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Information and Requirements
Beginning Fall 2014, all EDP doctoral students admitted without a master’s in the field must complete an en-route master’s before receiving the doctoral degree.
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Overview
An en-route master's degree is a master’s degree earned by doctoral (Ph.D.) students during their doctoral program. EDP doctoral students have the option to earn an en-route master’s degree in addition to the Ph.D. Students typically pursue an en-route master’s in their current program area, but may choose an option from a different specialization with that program’s approval. For en-route master's in the same specialization as the doctoral degree, most course requirements will already be fulfilled as part of the doctoral degree program. Thus, the only additional step that a student usually needs to take to complete an en-route master's in the same area as their doctoral program is to register for the Masters Report (EDP 398R) in the semester they wish to receive the master’s degree.
Some students choose an en-route master's in an area outside their area of specialization. These en-route degrees typically involve additional coursework and requirements.
Note: a common mistake students make is registering for Master’s Report during a semester in which they have not completed the out-of-department course requirement. Any coursework required for the master’s degree must be completed no later than the semester/summer in which the degree is to be conferred.
Students often have already completed the majority of the Master's Report requirements as part of their required course preparation for the qualifying examination. Therefore, students often turn their Qualifying Process document into a Master’s Report to fulfill the en-route master's requirement. Some advisers will permit a student simply to reformat their Qualifying Process document so that it meets the requirements of the Graduate School. Other advisers may require the addition of a section that includes the application of the topic to the master’s degree.
Any student earning a master’s degree must contact the Graduate Coordinator the semester prior to graduation. After receiving clearance from the Graduate Coordinator, students will apply online to graduate with their master’s on the Graduate School website.
En-Route Master's Options
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met through the Ph.D. coursework. If the en-route degree is in a different specialization, additional coursework or requirements may be needed.
Getting Started
A formal application is not required for current EDP doctoral students to begin an en-route master’s in their own specialization. However, if you plan to pursue one in a different specialization, an application and approval from the Area Chair may be required.
If you are opting to pursue an en-route degree, you must notify the EDP Graduate Coordinator, as an official Degree Plan and paperwork will need to be started.
Available En-Route Master's Degrees
The following en-route master’s options are available to current doctoral students in the EDP Department:
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only available for EDP Counseling Psychology doctoral students, and requires approval from the Counseling Psychology Area Chair. This en-route degree is not a license-eligible master's, and is not |
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Core Courses:
- 3 in Methods core area
- 3 in Dev/Learning core area
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1 out-of-department course and 1 out-of-area course (or 2 out-of-department courses)
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M.Ed. Specialization: Quantitative Methods
This en-route Master's is available for all Educational Psychology doctoral students. Students must first complete an application and be accepted by the Quantitative Methods Area Chair before pursuing this en-route degree. More information >
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Statistical Analysis for Experimental Data
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Correlation & Regression Methods
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3 courses from the following:
- Survey of Multivariate Methods
- Structural Equation Modeling
- Hierarchical Linear Modeling
- Applied Bayesian Analysis
- Analysis of Categorical Data
- Missing Data Analysis
- Machine Learning for Applied Research
- Item Response Theory
- Test and Scale Construction
- Computer Adaptive Testing
- Applied Psychometrics
- Advanced Psychometric Research
- Meta-Analysis
- Causal Inference
- Advanced Item Response Theory
- Advanced Statistical Modeling
- Statistical Modeling & Simulation in R
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M.A. Specialization: School Psychology
This en-route master's degree is intended for School Psychology doctoral students, and is not designed for students wishing a terminal master’s degree (the en-route degree substantially differs from the terminal masters in School Psychology). This en-route MA can, with appropriate practica, lead to licensure as a Psychological Associate in the State of Texas. SP students planning to pursue a career in clinical work are usually advised to choose the specialization in School Psychology. Students who plan to pursue a career in academia may prefer one of the non-clinical en-route master’s degree options.
