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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.

 

Naropa University

Counseling Psychology

The Graduate School of Psychology at Naropa offers counseling degree programs that are engaged, contemplative and informative. Select from three-year residential programs with clinical licensure: MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (three concentrations including Counseling Psychology, Wilderness Therapy, and Art Therapy); MA in Counseling Psychology (two concentrations including Body Psychotherapy or Dance/Movement Therapy); MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy.
There are also two two-year, low-residency (primarily online) non-licensure programs: MA in Transpersonal Psychology and its concentration ecopsychology. Naropa's graduate psychology alumni go on to richly rewarding careers in mental health and other fields where they incorporate the innovative techniques taught at Naropa into their successful professions. Contact Information: Office of Admissions: (303) 546-3572 (toll-free at 1-800-772-6951) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
http://gradpsych.naropa.edu

 

Union Institute & University

Psychology
Union Institute & University offers the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree with a concentration in clinical psychology. The PsyD program maintains a strong commitment to social justice and offers an optional emphasis area in family psychology. Designed to meet the needs of adult learners, the program utilizes a blended learning approach that integrates online and face-to-face courses. Our distinctive approach enables those who need to balance career, family, and other responsibilities, obtain the education and training necessary to advance their careers. Small cohorts of 8-12 learners meet once a month for Professional Development Seminars in Cincinnati, Ohio or Brattleboro, Vermont.
www.myunion.edu/psyd

 

The California School of Professional Psychology

Psychology
CSPP offers APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology— Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)— preparing students to succeed as multifaceted clinical psychologists through curricula based on an integration of psychological theory, research and practice. Extensive field training prepares students to work with diverse client groups in diverse settings. Students are trained to think critically, assume many roles, solve problems in these roles and create professional niches for themselves in a changing health-care environment. Unique concentrations in child and family psychology, gender studies, gerontology, health psychology, integrative psychology, LGBT psychology, multicultural psychology and psychopharmacology draw students from across the nation to CSPP programs.
www.alliant.edu/cspp

 

Antioch University New England

Marriage and Family Therapy
Our Marriage and Family Therapy PhD program is training the next generation of marriage and family therapists (MFT) in social justice approaches to MFT teaching, research, supervision, and practice. We believe social justice in MFT education requires: Understanding the diversity of people and families; An explicit action orientation; Family policies that recognize diversity and improve resiliency; Researchers to do socially informed research; Clinical practice focusing on helping and contributing to the positive development of diverse families and their communities. Students participate in clinical supervision experiences at Antioch New England's training clinic. We have housed a COAMFTE- Accredited MA program in MFT since 1993.
www.antioch.edu

 

Edgewood College

Marriage and Family Therapy
Edgewood College, a liberal arts college in the Sinsinawa Dominican tradition, of Madison, Wisconsin, offers a Master of Science in MFT on a flexible schedule designed for working professionals. Our program is characterized by small class sizes, personalized instruction, and learning that takes place in a cohort-based team setting. Classes are offered on evenings and weekends to accommodate busy schedules. The program includes a 12-month internship where you will work with a variety of individuals, couples and families from the community. You will have the option of selecting and specializing in an area that fits your clinical style.
www.edgewood.edu/academics/graduate/MFT/default.aspx

 

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St. Stephen’s College, Alberta

Counselling
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Psychology and Counselling (MAPPC) program develops professional counsellors who integrate psychological and spiritual perspectives within an effective therapeutic practice. Highlights of our programs include small class sizes, flexible program schedules, distance education opportunities and an emphasis on personal reflection. Our holistic approach to theory and practice produces graduates who are confident, competent professionals. The MAPPC program includes opportunities to specialize in Art Therapy at both the graduate and post-graduate level. The MAPPC Art Therapy Specialization and the Spiritually Informed Post Graduate Art Therapy Certificate are approved training programs with The Canadian Art Therapy Association. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; (780) 439-7311.
www.ualberta.ca/ST.STEPHENS/

 

