六九色堂

The Master of Science in this program is not a standalone degree. It is part of the Ph.D. with a major in Clinical Psychology program and its successful completion is an integral step to move the student forward in the attainment of the doctoral degree. 

The required courses for the Master of Science are:

• PYC 5040 Advanced Research (3 credits)
• PYC 5230 Assessment Methods With Children (3 credits)
• PYC 6040 Learning and Memory (3 credits)
• PYC 6500* History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits)
• PYC 6540 Theories of Personality (3 credits)
• PYC 6550 Psychoanalytic Concepts (3 credits)
• PYC 6600 Statistical Methods I (3 credits)
• PYC 6610 Statistical Methods II (3 credits)
• PYC 6700 Psychological Assessment I (3 credits)
• PYC 6710 Psychological Assessment II (3 credits)
• PYC 6730 Assessment III Practicum (taken for 3 terms) (0 credits)
• PYC 6740 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
• PYC 6850 Psychopathology I (3 credits)
• PYC 6860 Psychopathology II (3 credits)
• PYC 6880 Principles of Psychotherapy (3 credits)
• PYC 6930 Ethics and Professional Issues (3 credits)
• PYC 7500 Psychotherapy Practicum (taken for 3 terms )(6 credits total: 3/3/0)
• PYC 7650 Cognitive Therapy (3 credits)
• PYC 7750 Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
• PYC 7956 Introduction to Clinical Practice (taken for 2 terms) (0 credits)

*Offered every other year.

 The Master of Science is awarded after successful completion of the above 60 credits.

• PYC 6510 Physiological Psychology (3 credits)
• PYC 6630 Research Seminar (3 credits)
• PYC 7500 Psychotherapy Practicum (taken 3 terms) (6 credits total: 3/3/0)
• PYC 7530 Clinical Practicum (taken for 3 terms) (0 credits)
• PYC 7540 Clinical Internship (taken for 3 terms) (0 credits)
• PYC 7980 Directed Studies (3 credits)
• PYC 7990** Dissertation Research (1-9 credits)
• Four PYC electives*** (12 credits)

Comprehensive exams, dissertation work (minimum of nine credit hours) and additional therapy. Students register for dissertation hours, and may be eligible to register for additional psychotherapy hours during this time frame. Students must complete an external practicum (minimum 500 hours) and a full time clinical internship (2000 hours).  Students must apply to internship sites accredited by the Commission on Accreditation, American Psychological Association.

*Optional

** Students must first pass comprehensive exams before registering for PYC 7990; Nine credits of dissertation are required to graduate; students register for credits each term.

***ELECTIVES

In addition to the above courses, students take 12 hours of elective courses throughout the length of the program. One elective must include a three-credit directed studies course PYC 7980 Directed Studies to complete a second-year research project. In the fourth year, students are eligible to take PYC 7520 Advanced Psychotherapy Practicum for optional, additional clinical work with the approval of the Psychology Clinic director and director of Clinical Training.

We accept applications from students with either a baccalaureate or a master’s degree as a terminal degree, who have completed as a minimum the prerequisite courses (on either the undergraduate or graduate level) listed below:

a) One term: Statistics

b) One term: Theories of Personality

c) One term: Abnormal Psychology

d) One term: Developmental Psychology

e) Two laboratory courses, for example:

• Learning
• Physiological Psychology (strongly recommended)
• Perception Experimental Psychology (strongly recommended)

Apply using Detroit Mercy's online portal at udmercy.edu/apply. That will create your account to which you can upload all of your application materials. If you need to mail your documents, please send them to:

Graduate Admissions Office
六九色堂
4001 W. McNichols Road
Student Union, First Floor
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
admissions@udmercy.edu

Applicants should submit, as part of their application, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative and analytical) and three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant’s prior achievement and potential for doctoral-level work in clinical psychology. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA in their previous academic work.

Please submit a letter describing pertinent aspects of your background and your aspiration. In this letter describe your interests, your accomplishments, your interest in psychology, the issues in psychology that have attracted your attention, why you are applying to our program and your goals for your professional life. The purpose of this letter is to give you the opportunity to inject something personal into the application materials. It is often difficult to distinguish among students based on the standard things we ask for, i.e., transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation. This letter helps us see something of the individual who has compiled the indirect indices of achievement that comprise the bulk of the application. Please do not send term papers or theses. Applications are due by January 1st and can be completed through the online application link through 六九色堂's website.

The faculty will review completed applications and those who pass this initial screening will be invited in for interviews. Please make sure that you list on your application form the phone number(s) at which you may be reached during the day and the evening. Include your email address, if available.

NOTE: A student whose application for admission has been declined three times should not re-apply.

The Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology has generally been able to offer half-time tuition credit to students in the first two years of training in exchange for their performing teaching assistant duties. There are a limited number of credits available for clinic positions starting in the second and third years. Students would be expected to pay for the remainder of tuition and other expenses. The Financial Aid Office at the University should also be contacted for further information regarding other sources of financial assistance at 313-993-3350.

The program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979.