deadline listed below. This program is offered at the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. | Clinical Psychology MA |
*Fall Priority |
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Jan 1 |
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| International Applicants |
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| *Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date. |
Financials
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource. Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student’s graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
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