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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>A bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related area. A minimum of 15 semester hours of undergraduate psychology courses are required as a prerequisite for applicants with a degree in a field other than psychology. Completion of courses in abnormal psychology (or psychopathology) and research methods and/or statistics is strongly recommended. Other recommended courses include clinical psychology, developmental psychology, personality theory, physiological psychology, and psychology of diversity.</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>49</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/618946f7a0a00853c584027a\" target=\"_blank\">CLP5166</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Psychopathology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a5d714b5faebb521fc8\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6181</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Psychological Theories of Substance Abuse Treatment<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61895d71d2b54d1876d76b42\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6191</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Multicultural Psychotherapy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/618942dc7d2e93c860572ac0\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6195C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Introduction to Psychotherapy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/65366ca56384675a7c7509e4\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6321</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Psychotherapy in Community Settings<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6532e5f7646e9616ee62ce99\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6441C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Individual Psychological Assessment I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61804ad67cb14b3d2e964235\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6457C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Group Psychotherapy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/618963d48a5df54463f76ca5\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6459C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Human Sexuality, Marriage, and Sex Therapies<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61895b7bd9807678240a59d5\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6461</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/618962fd2f8ea1ecd0c59642\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6449C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Career and Lifestyle Assessment<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/636528019fe5949f8500e93f\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6932</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ethical and Professional Issues in Mental Health Practices<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/618959418f65d295962a4020\" target=\"_blank\">CYP6942</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Practicum in Psychological Counseling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6189560dd1ff388cc76d8474\" target=\"_blank\">DEP5057</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Developmental Psychology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6189549b61136e18343074a1\" target=\"_blank\">PSY6216C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Research Methodology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/618962352f8ea1c8b8c5962c\" target=\"_blank\">PSB5005</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Physiological Psychology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61895e6ddd03b09858346e43\" target=\"_blank\">CLP6460C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Introduction to Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapies<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Internship</span></h2></div><div><span>12</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>12</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/671028233b2223bf8a6aa5eb\" target=\"_blank\">CYP6948C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Psychology Internship<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\"><div>The purpose of the internship requirement is to provide the MA candidate in Clinical Psychology with comprehensive, practical experiences under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals. A public agency or nonprofit institution with nondiscriminatory practices is the prototype. The intern works at an acceptable agency during a minimum of three consecutive academic semesters (20 hours per week for 16 weeks during fall and spring terms of second year, and 20 hours per week for 8-12 weeks during the summer term of second year). The internship and practicum requirements combined must result in at least 1000 hours of experience.\n\nAn additional commitment of three hours per week is required for the interns to meet as a group with a departmental faculty member for review, feedback, and discussions. A major portion of intern training is in the area of psychotherapy/counseling. The intern also engages in differential diagnosis and participates in a wide variety of psychological assessment procedures.\n\nIt is believed that supervision by qualified and experienced personnel is the primary learning mode by which the intern develops professional expertise and augments classroom didactics. Satisfactory completion ("B" [3.0-grade point average] or better) of the following courses is required prior to internship: CLP 5166, CLP 6195C, CLP 6441C, CLP 6932, and CYP 6942. Students must also have satisfactory completion of the courses CLP 6321 and CLP 6461, though if students begin their internship during the summer semester of their first year they may be taking these courses concurrently with the start of their internship.\n\nThe Program Director and Associate Director of Clinical Training approve practicum and internship placements. Interns are provided with a system for maintaining accurate accounts of their activity during each week of their internship. In addition, the supervisor(s) complete an evaluation form documenting the intern’s progress each semester and the intern completes an Internship Evaluation form at the conclusion of the internship experience.\n</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Comprehensive Exam and Case Presentation</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nThe culminating academic experience for all students in this track is successful completion of a comprehensive exam and case presentation. All students must complete the comprehensive exam no later than their final semester. The exam covers the core professional knowledge required by state licensing agencies. Students also are required to complete a written and oral clinical case presentation. Criteria for passing the exam and presentation are provided in the program handbook.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>61</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><strong>Additional Program Requirements</strong></p> <p>For all students in the Clinical MA program, successful completion requires demonstration of academic and clinical excellence. Students who receive grades lower than B (including B- and grades of U in courses graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory) in six semester hours or more will be dismissed from the program. It is a program requirement that all coursework with a grade lower than B be retaken and completed successfully, although both grades are still calculated in the GPA.</p> <p>In addition to academic excellence, students are expected to demonstrate clinical skills and personal resources necessary to meet the demands of the program and for clinical practice. At the end of each semester, students will receive written feedback from the faculty on the extent to which they are meeting the program's requirements and performance expectations. Student progress will be rated as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students who receive an unsatisfactory rating will be asked to complete remediation as determined by the faculty. If the identified problems are not remedied and/or a second unsatisfactory rating is received, the student will be dismissed from the program.</p> <p><strong>Summer Enrollment</strong></p> <p>Summer enrollment is required for all students in this track.</p> <p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p> <p>There are several independent learning experiences built into the programs of study that help to individualize the training program. Students work with the Associate Director of Clinical Training and their academic advisor to select specific practicum and internship placements. During practicum and internship students will have the opportunity to present cases that incorporate an integration of assessment data and its interpretation, theoretical conceptualization, treatment planning, course of therapy, and available outcome data. This is done ensuring client confidentiality and the highest ethical standards. Although not required for this track, students in this track do have the opportunity to engage in collaborative research with program faculty.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Can you provide an overview of the Pre-licensure Track? </strong></p> <p>This track has been offered for decades. As mentioned in our catalogue description, the primary goal of this track is to train students to become licensed, master’s-level clinicians. More specifically, graduates of this track are eligible to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in the State of Florida, and they will likely be eligible for master’s level licensure in most other states. This track includes a full course load (9-12 credits per semester) for two years. Students in this track complete a practicum (10 hours/week for one semester during the first year of the program) and internship (20 hours/week in the fall, spring, and summer semesters in the second year in the program). A majority of the graduates of this program enter clinical practice and obtain licensure at the master’s level. We usually admit 10 to 14 students into this track each fall term.</p> <p><strong><br />How do I get licensed? </strong></p> <p>Students in the Pre-licensure track meet the eligibility criteria for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Florida. Please note that more details about eligibility criteria can be found on the <a href=\"http://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/licensing/licensed-mental-health-counselor/\">Florida Department of Health website.</a> In addition, our students are also eligible for similar licensure in most other states; however, we are unable to confirm the licensure and certification requirements of other states. Consequently, if you intend to pursue such credentialing outside of Florida, we advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its eligibility criteria.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Can I get into a doctoral program if I complete the Pre-licensure track? </strong></p> <p>Yes! As mentioned above, most students in the Pre-licensure track practice at the master’s level upon graduation. Having said that, each year we have a number of graduating students who apply to and get into Ph.D. or Psy.D. programs. Engagement in research may increase students’ competitiveness when applying to doctoral programs. <br /><br /><strong>Can I do research if I am in the Pre-licensure track?</strong></p> <p>Yes. Research is not required as part of this track; however, students in the Pre-licensure track are often engaged in collaborative research with faculty. It is common for students in this track to present research at scientific conferences, and some of these students become coauthors of peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.</p>",
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