Are you looking for masters in clinical psychology online programs? This page will help you to find out more about clinical psychology study and to locate suitable university online degree programs.
Clinical and counseling psychology online programs are very popular amongst students. But what is the difference?
Clinical psychology is the application of psychology to the analysis, research and treatment of severe mental health disorders, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This can be contrasted with counseling psychology, which deals wih everyday stresses, including career planning, learning difficulties, marriage guidance and family difficulties.
This page is for students who wish to study their clinical psychology master online. If you wish to explore the on campus psychology programs available, go to the on campus programs page
The following list shows select schools for MS clinical psychology online programs and other closely related programs:
Check the other specializations on this site for schools and programs of possible interest. You can also find more online masters clinical psychology programs using the search box in the right-hand column.
Make sure the program you take is accredited by an appropriate accrediting body, such as the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and the American Psychological Association (APA).
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Clinical psychology began in 1896 with the work of Lightner Witmer, who established a clinic where learning disorders and other educational difficulties could be assessed and treated. Other psychologists followed with their own theories and treatments of educational and other psychological disturbances, e.g., Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Alfred Adler. There are now many theories and approaches to clinical psychology, and degree programs may vary slightly as to the content and specializations offered, depending on the research interests of the faculty.
Clinical psychology graduate programs focus on the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders, abnormal behavior and psychiatric problem.
A typical Masters program may include the following:
A thesis may be required in addition or in place of some of the courses.
Accredited online psychology degrees provide many career opportunities in private sector (e.g., marketing, personnel management), public sector (e.g., teaching, social/community work, mental health care in hospitals, clinics and schools). The American Psychological Association says that psychology is the third fastest-growing field in America requiring a college degree.
With a masters in clinical psychology (MA, MS or MSc clinical psychology), you can become a guidance counselor, educator, clinical psychologist, social worker, research psychologist and more. Without a masters or PhD you would only be qualified to work as a clinical psychology assistant. But for the best jobs you really need a Clinical Doctorate in Psychology.
Salaries are high among for top jobs clinical psychology. To a great extent it depends on your specialization in your clinical masters in psychology. In the US, in forensic clinical psychology the average salary is about US$71,000 (PayScales.com).
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