Fullerton,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Clinical Psychology in Fullerton United States | California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
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Fullerton United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Master of Science program integrates education in both scientific and practical aspects of clinical psychology, following the scientist-practitioner approach. This curriculum equips graduates for careers in diverse professional environments and lays the foundation for doctoral studies in clinical psychology. Students engage in supervised research and hands-on clinical practice while working toward Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) credentials. Designed exclusively for full-time enrollment, the program requires adherence to a structured course sequence and includes rigorous clinical training with close supervision from both faculty and off-site professionals.
This Clinical Psychology M.S. program delivers an exceptional blend of scientific rigor and clinical application uncommon at the master's level. The first year focuses on core clinical studies, while the second emphasizes intensive supervised fieldwork through weekly sessions with both site supervisors and faculty advisors. Supervision methods include group discussions, individual consultations, and video analysis. Participants cultivate advanced research capabilities and complete a thesis project under faculty guidance. Graduates emerge well-prepared for counseling careers or doctoral studies, with the program specifically meeting California's MFT and LPCC licensing standards under Business and Professional Code Section 4980.37.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or an equivalent academic preparation before enrollment in the program.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
A 3.0 grade-point average in psychology.
Three satisfactory letters of recommendation.
Previous paid or volunteer work in a mental health setting, ideally supervised by a licensed clinician and may include an internship or field placement class.
Empirical research (outside of coursework) supervised by a professor. This may include independent study, honors thesis, etc.
Completion of a selection interview.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or an equivalent academic preparation before enrollment in the program.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
A 3.0 grade-point average in psychology.
Three satisfactory letters of recommendation.
Previous paid or volunteer work in a mental health setting, ideally supervised by a licensed clinician and may include an internship or field placement class.
Empirical research (outside of coursework) supervised by a professor. This may include independent study, honors thesis, etc.
Completion of a selection interview.
TOEFL pBT-550, TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
14,304