Wayne,
NJ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in Wayne United States | William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey
|
Wayne United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,624
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical and Counseling Psychology equips students for professional careers in counseling, psychological assessment, and mental health research. The coursework offers comprehensive training in both theoretical frameworks and practical interventions applicable across diverse mental health, academic, and research environments. Our focus centers on developing clinical expertise, ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, personal growth, and mastery of contemporary scientific and theoretical principles. We cultivate compassionate scientist-practitioners dedicated to lifelong learning and professional advancement. Our commitment to social justice and multicultural competence enables graduates to effectively support underserved and marginalized populations.
Graduates emerge prepared for roles as licensed mental health practitioners, researchers, or professionals in human services organizations. The program also serves as excellent preparation for those planning to pursue doctoral degrees.
Our Clinical and Counseling Psychology M.A. program maintains accreditation from the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), meeting all psychology education standards through July 2025 (initial accreditation granted July 2015).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution. Graduating seniors are expected to submit final transcript following graduation and prior to enrollment at WPU.
Official transcripts from all colleges attended other than William Paterson University are required. All applicants should contact their prior institutions to request official copies of their transcripts be sent to WPU electronically or by post.
An undergraduate degree grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for all degree work.
Prerequisite courses*:
General Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Research Methods/Experimental Design or Statistics
Abnormal Psychology.
*Strong applicants who are deficient in any of the four prerequisite courses may be considered for admission if the applicant provides documented evidence of course equivalencies.
The GRE is no longer required for admission.
TOEFL
IBT (Internet based test) - 79
CBT (computer-based test) - 213
PBT (paper based test) - 550
IELTS
6.0 overall band
Official transcripts from all colleges attended other than William Paterson University are required. All applicants should contact their prior institutions to request official copies of their transcripts be sent to WPU electronically or by post.
An undergraduate degree grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for all degree work.
Prerequisite courses*:
General Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Research Methods/Experimental Design or Statistics
Abnormal Psychology.
*Strong applicants who are deficient in any of the four prerequisite courses may be considered for admission if the applicant provides documented evidence of course equivalencies.
The GRE is no longer required for admission.
TOEFL
IBT (Internet based test) - 79
CBT (computer-based test) - 213
PBT (paper based test) - 550
IELTS
6.0 overall band
Tuition
USD
30,624