Hardin-Simmons University

Family Psychology Master's Program

About the Program

Last Updated: 
September 29, 2011

This program is designed to prepare clinicians for job opportunities in clinical settings that involve therapeutic services to families, individuals, and couples. Through the program's use of diverse educational perspectives, gathered from the related disciplines of psychology, marital and family therapy, and testing/evaluation, our graduates are able to develop a wide array of clinical skills which can then be utilized in a variety of settings. Coursework and clinical experience requirements are designed to allow the student to pursue the following mental health credentials: Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Psychological Associate.  It is a two-year, 48-hour program.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Sue W. Lucas (director)
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Individual Therapy50%
  Child/Adolescent Therapy25%
  Family Therapy25%
Campus Enrollment: 
2,200
Programs Options: 
Master's

Graduate Program

Courses Offered: 
  • Marital and Family Systems
  • Pre-marital and Marital Therapy
  • Advanced Psychopathology and Clinical Practice
  • Family and Group Therapy
  • Family and Psychological Evaluation
  • Psychology of Vocational Development and Choice
  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Seminar in Ethical and Professional Issues
  • Cultural and Community Counseling
  • Developmental Family Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Advanced Human Sexuality
  • Clinical Supervision

Master's Level

Program Options: 
  • Family Psychology
Comments: 

The Family Psychology Masters Program is designed to prepare clinicians for job opportunities in clinical settings, which involve therapeutic services to families, individuals and couples. Through our program's use of diverse educational perspectives, gathered from the related disciplines of psychology, marital and family therapy and testing/evaluation, our graduates are able to develop a wide array of clinical sills which can then be utilized in a variety of settings. As well our faculty enjoy the opportunity to purposefully weave/integrate our Christian faith into the graduate courses that we teach.