Clinical Psychology - Institute for the Psychological Sciences

Clinical Psychology from Institute for the Psychological Sciences is a Campus Master Clinical Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. The Master of Science program in Clinical Psychology is for students wishing to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in the field of clinical psychology while also developing an integrative perspective on the psychology of the human person. The program requires forty-eight (48) credit hours of course work and a non-credit course in library and information use and research, and satisfactory completion of a Comprehensive Examination. There are no electives in the program. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The objectives of the M.S. in Clinical Psychology degree program are to help students: Obtain a rigorous knowledge of and appreciation for the methods and theoretical perspectives of both basic and applied clinical psychology and the contributions of these perspectives to our understanding of the human person; Develop a sophisticated understanding of Catholic Christian anthropology and its implications for the science and practice of psychology; Gain familiarity and experience in clinical interviewing and the administration and interpretation of personality and cognitive assessment instruments for purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning; Master fundamental clinical skills relevant to a variety of empirically-supported interventions for individuals, couples, and families; Acquire knowledge of laws and ethical principles governing the practice of psychology; and Accumulate the knowledge and experience necessary to pursue doctoral studies in clinical psychology. View more details on Institute for the Psychological Sciences . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Psychology courses.