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Emphasis - Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychology

Description

The Ph.D. in psychology is offered as either an emphasis in experimental psychology or clinical psychology. A Ph.D. in experimental psychology prepares an individual for an academic position in psychology, or as a research scientist in a nonacademic setting. Students specialize in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, or social psychology. The Ph.D. in clinical psychology is designed to prepare an individual to become a professional psychologist capable of working in clinical or research settings.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 54

Course Requirements

The Ph.D. degree must be completed by fulfilling the requirements for either the emphasis in experimental psychology or clinical psychology.

Emphasis - Clinical Psychology

Description

The Ph.D. in clinical psychology is designed to prepare an individual to become a professional psychologist capable of working in clinical or research settings.

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following courses: Psy 505, 603, 604, 610, 611, 621, 622, 629, 631, 641, 648; one course in each of the following areas: physiological psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology; and three elective classes. Additionally, students must complete two semesters each of Psy 624, 625, 626, and 628.

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Requirement Hours Description
Select an emphasis Select one of the Ph.D. in Psychology emphasis: Experimental Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
GPA requirements A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken.
Liberal Arts Dean's approval This Degree Audit program is an advising tool only. The student must still apply for a degree by returning a completed Degree Application Form to the dean's office before the last day to add classes in the semester preceding the semester in which the stuent expects to graduate. The Dean's Office will make the final certification that the courses listed on the application qualify the student for graduation. The Dean's Office will also determine if other university requirements (GPA, etc.) have been met.

Emphasis - Clinical Psychology

Requirement Hours Description
Psy 505 - C min 3 Complete Psy 505 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 603 - C min 3 Complete Psy 603 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 604 - C min 3 Complete Psy 604 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 610 - C min 3 Complete Psy 610 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 611 - C min 3 Complete Psy 611 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 621 - C min 2 Complete Psy 621 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 622 - C min 3 Complete Psy 622 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 624 6 Successfully complete at least 2 semesters of Psy 624.
Psy 625 6 Successfully complete at least two semesters of Psy 625.
Psy 626 6 Complete at least two semesters of Psy 626.
Psy 628 6 Successfully complete at least two semesters of Psy 628.
Psy 629 - C min 3 Complete Psy 629 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 631 - C min 3 Complete Psy 631 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 641 - C min 3 Complete Psy 641 with a grade of C or better.
Psy 648 - C min 3 Complete Psy 648 with a grade of C or better.
Cognitive psychology 1 Student must complete a course in the area of cognitive psychology. The course must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Developmental psychology 1 Student must complete a course in the area of developmental psychology. The course must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Elective courses 3 Student must complete three elective courses. All courses must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Physiological psychology 1 Student must complete a course in the area of physiological psychology. Course must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Social psychology 1 Student must complete a course in the area of social psychology approved by hsi/her GPC/Chair.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.