A Guide to Graduate Programs in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work or Counseling

Click on web addresses below for further information on each graduate program.

Antioch University New England (AUNE)

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Counseling is one of the fastest-growing professions in mental health. Become a clinical mental health counselor through Antioch University New England’s practice-oriented, CACREP-accredited, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, and help people lead healthy and productive lives. At AUNE, you’ll develop your professional identity and build competency.  Classroom and field experiences equip you for many specialties in the counseling field, such as substance abuse and addictions, working with community agencies, in-patient treatment, and college counseling. Apply what you’re learning through supervised field work that includes a one-semester practicum and three semesters of internships. Call (800) 552-8380.
www.antiochne.edu/ap/cmhc

Union Institute & University

Doctor of Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree program with a concentration in clinical psychology follows the practitioner-scholar training model, with close attention to issues of social justice and diversity throughout the curriculum. The program utilizes a distributed learning model with classroom, online and blended courses, making it accessible to adults who need to balance career, family, and other responsibilities. Small cohorts of students attend courses every other weekend (the first year) and one weekend a month in years two through three. Students also attend week-long Academic Meetings in Brattleboro, VT in the fall and in Cincinnati, OH in the spring. www.myunion.edu/psyd

Adler School of Professional Psychology

Psychology

The Adler School of Professional Psychology is committed to training socially responsible graduates, who embrace diverse perspectives, empower others to address shared problems and foster the development of social equality, justice, and respect in global communities. We offer campus and online graduate degree options in areas such as Counseling Psychology, Art Therapy, Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, and Criminology. Students can expect: • Mission-driven curriculum designed to train socially responsible practitioners • Stimulating and academically challenging programs of study • High caliber faculty • A unique blend of theory and practice • Real-world skills developed through practicum and volunteer experiences with more than 800 community partners.
https://adler.askadmissions.net/emtinterestpage.aspx?ip=psychnetworker

Antioch University New England (AUNE)

Marriage and Family Therapy, MA, PhD, and Certificate

Antioch University New England’s COAMFTE-accredited Marriage and Family Therapy MA and PhD programs are training the next generation of marriage and family therapists (MFT) in social-justice approaches to MFT practice, teaching, research, and supervision. At AUNE you will focus on understanding the diversity of people and families. Both the MA and PhD focus on experiential learning, providing students with hands-on training backed by in-depth study of models and theories. Develop clinical (MA and PhD) and supervisory (PhD) skills at AUNE's training clinic. AUNE’s MFT master’s program has been COAMFTE-accredited since 1993. The PhD program has been accredited since 2011. Call (800)-552-8380 or visit website below.
www.antiochne.edu/ap

Union Institute & University

Masters in Counseling
The Master’s with a concentration in Counseling

Psychology is designed to offer traditional courses and supervised internship experience required by state and national credentialing bodies. Offered as a hybrid program with on-ground and online courses, students meet coursework requirements for national certification by the NBCC and may be eligible to sit for the National Counselor’s Exam while in their final term. Whether enrolling full-time or part-time, students must plan on attending three weekends per year at either Union's headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio or at the Vermont Academic Center in Brattleboro. Located on the border of Massachusetts and New Hampshire in southern Vermont, the Center is within easy driving distance of most areas of New England and New York.
www.myunion.edu/Academics/MastersPrograms/MasterofArtswithaConcentrationinCounseling.aspx

Antioch University New England (AUNE)

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Become a psychologist, change lives. Prepare for therapy, assessment, research, and more. Focus on service and social justice. Learn from nationally renowned faculty in small classes. Attend class one or two days a week. Antioch University New England's practitioner-scholar Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)  prepares reflective clinicians who undertake multiple roles in their careers. Our graduates approach their practices with disciplined inquiry and view their work as a socially responsible action. Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) for over 25 years*. (*For accreditation information contact: APA, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, (202) 336-5979.) This PsyD program offers rigorous academic challenge and thorough clinical training. Call (800) 552-8380 or visit our website below.
www.antiochne.edu/cp

