The Department of Clinical Psychology offers a Master of Science (MSc) degree in clinical psychology. The need for qualified clinicians and mental health professionals to serve the community necessitated the establishment of this program. The MSc program is designed to provide thorough training for Masters level psychologists to work in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, schools, public agencies, and private practice. It also provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing advanced doctoral studies. The curriculum is structured to enable students pursue a plan of study to assure increased professional competence and breadth of knowledge in the field of clinical psychology. This program requires 39 semester hours of study, including two practicum courses (600 clock hours) of supervised practicum experience in an approved mental health or rehabilitation setting.

Clinical Psychologists are trained in the diagnosis, treatment, assessment, and prevention of mental health conditions. They are also the largest area of employment within the discipline of psychology. They work in a variety of settings including mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, industry, and private practice. The MSc in clinical psychology program adheres to the clinical science model of training, specifically, the scientist-practitioner model of clinical training, which includes the integration of science and practice. Graduated students are capable of producing research that advances scientific knowledge of psychopathology and its treatment and are expertly capable of applying evidence-based methods of assessment and clinical intervention. Concordant with the scientist-practitioner model, this program trains psychologists to provide the best psychological services to the community.