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Clinical Psychopharmacology (M.S.)

Master Degree
Idaho State University

About the Program

The didactic curriculum is comprised of foundational courses in pharmacology and physical assessment in the first year, followed by integrated psychopharmacotherapeutic courses in the second year. Topics in law, research and writing, and practice management are also included. Supervised clinical experiences will be required in both years of the curriculum to ensure adequate and appropriately timed patient care activities and supervised prescribing of psychotropic medications. Some courses may have laboratory hour requirements.

A complete list of professional/technical standards covering essential capacities for observation, communication, sensory and motor function, behavioral and social attributes, and other student performance requirements is available from the program.

Program Requirements

The graduate curriculum is 24 months in length and is divided into two academic years, including coursework and supervised clinical experiences. Generally, each class of students will progress through the curriculum as a cohort, although a non-traditional, part-time route is also available. If a non-traditional route is desired, students should contact the program-training director to determine an appropriate schedule to complete requirements, keeping in mind prerequisites and co-requisites.

  • Required Courses take the following courses, take 40 credits
    40 credits
    Take the following courses:
    RXPP5543 - Anatomy & Phys for Clinicians
    3 credits
    RXPP5544 - Cell & Molecular Neuroscience
    3 credits
    RXPP6602 - Intro to Prescribing Psycholog
    1 credit
    RXPP6620 - Adv Human Patho
    3 credits
    RXPP6611 - Adv Health Assessment
    3 credits
    RXPP6611L - Adv Health Assessment Lab
    1 credit
    PSCI6612 - Basic Clinical Pharmacology
    3 credits
    PSCI6613 - Clinical Neuropharmacology
    3 credits
    RXPP6603 - Physical Assessment Practicum
    1 credit
    RXPP6604 - Int Psychopharm I
    3 credits
    RXPP6605 - Int Psychopharm II
    3 credits
    RXPP6606 - Int Psychopharm III
    3 credits
    RXPP6607 - Prof & Legal Prescribing Psych
    3 credits
    RXPP6608 - Psychopharm Capstone
    3 credits
    RXPP6640 - Research and Writing RXPP
    3 credits
    RXPP6610 - RXPP Fellowship
    1 credit
Grand Total Credits
40

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.