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Master of Clinical Psychology

Sam Houston State University

  • Huntsville, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Sam Houston State University campus

About the program

The APA-accredited practice-focused doctorate trains students in evidence-based assessment and treatment.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and conduct concepts and methods in Clinical Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in practice-focused training grounded in research. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Licensed health service psychologist
  • Clinical practice
  • Research
  • Government
  • Healthcare policy
  • Police consultant
  • Expert witness
  • Jury consultant

Curriculum

  • Five-year curriculum of at least 119 credits plus a one-year internship
  • Practice-focused training grounded in research
  • Optional concentrations (for example forensic or neuropsychology)
  • On-campus clinic placements and the Clinical Competency Examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential
  • NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent foreign credential, NACES evaluation or SHSU internal review) completed before the admission term; GRE/GMAT for some programmes

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,859 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHuntsville main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentPsychology and Philosophy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    32 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    261 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.