Master of Science in Behavioral Psychology | Course Progressions

What follows is a suggested progression of coursework for students choosing an accelerated program with the goal of graduating in two years. 

The program of study, however, is flexible and can look different depending on student needs.

Year 1 | Semester 1 | Fall
12 total credits.

• BHP501 Practical Research Design and Statistics for Clinicians (3 credits) 
• BHP515 Advanced Social & Multicultural Psychology (3 credits) 
• BHP520 Pre-Practicum: Advanced Interviewing (3 credits) 
• BHP580 Substance Use Disorders Diagnosis & Treatment (3 credits)

• BHP560 Theories of Behavior and Change (3 credits) 
• BHP575 Psychological Appraisal (3 credits)  
• BHP521 Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3 credits) 
• BHP530 Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology (3 credits) 

• BHP510 Lifespan Psychology (3 credits)
• BHP570 Practicum (3 credits)
• BHP600 Treatment Planning and Case Management for Clinicians (2 credits) 

• BHP690 Internship I (3 credits) 
• BHP610 Trauma Informed Clinical Practice (3 credits)
• BHP620 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (2 credits) 
• BHP590 Family & Partner Counseling and Psychology (3 credits)

• BHP700 Internship II (3 credits) 
• BHP585 Group Psychotherapy (3 credits) 
• BHP595 Vocational Psychology (3 credits)  

• BHP540 Advanced Biopsychology (2 credits)
• BHP630 Foundations of Counseling (3 credits)
• Thesis or Concentration Elective (3 credits)
  • Choose one of the following:
    • BHP660 Adulthood and Death (3 credits) 
    • BHP640 Clinical Psychological Assessment (3 credits) 
    • BHP650 Sociocultural Factors in Child Development in Context (3 credits) 
    • BHP680 Thesis (3 credits)