E A -S 1CAROLINAUNIVERSITY12 AERO,MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGYCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGYThe program in clinical psychology is a curriculum empha-sizing assessment and intervention skills. Competencies ininterviewing techniques, assessment skills, psychotherapy,and behavioral interventions receive focus through theoreti-cal and practicum courses and the six-month supervisedclinical internship. The required thesis gives a clinicallyrelated research experience leading to appreciation andutilization of the literature in later practices as well asadditional research in many cases. Students interested inteaching can gain experience through teaching assistant-ships. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply forlicensure as a Psychological Associate in North Carolina.Once licensed, graduates are employable in a variety ofsettings, including mental health centers, hospitals, commu-nity colleges, and private practice.GENERAL PSYCHOLOGYThe program in General Psychology has three concentra-tions: Industrial/Organizational (I/O), Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD), and Academic/Ex-erimental (A/E). The I/O and MR/DD concentrationsboth adopt the scientist/practitioner model, building skillcourses on a solid base of general psychology. Bothconcentrations also require an internship. The A/E concen-tration can be tailored to individual interests, especially inthe areas of physiological, social, or experimental, and isintended to provide a solid background, emphasizingresearch, leading to acceptance into a Ph.D. grantinginstitution. In all three concentrations, most students alsogain experience as teaching and/or research assistants.Most courses are offered at night on a three-year, rotatedschedule so that it is possible to earn a degree on a part-time basis.SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGYThe program goal is to develop Level II school psychologyractitioners who apply psychological knowledge and tech-niques to educational and administrative problems inschools. The functions include school consultation,lanning and implementing intervention strategies, andindividual psychological assessment. Research capabilitiesare stressed at both the applied and basic level. Internshipsand practicums provide students with a wide array ofexperiences with children of different ages and in differentsettings.School Psychology training is provided at two levels: theMaster's Program and the Certificate of Advanced Studiesrogram (CAS). The CAS program extends studentsbeyond the basic core and prepares them for both consulta-tive and supervisory roles. Both are NCATE approved andmeet the State of North Carolina Certificate requirements.Upon completion of the program, students receive NorthCarolina certification as a Level II School Psychologist andare eligible to become nationally credentialed as a Nation-ally Certified School Psychologist and licensed Psychologi-cal Associate in North Carolina.FINANCIAL AIDAlmost all of the psychology graduate students receivesome form of financial aid. Most teach a section or two ofthe introductory course, under the supervision of a seniorfaculty member. Others serve as research assistants or asassistants to program directors. Both teaching and researchare considered important parts of graduate training.Stipends range from $800 to $1,600 per semester.EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITYEast Carolina University, a comprehensive institution ofhigher learning, is a constituent member of the Universityof North Carolina system and is the third largest universityin North Carolina. Campus enrollment is over 16,000, withabout 3,000 graduate students. The University includesnine professional schools, a College of Arts and Sciences, aGraduate School, and a School of Medicine.Founded in 1907, the University is located in Greenville, arogressive city of about 50,000 that serves as the cultural,economic, educational, and medical center of eastern NorthCarolina's coastal plain. East Carolina is within a two hourdrive of both the state capital, Raleigh, and Atlantic coastbeaches.APPLICATIONSApplications for graduate admission can be obtained fromthe Graduate School, 215 Brewster, East Carolina Univer-sity, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Inquiries about particularsychology programs should be directed to Chairperson,Department of Psychology, 115 Rawl, East Carolina Uni-versity, Greenville, NC 27858-4353.