Overview

The MA Psychology program from California State University, Dominguez Hills is designed for students who want to strengthen their academic record in preparation for applying to doctoral programs. Others choose to begin careers in industry, mental health, community agency and education settings.

M.A. in Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology option is designed to meet the professional needs of college graduates who plan careers in community mental health or who are already employed as paraprofessionals and desire to further their education and opportunities for advancement.

The student is offered a unique opportunity to obtain solid academic knowledge of clinical psychology coupled with extensive research and supervised experience in the application of such knowledge.

Students can earn up to 3 units of credit per semester for directed research (PSY 598) and thesis research (PSY 599).

M.A. in Health Psychology

The Health Psychology Option will provide students with a solid academic background in health psychology.

This specialized track is designed to meet the professional needs of college graduates who plan careers in community mental health and other health care settings such as rehabilitation centers, primary care centers and hospices.

In addition, students enrolled in the Health Psychology Option will learn how to promote wellness in individuals and within organizations, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and treatment programs. The goal of concentrated study in health psychology is to provide the student with an understanding of the relationships among relationships among biological, psychological, and social factors as they interact to influence mental and physical health.

This goal is accomplished through an integrated program of coursework and research training. Students can earn up to 3 units of credit per semester for directed research (PSY 598) and thesis research (PSY 599).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Research Methods

Developmental Psychology

Psychopathology

Advanced Psychotherapy Techniques

Psychology of Clinical Groups

Individual Assessment

Community Psychology

Practicum in Clinical-Community Psychology

Practicum: Diversity Issues in Clinical and Health Psychology

Directed Reading or Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited institution of higher education
At Least a 3.0 GPA or “B” average in the last 60-90 semester units attempted
Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be received at Office of Admissions by the Application due date.
Successful completion of the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent, with at least a “B” average:
PSY 230 Elementary Statistical Analysis in Psychology (3)
PSY 235 Introduction to Research Methods (3)
PSY 330 Behavioral Statistics and Research Design (3) or
PSY 331 Measurement in Psychology (3)
PSY 360 Theories of Personality (3)
PSY 363 The Abnormal Personality (3)
PSY 464 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3)
Unofficial Copy of Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Scores General Test (Not Required but Optional

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8375 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8375 USD / year

≈ 8375 USD / year
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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

Nonresident tuition (in addition to basic tuition and other systemwide fees charged all students) for all CSUs: $420 Charge Per Unit - Per Semester

Living costs

Carson

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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M.A. in Clinical Psychology

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