Letter to Applicant

Dear Clinical Psychology Master's Program Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Psychology Master's Program at Middle Tennessee State University. This letter is to clarify some information about the training we offer in this program.

The clinical program emphasizes a broadly based scientific-professional approach. Graduates will be prepared to pursue doctoral training and/or to work in various mental health and related settings. In addition to the general training in theory and application relevant to clinical psychology, the program is designed to offer specific training in two specializations: general clinical and health/neuropsychology. Training in both child and adult issues is available. Please be aware that, in accordance with state law, the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology does not license/certify master's graduates to practice psychotherapy. Consistent with this, our clinical psychology program does not train people to practice psychotherapy or counseling at the terminal master's level. Instead, our program focuses on the provision of assessment and is designed to be consistent with the requirements for becoming a Certified Psychological Assistant. These skilled professionals are privileged to conduct psychological assessments under the supervision of a licensed psychologist in the state of Tennessee.

As members of the Psychology Department, we strive to cultivate an inclusive academic community that values diverse questions, viewpoints, and approaches, to promote and foster intellectual growth and creativity, and to challenge biases. We are committed to supporting and including students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds and groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexuality, gender, age, ability, and culture. 

If you have questions or would like further clarification of this information please contact Ciera Schoonover, Ph.D., at 615-898-2584 or email ciera.schoonover@mtsu.edu. If you have questions specific to the status of your application file, please contact Jordan Tindall at  Jordan.Tindall@mtsu.edu.

Thank you again for your interest in our program.

Sincerely,

James Loveless, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Clinical Psychology Master's Program
Department of Psychology, MTSU

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