Overview

The Master of Arts degree is offered with concentrations in either of two areas, clinical or general psychology. Both programs require a thesis and two years of academic and related work. Both are designed either to provide a foundation for advanced study or to enable the student to qualify for an appropriate master’s level professional position in the broad fields of human behavior and services.

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.

Key Features

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 860 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

A Personal statement describing your interest in the program, your background, and career goals, and why the program would be a good fit for you, and vice versa. You may also highlight your unique skills and qualifications for admission.

Three letters of recommendation from former instructors in the major field, acquainted with your educational background, personal character, and are familiar with your research capabilities are especially valued.

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended since graduating from high school.

Resume or curriculum vitae that includes the following:

(a) All work experience since you graduated from high school.

(b) Any academic honors, memberships in honorary societies, and memberships in extracurricular activities.

(c) Any research experience, research papers you have authored or co-authored, and conference presentations or panels you have led or co-led.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24210 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24210 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

24210 USD / year

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Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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