The MTSU Clinical Psychology master’s program emphasizes a broadly based scientist-practitioner approach. The course of study offers preparation to pursue doctoral training or employment involving psychological assessment, diagnostic interviewing, and/or the application of behavior analysis principles. The skills training does not provide preparation to practice psychotherapy or professional counseling at the terminal master’s level. The curriculum and practica of the program are designed to meet certification requirements for the State of Tennessee’s Certified Psychological Assistant designation. In addition to the core requirements, the Clinical program offers training in three specializations: general clinical, health/neuropsychology, and applied behavior analysis. The psychology department has a limited number of graduate assistantships available, and a limited number of faculty have money for research assistants built into their grants.
Career
Graduates from the Clinical Psychology master’s program will be prepared to pursue doctoral training and/or to work in various mental health and related settings. Some occupations of recent alumni include:
Adjunct professor
Behavior therapist
Behavioral consultant
Board-certified behavior analyst
Case manager
Certified psychological assistant
Certified sex offender treatment provider
Psychometrist
Research field assessor
Research interview specialist
Statistical analyst III
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
AGAPE
Clarksville Behavior Health
Kreig Roof & Associates
Frontier Health
Haynesville Correctional Center
MTSU Advising Center
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.
Scarab Behavioral Health Services
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Tennessee Family Solutions
University of Alabama-Birmingham, Neurology Department
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Psychiatry Clinic
Doctoral programs where MTSU graduates have attended include:
East Tennessee State University
Florida Institute of Technology
Tennessee State University
Trevecca Nazarene University
University of Kwazulu-Natal
University of Missouri
University of Montana
Utah State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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