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Program Overview
The mission of the Master of Arts degree program in Clinical Psychology at Rochester Christian University is to educate students in a clinical, scientist-practitioner model through research-oriented training. The program prepares students to apply for a Master’s level Limited License in Psychology in the State of Michigan.
Faculty are actively involved with students in research and clinical practice. Students will attain the theoretical, scientific, technical and personal experience needed for the practice of clinical psychology for treatment, assessment and research for diverse populations with appropriate mentorship and supervision and to develop the necessary skills for potentially entering a doctoral program.
degree requirements
The program’s basic design is to provide training that promotes an overall knowledge of the discipline, basic clinical skills, and establishing an identity as a professional in the field of psychology. It is particularly appropriate for students who need advanced work to strengthen their profiles in preparation for application to Ph.D. programs or for those who wish to explore graduate level work before making a commitment to Ph.D. training.
Successful completion of the program requires students to complete the following:
- All MA-Clinical Psychology curriculum courses at a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Satisfactory practice evaluations in clinical practicum.
- Approval and successful oral defense of thesis.
- No more than two courses with a grade of C or less.
- A student may not repeat a class more than once.
- Remain in good standing to graduate.
- A student must satisfactorily complete all requirements within six years of being admitted into the graduate program.
The master of arts degree requires a minimum of 42 credits of graduate-level coursework, including required courses and clinical practicum. The required courses are designed to provide students with a thorough background in the major theories and findings in clinical psychology and research.
- PSI CHI
- Health and Wellness Club
Program Statistics
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Graduates hired within 6 months
Jobs filled by Rochester grads
Career Opportunities
Types of Jobs
- Crisis Intervention Centers
- Counseling Clinics
- Community Service Agencies
- Other Social Agencies
$69,813
$99,150
$124,147
Avg. Salaries post graduation
(Courtesy of Salary.com for Psychology, MA)
Market Trends
Projected Growth (2021-2031): 8-10%
Projected Job Openings (2021-2031): 5,100
According to The Economic Outlook for Oakland County in 2021-2023, where Rochester Christian University is located, jobs in health care and social assistance are expected to grow 9% by 2023 and have an average annual salary of $52,591.
student experience
Internships
Clubs
- PSI CHI
- Health and Wellness Club
Activities
alumni testimonial
I did exceptionally well in graduate school because I was ahead of most of my peers (even those who had graduated from big universities). When I started the program, many of my peers had not even heard of some of the concepts I learned in my classes at RCU. I was also confident enough to teach a two-hour lecture for one of my first class assignments because of the oral presentation practice I obtained at RCU.
Faculty
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
(248) 218-2157
jmatyas@rochesteru.edu
Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
(248) 218-2157
jmatyas@rochesteru.edu
Professor of Psychology
