Overview

The Psychology - Clinical Psychology concentration at Western Kentucky University is practice-oriented, offering a broad foundation for the professional who will render a wide variety of psychological services at the M.A. level.

Graduates obtain employment in mental health centers, rehabilitation centers, college counseling centers, and various other mental health agencies. Many graduates choose to pursue further education at the doctoral level and are successful in these endeavors. The program holds a primarily Cognitive Behavioral theoretical orientation. The concentration prepares students for the national ASPPB certification examination, required to practice psychology in many states.

Here are some highlights of the concentration:

Small Classes: Students receive individual attention with a low student/faculty ratio.
Diversity: We value diversity in our students and find a diverse class enhances student understanding and expertise.
Flexibility: Students can select some courses to individually tailor the concentration to their desires. Students can also complete 60 hours in the concentration, allowing them to qualify to apply for the Licensed Practicing Psychologist license in the state of Kentucky.
Practicum: Students complete three semesters in our Psychology Training Clinic; two of these will involve performing both assessments and therapy for clients. The practica theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Internship: Students complete two semesters at local agencies, including community mental health centers, crisis stabilization units, and the University Counseling and Testing Center.
Breadth of Preparation: Students work with clients across the life-span.
Assistantship: Financial support, including potential out of state tuition waiver, is available on a limited basis.
Faculty: All members of the clinical faculty are licensed in the area.

Accreditation

Western Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Statistics
Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology
Assessment of Individual Intellectual Functioning: Theories and Issues
Theories of Psychotherapy
Assessment of Personality and Socio-emotional Functioning
Clinical Neuropsychology for the Applied Psychologist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Statistics Clinical Psychology View 379 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

142 _(verbal)

142 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GRE scores of 142 Verbal, 142 Quantitative, and 4.0 Analytic Writing
Undergraduate transcript of an earned undergraduate degree with a minimum of 18 hours of psychology coursework including statistics or research methods (3 hrs), abnormal (preferred) or personality psychology (3 hrs) with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 and 3.00 in psychology coursework
Three letters of recommendation from professionals attesting to the applicant’s potential for success in the program
Personal statement describing professional interests, expectations for the degree, and career goals
Resume or curriculum vita
Psychology Department application
Criminal background check

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Tuition Fee

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International

22872 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 953 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

22008 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 917 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

14568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Bowling Green

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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