Overview

Housed in Benedictine University's Department of Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Clinical Psychology, the Clinical Psychology program consists of academic and professional education that emphasizes “Rogerian” client-centered skill training and introduces students to a variety of theoretical orientations. Extensive field experience in mental health settings is also an essential part of the program's degree requirements.

Careers

Graduates are employed primarily in private practice and public mental health centers, hospitals, residential treatment facilities and social service agencies serving individuals, families and special clientele of various age groups. Others are in academic institutions, staff training and development or are engaged in doctoral studies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Group Counseling & Psychotherapy

Professional, Ethical & Legal Issues in Counseling

Clinical Interviewing and DSM

Maladaptive Behavior and Psychopathology

Dialectical and Behavior Therapy

Theory and Practice of Play Therapy with Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Sciences Clinical Psychology View 196 other Masters in Cognitive Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Goal Statement

Autobiographical Statement

Resume

Official Test Scores: Applicants with a cumulative GPA under 3.2 must submit MAT results to Benedictine University.

M.S. Clinical Psychology requires that applicants submit four letters of reference.

All students are required to have satisfactorily completed undergraduate courses in Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology, as well as a course in Statistics.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

24000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Lisle

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Clinical Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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