Seattle University

Psychology

The MA in Psychology at Seattle University is based on the existential-phenomenological-therapeutic approach. We offer a broad foundation in psychology, philosophy, and psychopathology. Through engagement with the humanities in relation to psychotherapy and counseling, students come to appreciate the significance of therapeutic attitude and presence. Most fundamentally, we place a strong emphasis on the relational and ethical dimensions of psychotherapy. Our 72-credit program can be completed in two years. During the second year, students are required to take 18 credits of practicum in a community agency. Deadline for applications is January 15.
www.seattleu.edu/artsci/map

Antioch University New England (AUNE)

Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling

Bring your passion for dance and a desire to use those skills in counseling to Antioch University New England's Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling (DMT) program. Learn to integrate the mind, body, and spirit through verbal and non-verbal treatment approaches to wellness. Put your new skills and knowledge to work, in supervised practica and internships in clinical settings. Choose from three graduate-study options—MA, MEd, or Post-Master's certificate. AUNE also offers a path to the Alternate Route Drama Therapy credential from the National Association of Drama Therapy. The DMT program is accredited by the American Dance Therapy Association. Call (800) 552-8380.
www.antiochne.edu/ap/

Wesley Institute

Masters in Counselling

The School of Counselling at Wesley Institute offers postgraduate courses that equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to enable them to work empathetically, effectively and appropriately with clients experiencing mental health issues, trauma and significant and challenging life experiences. Our Master of Counselling provides advanced training in counselling theory and practice, with an introduction to a range of counselling specialisations. The course integrates mental health and wellness/strength-based models within a Christian worldview, encouraging and equipping counsellors to work with the whole person. A nested Graduate Diploma of Counselling equips individuals whose profession calls for some mental health and wellness/strengths-based counselling.
www.wi.edu.au/counselling

The George Washington University

Counseling
Engaging the World from the Nation's Capital

Our mission is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the counseling field. Students focus on leadership and administration, research and program evaluation, counselor education and supervision, ethical and professional practice, and multicultural awareness. Students are trained to provide leadership and expert counseling services that enhance human development and advance the profession. Our graduates are highly skilled researchers, educators, and practitioners. Our location, in the heart of Washington, DC, offers unparalleled opportunities for bright motivated students destined to be leaders in the field. The PhD in Counseling is fully accredited by CACREP.
www.gsehd.gwu.edu/CounselingPhD

California School of Professional Psychology

Couple and Family Therapy

CSPP offers two graduate programs in Couple and Family Therapy—Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)—providing the essential training needed to pursue a career as a professional marriage and family therapist. Students have the opportunity to complete a portion of their training at our campus in Mexico City. Through coursework and field placements, students become skilled in theory, research and clinical practice, with the ability to integrate individual and systemic therapeutic models in an international, multicultural environment. The programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the AAMFT.
http://cft.alliant.edu

Benedictine University

Clinical Psychology

Counseling. Psychotherapy. Mental health services. Social services. For more than 30 years, the Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology program at Benedictine University has been preparing students for careers in psychology. Students are introduced to a variety of theoretical orientations and acquire valuable field experience in mental health settings. The M.S. in Clinical Psychology curriculum includes all the courses required by Illinois for applicants to take the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) examinations. The program also provides an excellent foundation for future doctoral study. www.ben.edu/pn

California School of Professional Psychology

Counseling

CSPP offers two master’s programs leading to careers as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) in California and most other states—Clinical Counseling (MA) at our San Francisco campus; and Counseling Psychology (MA) at our Mexico City campus, taught entirely in English. Both programs train students to provide competent professional therapeutic services using academic, experiential, research-based clinical practice approaches and direct community service learning in coursework and field placements. Students gain multicultural competence and a strong foundation in social justice advocacy to empower the clients and communities they will serve. The program in Mexico City also fulfills the requirements for MFT licensure in California and most other states.
http://counseling.alliant.edu

California School of Professional Psychology

Organizational Psychology

CSPP offers graduate programs in Organizational Psychology to prepare students for careers that focus on improving organizational and workplace effectiveness by addressing the needs of both the individual and the organization. Students learn to blend training in psychology and social sciences with business and organizational needs. The faculty brings a breadth of consulting experience and applied projects to the classroom. The programs differ in emphasis, but they all provide a powerful foundation for a professional career in organizational psychology—Consulting Psychology (PhD); Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology (MA and PhD); Organizational Behavior (MA); Organization Development (PsyD); and Organizational Psychology (MA and PhD).
http://orgpsych.alliant.edu

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