Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Stritch's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology program strives to develop competent health care providers who are critical thinkers, intelligent consumers of research, and skilled providers of psychological services in a variety of health care settings. All courses integrate science and practice, with an emphasis on ethics and the roles culture, race, and gender play in assessment and therapy. The program prepares individuals for employment in a variety of mental health care settings and/or a doctoral degree.

The M.A. in Clinical Psychology is a 48‐credit program designed for working professionals. Its cohort format, in which classes meet one night a week for four semesters and two summers, enables students to pursue a Master's degree while simultaneously continuing a career. Students will progress in a cohort group of approximately 15 to 20 members, a setting designed to promote shared learning and teamwork.

Degree Requirements

Additional Information

In addition to class time, students form study groups of 3 to 5 members and are required to attend weekly study group sessions as well as complete 25 hours of practicum seminar per semester.

To qualify for graduation from the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology program, students must have:
• Completed all program requirements with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 with no individual course grades below a C and no more than one course grade below a B-.
• Completed oral defense of an evidence-based master's thesis.
• Completed clinical field practica of 400 hours plus 100 hours of practicum seminars, for a total of 500 hours.
• Obtained recommendation for graduation from the program chair