Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology
Program Format
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology program is a 48-credit program designed for working professionals. Its accelerated format, in which classes meet one night per 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 15-20 members, a setting designed to promote shared learning and teamwork.
Students are registered as a group in a well-structured sequence of coursework, in which courses build upon previous classes to prepare students for the required capstone courses: Thesis and Practicum. Students may not take a course at another institution and/or transfer credits while enrolled in the program. In addition, dropping courses each semester is not permitted. Students may, however, withdraw from the program due to circumstances beyond their control. Students seeking readmission into the program are referred to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
In addition to class time, students form study groups of three to five members and are required to attend weekly study group sessions, as well as complete 25 hours of practicum seminar per semester.