Overview

Both also require the same 18 semester hours of common coursework. The programs differ, however, in the specific professional objectives they are designed to serve. The also differ in the minimum number of required semester hours, and in the specific courses required beyond the 18 hours common to both.

In addition to meeting the University requirements for admission to the graduate program, successful psychology graduate program applicants will have completed undergraduate courses in general psychology, statistics, and research methods. Abnormal and experimental psychology are highly recommended. Preference will be given to students who have extensive undergraduate coursework in psychology and experience in the field.

The Psychology - Clinical Psychology program from Fisk University is designed to:

prepare students for doctoral level study in psychology
train students in research methodology
acquaint students with ethical concerns in research and practice
prepare students for licensure as a psychological examiner in clinical practice in the State of Tennessee
develop skill in the critical study of concepts, theories, and systems of psychology and in analysis of examples of psychological research

Students who complete the clinical program will be able to :

define and use appropriately the important concepts of contemporary psychology
identify and describe major historical and contemporary theories of psychology and evaluate empirical research as a support for theories and principles in psychology
analyze and interpret data gathered using various research methods
evaluate the design and analysis of research studies in psychology
design, conduct, and analyze and interpret data for an independent research project
communicate the results of empirical, library, and internet research both orally and in writing
define the ethical responsibilities of psychologists in both research and practice
choose, administer, and interpret scores of tests commonly used in the practice of psychology
demonstrate the use of therapeutic techniques commonly used by master’s level psychologists

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Personality Theory

Advanced Statistics

Psychopathology

Proseminar

Research Design and Methodology

Psychodiagnostics

Psychotherapy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 970 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form for graduate study, including three letters of recommendation, preferably from persons who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional capabilities

Official transcripts of all undergraduate work.

A personal statement addressing specific issues pertaining to knowledge, work and/or research experiences, goals and/or interests in the chosen field

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General Test are also required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24210 USD/year

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National

24210 USD/year

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In-State

24210 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 24210 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Nashville

1183 - 2197 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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