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Master of Arts Degree—Clinical Psychology
ABOUT UCCS
Founded in 1965 and located at
the foot of Pikes Peak, UCCS
has been one of the fastest
growing campuses in
Colorado.
UCCS offers 34
Bachelor’s degrees, 19 Master’s
degrees and five Doctoral
programs. There are six
academic colleges on campus:
Business, Education,
Engineering and Applied
Science, Public Affairs, Letters,
Arts and Sciences, Nursing and
Health Sciences. U.S. News
and World Report have named
UCCS a top Western public
university.
The Clinical track of the Master of Arts in
Psychology is an adult-focused program that
follows the Boulder scientist/practitioner
training model which emphasizes the
integrated roles of science and practice.
Training in the applied skills of clinical
assessment and intervention requires a
thorough understanding of the range of
human functioning.
The database of the psychological literature is
our groundwork and the scientific method
guides our work. We require students to
develop an understanding of how this
database is generated, how to evaluate its
utility, and how to apply it. Thus, all students are required to take the core of methodology
and basic Psychology courses in addition to the clinical core and a practicum experience in
the community. Because a two-year curriculum can provide only the basics, it is expected
that we are preparing students to proceed with training at the doctoral level.
Prospective students should be aware that the Clinical Master of Arts track has a focus on
adult populations. There is limited coverage of child-related topics in the clinical coursework
and limited child-oriented practicum opportunities. While research opportunities with children
and adolescents are possible, limited clinical training with children is provided in the Master
of Arts track.
This program values and promotes self-awareness as a significant component of training in
Clinical Psychology. Students in this program engage in self-awareness exercises within their
courses and practicum training. They are also strongly encouraged to engage in their own
psychotherapy during their training.
SUB-PLANS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Upon completing the Master of Arts program, a student will be conferred a general degree in
Psychology. However, as part of their graduate training students will gain experience within a
UCCS Psychology Department
specialized area of Psychology. This will be reflected in the training and experience that
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students receive while completing their Master's thesis research project under the direction of
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a faculty mentor.
David DuBois
Applicants are asked to specify whether they are likely to pursue a Sub-Plan at the time of
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application. However, please keep in mind that Sub-Plans are optional, many students
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complete our Master of Arts program without completing formalized Sub-Plans, and you do
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not need to specify a Sub-Plan at the time of application in order to eventually earn that Sub-
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Plan.
Email: ddubois@uccs.edu
http://www.uccs.edu/psych
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Sub-Plan in Psychology and Law
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Sub-Plan in Trauma Psychology
FACULTY & SPECIALIZATIONS
Charles C. Benight, PhD Counseling & Health Psychology
Frederick L. Coolidge, PhD Behavior Genetics, Cognitive Archeology
SAMPLE CLINICAL TRACK COURSE SEQUENCE
The Clinical track requires a minimum of 42 credit hours.
The required courses can be completed by a full-time student in
2 years. if the following course sequence is followed:
Year 1
Elizabeth Daniels, PhD Developmental Psychology w/Gender, Media, Body
Image & Positive Youth Development
Hasker P. Davis, PhD Biopsychology, Experimental Neuropsychology
Robert L. Durham, PhD Psychometrics, Statistics, Program Evaluation
Leilani Feliciano, PhD Clinical Psychology, Mental Health & Aging,
Behavioral Gerontology
Brandon E. Gavett, PhD Clinical Neuropsychology
Edie L. Greene, PhD Social Psychology, Psychology & Law
Lori E. James, PhD Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Aging
Michael A. Kisley, PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, Attention
Andrew Lac, PhD Psychometrics, Research Methods & Statistics
Molly Maxfield, PhD Clinical Psychology w/Emphasis in Geropsychology
Fall:
 Clinical Skills Laboratory
 Research Statistics & Methodology I
 Advanced Psychopathology
Spring:
 Research Statistics & Methodology II
 Cognitive Assessment or Clinical Neuropsychology*
 Seminar: Psychotherapy
 A Core Content Course
* Note: We advise students to take the Cognitive Assessment course unless there
is a specific reason to take the Clinical Neuropsychology course. Please consult
with the Director of Clinical Training.
Year 2
Fall:
 Research Practicum
 Ethics & Standards of Practice (Professional Development I)
 Clinical Interviewing & Personality Assessment
 Masters Thesis
Spring:
 Cultural and Family Diversity (Professional Development II)
 Masters Thesis
 A Core Content Course
Application deadline:
January 1
Apply online at:
http://www.uccs.edu/graduateschool/prospectivestudents/admissions.html
Thomas A. Pyszczynski, PhD Social Psychology, Clinical Applications
Sara H. Qualls, PhD Clinical Psychology, Adult Development & Aging
Kristin Samuelson, PhD Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Daniel L. Segal, PhD Clinical Psychology, Mental Health & Aging
Sandy K. Wurtele, PhD Child Clinical Psychology
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LICENSURE
The terminal Masters of Arts program in Clinical Psychology at
the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is designed to
prepare students for further training at the doctoral level.
The goal is that the students are eventually eligible to become
licensed as a Psychologist once they have completed the PhD
degree or PsyD degree at another institution.
As such, our program is not designed to meet the
Master’s level licensure requirements as a Licensed
Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado.
FAQs about the UCCS Psychology Department Graduate Program:
http://www.uccs.edu/psych/graduate/graduate-program-faqs.html