MA Clinical Psychology at Columbia University

The M.A. in Psychology in Education is widely known as a premier master's programme for students interested in clinical psychology. It gives foundational knowledge of psychopathology, treatment, theory and research methods.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Counseling & Clinical Psychology  |  Duration: Most commonly 2 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

36 credits: 18 within Psychology in Education, 6 breadth credits outside the programme, 12 elective credits anywhere in Columbia's graduate programmes, plus an Integrative Project. Sample courses include Adult Psychopathology, Research Methods in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychology of Loss and Trauma and Psychopharmacology.

Career pathways

Prepares students for doctoral study in clinical, counseling or other branches of psychology, or for applying psychology in other industries and research fields.

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