- The 48-credit program consists of 11 required courses (36 credits) in core areas of Clinical Health Psychology. Six credit hours will be devoted to practicum in a community setting. Students will take either two elective courses or complete a masters thesis under the supervision of program faculty.Students will be required to complete a Plan of Work during their first semester in the MS in Psychology: Specialization in Clinical Health Psychology program. The plan of work requires discussion between students and their program advisers. Copies will be retained by the student and the program director or program advisor.