OLLU offers three specializations in the M.S. in Psychology Program: Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and School Psychology. All specializations are offered on the San Antonio campus; the Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization is also offered on the OLLU Houston campus. San Antonio students complete a portion of their practica requirements at the department’s training clinic, the Community Counseling Service. Houston students complete a portion of their practica requirements at the Houston Galveston Institute. Students in the M.S. in Psychology program may opt to complete certificates in Psychological Services to Spanish Speaking Populations, Violence Prevention and Intervention, or Gerontology. These certificate programs require courses in addition to those required for the degree.

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Degree Requirements
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy
School Psychology
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Counseling Psychology prepares clinicians to deal with individual problems from a variety of theoretical approaches. The program meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Psychological Associate through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or for licensure as a Professional Counselor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.

Degree Requirements: Counseling Psychology

Marriage and Family Therapy prepares practitioners to deal with problems in the marital and family context, as well as in the larger social system. This program qualifies the student to become an associate member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, licensure as a Professional Counselor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, and licensure as a Psychological Associate by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Degree Requirements: Marriage and Family Therapy

School Psychology prepares students to meet the academic requirements for licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The program prepares students to deal with children and adolescents within the school environments and utilize a variety of methods including counseling, assessment, consultation and behavioral intervention techniques.

Degree Requirements: School Psychology

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