Degree Requirements
As a five-year post-baccalaureate program, our curriculum is designed to be reflective of the preparation and training requirements of the American Psychological Association.
Year 1
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Fall - 12 Units+-
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Intro to Clinical Assessment (3 Units)
Statistics (3 Units)
History and Systems (3 Units)
Cognitive and Academic Assessment (3 Units)
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Spring - 12 Units+-
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Clinical Psychopathology (3 units)
Professional Ethical and Legal Standards (3 units)
Personality Assessment (3 units)
Research Design and Quantitative Methods (3 units)
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Summer - 6 Units+-
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Professional Values, Attitudes & Behaviors (1 unit, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Communication & Interpersonal Skills (1 unit, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Diverse Populations (3 units, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Social Justice Practicum (1 unit)
Year 2
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Fall - 13 Units+-
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Developmental Aspects of Behavior (3 units)
Cognitive Aspects of Behavior (3 units)
Research Methods: Qualitative (3 units)
Crisis Assessment & Intervention (2 units)
Diagnostic Practicum I (2 units)
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Spring - 10 Units+-
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Psychodynamic Theories and Interventions (3 units)
Cognitive Behavioral Theories and Interventions (3 units)
Psychometrics (2 units)
Diagnostic Practicum II (2 units)
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Summer - 7 Units+-
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Biological Aspects of Behavior (3 units, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Social Aspects of Behavior (3 units, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Diagnostic Practicum III (1 unit)
Year 3
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Fall - 12 Units+-
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Multicultural Interventions (3 units)
Emphasis Course (3 units)
Child and Adolescent Interventions (3 units)
Dissertation Proposal I (1 unit)
Clinical Practicum I (2 units)
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Spring - 12 Units+-
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Relationship and Family Interventions (3 units)
Group Dynamics and Interventions (3 units)
Emphasis Course (3 units)
Dissertation Proposal II (1 unit)
Clinical Practicum II (2 units)
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Summer - 6 Units+-
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Affective Aspects of Behavior (2 units, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Addiction Interventions (2 units, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Clinical Practicum III (1 unit)
Dissertation Proposal III (1 unit)
Proficiency Exam (0 units)
Year 4
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Fall - 13 Units+-
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Dissertation I (2 units)
Advanced Practicum I (2 units)
Human Sexuality & Gender Diversity (3 units)
Contemporary/Post-Modern Theories and Interventions (3 units)
Emphasis Course (3 units)
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Spring - 10 Units+-
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Dissertation II (2 units)
Advanced Practicum II (2 units)
Clinical Psychopharmacology (3 units)
Emphasis Course (3 units)
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Summer - 7 Units+-
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Dissertation III (2 units)
Advanced Practicum III (1 unit)
Community Mental Healthcare (2 units, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Clinical Supervision (1 unit, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Consultation & Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills (1 unit, 8 weeks 2x/week)
Year 5
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Fall - 3 Units+-
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FT Internship I (3 units)
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Spring - 3 Units+-
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FT Internship II (3 units)
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Summer - 3 Units+-
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FT Internship III (3 units)
Diverse Populations - Elective Options
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Diverse Populations - Emphasis Courses+-
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Clinical Practice with Diverse Aging Populations
Infant Mental Health: Clinical Implication and Practice Principles ***
Attachment Theory: Parent Bonding in Diverse Populations and the clinical Implications of Essential Relationships ***
Restorative Justice: Social Justice Healing Historical Oppression within LGBT Communities ***
LGBT History and Mythology ***
Clinical Applications of East Asian Meditation Practices ***
Human Sexuality
Dismantling Mental Illness Stigma in Diverse Populations
Incorporating Spiritual Beliefs in Counseling Diverse Populations
African Diaspora, Slavery and Transgenerational Trauma
WSCUC Approval
Mount Saint Mary’s University’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and associated areas of emphasis is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Our curriculum is also designed to meet the American Psychological Association’s accreditation standards via the “Standards of Accreditation in Health Service Psychology” (SoA).
Mount Saint Mary’s University PsyD in Clinical Psychology graduates are eligible to sit for licensure as a Psychologist in California. The Board of Psychology of California is the licensing authority for California and requires an exam on the laws and regulations for practice of psychology in California, as well as the national EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology). Licenses in other states are granted by the licensing authority in those individual states and those licensing boards might require an additional exam on laws and regulations specific to that state, as well as additional education requirements. Prior to enrollment, prospective students must review the Psychology Doctorate professional licensure webpage to determine whether this program meets the educational requirements in a specific state. MSMU would like to help applicants and students navigate the licensure process. Contact the Director of the PsyD Program at gtravis@msmu.edu. Students may also find the contact information and licensure requirements for the licensing authority in California and other jurisdictions by visiting the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) website.