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Psychology
APA accredited PsyD program in Clinical Psychology Continuously accredited since 1987 • Provides generalist training that follows a “local clinical scientist” model • Program designed to meet academic requirements of licensure • Small classes enabling mentoring relationships with dedicated faculty members • Financial aid opportunities: Research assistantships, teaching associate positions, fellowships • In-house training clinic: Center for Applied Psychology (CAP) • CAP provides advanced professional training in assessment, psychotherapy, community outreach, education/ workshops, and research • Cost-effective tuition and fees • Located near Pittsburgh, PA. For more information, contact Beverly Goodwin, Ph.D., Director of Doctoral Studies at (724) 357-6259 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.iup.edu/psychology/psyd

 

Argosy University

Psychology
The American School of Professional Psychology continues the traditions of a group of clinical psychologists and professors who, over 30 years ago, formed the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Today, as part of Argosy University's College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, the American School of Professional Psychology can be found at all 19 campus locations. The curriculum's emphasis on what's current and relevant remains unchanged. The programs within the American School of Professional Psychology will ground you, not only in the theoretical and clinical knowledge pertinent to your chosen field, but also in the realities and challenges of clinical practice - today.
www.StudyatArgosy.com

 

The California School of Professional Psychology

Marital and Family Therapy
The California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) offers two graduate programs in Marital and Family Therapy—Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)—providing the essential training needed to pursue a career as a professional marital 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://mft.alliant.edu

 

Seattle University

Psychology
The Existential-Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology MA (MAP) program looks at how people live their lives and create meaning out of their experiences. Drawing upon the insights of a number of disciplines and by laying the foundation for a therapeutic attitude, the program prepares students to enter the helping professions, obtain a license as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington, and/or pursue doctoral studies. To facilitate genuine dialogue, we limit the number of students admitted to approximately 30 students per year. The program entails the study of texts, personal reflection, and experiential exercises, with an emphasis on class discussion.
www.seattleu.edu/artsci/map

 

Stetson University

Counseling
Stetson University, located in Central Florida, offers three CACREP accredited Master of Science Degrees in the following specialties: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC); Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling (MCFC); and School Counseling (NCATE accredited). Courses are taught on weeknights and/or weekends at the main campus in DeLand or the satellite campus in Celebration near Disney World. The mission of the Department of Counselor Education is to educate all students including those from diverse academic, geographic, religious/spiritual, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, preparing them for Florida licensure or certification while accepting their professional responsibilities with distinction. Visit web site below or call (877) 334-6723.
www.stetson.edu/artsci/counselor

 

Antioch University New England

Psychology
For over 25 years, Antioch University New England's Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) has offered rigorous academic challenge and thorough clinical training. Accredited by the American Psychological Association, Antioch New England’s PsyD program is renowned for its community of engaged and socially conscious faculty and students. Our academic community emphasizes a social vision of clinical psychology committed to diversity and social justice, and responsive to the needs of the region and larger society. Antioch New England’s practitioner-scholar PsyD program prepares reflective clinicians to undertake multiple roles in their professional careers. Contact us at (800) 552-8380, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit our website below.
www.antiochne.edu/CP/

 

East Tennessee State University

Psychology
The Department of Psychology at ETSU offers a graduate program in Clinical Psychology. The mission of this program is to provide doctoral training in Clinical Psychology for rural behavioral health and practice in the context of integrated primary health care. Our curriculum is a scientist-practitioner model with innovative curricular elements utilizing our collaborative relationship with Quillen College of Medicine and building on its national recognition as a leader in the training of rural family medicine researchers and practitioners.
www.etsu.edu/cas/psychology/

 

The California School of Professional Psychology

Counseling
The California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) offers a Master of Arts (MA) program in Counseling Psychology, taught entirely in English, at our campus in Mexico City. The program combines traditional teaching methods with experiential study tours and direct clinical experience. This innovative program teaches the core clinical competencies necessary to respond to the mental health needs of the Latino community, with particular emphasis on applying psychological and systemic theories in counseling children, couples and families. The program also fulfills the academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
http://csppmexico.alliant.edu

 

 

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