Graduate Programs in Psychology

All M.A. programs in Psychology provide a solid academic groundwork in the discipline. The General program is designed to prepare the student for further graduate study, teaching at the college level, or personal enrichment.  The Clinical, Counseling, and School specialization options involve training in the delivery of psychological services, and are designed to prepare effective Master’s level clinicians at the level of Psychological Associate and Psychological Practitioner, according to the guidelines set forth by the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Master of Arts in General Psychology (36 hrs):

The 36-hour Master's degree in psychology is designed for students who may wish to pursue further doctoral studies in psychology, or who are seeking career advancement. The degree is also an excellent choice for those who are seeking personal enrichment or advancement in related fields.

 Planned Program for Master of Arts in Psychology

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Specialization Options  

Clinical Psychology Specialization

The Clinical Psychology program provides the opportunity for the student to understand, evaluate, and provide treatment for persons with psychological problems, and to draw upon community resources for assistance in working with these persons.  During completion of the 45-hour Master's degree and approved practica, the student is provided the opportunity to administer psychological tests and use various techniques of counseling and psychotherapy.  Students who complete all requirements in the clinical area, and who become licensed, often work in psychiatric hospitals, in mental health centers, or with doctorate-level psychologists in private practice.  The Master's degree plan fulfills the educational requirements necessary to quality for the Licensed Psychological Associate licensure from the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  The educational requirements for state licensure as a Psychological Practitioner include an additional 15 hours of coursework beyond the Psychological Associate, and an internship of 1800 hours.  Complete information may be found at the official website of the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychology.

 Planned Program for Clinical Psychology

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Counseling Psychology Specialization

The specialization in Counseling Psychology prepares professional counselors to fulfill a variety of counseling roles, including community mental health, social service agencies, free standing treatment centers, hospitals, prisons, vocational settings, and group multi-disciplinary settings.  The Master's in Counseling degree program is designed to include an appropriate balance of theory and practice courses.  This program also fulfills the educational requirements necessary to qualify for the Licensed Psychological Associate licensure from the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  The educational requirements for state licensure as a Psychological Practitioner include an additional 15 hours of coursework beyond the Psychological Associate, and an internship of 1800 hours.  Complete information may be found at the official website of the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychology.

 Planned Program for Counseling Psychology

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School Psychology Specialization

The specialization in School Psychology provides the opportunity for the student to evaluate, counsel, prescribe, and implement remedial procedures for students with behavioral, intellectual, and emotional problems.  The Master's degree plan fulfills the educational requirements necessary to qualify for the Licensed Psychological Associate licensure from the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  The educational requirements for state licensure as a Psychological Practitioner includes an additional 15 hours of coursework beyond the Psychological Associate, and an internship of 1800 hours.  Complete information may be found at the official website of the Kentucky State Board of Examiners of Psychology.

 Planned Program for School Psychology

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Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Program:

The Chemical Dependency Program is designed to train people in the skills necessary for assisting chemically dependent persons to alleviate that dependency.  The program includes courses designed to provide students with a knowledge of the filed through focusing on the development of counseling skills specific to the needs of chemically dependent clientele as identified by appropriate agencies. This certificate program provides academic and experiential training intended to prepare persons for chemical dependency certification.  It has been approved by the Kentucky Board  of Certification of Drug and Alcohol Counselors (March 2007).

Requirements for admission to the chemical dependency certificate program:

 Letter of application to program director

 Two letters of recommendation

 Interview with Psychology Faculty

 Careful attention will be given to previous work experience, academic background,

    scholarship, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the field of chemical dependency.

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5-Year Combined Bachelor's / Master's in Psychology (Psychology Scholars Program):

The five-year combined Bachelor's / Master's Program in Psychology is an accelerated program for exceptionally qualified students with a commitment to professional psychology.

When accepted into this program, students may take up to 15 hours of graduate coursework while completing their undergraduate degree requirements.   Thus, this program offers a substantial savings to students in that the tuition is paid at the undergraduate rate for the first four years while earning graduate credit. Students who qualify for this program would receive both degrees after 5 years rather than the traditional 6.

Requirements for admission into the Union College Psychology Scholars Program are as follows:
 

 Currently enrolled in Union College with a major in Psychology

 Minimum 60 undergraduate credits earned

 Minimum of 9 hours earned in psychology at Union College

 Minimum GPA of 3.2 in psychology courses

 A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.2 in all coursework

 Formal letter of application to program director, with statement of interest & career goals

 Commitment to professional work in psychology

 Interview with Psychology Faculty

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