MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY Our
Master of Science in Psychology infuses multicultural competencies
into its curriculum, a critical advantage in training psychology
practitioners for today’s world. The Master’s program
offers majors in Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling
and School Counseling. Dual majors are available. Class schedules
are designed for the working population with classes being conveniently
offered in the evenings during weekdays and on Saturdays. Individualized
attention to students is a priority of the program, with regular
one on one advisement available.
- Field
experiences or practica provide an opportunity to acquire knowledge
and techniques most appropriately learned in a practical
setting -
Didactic and experiential training facilitate the integration of
theory, practice, personal and interpersonal levels
of awareness.-
The small student-faculty ratio enhances learning by creating classroom
environments where active student participation is
encouraged, critical thinking is supported, and personal
attention is given to the professional growth of each student.
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The graduate faculty and adjunct professors are active professionals
who convey an understanding of relevant theories,
skills, techniques, research, and practice in their fields.
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student body, a multi-cultural microcosm of tomorrow’s
society, provides a natural
laboratory for
developing an understanding of diverse beliefs and value
systems.
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Evening and Saturday classes make the adaptation to academic
life less difficult for
graduate students who hold full-time
or part-time jobs.