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Core Courses:
- 3 in Methods core area
- 3 in Dev/Learning core area (including Psychology of Learning, which is required by all licensing boards)
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3 Program Area Courses:
- Individual Testing
- Academic Assessment & Intervention
- Law, Ethics, & History of School Psychology
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1 Special Populations Course:
- Child Psychopathology
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Direct Interventions (1 of the following):
- Neurological Assessment & Intervention OR
- Cognitive Behavioral Assessment & Intervention
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Indirect Interventions (1 of the following):
- Family Systems Interventions: Children & Adolescents
- Consultation, Collaboration, & Supervision
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The en-route master’s in HDCLS is intended for doctoral students in the EDP Department, and requires approval from the HDCLS Area Chair. The Degree Plan for the en-route HDCLS degree is the same as the terminal HDCLS Master's degree, |
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The en-route master's in Quantitative Methods is available for current doctoral students at UT Austin. An application is required for all students interested in this degree, with the exception of current EDP-Quantitative Methods doctoral students. More information and application > |
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M.A. in School Psychology: The en-route degree in School Psychology is only available to EDP School/Clinical Child Psychology (SCCP) doctoral students, and requires approval from the SCCP Area Chair. See the Degree Plans page for degree requirements. M.A. with S.S.P. Specialization: |
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This en-route |
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master’s is only available to EDP School/Clinical Child Psychology doctoral students |
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, and requires approval from the SCCP Area Chair. If paired with a school-based internship, it is designed to prepare students for licensure as a Specialist in School Psychology in the state of Texas. Note that students who earn a PhD in School Psychology at UT are also eligible for LSSP licensure. This en-route MA overlaps with, but is different from, the MA in School Psychology option listed above. |
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LSSP Requirements: Note that an internship is required to pursue licensure as an LSSP. Please view the LSSP Requirements from the Psychologists’ Licensing Act and Rules and Regulations of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (published July 1, 2005).
M.A. Specialization: Counseling Psychology
This en-route master's is intended for Counseling Psychology doctoral students. This en-route degree is not a license-eligible master's, and is not available as a terminal master's degree. Students who plan to pursue a career in clinical work are advised to choose the specialization in Counseling Psychology, since a clinically-oriented master’s degree is preferred by some internships settings. Students who plan to pursue a career in academia may prefer one of the non-clinical master’s degree options.
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Courses Required
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Hours
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3 in Methods Core Area
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9
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3 in Dev/Learning Core Area
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9
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The following 3 courses:
- EDP 384C Helping & Counseling Skills
- EDP 384C Theories in Counseling
- EDP 384C Multicultural Counseling
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9
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2 semesters of Practicum
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6
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1 out-of-department course and 1 out-of-area course (or 2 out-of-department courses)
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6
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EDP 398R Master’s Report
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3
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Total
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42 hours
Master's Report / Thesis / Portfolio
Some en-route master’s degrees require a Master’s Report, Thesis, or Portfolio. For these, students may have already completed the majority of the Master's Report/Thesis/Portfolio requirements as part of their required preparation for the Qualifying Process. Some advisers will permit students to reformat their Qualifying Process document so that it meets the requirements of the Master's Report/Thesis/Portfolio. Other advisers may require the addition of a section that includes the application of the topic to the master’s degree.
Completing the Degree
Before or at the start of the semester in which you will be finishing the master’s:
Notify the Graduate Coordinator: email EDP@austin.utexas.edu so paperwork can begin. They will send you a Change of Major form for signature.
Change of Major Form: you will be temporarily switched from your Ph.D. major code into the relevant Master’s major code. This allows the Graduate School to officially award the degree. After the degree is awarded, you will be switched back to your Ph.D. major code.
Apply to Graduate: Afterthe Change of Major is processed, apply to graduate via the Graduate School website. We recommend doing this at the start of the semester in which you plan to finish the degree.
Diploma Mailing Info: Before the semester ends, confirm your diploma mailing address via Diploma Services.
Commencement : Once your degree is approved, you’ll be invited to participate in the College of Education’s May master’s commencement ceremony (invitations are usually sent in March/April).
En-Route Master’s Checklist
- Meet with your adviser and decide upon an en-route degree
- Notify the EDP Graduate Coordinator to begin your Degree Plan paperwork and any approvals needed
- Confirm your master’s graduation semester and notify the EDP Graduate Coordinator
- At the start of your master’s graduation semester, apply onlineto graduate
- Confirm diploma mailing info