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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. All EDP doctoral students who enter without a master’s degree in the field are required to complete have the option to earn an en-route master’s . EDP students may degree in addition to the Ph.D. Students typically pursue an en-route master’s in their current program area or , 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 met through the Ph.D. coursework. If the en-route degree is in a different specialization, additional coursework or requirements may be needed.

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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.

Once you and your adviser have decided on 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.  

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See the Degree Plans page for degree requirements. 

M.A. with S.S.P. Specialization: School PsychologyThis en-route master’s is only available to EDP School/Clinical Child Psychology doctoral students, 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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titleM.A. in School Psychology

Th 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 r equires requires approval from the SCCP Area Chair. This en-route MA can, with appropriate practica, lead to licensure as a Psychological Associate in the State of Texas.

Required Courses

Hours

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

10

1 Special Populations Course:

  • Child Psychopathology

3

Direct Interventions (1 of the following):

  • Neurological Assessment & Intervention OR

  • Cognitive Behavioral Assessment & Intervention

3

Indirect Interventions (1 of the following):

  • Family Systems Interventions: Children & Adolescents

  • Consultation, Collaboration, & Supervision

3

2 semesters of Practicum: Level 1 and Level 2

6

1 out-of-department course and 1 out-of-area course (or 2 out-of-department courses)

6

EDP 398R Master’s Report

3

Total

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  •  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 so that your paperwork can get started.
  •   At the start of the semester you are finishing the en-route degreeyour master’s graduation semester, apply onlineon the Grad School's website to graduate with the master’s.to graduate
  •  Confirm diploma mailing info