Clinical Psychology (MA) at Northwestern University

Programme overview

Learn how to apply to the Clinical Psychology MA Program, including prerequisites, tuition, and financial aid. The Clinical Psychology Master of Arts (MA) Program within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is intended for students interested in pursuing a clinical career at the master’s level. The new MA program in Clinical Psychology, which started its first cohort in September 2025, is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors and Clinical Professional Counselors within the

Faculty: The Graduate School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Please note that the prior MA program, which focused on research and research-related coursework and was designed to prepare students for doctoral study in academic clinical psychology, is no longer accepting applications. The MA program requires full-time study (3-4 units per quarter) for eight quarters over two years (24 months).

Career pathways

The Clinical Psychology Master of Arts (MA) Program within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is intended for students interested in pursuing a clinical career at the master’s level. The Clinical Psychology Master of Arts Program is designed to prepare students for careers as professional counselors with a strong foundation in science-based practice in clinical psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Note: Applicants with a degree from an English-speaking institution will have their TOEFL requirement waived upon review of their application. Our program eliminated the GRE General Test as an admissions requirement. In an effort to maximize holistic review and move toward greater equity and fairness in our admissions process, we will continue to NOT accept or consider GRE scores for applications.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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