Kentucky's best choice for those with a master's degree in psychology is to pursue a license as a professional counselor. Requirements include having a master's degree in counseling or a related field, receiving 4,000 hours of post-graduate supervision, and passing any state-mandated exams. Counselors who have met all licensing requirements except the supervision hours and the passing scores on exams can receive a license as a professional counselor associate. They must practice under supervision until they receive a professional counselor license.
People with a master's degree in psychology may find it difficult to receive a license to practice mental health in Kentucky. This is evidenced by the fact that most Kentucky schools do not offer a master's degree in psychology, but rather tend to offer master's level studies in related programs such as education, counseling, and pastoral counseling.
Kentucky psychology master's programs to consider:
Located in Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is located in "bluegrass country," about 30 miles southeast of Lexington. The school offers Masters of Science degrees in clinical and general psychology.
Morehead State University has a student body numbering about 9,000. It offers small classes and a student/faculty ratio of 17:1. MSU offers a Master of Arts in clinical and counseling psychology and a Master of Arts in general and experimental psychology.
Union College in Barbourville offers several Master of Arts in psychology programs. Their Master of Arts in clinical psychology is available online.
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University of Phoenix
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and CollegesPrograms Offered:MS In Psychology |
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Asbury Theological Seminary (Wilmore, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
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Campbellsville University (Campbellsville, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Science Counseling - Clinical Counseling Master of Science Counseling - Clinical Counseling (online) Master of Science Counseling - Generalist Master of Science Counseling - Generalist (online) Master of Science Counseling - Marriage and Family Master of Science Counseling - Marriage and Family (online)
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Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Arts Human Services Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Master of Science in General Psychology Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Lindsey Wilson College (Columbia, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Education in Counseling & Human Development Master of Education in Counseling & Human Development - Mental Health Counseling
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Morehead State University (Morehead, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Psychology - Clinical/Counseling Master of Arts in Psychology - General/experimental psychology
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Murray State University (Murray, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Master of Arts in General Psychology Master of Arts in School Counseling Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Master of Science in General Psychology
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Northern Kentucky University (Highland Heights, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Arts in School Counseling Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master of Science in Community Counseling Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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Spalding University (Louisville, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
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Union College (Barbourville, KY)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: BA/MA in Psychology Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in Psychology - Clinical Psychology (online) Master of Arts in Psychology - Counseling Master of Arts in Psychology - School Psychology
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University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master in Rehabilitation Counseling Master in Rehabilitation Counseling (online) Master of Science in Education in Counseling Psychology Master of Science in Education in Educational Psychology
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University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services - Art Therapy Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services - College Student Personnel Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services - Counseling Psychology Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services - Mental Health Counseling Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services - School Counseling
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University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (online) Master of Arts in School Counseling
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Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)
School Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Programs Offered: Master in Education in Marriage and Family Therapy Master in Education in Professional Counseling Master in Education in Student Affairs Master of Arts in Education in School Counseling Master of Arts in Psychology - Clinical Master of Arts in Psychology - Experimental Master of Arts in Psychology - General Master of Arts in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational
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