Psychology, M.A./Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology Concentration)

The clinical psychology program is guided by the scientist-practitioner model and places a strong emphasis on research and interdisciplinary clinical training. Though diverse in respect to methods of inquiry and areas of study, the faculty is of one mind in promoting scientific inquiry as the foundation of clinical psychology. The program’s philosophy also emphasizes the respect for and understanding of cultural and individual diversity in policies for recruitment, retention, the development of faculty and students, and in the curriculum and filed placements.  The program has nondiscriminatory policies and operating procedures, and it avoids any actions that would restrict program access or completion on grounds that are irrelevant to success in graduate training or the profession.

The primary mission of the articulated master’s/doctoral program in the Clinical Concentration in Psychology at ETSU is to provide training in clinical psychology emphasizing rural behavioral health and practice in the context of integrated primary health care. ETSU has a uniquely cooperative relationship with its surrounding community and region. Because of this relationship the program is unique in what it can offer students in the field of health services psychology.          

All students receive a curriculum of general clinical training as well as training in the basic science of psychology. Thus, the first two years of the program are highly structured. Due to the emphasis in primary care and rural health practice as well as adherence to the generalist model of training, the advanced coursework is more structured than some programs in clinical psychology, but students are afforded the opportunity for individualization through electives, research emphasis, and externship placements.

The program is designed for full-time study only as a 5-year post-baccalaureate articulated M.A./Ph.D. program, with the fifth year being an off-campus full-time internship that is in keeping with APA/APPIC requirements.  Students seeking a terminal master’s degree will not be considered for admission. The clinical concentration is accredited by the American Psychological Association.