Overview

The M.A in Clinical Psychology at Western Carolina University is a 50-semester hour program that will prepare you for either doctoral studies or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Psychological Associate.

The two-year Clinical Psychology program emphasizes coursework in assessment, research methods/design and statistics, evidence based psychotherapy (cognitive and behavioral modalities), and psychopathology (abnormal psychology), with additional courses in neuropsychology and advanced general psychology. All students are required to complete an empirical master's thesis under the supervision of our excellent faculty.

Where You'll Go

Psychologists can be found running their own practice, working in school systems or mental health organizations, conducting research, working as educators and in other fields in need of qualified psychologists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average salary for clinical and school psychologists is $74,030 and the average salary for psychology postsecondary educators is $76,390.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Advanced Research Methods and Statistics

Psychological Assessment

Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

Human Neuropsychology - Adult Focus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

Three letters of recommendation

Personal Goal Statement

Resume/CV

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework required.

Finalists will be invited for an interview with program faculty.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23454 USD / year

≈ 23454 USD / year
Out-of-State

23454 USD / year

≈ 23454 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12734 USD / year

≈ 12734 USD / year

Additional Details

Per-semester fees include a mandatory $2,366 Graduate Health Insurance Fee.

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Where You'll Go

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

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