Clinical Psychology (MA)
Program Director: John J. DeFrancesco, Ph.D.
The Master of Arts program in Clinical Psychology prepares students to be competent, dynamic and well-educated professionals who are responsive to the complexities of individuals in need of psychological services.
Within this context, students learn to:
- Design, interpret, and apply research
- Review and apply psychological theory
- Evaluate and assess behavior and personality
- Make appropriate diagnoses
- Provide appropriate psychotherapeutic services
- Sharpen oral and written communications skills
The skills obtained by students prepare them for careers in human services, research, and teaching. Graduates are competent clinicians who are able to obtain professional certification and licensure; however, the program also provides a sound foundation for continued graduate/doctoral study.
The program is based on an integrated curriculum designed to produce clinicians trained in research, theory, and clinical skills. Courses in history, systems, learning, research, therapy, human development, and psychopharmacology are included in the 60-semester hour program along with a pre-internship practicum and an extensive 600-hour internship. Internship supervision is provided both on site and on campus. The Master of Arts program meets the requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
An abbreviated 48-hour program is also available for those not wanting to pursue licensure.
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Springfield MA 01109
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